Volvo Cars launches its new three-cylinder Drive-E powertrain in the XC40 and it’s the first triple-cylinder engine in the company's 91-year history. The all-new 156hp 1.5-litre, three-cylinder, direct-injection petrol engine was developed in-house using the same modular design as Volvo's four-cylinder Drive-E engines and the T3 initially comes with six-speed manual transmission but versions of … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Volkswagen Golf SE Nav 1.5-litre
Despite Volkswagen Group’s tarnished reputation due to the emissions scandal it appears there has been limited damage to their sales – especially the refreshed 7.5 generation Golf range of three and five door Hatchbacks and Estates, says David Miles. The face-lifted Golfs arrived in UK showrooms in April and have been selling like hot cakes in a cooling market. Currently the Golf is … [Read more...]