The Suzuki S-Cross has been a story of evolution and survival and continues this day as one of the brand’s most popular practical multi-purpose models. It can trace its origins to 2006, a joint venture with Fiat and a different name, the SX4, standing for Sports X-over 4 Seasons. The third generation built in Hungary for European sales has been on sale … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Lexus LM350
Sometimes it’s not the first which leaves a lasting impression but the last which comes first in your mind. That’s certainly the case with the Lexus LM350, a rival to the established luxury MPVs from the premium German brands introduced many years ago. In the rarefied ranks of executive people movers chauffeuring between airports and hotels or whisking … [Read more...]
Manufacturers pouring money into registrations
Manufacturer and dealer incentives meant the UK’s new car market grew for the second consecutive month in June, as registrations rose 6.7% to 191,316 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It was the best June since 2019, helping lift first half performance 3.5% above the same period last year, although the market remains -17.9% … [Read more...]
Volvo XC90 comprehensively refreshed
Volvo has revealed the model range, specification and prices for the new XC90, its flagship hybrid SUV in PHEV and MHEV versions. The six revised models have fresh exterior design details that amplify its clean, contemporary styling and create a stronger visual connection to its fully electric counterpart, the EX90 SUV. These changes include a new grille … [Read more...]
Diesels surge as private motorists snub EVs
The UK new car market rose 1.0% in the key ‘74’ plate change month of September, to 275,239 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders with private buyers turning to more diesels than pure electric models.. In what is traditionally a bumper month for new car registrations, second only to March, the performance was the best since … [Read more...]
Fleet discounts driving slight rise in new car registrations
October’s new car market grew by 14.3% to reach 153,529 registrations, 7.2% above pre-pandemic levels and marking the best performance for the month since 2018, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The 15th month of consecutive growth was driven almost entirely by large fleet registrations, which grew 28.8% to reach 87,479 … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Ford Focus Active X Estate
If you are selling Britain’s most popular family car it is difficult to improve on it, unless you offer an estate version like the Ford Focus Active X. The groundswell of sales lift towards MPV or SUV bodystyle across Europe but in Britain there is still strong demand for estates and some brands have given away sales to competitors by ending these highly … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Ford Fiesta ST-Line Edition 1.0 mHEV
One of the many recent updates to Britain’s best-selling car in 2020 was the introduction of mild hybrid support for their 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder turbo petrol 125 and 155hp petrol engines used in the Fiesta and other Ford model ranges, writes David Miles. But it’s the latest Fiesta 1.0 mHEV 6-speed ST-Line Edition 5-door version I am trying for this part of … [Read more...]
Newslines 1 February
Hyundai Motor UK continues to be one of the largest providers of electrified vehicles in the UK, carrying momentum into 2021 with the launch of three new electrified vehicles. Already this year, Hyundai Motor UK has introduced the All-new TUCSON Hybrid as well as the refreshed KONA Hybrid and KONA 48V MHEV and these and other models in the range now get … [Read more...]
Refreshed luxury Jaguars stalking new buyers
Comprehensively refreshed Jaguar XF Saloon and XF Sportbrake models feature enhanced exteriors, an all-new interior with luxurious new materials, and seamlessly integrated, connected and future-proof technologies. A next-generation, 2.0-litre four-cylinder Ingenium turbocharged diesel engine featuring Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) technology and the … [Read more...]
