The first phase of Aston Martin’s new manufacturing facility at St Athan is complete. Development started on the site in late 2016 when Aston Martin was given access to the former MoD site and phase I works included the creation of the customer and staff reception areas, offices and the employee restaurant. Phase II commenced in April 2017 to convert … [Read more...]
Eclipse foreshadows new age for Mitsubishi in UK
The new Mitsubishi Eclipse is going to become a memorable model. Now in their 101st year of vehicle manufacturing, Mitsubishi Motors is part of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance and last year this consortium became the World’s largest manufacturer of cars and light commercial vehicles. Together they and their sub brands, which include Dacia and … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Mitsubishi Outlander 4, 2.2 DI-D automatic
Mitsubishi Motors celebrated their 100th anniversary of car production in 2017 having produced their first car – the Model A in 1907 and their first 4WD model the PX33 in 1933, writes David Miles. Imports first began to Europe beginning in the UK in 1974 with the Lancer and Galant saloons and the first Shogun 4WD range came in 1983. Today Mitsubishi … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Vauxhall Grandland X Sport Nav 1.2 130PS
First impressions can last, as was the case with the new Vauxhall Grandland X, writes Robin Roberts. We liked it when driven at the UK launch in October and now the first models are getting into customers hands with rave reviews and awards being scooped up along the way. It’s easy to see why it’s done so well. Vauxhall Grandland X is very carefully … [Read more...]
SEAT Arona adds to choice and confusion
Another week arrives and yet another new range of SUV models is released into our new car market already overflowing with choices, writes David Miles. This time it’s the SEAT Arona SUV largely based on SEAT’s recently introduced Ibiza supermini sized hatchback range. They both share the VW Group’s A0 version of their highly rated MQB platform. Priced … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: SEAT Ateca SE 1.6TDi 115ps
The award-winning SEAT Ateca is a strong challenger in the booming SUV sector which has overtaken most family favourite hatchbacks and estates. The range is wide, with a choice of 115 1.0 or 150 1.4 petrol engines alongside 115 1.6 or 150 and 190ps 2.0 diesels in five trim levels with or without intelligent 4WD. We have previously tested the 115ps 1.0 … [Read more...]
Newslines 15 January
A new 542bhp 4.0V8 petrol engine has been fitted in the luxurious Bentley Bentayga SUV. It gives the premium model a 0-60mph time of 4.4 sec and max 180mph and it can be ordered with the world’s largest carbon-ceramic brakes, has standard dynamic programmes with optional electric ride control, high quality interior including polished carbon inserts from … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Renault Kadjar TCe 165
With a move towards petrol powered models, Renault has kept the Kadjar relevant by introducing a 1.6-litre TCe turbocharged direct injection petrol engine with 165hp and a six-speed manual gearbox in 2WD, writes David Miles. The C-segment mid-sized Renault Kadjar, five door, five seater SUV/Crossover was launched two years ago and sits between the smaller … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Audi SQ5 3.0 TFSI quattro
Changing buying patterns have brought about a rethink by Audi, writes David Miles. The previous generation SQ5 was a V6 335bhp TDI turbodiesel model and the first ‘S’ model to have a TDI diesel engine in the UK and the first Q model to be available with ‘S’ performance specification. The latest Q5 range went on sale earlier in 2017 followed … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Suzuki S Cross 1.4 SZ5 AllGrip
Every roadtester eagerly awaits a particular model to drive among the scores that pass through their hands annually, and in my case it’s the Suzuki S-Cross. It looks like so many other SUV models but the reality is this comes from a company with a pedigree dating back almost 100 years and is still family owned, and has a remarkable reputation in … [Read more...]
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