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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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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. More BFG than Goliath, if you get my drift. The Q8 is a more sculpted version of the Q7, with a sweeping roofline that might […]

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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 its roots back to 2005, the Range Rover Sport may no longer be available with 7 seats but it is still very spacious and is […]

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Mazda CX-60 e-Skyactiv D Takumi – Review

NEVER one for simply following accepted convention, Mazda have introduced an all-new engine to their flagship CX-60 range – and it’s a diesel. A bold move indeed, considering how many manufacturers are gearing up for an ICE-free future (irony fully intended). However, recent events point to a future that may see the Internal Combustion Engine […]

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Mercedes-Benz EQE luxury SUV now on sale in the UK

THE Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV is now on sale in the UK with prices starting at £90,560 for the EQE 350 4MATIC AMG Line. Luxury EQE SUV includes cutting-edge tech and best-in-class comfort from air suspension to climatised front seats. The entry-level EQE SUV 350 4MATIC comes with a broad selection of equipment as standard. Inside, […]

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Mazda CX-30 GT Sport 186 PS – Review

MAZDA have managed to make things a little complicated when it comes to identifying their SUV’s. But bear with me . . .  Their smallest SUV – the CX-3 – appears to have disappeared from the scene at the moment. No doubt it will re-emerge before long with a major update. Probably.  The larger CX-5 […]

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Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Pro – Review

AS I’ve mentioned in previous articles, welcoming a Volvo into my life has always been a moment of joy. Always stylish, always clever and always a calming, relaxed and stress-reducing driving experience.  However, the fully-electric XC40 Recharge model was causing me some concern as I eyed it up on my driveway. . .Not because I […]

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Mercedes-Benz GLS 400 d 4Matic Night Edition Executive – Review

IF ultimate refinement along with unbeatable practicality is your idea of SUV nirvana, then the Mercedes-Benz GLS is likely to be on your shortlist.  Eye-watering prices aside, the Rolls Royce Cullinan and Bentley Bentayga may offer even more refinement, but with the Mercedes boasting a full 7-seats, it ultimately takes the win. Only the BMW […]

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Volvo XC60 Recharge T6 R-Design – Review

WHENEVER a Volvo arrives for review, I always have the same feeling of contentment; like an old friend is visiting and I know I can just be myself and relax in the knowledge that everything is going to be fine.  Okay, maybe that’s a little over the top; everything is not always “fine” – I […]

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Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d AMG Line Premium 4MATIC – Review

What is it?  The new Mercedes-Benz GLA is a premium SUV that is big on image but compact in size.  However, this new version has much more space inside than the original GLA and should appeal to smaller families who fancy a posh SUV without spending a fortune.  That’s not to say the baby Mercedes […]