New MG3 Hybrid+ lifts the Trophy for value
What is it? The all-new MG3 Hybrid+ is a 5-door supermini which, on first glance, looks like the perfect alternative to the much-loved and already-missed Ford Fiesta. It’s somewhat more…
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…
Is the Ford Puma ST Powershift worthy of the iconic badge? Full review
THERE are certain expectations when it comes to performance Fords. Chief among those is performance and handling, but engine sound is always a big draw. We’ve all seen baseball-capped yoovs…
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…
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…
Crikey, this new Renault Austral is a bit of alright
ASTONISHINGLY, the last Renault I reviewed was the Scenic – way back in 2017. Its infotainment screen was (outrageously) mounted vertically in the centre console. At the time, I think…
Clever Honda ZR-V makes the case for a driver-focused family SUV
FROM certain angles, the front of the new Honda ZR-V looks a little grumpy. Maybe it is the weight of expectation – after all, it is going up against the…
Ford Kuga Black Package Edition – 2.5 Duratec PHEV Automatic – Review
THE Ford Kuga seen some changes in the past year-or-so with the diesel variant being dropped altogether and some sparkly new special editions gracing the forecourts. This 3rd-generation Kuga is…
Swace of time complaining about it’s origins . . . this updated Suzuki is the perfect family estate
SUZUKI hit on a winner when they buddied-up with Toyota to bring us the Swace – a practical, frugal hybrid Estate which is well-equipped and also benefits from being extremely…
A 7-seater superstar – The Kia Sorento HEV Edition
IT was only last week that I was contemplating the merits of the traditional pick-up against a good-sized SUV and, as if to force the point, I was delivered a…
