Private buyers who want a high specification electric car and business drivers with eyes fixed on a low tax penalty are targets for the new Skywell range arriving in Britain. The Cirencester-based importer, Innovation Automotive, is also looking at traditional used car dealers seeking their first new car franchise in a local market area where they are already highly regarded. One of the first … [Read more...]
First Drives
Weekend roadtest: Kia Sorento HEV 2
The motor trade and industry has had a bad year, but you’d not know it from sales of Kia models including their big seven-seat Sorento SUV. While rivals have rushed to shrink their ranges and look only towards pure electric models which we know are coming over the decade, Kia has slowly and very carefully tweaked its line up so they still offer potentially something for every customer who walks … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Omoda 5 SUV petrol
No-one can doubt the Chinese brand Omoda is very serious about coming to Britain and taking on the legend brands. We were impressed with a first drive of the pure electric Omoda E5 last May and now we’ve had a chance to get some initial impressions of the Omoda 5 petrol version of their new SUV. Yes, a petrol powered newcomer joins the range at a time when most legend manufacturers are moving … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Ford Kuga ST-Line FHEV
After its launch in 2008, the Ford Kuga has grown from the company’s first ‘tall’ hatchback into one of their success stories among UK best sellers, and the story continues this year. Now on sale with some very significant updates and improvements to its technology, equipment and design, the Ford Kuga is taking on rivals including many in the showrooms of more premium brands. Diesel engines have … [Read more...]
Special feature: Ineos range profile
INEOS has been taking the 4x4 world by storm in catering for the many potential buyers who still prefer the ‘traditional’ approach to off-road vehicles. In describing the firm’s Grenadier, INEOS says, it’s “… a serious off-roader that no-one’s building any more. The rugged 4x4 that will get you there. And get the job done”. Let’s start with appearance, and the Grenadier – in all versions – is … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Ineos Grenadier Trialmaster Edition
Despite the proliferation of modern 4x4 vehicles, there are many potential users who still prefer the 'traditional’ non-nonsense approach to off-road machines: enter the INEOS Grenadier, which is aimed at filling the gap. In describing the Grenadier, INEOS say, it’s “… a serious off-roader that no-one’s building any more. The rugged 4x4 that will get you there. And get the job done”. In … [Read more...]
First drive: New Kia Sorento pulls towards sales boom
Twenty-one years after its launch the latest Kia Sorento seven seat SUV has been taking design cues from its new all-electric stablemate, the EV9. Unlike the BEV, the Sorento is available in three grades in the UK: ‘2’, ‘3’ and ‘4’ with the choice of 190 bhp 2.2-litre diesel, 212 bhp 1.6-litre turbocharged-petrol hybrid (HEV), or a 249bhp 1.6-litre turbocharged-petrol plug-in hybrid (PHEV). The … [Read more...]
Picanto to spice up the UK city car sector
Kia is bucking the trend and staying faithful to the city car sector with the arrival of the latest Picanto. While other manufacturers put the brake on city cars to concentrate on mid-sized models and cross-overs claiming smaller models are unprofitable, the Kia Picanto is about to prove them wrong and make money for the booming Kia brand. In a tightening market the Kia Picanto could loosen … [Read more...]
Kia line-up offers something for every taste
It is no surprise to me that Kia is doing well in the U.K. market; to start with the firm offers a very wide range of models that currently encompass petrol power, hybrid propulsion and fully electric vehicles. Added to this wide range of buyer choice there is Kia’s market-leading seven year warranty, a proven record for reliability in service, also the fact that the vehicles are well-liked by … [Read more...]
EV revolution literally gathers pace
It's green for go. The green flash on UK number plates is going to appear on more pure battery vehicles cars this year than ever before and some of the cars behind the plates are not run of the mill models but bursting with performance. potential. British motorists can enjoy more battery electric vehicle choice today than ever before, with 29.3% of models on the new car market available as zero … [Read more...]
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