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THE Subaru Crosstrek is the Japanese manufacturer’s latest adventure/family-friendly SUV that replaces the XV and is their smallest model, behind the Forester and Outback. Always the farmer’s favourite, Subaru now manage to produce motors that are popular with anyone who fancies a bit of 4×4 reliability. Whether you’re dodging potholes, taking the dogs to the […]
What is it and how much does it cost? THE Ford Kuga Active is the more rugged looking sibling in the Kuga lineup. It takes the Kuga ST-Line model and gives it a dose of off-road capability with raised suspension and some out-doorsy trim. All Ford Kuga’s were face-lifted in 2024, with the diesel being […]
IF you’ve ever looked at the Mazda2 Hybrid and thought, “Hang on a minute, that looks suspiciously like a Toyota Yaris,” then congratulations—you have excellent powers of observation. Because it is a Toyota Yaris, just with Mazda badges slapped on the front and back (oh, and one on the steering wheel). So, what were Mazda […]
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 […]
SHOULD UK drivers change to more suitable tyres in the winter months? It’s a question that’s raised every year, as the nights draw in and frost and snow threaten our day-to-day commutes. While we might be reaching for our thicker jumpers and sturdier footwear, do our cars need a bit of extra attention too? After […]
What is it and How much? The Audi S3 Saloon is a rather understated but incredibly quick saloon, designed for those drivers who enjoy performance – but don’t want to shout about it too loudly – but still want space and practicality for the family. It’s had a mild(ish) update recently with some body and […]
What is it and How much? The BYD Seal is a sporty-looking saloon from Chinese manufacturer Build Your Dreams. It is their range-topper and goes up against the likes of the Tesla Model 3, the BMW i4, Hyundai Ionic 6 and the Polestar 2. There are just 2 models available – the ‘Design’ and the […]
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 advanced than the Fiesta though, being a full hybrid. It has a larger battery than most rivals, giving it the ability to run on pure […]
THE Renault Scenic E-Tech has been crowned Scottish Car of the Year by the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers in association with Arnold Clark. A combination of versatility, comfort, driving range, quality, and sleek looks put the Renault Scenic E-Tech ahead of the most talented rivals ever seen vying for the title decided by the […]
IF like me, you’ve been around long enough to remember the original Renault Scenic, then this new, full-electric, version may come as a bit of a shock. It’s now all-out, modern SUV instead of boxy, old fashioned MPV. Although Renault refuse to tag it as an SUV. Or an MPV. In fact, they refuse to […]