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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [Read more...]
Second Audi e-tron comes early next year
A second version of the Audi e-tron charged with opening up the benefits of the first fully electric Audi to a wider audience will launch in the UK in 2020. The Audi e-tron 50 quattro will complement the existing e-tron 55 quattro model, its 71 kWh battery and two electric motors providing for a range of up to 186 miles according to the WLTP test cycle and … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Skoda Kodiaq vRS 240hp 7 seats
The award winning, highly praised Skoda Kodiaq range of SUVs has a new flagship model, writes David Miles. It’s the vRS 240hp biturbo automatic 4x4 model priced at a hefty £42,870, but added options can push that price up even further. For those looking for less performance, but still with the same practicalities of a family sized … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Jeep Grand Cherokee Night Eagle 3.0
The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 is a globally recognised large, five-seater, hard-core heavyweight and seriously capable off-roader with a long history and high specification, writes David Miles. It has evolved over many years since 1993 with over five million sales, the most recent in the hands of the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles alliance. Now … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Jeep Compass Limited 2.0 MultiJet II
On paper the new Jeep Compass compact SUV has all the elements for it to be heading in the right direction in terms of size, five star safety equipment, five year warranty, inclusive specifications and some competitive prices in a fast growing SUV market, writes David Miles. The second generation Jeep Compass arrived in the UK in February and is … [Read more...]
First drive: New Suzuki Jimny
You’ll be lucky, very lucky, to get behind the wheel of the new generation Suzuki Jimny, says David Miles. Dale Wyatt, Director of Suzuki Automobiles in the UK said this week at the press launch for the new Jimny small SUV, “The new Jimny is the most irritating car I’ve launched. Why? Because demand is outstripping supply. “We received over … [Read more...]
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