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Dusting Off the Competition: The All-New Dacia Duster Reviewed

BACK in 2010, the Dacia Duster arrived on the scene with a refreshing lack of pretence. It was robust, practical, and proudly utilitarian. Over 2.2 million global sales and more than 40 awards later, the latest, all-new Dacia Duster marks the model’s third generation.  It still marches to the beat of its own drum, offering […]

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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 only Tesla was using the portrait option. How things have changed . . . However, I do have a fondness for all French cars, which […]

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Swace of time complaining about it’s origins . . . this updated Suzuki is the perfect family estate

SUZUKI hit on a winner when they buddied-up with Toyota to bring us the Swace – a practical, frugal hybrid Estate which is well-equipped and also benefits from being extremely easy to live with. The fact that it is a re-badged Toyota Corolla Touring Sports matters not a jot. If it means savings are made […]