Among the Japanese automotive brands, Honda stands out as being a bit different, not afraid to have a go at something while remaining fiercely independent, even if it tends to change its mind from time to time. One of the enduring models in its UK lineup for two decades has been the Jazz series of supermini’s, which morphed into the Jazz Crosstar crossover model, effectively a taller hatchback a … [Read more...]
New Fiat 500L is appealing but struggles
The 500L launched in 2013 in the UK was an extension of the new generation Fiat 500 city car launched in 2007. That generation was a modern interpretation of the original Fiat 500, also known as The Cinquecento, launched 60 years ago in 1957. The family was further extended in 2015 with the introduction of the Fiat 500X Crossover. The Fiat 500L was introduced as a five seater MPV … [Read more...]
New Mitsubishi ASX
Refreshed inside and out, the Mitsubishi ASX takes on a host of newcomers to its SUV sector. The range is renamed and given ergonomic improvements under the skin as well as some of the latest engines in the 1.6 diesel sector. There are seven models in the series of petrol and diesel powered versions from about £15,400 to £25,140 but all share the same five-door body on a platform derived … [Read more...]