Is it a City Car competing with the likes of the Fiat 500, Hyundai i10 or the new Ford Ka+ or is it a small SUV like the Fiat Panda 4x4 or the Fiat 500X or the Renault Captur, ponders David Miles. Actually the all-new, high-stance Suzuki Ignis is a bit of both as some versions are front wheel drive and another version offers Allgrip 4x4 traction. All major manufacturers seem to offer small, … [Read more...]
Newslines 7 February
Volkswagen is being sued by German fish distributor Deutsche See for misrepresenting a fleet of vehicles it leased as environmentally friendly. It’s the first major German customer to sue VW over its emissions-cheating scandal and Volkswagen already faces numerous lawsuits from individual owners, regulators, states and dealers, many of them in the form of class-action cases in the … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Suzuki S-Cross 1.0 SZT
The small and perfectly formed Suzuki SZ4 S Cross has been significantly improved for 2017, says Robin Roberts Eight models with three engine choices including a diesel, two and four wheel drive as well as manual and automatic transmission are available across three trim levels. Originally introduced to the UK in 2013 it has now been given a new front end and brighter headlights, LED … [Read more...]
Best-buy 4x4s listed
With severe snow warnings in place for most of the UK, many motorists may consider buying a 4x4 for the winter months. Automotive data expert hpi has put together a list of this season's best buys with Tim Bearder, Black Book Editor at hpi. Tim said, “This all depends on your budget of course if you are thinking of spending £40-£60,000 then three cars that spring to mind is the Porsche … [Read more...]
Newslines 9 January
Despite all its diesel issues and bad publicity, Volkswagen ended 2016 as the world’s best selling group. It knocked Toyota from top spot and the merged Renault-Nissan company was third with Hyundai in fourth place, GM beat Ford followed by Honda and Fiat Chrysler and top marques were completed by PSA Peugeot Citroen and Suzuki. A South Korean court sentenced an executive of Volkswagen … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Suzuki SX4 S-Cross
The Suzuki S-Cross has undergone a workout to improve itself for 2017, writes David Miles. Suzuki’s original S-Cross was launched in 2013 as a mid-sized Crossover but looked more of a five door hatchback or estate than a SUV. It is those muscular looking SUVs of all sizes that have boosted sales by bringing even more competitor models to the sector. The face-lifted … [Read more...]
Newslines 14 October
The major route through West Wales will be closed this weekend. The A48 will close in both directions from the Nantycaws turning to Carmarthen from 19:00 on Friday until 06:00 Monday for emergency work needed to repair a leaking kerosene spill from a national pipeline under the dual carriageway road and diversions will be signposted along the former A48 single carriageway road into Carmarthen … [Read more...]
Dacia voted better quality buy than Land Rover
The 2016 Which? Car Survey, the largest of its type in the UK, reveals premium brand Land Rover ranking among the least dependable cars on the market and budget brand Dacia breaking into the top five. The annual Which? Car Survey, measuring reliability and customer satisfaction, is based on feedback from 59,387 UK car owners. As well as breakdowns, it considers repair costs, the … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Suzuki S-Cross diesel auto
My headline uses a short version of what this new model is called in full – the Suzuki S-Cross 1.6 DDiD ALLGRIP SZ5 TCSS. Bear with me whilst I explain. DDiD refers to the 1.6-litre 120hp direct injection turbodiesel engine, ALLGRIP refers to its variable modes 4WD system, SZ5 is its one and only high spec level and TCSS means Twin Clutch System by Suzuki. The S-Cross is a five door, five … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Suzuki Vitara S 1.4
On sale this month is the latest addition to the Suzuki Vitara compact five door SUV range. The new Vitara range was launched eight months ago when it replaced the larger, durable, tough, well-like and long serving 4x4 Grand Vitara range. Now there is an additional model in the softer styled SUV Vitara range - the 1.4-litre S turbocharged ‘BoosterJet’ model. It has a direct … [Read more...]