Here are the first views of the next generation MINI family, with Oliver Heilmer, Head of MINI Design. Each new MINI model gains its own strong individual character that is expressed in distinctive design features, while exuding individuality with a clear brand affiliation and sustainable materials are another essential part of the new design … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: SsangYong Musso Saracen+
The SsangYong Musso has just extended its appeal, literally. We tested the double-cab Musso back in late 2022 and were impressed with its room and practical points and as we were giving it the once over, SsangYong Motor UK announced a little extension to the range. Actually it added 12-inches to the loadbed of the top specification Saracen, adding a + sign … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: GWM Funky Cat 1st Edition
The UK’s electric car revolution is becoming a bloody affair. From initially resisting the new technology on cost grounds including writing off established investments in petrol and diesel engine technology and having to develop hybrid or pure electric powertrains, along with making tens of thousands of workers redundant, manufacturers have struggled to … [Read more...]
SsangYong extends Musso appeal
SsangYong Motor UK is selling a revised Musso range, with the addition of the Saracen+ variant. The multi award-winning Musso is available in four specifications - EX, Rebel and Saracen remain available in the standard bed length, and the new Saracen+ in a longer length bed. The Musso long bed Saracen+ uses the same chassis and platform as its regular … [Read more...]
Volkswagen Touareg R-line Tech Plus arrives
Volkswagen's introduced the new Touareg R-line Tech Plus. It has additional features worth about £5,000 compared with the existing Touareg R-line Tech, but costs just £1,720 more and include: Stylish 21-inch Suzuka black alloy wheels, Air suspension, Panoramic sunroof, Electric tailgate, 30-colour ambient interior lighting, Black roof rails and Heated … [Read more...]
Newcomers 28 February
BMW is offering 625hp 4.4V8 engines in its latest X5M Competition and X6M Competition SUVs from this spring. They respectively cost £123,350 and £126,050 and get a wider range of driver assistance systems as standard including adaptive suspension, AWD and active differentials. … [Read more...]
Newcomers 24 February
The Suzuki Swace estate car has been comprehensively revised and given new equipment grades. Produced in conjunction with Toyota’s revised Corolla, the Suzuki Swace Motion and Ultra models now begin at £28,999 and £30,799 respectively from the end of March. The 97hp 1.8 petrol engine is boosted by a stronger electric motor producing 43hp, a 15% rise in … [Read more...]
Racing to the front line
Trustees of Castle Combe Racing Trust enlisted to support the Ukrainian Appeal. In January a motor racing themed initiative was launched by Stuart Rolt, former racing driver, entrant, and owner of the unique Ferguson P99 Climax 4x4 F1 car. Stuart, supported by his friend Nick Adams (above) from Bath, decided to supply/deliver a 4X4 pick-up truck as part … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Skoda Enyaq Coupe iV vRS
As day follows night it was inevitable that Skoda would not only enter the burgeoning electric vehicle market but would bring to it something a bit different, a bit sporty. It has an impressive record among rallying and racing drivers and enthusiasts and any Skoda carrying the vRS badge is always a bit special. Enter the Enyaq vRS Coupe. The Enyaq EV … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Genesis GV70 2.5T AWD
In a year which saw Britain’s new car market bump along and end up way below expectations, Genesis has provided a head-turning performance building on exclusivity and service which most manufacturers cannot match. Genesis is the premium brand of Hyundai, which includes KIA, and has been on USA sale for a decade so they are not newcomers to the market but … [Read more...]
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