The pace of change in the car industry has been palpable since “dieselgate”. Suddenly, ultra low and zero emissions feature in all manufacturers’ game plans. Hyundai has been ahead of the curve and is first out of the box with a new breed of eco car – one that can …
Read More »Fiat Tipo review
“Amore for less” – rarely has an advertising slogan summed up a new car so well as the 2016 Fiat Tipo. The all-new Tipo range starts at £12,995 (£159 a month in the PCP world), and at entry level it really is a lot of car for the money – …
Read More »Volvo S90 and V90: twin test
Volvo has rediscovered its mojo in recent years – the evergreen V40 and V60 are still good cars, the acclaimed XC90 is a class-leader, while the XC60 remains a big-selling SUV. Now it’s time to meet the all-new S90 saloon and V90 estate – serious new competitors in the big …
Read More »Jaguar F-Pace review
The Sports Utility Vehicle boom sweeping the world means that no manufacturer can afford NOT to have a 4×4 or crossover in its range.This year alone has seen debut SUVs from Maserati, Bentley, and now Jaguar with its F-Pace. Arguably the best looking car in its sector, Jaguar is billing …
Read More »Kia Optima Sportswagon review
SUVs seems to be getting all the love these days, but there’s still demand for traditional estate cars – and they don’t come much better looking than the new Kia Optima Sportswagon. The standard Optima saloon has been with us for a few years and is one of those hidden …
Read More »Volvo XC90 review
A year on from its launch and Volvo’s widely acclaimed big new SUV is still turning heads and still winning awards. The previous version of the XC90 had a strong following thanks to its durability, space, safety and comfort and it remained a big seller in its final year. The …
Read More »Renault Megane review
It’s hard to believe that the Renault Megane stretches back 20 years and some 6.5 million have been sold globally. Now it’s time to welcome the fourth generation car – and it’s better than ever. Longer and lower than the outgoing car, the new Megane also sports a sleeker design …
Read More »McLaren 570S Coupe review
Any car finished in Ventura Orange stands out. Even more so when it’s as stunning as a McLaren. Other colours available are equally eye-catching – especially Mantis Green. The McLaren 570S is supposed to be more sports car than supercar – up against rivals such as the Porsche 911 Turbo …
Read More »Kia Niro review
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 – …
Read More »Volkswagen Tiguan review
Back in 2008 when the original Volkswagen Tiguan was launched in the UK, few predicted the SUV explosion that was to follow. Now, no sensible car manufacturer can afford NOT to have a Sports Utility Vehicle or crossover in its range. Such has been the success of this segment that …
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