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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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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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INEOS Grenadier starts at £49,000 – available to order from May 18

THE Grenadier is a modern, workhorse 4X4 designed, engineered and built to world-class standards. Starting from £49,000 RRP in the UK, its simple model line-up provides the basis for buyers to easily select and configure their perfect Grenadier with a wide range of options and accessories. A WORKHORSE VEHICLE WITH COMFORT AND REFINEMENT AS STANDARDThe […]

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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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Jeep Wrangler Sahara 2.0 – Review

IF you’re a fan of M*A*S*H and looking for a 4×4 off-road vehicle that has a whiff of nostalgia about it, then you’re probably going to consider the Jeep Wrangler. If a rugged cuteness is also a consideration but you actually want some decent power, then the Suzuki Jimny may get overlooked in favour of […]

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Suzuki Vitara SZ-T 1.0 Boosterjet – Review

OUTWARDLY, the latest Suzuki Vitara hasn’t had to change a great deal from the previous one and that’s mostly because people like it very much, thank you. But the Japanese manufacturer have never been one for letting the grass grow beneath its wheels – and with the likes of the SEAT Arona, Kia Stonic and […]

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SsangYong Rexton ELX Auto – Car Review

SsangYong have been manufacturing vehicles for more than 60 years now but unlike other Korean manufacturer’s, such as Kia and Hyundai, it specialises in rugged SUV and off-road vehicles, with the Rexton being their flagship model.  It’s an imposing beast too. This large SUV comes as a full 7-seater in EX and ELX trim, while the range-topping Ultimate is 5-seat […]

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Range Rover Velar HSE R-Dynamic – Video Review

SLOTTING in between the Evoque and the Range Rover Sport the Velar is more striking than either and just as capable on and off-road. But is it worth the rather steep asking price? Review car: Range Rover Velar HSE R-Dynamic D240 2.0-litre diesel, 240bhp, 0-60mph in 6.8 secs, Max speed 135mph, Combined Fuel Consumption 48.7mpg, CO2 […]

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Mitsubishi ASX 4 Diesel 1.6 – Review

THE Mitsubishi ASX has had a facelift recently and also received a new 1.6 diesel engine choice that should boost the appeal of this compact SUV  – but is it enough to worry rivals? The ASX looks more purposeful; more 4×4 than rivals such as the Nissan Qashqai and Kia Sportage but the new SEAT […]

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SMMT Test Day, May 25, 2017 – Millbrook Proving Ground, Bedfordshire – Part 2

Click here for Part 1 On the minute-or-so drive to the Hill Route you have to keep your speed down because there are so many pedestrians about (mostly with their heads buried in the car-list and so not really paying attention to traffic) and other vehicles either coming out or being parked up again. During that […]