… Cupra Formentor 1.5 TSI … If SEAT’s Cupra Ateca is outrageous, then the Formentor is just a wee bit more sensible. It has a rather more modest 148 bhp compared to its bigger sibling’s 296 bhp! On the other hand, if that doesn’t do it for you, the Formentor […] Read more »
08 Feb: Ford Kuga 2.5 FHEV
… Ford Kuga 2.5 Duratec FHEV … Introduced in 2008 the Ford Kuga was seen as a pretty decent compact SUV. Back then the manufacturers realised there was a market for such vehicles, a growing market. Fast forward 14 years and SUVs are now the car of choice for many […] Read more »
29 Jan: Hyundai Ioniq 5
… Hyundai Ioniq 5 … If ever a car was designed to make me switch to electricity then the Ioniq 5 comes close, awfy close. As far as current electric cars go this is one of the best and it would be a tough decision to choose between the Skoda […] Read more »
25 Jan: Hyundai, The ‘N’ Cars
… Hyundai, the ‘N’ brand … It might be hard to believe but it’s now 4 years since Hyundai introduced its ‘N’ performance brand when it created the i30 N. At the time it seemed an odd choice since the current World Rally Car at that time was based on […] Read more »
18 Jan: Ford S-Max Vignale
… Ford S-Max Vignale … The Ford S-Max could be regarded as a bit of a ‘sleeper’ car, in more ways than one! It’s a sleeker, sportier version of the Ford Galaxy seven seater people carrier, but the S-Max also comes with seven seats although Ford itself calls it a […] Read more »
23 Dec: Ford Puma MHEV
… Ford Puma MHEV … Folk who think Ford missed a trick by using the Puma as the basis for their next World Rally Car instead of the Fiesta or Focus don’t get the point. Ford is a past master of using motor sport to promote the brand and the […] Read more »
02 Dec: Genesis G80
… Genesis G80 … There is a new member of the Executive Club. It’s called the Genesis G80 and given the specification, it comes with a very reasonable membership fee. This is not the latest offspring from an established member of the club, this is a brand new entrant. Admittedly […] Read more »
20 Nov: Honda CR-V Hybrid
… Honda CR-V i-MMD Hybrid … When it comes to family cars, the Honda CR-V is hard to beat. This is a thoroughly likeable and eminently practical motor car. It’s also very pleasant to drive, comfortable to sit in and offers a real feeling of security with its solid build […] Read more »
10 Nov: Honda E Advance
… Honda E Advance … The Honda E gives us a glimpse of future city motoring. This is more of a motorised transportation device than a car. It’s reminiscent of those anonymous ‘transportation pods’ that one sees in films or magazines to represent the cars of the future. Some might […] Read more »
04 Nov: Suzuki A Cross PHEV
… Suzuki A Cross PHEV … This is a Suzuki. It says so on the grille. But it’s not a Suzuki as we know it! This is the first model to be launched under a new collaborative agreement between Suzuki Motor Corporation and Toyota Motor Corporation. As a fan of […] Read more »