It takes a special sort of vehicle to survive, challenge and virtually dominate a sector of sales, and that’s what the Mitsubishi L200 has done for decades, writes Robin Roberts. It’s about to be reborn for the sixth time, but before it is I wanted to see what the Series 5 offers to explain its stranglehold on the sector which is a combination of workhorse and lifestyle, and often … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0TDI 185 estate
The Octavia C-segment range of five door Hatch and Estate models is Skoda’s best selling model range accounting for 29% of their total UK sales,writes David Miles.The Octavia is available with a wide range of engine options, four TSI petrol units and three TDI diesels with power outputs ranging from 115 to 245hp.There is also the choice of DSG twin-clutch automatic transmissions with six … [Read more...]