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...]
Sunday drive: Lexus RX450h
There are no shortage of SUVs, small, medium, large and very large, petrol, diesel, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and all electric are all available depending on the model and from ‘budget’ buys to ‘upper-class’ premium brands, all cashing in on the seemingly unstoppable public demand, writes David Miles. Sales of SUVs of all sizes now account for over 35% of … [Read more...]
Mid-week motoring: Aston Martin twin-test
The Aston Martin story has all the excitement, luxury, twists and turns of a good James Bond book, but the reality in your hands is an exclusive range of high performance sports cars which now include the DB11 Volante and Vantage coupe, writes Robin Roberts. These are the latest additions to the range which comprise limited edition and Continuation models … [Read more...]
Vauxhall Crossland X Ultimate arrives
Vauxhall has introduced a new top-of-the-range Crossland X Utlimate to its SUV range. It features an eight-inch touchscreen, the Navi 5.0 IntelliLink infotainment system provides seamless smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Key features such as a driver drowsiness system, forward collision alert and automatic emergency braking with … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2.2 TD Q4 Super
Italian cars have reputations for being racy. But Alfa Romeo has taken its time to enter the booming SUV sector with its Stelvio, the first of its kind from the brand after it debuted the Kamal concept car at the Geneva motor show in 2003. A lot has happened in the meantime and any car-maker with an eye on the future must make an SUV, and the … [Read more...]
Secret Welsh off-road tests for new AM DBX
Secret tests in Wales have started for the Aston Martin DBX SUV which will go into production in the company's new St Athan factory next year, writes Robin Roberts. Today officially confirmed as being named DBX, the first development five-door prototype was put through its paces in the hands of the company’s Chief Engineer, Matt Becker, along a … [Read more...]
Newslines 9 November
Citroën has announced UK pricing and specification details for New C5 Aircross SUV. Prices start at £23,225 and the UK ‘on sale’ date for New C5 Aircross SUV is Monday 4 February, with order books opening across the Citroën dealer network on Monday 3 December. The fall in fuel prices has been welcomed by the RAC, which has been pressing for the cut to … [Read more...]
Volvo XC40 range rolls onwards
With the September new registration plate month over, Paris Motor Show finished, diesel engine vilification ongoing, not to mention Brexit and, oh yes the Government’ Autumn Budget, it's still that time of year when car manufacturers need to roll out their 2019 model ranges, writes David Miles. Volvo UK has just done that for their 2019 model … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: VW Touareg R-Line 3.0V6
The trials and repercussions of the Volkswagen Group brands over emissions have been well documented but didn’t stop them becoming the world’s largest manufacturer of vehicles with 10.74-million vehicles produced last year and 4.1-million sold so far this year, writes David Miles. However for annual top-dog global sales it’s a close run thing with the … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Vauxhall CrosslandX 130ps
With a third of all new European sales going to the SUV market it’s a sector no car-maker can ignore and Vauxhall is going for it big and small time with its new models. The Crossland X introduced as an urban SUV with front wheel drive only and with a low waistline and big windows to help navigate town traffic, while the … [Read more...]
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