We get to grips with Alfa Romeo’s first plug-in hybrid – the Tonale SUV… Slotting in below the Stelvio in the Alfa range, the Tonale is arguably one of the best-looking mid-sized crossovers on the market. It’s athletic and well proportioned, it features some delicious Alfa Romeo design cures, such …
Read More »Mazda CX-60 Diesel review
We get behind the wheel of an intriguing new version of Mazda’s big SUV… I can’t remember the last time I tested a new diesel. There’s an avalanche of new hybrids and EVs, but diesels are a bit niche these days. Diesel once accounted for more than half of UK …
Read More »Mazda CX-60 review
We road test the plug-in hybrid version of the classy new Mazda CX-60 mid-sized SUV… Slotting in above the slightly smaller CX-5, the all-new CX-60 is Mazda’s new flagship SUV. Not only does it close the gap on premium rivals from Europe, such as Audi, BMW, Jaguar, Range Rover and …
Read More »Lexus NX Plug-in Hybrid review
We test drive the first plug-in hybrid vehicle from premium Japanese brand, Lexus. Has it been worth the wait? The Lexus NX 450h+ is not to be confused with the NX 350h – the former is a plug-in-hybrid, while the latter is a self-charging hybrid, which means there are no …
Read More »Lexus accelerates to 250,000 hybrid SUV sales in Europe
UK demand has helped Lexus pass the milestone of 250,000 hybrid SUV sales in Europe. More than 25% of the total sales were achieved in the UK, boosted since the introduction of the RX 400h in 2005 – the world’s first luxury hybrid vehicle. Since that ground-breaking innovation, Lexus has …
Read More »Top 10 best new cars to own 2018
Motorists are happier than ever with their cars, according to one of Britain’s biggest new car ownership surveys. Auto Express Driver Power revealed overall customer satisfaction is at an all time high, with the Peugeot 3008 crowned Driver Power Car of the Year. The 2018 Driver Power average score of …
Read More »Ice one, Lexus
Lexus reckons it’s created the world’s coolest car with wheels crafted from solid ice! The driveable NX was created in association with London-based Hamilton Ice Sculptors and the project involved three months’ research, design and testing. For the Lexus commission – the first of its kind – genuine NX wheels …
Read More »Infiniti QX30 concept revealed
Wraps off another cracking concept from Infiniti – this time it’s the QX30 crossover and it will be officially unveiled on March 3 at the 2015 Geneva International Motor Show. The QX30 combines “the sleek lines of a coupe with the distinguishing features and higher stance of a crossover”. When …
Read More »Will.iam’s Lexus NX hit
Singer-songwriter will.i.am designs his own bespoke version of the new Lexus NX crossover. A unique interpretation of the new Lexus NX, created by musician, innovator and global entrepreneur will.i.am, has been unveiled in Paris. The Grammy award-winning artist presented his vision for Lexus’s first luxury compact crossover before performing a …
Read More »Lexus NX hits the road
First Lexus NX crossover rolls off the production line in Japan. As you can see, it’s been a big day at Lexus’s Miyata plant in Japan with the official start of production ceremony for the much-hyped new NX. It’s an important car because it’s the first attempt by Toyota’s luxury …
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