We’ve been driving the new, improved Mazda CX-5 – still one of the best mid-sized SUVs on the market Originally launched in 2017 and treated to a refresh for 2022, Mazda has done just enough to keep the CX-5 competitive against fierce new opposition from the likes of the latest …
Read More »Introducing the awesome Lotus Eletre
Lotus has unveiled the “world’s first electric hyper-SUV” in front of several hundred VIP guests at BBC Television Centre at White City, London. The 60-minute launch show, which featured former F1 world champion and Lotus customer Jenson Button, was also live-streamed across the globe. Naturally, we were there to see …
Read More »Why are SUVs a popular lease car?
The Jeep Cherokee is often credited as the first SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) that was introduced to the UK market back in the 80’s. Whilst it was welcomed, it wasn’t until the 90’s when we started to see the popularity of an SUV increase. At the same time an SUV …
Read More »Vauxhall Grandland review
Launched in 2018, the Vauxhall Grandland X was never the most scintillating SUV on the market, but it sold well. More than 70,000 found homes in the UK, along with some 300,000 in Europe. So-called C-SUVs are the biggest single sector in the UK, accounting for one-in-six of all new …
Read More »Drivers ‘dazzled’ by modern car headlights
Nearly one-in-four drivers think most car headlights are too bright, suggests a new RAC study. And the problem of glare from headlights appears to be getting worse with 63% of drivers who get dazzled saying it’s happening more often than a year or two ago. Contrary to what might be …
Read More »Kia Sportage review
Kia ended 2021 on a high with a record UK market share of 5.5% before getting off to a cracking start in 2022. The South Korean brand finished January as the best-selling brand (9.1% share) – a first in its 30-year history. This success was led by the Kia Sportage, …
Read More »Honda HR-V review
If you’re looking for a new compact SUV, you’re already spoilt for choice – so is there room for the latest Honda HR-V? Well, Honda is on a roll. The futuristic all-electric Honda e city car is a revelation, and the new Jazz is a supermini transformed. Now magic dust …
Read More »BMW iX review
Time to road test the futuristic new flagship of BMW’s family of electric vehicles… Let’s start by tackling the elephant in the room, because BMW’s big, bold new electric SUV divides opinion. And I’ll admit, I had my doubts when I saw the first pictures, but let me reassure you …
Read More »Suzuki SX4 S-Cross review
We road test the stylish new Suzuki SX4 S-Cross – an SUV transformed… Where the outgoing Suzuki S-Cross lost out in kerb appeal, it gained in practicality, off-road capability, comfort, equipment and value for money. This third-generation model builds on its predecessor’s plus points, adding style and a comprehensive safety …
Read More »Audi e-tron S Sportback quattro review
If want to drive a big 4×4, but would rather keep on the right side of eco warriors, then the latest EV from Audi could be the car for you… Not only does it possess premium badge appeal, but with zero tailpipe emissions, it couldn’t be kinder to the environment. …
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