It’s not the BMW X2’s fault, but not long before I tested out the new plug-in hybrid version of this distinctively-styled, low-slung crossover, I was driving the latest BMW 330e saloon. Re-reading my review, I concluded: “Frankly, it’s hard to criticise the 330e because it’s an almost perfect embodiment of …
Read More »How to prepare for the perfect family camping expedition
It’s a staycation summer, so TV adventurer Steve Backshall has teamed up with Toyota to provide some essential camping tips. The author and wildlife expert uses his passion for nature to add a sense of adventure to holidays with his family – wife Helen, their three-year-old son, Logan, and 15-month-old …
Read More »Ford Puma ST review
A little over a year since its launch, and the Ford Puma compact crossover has become a firm fixture in the Top 10 UK best-selling cars list. Up until now it’s only been available with the excellent 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine in various states of tune, but now there’s the sporty …
Read More »Suzuki Jimny LCV review
We get to grips with the new commercial version of the iconic Suzuki Jimny Are you sitting comfortably? Then we’ll begin with a back story to put the launch of the Suzuki Jimny Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) into context. The Suzuki Jimny has been with us since 1970 and some …
Read More »New Nissan Qashqai’s shattering launch statement
The all-new electrified Nissan Qashqai is the star of Europe’s first automotive 3D experiential activity. The exciting visual stunt, to mark the third generation of the best-selling British-built SUV, can be seen on London’s South Bank between June 18-25. A six-metre, four-sided cube has been used to create a 3D …
Read More »Pandemic prompts drive for pet-friendly cars
More than a third of new dog-owning motorists had to ‘pup-size’ their cars over the last year by buying a bigger or more practical motor to accommodate their pets, according to new research. The pandemic saw a surge in interest in canine companions, with online puppy searches soaring by 115 …
Read More »Why dream cars have to wait
UK motorists won’t own their dream car until they are 47 – and it’s likely to be a black sports car, preferably an Audi or Aston Martin. A study of 2,000 drivers found many know what they want, but most will have to wait before making the dream a reality, …
Read More »Kia Sorento review
If you need a seven-seater, but would prefer a handsome SUV to a sensible people carrier, then the all-new Kia Sorento could be right up your street. Starting at £38,845, this striking fourth-generation model has just been launched and the great news is that it’s better than ever. Back in …
Read More »Suzuki Across review
We review Suzuki’s first plug-in hybrid vehicle – the Across SUV… The handsome Across 4×4 is the first fruit of a collaboration between Suzuki and Toyota. You’d be forgiven for thinking it looks familiar, because it is – and in a good way. Let’s face it, if you’re going to …
Read More »Revealed: the all-new Nissan Qashqai
Nissan has taken the wraps off its latest version of the UK’s most produced car – the popular Qashqai crossover. More than three million Qashqais have rolled off the production line in Sunderland over the past 14 years. Laid out in a line, the cars would stretch more than 7,500 …
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