When the creator of the modern four-wheel-drive off-roader launches a new model, you have to take notice of Jeep. The popular Cherokee has been a regular site on and off US, European and UK roads for over four generations and every so often it gets a substantial or mild makeover. Since being acquired by Fiat the most important Cherokee for over a decade is in showrooms. With immense … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE Luxury
Surefooted Land Rover looked unsteady when it launched the new Discovery Sport with the “old” turbo-diesel engine, but their newest model has taken a firm grip on the market. I cannot help but feel the company’s product planners got it wrong when the first member of the new Discovery family was brought to market with the old SD4 engine rather than the new eD4 Ingenium power unit, which is now … [Read more...]
Keeping the faith with Defender
The current iconic and legendary Defender has reached the end of the road after being born on an Anglesey beach. Production is scheduled to end in December 2015 but there is the possibility it will continue to be made outside the EU to circumvent legislation which outlaws it on pedestrian safety grounds despite continuing strong demand for this go-anyware model. We know a new generation of … [Read more...]