The Suzuki S-Cross has been a story of evolution and survival and continues this day as one of the brand’s most popular practical multi-purpose models. It can trace its origins to 2006, a joint venture with Fiat and a different name, the SX4, standing for Sports X-over 4 Seasons. The third generation built in Hungary for European sales has been on sale … [Read more...]
Newcomers: Cars
Limited edition Lexus LBX announced
Since its 2023 launch, the LBX has delivered on its promise to introduce an exciting new dimension to the Lexus brand and draw in thousands of new customers intrigued and attracted by the small SUV’s fresh “premium casual” approach to style and luxury. Those qualities are being reaffirmed and enhanced with the announcement of a special LBX version, the … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Lexus LM350
Sometimes it’s not the first which leaves a lasting impression but the last which comes first in your mind. That’s certainly the case with the Lexus LM350, a rival to the established luxury MPVs from the premium German brands introduced many years ago. In the rarefied ranks of executive people movers chauffeuring between airports and hotels or whisking … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Polestar 3 LR DM
When you discover your car’s glovebox can only be opened by an electric switch you realise you’re driving something a bit different, a bit special and out of the ordinary. The discovery was made as we sat transfixed by the sheer complexity of the Polestar 3’s infotainment and driving display contained in a 14.5-inch laptop-like portrait screen in the centre … [Read more...]
Newslines 5 September
Škoda is set to deliver a double bonus for customers with the addition of a new long-range model to the award-winning Elroq line-up along with official confirmation of models eligible for the Band 2 £1,500 UK Government’s Electric Car Grant (ECG). To further maximise value for buyers, Škoda is introducing a new model to the Elroq line-up that allows buyers … [Read more...]
Nissan dramatically improve new Qashqai e-Power
The new generation Nissan Qashqai e-Power is arriving in showrooms and promises greater performance, lower consumption and emissions along with cheaper prices in some versions. The latest Newcastle-made five models cost from £34,860 to £43,210 which means some are the same as the previous series or slightly cheaper. Nissan Qashqai e-Power models are unique … [Read more...]
Audi add new Q3 Sportback to range
The all-new, second-generation Audi Q3 Sportback joins the premium compact segment this month. Powerful plug-in hybrid technology and efficient combustion engines are available. Driving assistance and lighting technology from the full-size class plus innovative operating concept for even more comfort. The Q3 SUV is on sale in September from £38,300 for … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Leapmotor T03
The UK new car market is buzzing with electric models at high prices, so it’s worth taking a look at one of the cheapest - the Leapmotor T03. A Stellantis joint venture with the Chinese company, the car is made in Poland on lines previously producing the Fiat 500, another Stellantis brand, and the Leapmotor models are sold through the more familiar … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Toyota Yaris Design
The hot-hatch has been reborn for Gen-Z, and there’s a thumbs up from their parents too if they want to enjoy driving a Toyota Yaris hybrid. The one-time must-have cars for the young drivers of the 1970s seemed to die out in the first decade of this century, but someone forgot to tell Toyota. It launched the original Yaris in 1999 and the second … [Read more...]
Call for battery health-check standard on used-cars
Electric used-car buyers need an industry-wide scheme for battery health tests. Nine out of 10 dealers (90%) say the used electric car sector needs this to build up public confidence in buying them. August’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows 78% believe battery health is an essential consideration for most electric car buyers. However, there is some … [Read more...]
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