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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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Audi’s Big Friendly Giant – The Audi Q8 55 TFSI Quattro 340PS Launch Edition

THE Audi Q8 is the German marque’s flagship SUV and, as you would expect from Audi, it’s a luxurious, spacious, family motor that inspires quiet confidence rather than aggressive one-upmanship. More BFG than Goliath, if you get my drift. The Q8 is a more sculpted version of the Q7, with a sweeping roofline that might […]

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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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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, […]

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Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Pro – Review

AS I’ve mentioned in previous articles, welcoming a Volvo into my life has always been a moment of joy. Always stylish, always clever and always a calming, relaxed and stress-reducing driving experience.  However, the fully-electric XC40 Recharge model was causing me some concern as I eyed it up on my driveway. . .Not because I […]

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Mercedes-Benz GLS 400 d 4Matic Night Edition Executive – Review

IF ultimate refinement along with unbeatable practicality is your idea of SUV nirvana, then the Mercedes-Benz GLS is likely to be on your shortlist.  Eye-watering prices aside, the Rolls Royce Cullinan and Bentley Bentayga may offer even more refinement, but with the Mercedes boasting a full 7-seats, it ultimately takes the win. Only the BMW […]

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Volvo XC60 Recharge T6 R-Design – Review

WHENEVER a Volvo arrives for review, I always have the same feeling of contentment; like an old friend is visiting and I know I can just be myself and relax in the knowledge that everything is going to be fine.  Okay, maybe that’s a little over the top; everything is not always “fine” – I […]

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BMW X5 xDrive45e M Sport – Review

THE BMW X5 xDrive45e Hybrid is a full-sized SUV that packs a 3.0-litre 6-cylinder petrol engine alongside BMW’s fourth-generation hybrid technology which provides a generous 24kWh electric battery.  This means the new Beemer is capable of a very useful 54 miles on battery power alone – more than enough for the average commute of just […]

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DS7 Crossback Ultra Prestige E-Tense 4×4 – Review

What is it? THE DS7 Crossback E-Tense 4×4 is a large, premium, French SUV that oozes style and sophistication as well as having a powerful plug-in hybrid powertrain and all-wheel-drive practicality.  It costs from £49,650 for the Performance-Line model, up to £53,700 for the Ultra Prestige model which I’ve been driving.  Yes, it’s a lot of money […]

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Lexus UX 250h F Sport – Review

IF you were to run through a crowded car park blindfolded, the chances are that the first car you would bounce off would be a compact SUV. They’re more prolific than a politician’s promises – but, thankfully, much more reliable. Amongst the most reliable of all would be the new Lexus UX 250h as the […]