Toyota Yaris is the UK’s most reliable second-hand purchase, with BMW 1 Series the least reliable, reports What Car? More than 18,000 owners rated their vehicles, aged between four and 10 years and Japanese models dominated reliability rankings although a third of all owners experienced a fault, usually suspension issues. The UK’s four big supermarkets have raised the price of petrol almost … [Read more...]
Tradelines 10 April
The SsangYong Rexton is available with a highly competitive 5.9% APR Representative PCP with a £2,500 SsangYong deposit contribution for just £349 over 36 months, plus deposit and optional final payment on the EX manual. SsangYong has announced new 0% APR finance offers over five years and with a 20% minimum deposit on its petrol and diesel Tivoli and Tivoli XLV for the spring. The EU is … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: SsangYong Tivoli Ultimate Petrol Auto
Everyone likes surprises, especially if they give you even more than expected such as with the SsangYong Tivoli SUV, writes Robin Roberts I think it’s a bit of liberty calling it an SUV when the petrol version tested is only 2WD and is little more than a taller hatchback, but the Tivoli goes deeper. In the Tivoli range of SUVs there are four trim levels spanning £14,000 to £21,700 … [Read more...]
Newslines 5 February
The new 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage is available to UK customers from £11,295. A new entry level Mirage 3 is available with a manual transmission and is £1,005 less than the outgoing Juro model and they have a 3 cylinder 1.2-litre MIVEC engine, 80hp and 106Nm torque and emit 107g/km CO2. Two plug-in versions of the new BMW 7-Series will arrive in Spring. In-line 6-cylinder petrol engine and … [Read more...]
Newslines 20 July
SsangYong is backing its faith in the new Musso pick-up by introducing a sector-leading 7-year/150,000 mile warranty. The new 7-year warranty also applies to new Rexton from 1 July and can be applied retrospectively to all new Rextons sold since launch and also all other models purchased since 1 January 2018 at a cost of £500. The RAC estimates about 34M pleasure journeys will take place … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: SsangYong Rexton ELX auto
The world of serious, big 4x4 luxury SUVs is an exclusive one, and they don’t come much more exclusive than the SsangYong Rexton, writes Robin Roberts. “What?” is a question I rightly anticipated from a number of drivers when I suggested the same point to them. It begs explanation, so here we go. To put the company into perspective and where it sits alongside Korea’s better known Hyundai and … [Read more...]
Tradelines 17 May
Jeep is expanding its Wrangler range of 4x4 vehicles with the limited edition Night Eagle. Revealed at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, the Jeep Wrangler Night Eagle comes in a choice of striking colours with exclusive decals, and provides a unique style, premium equipment levels and, of course, Jeep’s legendary off-road capability at £39,810. Dacia has launched a new special edition … [Read more...]
Honda, Renault, Skoda and SsangYong ready newcomers
Honda has unveiled a Black Edition of the Civic Type R. Commemorating the last of the current Civic Type R to come off the production line, this version is limited to the last 100 cars to come off the production line and Honda is expecting the version to become a true collector’s item at £32,300. Renault has strengthened its best-selling Clio line-up with the introduction of a … [Read more...]
New colour schemes for latest SsangYong models
The SsangYong Tourismo is widening its appeal. Now this capacious seven-seater is available as two stylish limited editions - Black or White, and as well as having a distinctive metallic Space Black or Grand White exterior, includes a smart new dark grey interior complete with new style seating. Other special features include a heated steering wheel, Kenwood DAB radio and sat nav. Based on … [Read more...]
Newslines 4 November
The Volkswagen Group board will today meet and decide on the future direction of the business. It comes after escalating costs in the wake of the car-maker’s diesel deception and advances in technology which could mean far fewer workers will be needed, infuriating German car workers and who could see work exported to other countries. Vauxhall has officially opened its Police car factory, the … [Read more...]