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Kia Sorento – The perfect all-rounder for larger families gets a welcome upgrade

What is it and How much?  The latest Kia Sorento is a practical, stylish, and tech-packed family SUV that can handle the school run, a weekend trip to the Lake District, some semi-serious off-roading and virtually everything else in between.  It’s been around in this 4th generation guise since 2020 but 2024 saw some major […]

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BYD Seal may get a little Crazy but remains impressive

What is it and How much?  The BYD Seal is a sporty-looking saloon from Chinese manufacturer Build Your Dreams. It is their range-topper and goes up against the likes of the Tesla Model 3, the BMW i4, Hyundai Ionic 6 and the Polestar 2.  There are just 2 models available – the ‘Design’ and the […]

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Safe and Sound: The bold new Isuzu D-Max V-Cross has you covered

THE Isuzu D-Max has been around for 12 years and has established itself as a reliable workhorse that won’t break the bank but still offers some great tech and refinement. It’s currently available in three ranges: Business, All-Purpose and the more exciting-sounding Adventure Range.  The subject of this review is the more family-friendly D-Max V-Cross […]

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Is the new Honda CR-V an ideal family SUV?

HONDA’S flagship SUV, the CR-V has been around a while now – but the latest version has shed the ugly-duckling looks and come up with some decidedly attractive power trains that will make it very tempting for families looking for a good-sized SUV.  Spacious, well-equipped and relaxing to drive, the new Honda CR-V now comes […]

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Range Rover Sport P510e Plug-in Hybrid Autobiography – Review

What is it? The Range Rover Sport is a luxury, sporty, SUV that is very much like – but not exactly like – the even more expensive Range Rover. Tracing its roots back to 2005, the Range Rover Sport may no longer be available with 7 seats but it is still very spacious and is […]

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Subaru go full-EV with the Solterra SUV – Review

What is it? IF the Subaru Solterra looks familiar, then that’s because it shares its platform with the Toyota bZ4X. And apart from a different front grill and some changes in the tail lighting, they’re pretty much identical-looking mid-to-large-sized electric SUVs. Both get the odd-looking, but somehow appealing plasticky front wings. However, “Solterra” is much […]

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Nissan X-Trail vs Storm Pia – Or, how Tech Tamed the Torrent

The weather conditions over the 2023-2024 Christmas and New Year period were shocking for most of the country – and particularly bad for those north of the border. So, with some trepidation, I contemplated the drive back down south to visit relatives and friends in England – which would include a ¼-mile, steep, rough track […]

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Dacia Duster still cleans up when it comes to value-for-money SUVs

It was a bitterly cold winter’s day when the Dacia Duster arrived on my driveway. With snow imminent, I was hoping it would be the “Extreme” dCi diesel version – the only one that comes with all four wheels driven. However, it turned out to be a petrol TCe 90, which is strictly 2WD only. […]

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Meaty, Beaty, Big and (not too) Bouncy – The Ford Ranger Wildtrack 2.0 Diesel

WHO says you need to be a farmer or construction worker to crave a pick-up truck? it seems we still have an appetite for the high-stance, flat load-bed 4×4 that is simply known as the “Pick-up”. Granted, many would-be buyers have been lured away by the ever-expanding market in all-wheel-drive SUVs and is probably the […]

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Mercedes-Benz EQE luxury SUV now on sale in the UK

THE Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV is now on sale in the UK with prices starting at £90,560 for the EQE 350 4MATIC AMG Line. Luxury EQE SUV includes cutting-edge tech and best-in-class comfort from air suspension to climatised front seats. The entry-level EQE SUV 350 4MATIC comes with a broad selection of equipment as standard. Inside, […]