The Bentley Bentayga Speed has gold-plated the booming SUV sector. Enthusiasts of the winged-wonder-cars possibly thought Bentley was mad to add an SUV to its luxury saloon, convertible and coupe line up but, of course, this is no ordinary SUV. Top end rivals have gone down the performance route but Bentley has brought sophistication with speed, comfort with capability and created what … [Read more...]
Grenadier steps up development of Welsh off-roader
One of the world's leading specialist engineering companies in off-road technology will develop the new Grenadier 4x4 to be built in Wales as part of a £600 Million investment. INEOS Automotive has announced an expansion of its partnership with global mobility technology company, Magna. Its subsidiary, Magna Powertrain, has been responsible for chassis and suspension development since the … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: 2020 Range Rover Evoque 2.0-litre D240 HSE
Launched earlier this year the second generation baby Range Rover – the Evoque now starts its 2020 model year sales with prices ranging from £31,295 to £50,425 plus options. The original compact SUV Evoque launched in 2011 was seen by us motoring folk to be the replacement for the Land Rover Freelander practical family sized and potentially affordable SUV. But the Evoque gained an … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Skoda Superb Estate, 2.0 TDI 190hp auto 4×4
The Skoda Superb large Estate and its five door Hatchback stablemate models have over the years not only pulled in huge global sales but have received numerous awards and accolades, writes David Miles. These have been not just for its D-segment class-leading interior passenger and load space, but for its value for money appeal and the wide range of engine and specification options including DSG … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio Q4
Anyone who thinks SUVs are boring big cars should talk to their Alfa Romeo dealer selling the dark-horse Stelvio Quadrifoglio Q4. The term Sports Utility Vehicle is definitely over-used among car-makers, but Alfa has groomed a great car which ticks all the boxes for its enthusiastic drivers . Drawing on the powertrain expertise of sister-brand Ferrari and all-wheel-drive knowledge dating … [Read more...]
Land Rover Defender returns
Britain’s oldest 4x4xFar is back. Over 70 years after the model which became Defender was unveiled and three years after the last series was axed by Land Rover, a new 21st century model is a star of the Frankfurt motor show and order books now open for the first long wheelbase five-door models, followed soon after by a shorter wheelbase three-door model and a commercial series. A genuine modern … [Read more...]
Newslines 9 September
Having first broken cover at the Geneva Motor Show, the Stelvio Ti will be making its way to the UK roads in September priced from £47,345. There's a choice of 280hp 2.0 petrol or 210hp 2.0 diesel four cylinder engines, eight-speed automatic and Q4 all-wheel drive, carbon fibre trims and additional equipment, 20-inch alloys and revised suspension. Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has called … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Jaguar E-Pace 250hp petrol AWD
The rejuvenated Jaguar brand is on the hunt for new buyers in the booming SUV sector and its compact E-Pace is squarely aimed at the compact segment within these mushrooming models, writes Robin Roberts. To meet as many wishes as possible, the E-Pace series is available in standard or R-Dynamic styles, each trimmed to S, SE or HSE specifications and the choice of three diesel and two … [Read more...]
Porsche launch electric sports car
Porsche’s launched its first fully-electric sports car. The Stuttgart supercar maker has gone all high tech for the future with its Taycan series. It’s also broken away from its traditional coupe two-seater models and designed the Taycan as a four-door sports saloon to give wider appeal. That also leaves more room to fit the advanced 800 volts power pack which generates a … [Read more...]
Wales’ Minister talks up new auto investment plan
Talks are "ongoing" to bring a new automotive company to Bridgend, where Ford will end engine production in a year's time, Wales Economy Minister Ken Skates has told radio listeners. WheelsWithinWales broke news of the initial plans last November to attract Ineos Automotive to Brocastle Industrial Estate and this spring Welsh Government said they were spending £10M of EU and UK funding to create … [Read more...]