Three years on from when we last drove a Volvo XC90, it’s time to take the all-new mild hybrid petrol version for a spin. The introduction of the ‘B’-badged cars (yes, confusing) is another milestone in Volvo’s electrification ambitions. Complementing the existing ‘T8’ plug-in hybrid XC90, the mild hybrid option …
Read More »Best car award for all-new Renault Clio
The latest Renault Clio has been named Carbuyer Car of the Year 2020 – the first major accolade for Renault’s supermini, just launched in its fifth generation. Carbuyer’s panel of expert judges said the new Clio has set a new quality benchmark for how good a small car can be, …
Read More »New Land Rover Defender is licensed to thrill
Exclusive behind-the-scenes images and a teaser video have been released of the all-new Land Rover Defender’s starring role in the latest James Bond film. Fans can watch the new Defender 110 performing in extreme off-road conditions during the filming of No Time To Die – the 25th official outing for …
Read More »Are these Britain’s ‘best new car buys’?
The first Carbuyer Best Buys have been announced across nine core categories in a bid to give a simplified overview of the market and to help the average UK car buyer find the vehicles that most closely suit their needs. Apparently, the recommendations recognise that buyers may be shopping across …
Read More »Tow Car Awards 2019 – all the winners
The Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TDI 150PS Elegance DSG fastback has been crowned Overall Winner at the Tow Car Awards 2019. In all, 40 cars were entered, competing for nine awards and the VW fastback also won its 1550-1699kg weight class. The cars were tested in groups according to their respective …
Read More »Land Rover Discovery Anniversary Edition announced
Land Rover is celebrating 30 years of the award-winning Discovery with a limited ‘Anniversary Edition’. Just 400 examples of the special SUV, priced at £59,995, will be available exclusively to UK customers in Santorini Black, Corris Grey Loire Blue or Indus Silver. The Anniversary Edition Discovery will feature a host …
Read More »BMW X5 review
It’s 20 years since the BMW X5 first arrived on the scene. It’s fair to say that it shook up the big SUV sector, then dominated by the Range Rover, Land Rover Discovery and Mercedes-Benz M-Class, with its blend of premium quality and driving dynamics. With more than 2.2 million …
Read More »Mazda CX-5 SUV is the top dog
One of our favourite SUVs, the Mazda CX-5, has been crowned overall winner of the What Car? Best Car for Dogs Award. What Car? chose a shortlist of six cars from different price-points, using a list of dog-friendly criteria created with the help of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. The …
Read More »SsangYong Rexton review
The big new Rexton 4×4 is the latest offering from SsangYong – and it’s a bit of a revelation. Along with its smaller sibling, the well-received Tivoli (launched in 2016), the Rexton is arguably one of the company’s first mainstream cars. At a time when SUVs are selling like hotcakes, it’s no surprise that SsangYong(which claims to be the equivalent of Land Rover …
Read More »Jamie Oliver’s meals on wheels in a Land Rover
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has teamed up with Land Rover to create the ultimate kitchen on four wheels for food on the go. The bespoke Discovery features a toaster in the armrest, rotisserie, pasta maker, gas hob and herb garden – the wheels even churn butter as they move. Jaguar …
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