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…
Mazda CX-30 – A Compact SUV for the Driver
I RECENTLY went on a trip to the Isle of Skye with Mrs. B. The first decision we had to make was which car to take for this scenic trip.…
Hyundai IONIQ 6 – an EV cruiser with style . . .
ON first spotting a Hyundai IONIQ 6 in the wild, I thought it looked rather classy with that exaggerated curve stretching from one end to the other. Hyundai refers to…
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.…
Pint-sized Picanto Punches above its weight – Kia Picanto GT-Line Review
The Kia Picanto is the smallest model offered by Kia in the UK, and it seems to be a popular choice judging by the number of them on the roads.…
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…
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…
No-compromise MG HS has it all for less
IF you’re in the market for a well-specified, spacious family SUV that costs less than an entry-level Ford Focus, then the £23,495 MG HS seems to have it all sewn-up.…
The Nissan Ariya EV is full of surprises – and almost all of them good . . .
WE’VE all heard of the Nissan Leaf – the first mainstream Electric Vehicle to gain some traction for the advancement and acceptance of the EV. It was revolutionary when first…
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…