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Is the Mazda MX-30 R-EV a compromise or simply excellent?

HAVE you ever had an idea so radical that people failed to grasp its reasoning and therefore dismissed it out of hand?  And, after trying – unsuccessfully – to explain your brilliant idea you gave in and agreed to a compromise instead?  Well, you’ll know how the designers and engineers of the Mazda MX-30 feel, […]

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BMW X5 xDrive45e M Sport – Review

THE BMW X5 xDrive45e Hybrid is a full-sized SUV that packs a 3.0-litre 6-cylinder petrol engine alongside BMW’s fourth-generation hybrid technology which provides a generous 24kWh electric battery.  This means the new Beemer is capable of a very useful 54 miles on battery power alone – more than enough for the average commute of just […]

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Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Match TDI DSG 4 Motion – Review

What is it? The new Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Match is a more spacious version of the standard Tiguan and designed for those with a bigger family or a bigger sense of adventure – or maybe both. A more stylish alternative to the traditional MPV, it’s 215mm longer than the standard Tiguan and offers to put an extra two […]

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Peugeot 5008 GT-Line Premium BlueHDi 130 auto – Review

FOR those looking for a 7-seater family wagon, the choice has never been greater with most manufacturers having something to offer. However, if you also want plenty of gallic style wrapped in an SUV body then the Peugeot 5008 may be just what you’re looking for. The 5008 range starts from just £27,915 for the […]

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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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Suzuki SX4 S-Cross SZ5 – Car Review

THE Suzuki SX4 S-Cross is a smart-looking small SUV which improves on its predecessor by not only looking beefier than before but packing in some great tech alongside two Boosterjet petrol engines that are refined as well as frugal.  Also, being a Suzuki you can pretty much guarantee that you’ll be getting a lot of car for your money – the downside being a […]

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Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d AMG-Line – Car Review

THE Mercedes-Benz GLC is a long-awaited replacement for the Mercedes GLK which appeared in 2008. The old GLK was strictly left-hand-drive only, proving that the mighty M-B didn’t have access to a crystal ball. Had they been able to look into the future and seen the rise of the SUV, surely they would not have […]