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It’s remarkable to think that Land Rover launched the iconic Range Rover nearly 50 years ago. There’s some debate over the origins of the high end SUV. Jeep claims the Wagoneer – produced between 1963-91 – was the first. Land Rover says the 1970 Range Rover “originally defined the luxury …

Mazda’s classy Focus/Astra challenger has only been with us since 2014, yet it’s just received a makeover to bring it bang up to date. The changes to the biggest selling car globally (five million sales and counting) in Mazda’s range are subtle to say the least. In fact, from the …

This year Kia is celebrating 25 years in the UK – a period that has seen a meteoric rise for the South Korean car maker. Kia’s constantly evolving range has gained a reputation for its stylish, well-made range of cars offering great value for money, and – of course – …

Meet the latest version of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class – an executive saloon that sets new benchmarks for interior design and technology. The E-Class has been at the heart of the Mercedes-Benz range in one form or another for some 60 years – a real workhorse of a car, albeit with …

Why the latest version of the Mazda MX-5 is likely to remain the world’s favourite roadster for many years to come. I have to admit, I was a little sceptical when I first saw the fourth generation Mazda MX-5. Had it lost some of its cheeky charm? Was it a …

Fast Fords are nothing new. Many, including the Lotus Cortina, Escort Mexico, GT40 and the RS badged cars, are the stuff of legend. Watch my “hot laps” in a Focus RS at Silverstone – in a 360-degree video! Now there’s a new kid on the block. Literally. Partly developed by …

Is a Jaguar F-Type Coupe a more involving experience with an old school manual gearbox? We find out… I could easily write 1,000 words extolling the virtues of the Jaguar F-Type, but then there’s no point – you’ve heard it all before. I’m unashamedly a fan, and up until now, …

You don’t need us to tell you that crossovers are all the rage – and why not? They combine the best of hatchbacks and SUVs. So, how does the Mitsubishi ASX shape up? Slugging it out in one of the most competitive sectors of the car world can’t be easy, …

A company car is a status symbol, a perk to show off to your work colleagues, but changes in legislation are pushing up the costs of owning one. The main reason for this is climate change and the legislation to push down vehicle emissions. This is why Benefits In Kind …

Land Rover is expecting audacious things from its…well rather audacious looking Evoque. The car offers the fuel economy of a mid ranged Ford Focus in a chassis that is actually shorter – not very Land Rover – the company is expecting 90 per cent of Evoque sales to come from …