Style and sophistication are embodied in the practical and purposeful Jaguar XF Sportbrake and a serious alternative to SUVs. Introduced in 2017 to widen the appeal of the medium sized XF saloon it sits alongside the now expanding range of Jaguar SUVs and offers a different driving proposition for those who want room but also require a more compact car. The XF series is a huge … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Jaguar XE D200 SE R Dynamic
Jaguar’s baby car is maturing. The Jaguar XE series was introduced in 2015 to replace the X-Type and has been refreshed over six years so it now comprises more than a dozen models using the same four-door saloon body with petrol or diesel engines in rear or all-wheel-drive and five trim levels from standard to highly sporting as befits Jaguar's heritage. It still makes sense if you drive a lot … [Read more...]
Newslines 1 March
Welsh Government is allocating a further £18.6M to underwrite public transport over the next six months. Details will be given in the Welsh Budget tomorrow. The cost of running a car for young drivers has fallen by £296 year-on-year, primarily driven by decreases in fuel and insurance costs, according to comparethemarket.com’s study. On average, a 17 to 24-year-old driver will now pay £2,074 to … [Read more...]
Handrakes are slipping says survey
Traditional mechanical parking brakes are slackening their appeal and dying out as car manufacturers ditch them in favour of electronic parking brakes, according to CarGurus. It found that just 24% of new cars on sale in the UK today come with a manually operated handbrake, falling even further from 30% recorded last year. Some popular models, including the BMW 1 series and 3 … [Read more...]
Newlines 26 June
The new Vauxhall Mokka on sale later this year with deliveries early 2021 will include a fully electric version alongside petrol and diesel derivatives. The British Brand now reveals the second generation of its compact bestseller, a powerful, completely new Mokka that perfectly combines fun and modernity, capable of zero emission electric driving and it is highly efficient and more compact than … [Read more...]
Cars are the stars in Bond films
Bond films are the ultimate British classic. It's car chase sequences are the stuff of legend and the new film, No Time to Die, coming out at the end of this year is full of expecation for fans Over the last 50 years, all James Bond films have become a true cinematic icon known around the world since the first film appeared on the big screens in 1962. The unique character of James Bond is now … [Read more...]
Van delivers biggest sales in April & EV tops car chart
A van has become Britain’s best selling vehicle during the coronavirus lockdown according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. While the Mercedes Sprinter delivered for dealers the chaotic charts saw the pure electric Tesla Model 3 top the passenger car list, but even that couldn’t match the Sprinter. Overall, the revious low for car sales was immediately … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Jaguar XE P250SE R Dynamic
You have to admire Jaguar, which has gone through tough times yet always produces some head-turning desirable cars. The latest XE is a good case in point offering a very broad range of eye-catching four-door saloons in rear and all-wheel-drive pitched against German rivals as well as Swedish saloons. The range explained: There are approximately 50 models in the four-door range spread over eight … [Read more...]
Coronavirus threatens many car makers
Car makers, suppliers and Government officials in Japan will work together to solve issues arising from the effects of the Far East coronavirus. Some Chinese suppliers have closed and are struggling to return production hampered by internal blockades, quarantine and labour shortages and the Japanese economy which heavily relies on automotive sector wants to limit damage and ensure it is ready to … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Jaguar E-Pace 250hp petrol AWD
The rejuvenated Jaguar brand is on the hunt for new buyers in the booming SUV sector and its compact E-Pace is squarely aimed at the compact segment within these mushrooming models, writes Robin Roberts. To meet as many wishes as possible, the E-Pace series is available in standard or R-Dynamic styles, each trimmed to S, SE or HSE specifications and the choice of three diesel and two … [Read more...]