The Land Rover Discovery has passed a 25 years milestone in its life and the XXV Special Edition reaches dealerships now to mark the event. Discovery 1 went on sale in 1989, Series II followed nine years later, the LR3 and Discovery 3 went on sale in America and the rest of the world in 2004 and updated model Discovery 4 is the current version from … [Read more...]
First Drives
Audi S1 Quattro is small car with big performance
With five consecutive record years of UK new car sales behind them Audi is now the established leader of the premium car brands. Audi sold a total of 142,040 new cars in the UK last year against BMW’s 135,583 and Mercedes-Benz 109,456 and so far this year Audi sales are already 56,724 units and significantly more than their competitors. The growth of … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: New Jeep Cherokee 2.0 Limited
Even though the all-American Jeep brand, Chrysler and Dodge are now owned by the Italian Fiat Group, the Jeep retains its long standing sports utility “go anywhere, do anything” policy. At the international press launch of the fourth generation Jeep Cherokee, held at Fiat’s Balocco Proving Ground near Milan in Italy, the American executives of Jeep, … [Read more...]
Mitsubishi Outlander really is a game changer
The new Mitsubishi Outlander really is a game changer returning up to 2,824mpg. 4x4s, SUVs, dual purpose and crossover vehicles, call them what you will, continue to grow in popularity with sales continuing to increase in the UK. Their sales have grown by 49% in the last two years to become the third largest sector in the UK’s new car market with close … [Read more...]
BMW 4 Series Convertible raises the game
Joining the ranks is the BMW 4 Series Convertible which replaces the 3 Series drop-top from March. The newcomer, with its folding hard-top roof, looks nearly identical to the 4 Series Coupe launched last year with the roof up and with it down it looks like a stylish four seater cruiser. It is longer, lower and wider than the outgoing 3 Series … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Audi and BMW do battle topless
Normally you can wait months for a good convertible to drop its hood and enter the UK market, but now two good models have come along at the same time. Before you decide which is better for you, read our reviews below. With two new A3 models being added to their line-up the Audi brand has grown from 17 to 48 variants in 13 years resulting in five years of … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: New Lexus CT 200h
Joining the expected 400,000 new cars which will hit our UK roads during the new ‘14’ registration plate from this month will be the new Lexus CT 200h petrol/electric hybrid. Whilst Lexus describe it as ‘new’ it is actually a mid-life refresh with an upgrade of specification and the chance to adjust prices, mainly in a downwards direction. Available … [Read more...]
Ford’s new Tourneo Connect is a motoring hold-all
Need to move the earth when it comes to family or business transport? Then Ford can help with their new five seat Tourneo Connect and five/seven seat Grand Tourneo Connect. Both models were designed in the UK at Ford’s Dunton Technical Centre in Essex and prices start from £14,245 for the five door model and £16,985 for the ‘Grand’ versions. Andy … [Read more...]
Renault fight back with latest Megane series
Arriving in time for the new ‘14’ registration plate month of March are the face-lifted and revised range of Renault Megane five door Hatch, the three door Coupe and the five door Sports Tourer. In addition to a series of engine and equipment changes there are price reductions on some models of up to £1,200. The most popular Hatch models start from … [Read more...]
Skoda Yeti family is making more tracks
Skoda’s Yeti is no mythical creature being first spotted in 2009 and to date over 29,000 of them are in captivity in the UK. Yeti is their popular, boxy shaped, five door ‘compact crossover’ and it’s been breeding so there are two versions for the new 2014 range now on sale. For 2014 Yeti is available in two wheel drive only form ready for the urban … [Read more...]
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