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 … [Read more...]
Latest Mercedes models prices’ confirmed
The Mercedes-AMG A 45 S, CLA 45 S and CLA 45 S Shooting Brake are available to order now with prices starting from £50,570 for the A 45 S 4MATIC+, £52,145 for the CLA 45 S 4MATIC+ Coupé and £53,570 for the CLA 45 S Shooting Brake 4MATIC+. The A 45 S 4MATIC + Plus costs £56,570. The CLA 45 S 4MATIC+ Plus Coupé starts at £58,145, while the CLA 45 S … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: BMW 840d Convertible
Refinement and rarity are the driving forces behind the new BMW 8 Series, and its halo has to be the convertible. Relaunching its flagship series last year after nearly two decades out of the market it means the premium German brand is better placed to tackle its rivals and raise aspirations among owners. The 8 Series comprises four-seat … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Jaguar E-Pace 180hp Diesel R-Dynamic S
Now you might logically think that the E-Pace is the new all-electric model in the Jaguar Pace family of SUVs, but it isn’t – that’s the just released I-Pace. Confusingly, there is also the F Pace launched in 2016 sitting between the E-Pace and I-Pace. Could E then stand for Elegant? In my eyes definitely not. It’s a compact five door five … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Volvo S60 T5 R-Design Edition saloon
In five years the Swedish Volvo premium brand has transformed from roomy, solidly built, conservatively-styled models appealing to older buyers into dynamic SUVs, estates and saloons with much more kerb appeal whilst retaining their high safety reputation, writes David Miles The latest new model is the S60 mid-sized four door saloon range, in essence a … [Read more...]
Christmas roadtest: Aston Martin Rapide S
If fortunate enough to buy a high performance coupe, the Aston Martin Rapide S will surprise you and must be on your list, Christmas or anytime, writes Robin Roberts. Not only does it carry the highly desirable Aston Martin name, but the sleek coupe hides four passenger doors and four figure-hugging seats with reasonable room inside so … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Audi A8 L 55 TFSI Quattro
When you think of ‘Super Luxury’, you think of the British titans Bentley and Rolls-Royce, writes Rhys Roberts. The giants of comfort, luxury and speed are at the top of any chauffeur’s list. The last thing you would expect is to have a German brand encroaching into this market, but Audi has managed to re-write the ‘David and Goliath’ story with the … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Audi RS4 Avant 2.9TFSI quattro
The Audi RS4 has come of age and matured into a stunning model in its latest semi-estate or Avant version, writes Robin Roberts. RS4 production has been on and off since it was launched in 1999 and it is currently the fourth generation of the most driver-focused model in the immensely popular and wide Audi A4 range. Audi looked very hard at the sector … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Volvo V90 AWD Ocean Race
Big, bright and brimming with technology, the Volvo V90 Ocean Race Edition echoes the round-the-world racing yachts of the same name. They are eye-catching on the water, but the special edition big estate is every-inch a head-turner on the road in its white bodywork with grey and orange details, unique wheels and highlighted interior leather stitching and … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Ferrari California T
If ever there was such a thing as a bargain Ferrari, then the California T is the model, says Robin Roberts. The dominance of Ferrari in the sports car market has come under threat from a wide range of rivals in recent years, but this summer it nosed ahead again. In June its power plant again won Engine of the Year and the following month Ferrari … [Read more...]
