The MG brand is enjoying something of a renaissance thanks to the success of the ZS compact SUV which was recently joined by an ell-electric version. Now owned by China’s SAIC Motor Corporation, MG is officially one of the fastest growing manufacturers in the UK (admittedly from a fairly low …
Read More »SsangYong Korando review
You’ve got to hand it to SsangYong. In just a few years South Korea’s oldest vehicle manufacturer and “only 4×4 and SUV specialist”, has transformed its range from the left-field to the mainstream. Starting with the Tivoli compact SUV, followed by its big brother, the Rexton, and the new Musso …
Read More »Milestone as 10 millionth Nissan is built in UK
Nissan Sunderland Plant is celebrating after the 10 millionth vehicle rolled off its UK production line this week. It has taken 33 years to reach the landmark, and on average, a new car has been built in Sunderland every two minutes since production started in 1986. And, if all the …
Read More »MG ZS review
Badge snobbery is all very well, but if you’re on a tight budget, value for money and peace of mind are the main priorities. The MG ZS is a great way to drive an affordable, attractive, spacious new SUV with one of the most generous warranties on the market. MG …
Read More »Fuel economy figures more accurate than ever
What Car?’s True MPG testing has revealed that new official fuel economy tests are providing more accurate results than ever before. The Worldwide Harmonised Test Vehicle Procedure (WLTP) was introduced by the European Union in September 2017 to assess new vehicle emissions and fuel economy more accurately. The WLTP protocol …
Read More »Europe’s Top 20 biggest-selling new cars
The Ford Fiesta has long been the most popular new car in the UK, but have you ever wondered what are the biggest-selling cars in Europe? We’ve scanned through the data for 2018, supplied by automotive analysts JATO Dynamics, to reveal what’s hot and what’s not on the continent. The …
Read More »Cheapest UK city to buy a new car revealed
New research suggests that there’s as postcode lottery when it comes to buying a new car with a difference of as much as £7,000 between cities in the UK. Car accessory firm Ixplor decided to find out how prices changed throughout the country for two popular models – the Volkswagen …
Read More »Citroen C5 Aircross review
It may be late to the SUV party, but the all-new Citroen C5 Aircross is more than welcome. Up against well-established rivals including the Nissan Qashqai, Ford Kuga, Kia Sportage, Peugeot 3008 and Mazda CX-5, Citroen knows the C5 Aircross must have a USP – and that’s exactly what it’s …
Read More »Britain’s most popular new cars revealed
The Ford Fiesta has cemented its reputation as the UK’s favourite car, taking the No 1 spot for the 10th consecutive year. However, final year figures for 2018 released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reveal that total registrations were down 6.8% to 2.37 million cars, reflecting 12 …
Read More »Nissan Qashqai review
The Qashqai is the car that keeps on giving for Nissan. Originally launched in 2007, it started the craze for crossovers and it’s still Europe’s best-selling car in this segment. Now in its second generation (2013 to present), the British-built Qashqai is currently the UK’s fourth most popular car overall …
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