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…
Ford Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost mHEV – Review
THE Ford Focus Active appears to be for people who don’t want an SUV and won’t consider a “Crossover” because it’s still too extreme. But they DO want plastic wheel…
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…
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 –…
