Genesis was slow coming into Britain but it has accelerated is pace and progress to seriously rival some legendary rivals. After a long spell in the US, Genesis arrived in the UK in summer 2021, initially into the business-backed fleet sector where it promised unrivalled VIP buying and service arrangements through direct sales and ‘studios’ with a “we … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Kia EV4 GT-Line
The Kia EV4 is a landmark model for the brand and possibly the UK car market. The EV4 breaks new ground for Kia as the first zero emissions model made in their Slovakian factory and their first hatchback model to have an electric powertrain. Building on the success of the more utilitarian EV3 BEV, the new model is aimed at the markets for Hatchback and … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Ford Puma Gen-E Premium
Ford has taken a traditionally cautious approach towards its pure electric range and it’s reaping the benefits without disappointing familiar buyers and going out on a limb. It has scaled back on its pure EV future and written off £14.5Billion investment as it refocuses on future models. Broadly, it is going to fall in line with rivals who are now … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Kia Sportage GT Line
When you look at some of Britain’s best selling cars it’s easy to become dazzled by what you see and not appreciate what’s behind them. The UK’s immensely popular Kia Sportage SUV was facelifted last autumn and given some technical improvements after four generations since 1995 although the diesel derivatives were discontinued. The fifth generation of … [Read more...]
