We drive the impressive new plug-in hybrid version of Jeep’s mid-sized SUV… When I first drove the Jeep Compass soon after its launch in 2018, I really wanted to like it. It was practical and looked good, but for me it was let down by an unsophisticated diesel engine, disappointing …
Read More »Peugeot 2008 review
Peugeot is enjoying something of a renaissance. Following the successful reinvention of its 3008 and 5008 models, the 2008 has also now been transformed into a bold crossover. Available with both petrol and diesel engines, plus an all-electric version (badged e-2008), the range is priced from £21,030. Peugeot markets the …
Read More »Jeep Compass review
We get to grips with the newest member of the Jeep family – the mid-sized Compass SUV… What is it? The all-new Jeep Compass has the unenviable task of taking on everything from the Nissan Qashqai, Skoda Karoq, Kia Sportage and Seat Ateca to the Volkswagen Tiguan, Peugeot 3008 and …
Read More »Jeep gets dirty with Renegade ‘Tough Mudder’ Edition
Jeep is celebrating its fourth year sponsoring the UK Tough Mudder series with a special edition Renegade 4×4. Just 100 Jeep Renegade Tough Mudder 4x4s will be made, and to mark the occasion, the first ever ‘Tough Mudder for Jeep’ took place at Silverstone Circuit’s off-road course in Northamptonshire. The …
Read More »Sand stunt to launch limited edition Jeep
Watch top sandboarder Alex Bird celebrate the new Jeep Renegade Desert Hawk on Britain’s largest sand dunes. Alex performed a series of epic stunts and tricks on Braunton Burrows beach, North Devon. at speeds of up to 40mph. “I’ve never done anything like that before,” said the 34-year-old. “It took …
Read More »Jeep in white water rapids first
Top snowboarder Aimee Fuller has become the first person to drive down an Olympic-standard white water rafting course. The 24-year-old Olympian took on the daring challenge in a Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 4×4 at the the Cardiff International White Water Centre. Aimee tackled extreme off-road conditions as she went up and …
Read More »Camp Jeep adventure
Jeep owners and fans flocked to France for fun and off-road adventure at Camp Jeep 2015. The Jeep Jamboree took place at Montalieu-Vercieu, which is situated in stunning countryside less than an hour from Lyon in south-eastern France. Staged between July 10-12, it was an international meeting organised by the …
Read More »World’s best car?
As the final shortlist is announced for the 2015 World Car of the Year, which car would get your vote? The votes are in and we now know which cars will battle it out for the title of World Car of the Year 2015. The winner will selected by 75 …
Read More »Cars coming in 2015
Here’s a selection of 20 of the most important new cars launching in 2015… Mazda MX-5 – new version of world’s favourite sports car Land Rover Discovery Sport – it’s curtains for the Freelander Lexus RC F – delicious sports car Mercedes-AMG GT – gorgeous growler Jaguar XE – bold Brit …
Read More »Fiat 500X – first drive
Has the cheeky Fiat 500’s big brother, the 500X compact crossover, got the X Factor? Fiat struck gold in 2007 with the launch of the 500. Its cute retro looks were an instant hit. The 500 family was further enlarged with the 500L and 500L MPW. The 500L, and particularly …
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