If you live in the country, the chance’s you’ll like a dark horse such as the Subaru Forester. It is an all-time four-wheel-drive model with good ground clearance, carries and tows a lot but it’ll not cost you an arm and leg like most 4WD or SUVs. The Subaru Forester also comes with something rivals clamour, rarity value. You are unlikely to see as many in the lanes and towns as with … [Read more...]
11th generation Toyota Land Cruiser revealed
Toyota has revealed the newest Land Cruiser, a model that draws directly on the original qualities that have made the Land Cruiser name synonymous with strength and reliability for more than 70 years. The legendary Land Cruiser DNA has been combined with new technologies to deliver higher levels of performance both off-road and in everyday use in this 11th generation model. It utilises a … [Read more...]
Tradelines 26 July
Just months after its announcement, there is now a two years waiting list for the first electrified Lamborghini Revuelto. Revuelto is the first V12 plug-in hybrid High Performance Electrified Vehicle supercar from the House of Sant’Agata and costs around £450,000. The all-new 2024 Land Cruiser makes its world debut 2 August. It is heavily based on the mechanicals and platform of the Lexus GX … [Read more...]
Volkswagen Tiguan range expands
Four stylish new Volkswagen Tiguan Black Edition models – including one plug-in eHybrid – go on sale in the UK this month. The Tiguan is already Volkswagen’s best-selling model worldwide and widely regarded as a highly capable family SUV, and these eye-catching Black Edition trims are set to add to the model’s popularity. Sitting between the R-Line Edition and R trims, each Tiguan Black Edition … [Read more...]
New Genesis range eyes facial recognition
Since Genesis revealed GV60, its first all-electric car in 2021, followed by Electrified GV70 and Electrified G80 last year, it has firmly established itself as a leading premium luxury electric brand. Now, in 2023, Genesis is introducing a number of new technologies and features to enhance the ownership experience for the luxury Korean brand’s customers. The award-winning all-electric GV60 is … [Read more...]
Newcomers 24 May
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has announced the UK vehicle specifications and pricing for the new Amarok. The premium pick-up is available in a choice of four trims – Life, Style, PanAmericana and Aventura – from £33,000 plus VAT with sales beginning on 14 June and deliveries commencing late summer and rising to £47,000 plus VAT. Munro Vehicles all-electric 4x4s and Scotland’s only volume … [Read more...]
Newslines 16 May
Here are the first views of the next generation MINI family, with Oliver Heilmer, Head of MINI Design. Each new MINI model gains its own strong individual character that is expressed in distinctive design features, while exuding individuality with a clear brand affiliation and sustainable materials are another essential part of the new design language. Another Chinese manufacturer will be … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: SsangYong Musso Saracen+
The SsangYong Musso has just extended its appeal, literally. We tested the double-cab Musso back in late 2022 and were impressed with its room and practical points and as we were giving it the once over, SsangYong Motor UK announced a little extension to the range. Actually it added 12-inches to the loadbed of the top specification Saracen, adding a + sign to denote its growth. Some may think … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: GWM Funky Cat 1st Edition
The UK’s electric car revolution is becoming a bloody affair. From initially resisting the new technology on cost grounds including writing off established investments in petrol and diesel engine technology and having to develop hybrid or pure electric powertrains, along with making tens of thousands of workers redundant, manufacturers have struggled to convince buyers into showrooms or on-line … [Read more...]
SsangYong extends Musso appeal
SsangYong Motor UK is selling a revised Musso range, with the addition of the Saracen+ variant. The multi award-winning Musso is available in four specifications - EX, Rebel and Saracen remain available in the standard bed length, and the new Saracen+ in a longer length bed. The Musso long bed Saracen+ uses the same chassis and platform as its regular double cab variants however the new-spec … [Read more...]