Car IndicatorsFreelance motoring writer and member of the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers with a love of cars, motorbikes and running.
I lied about the love of motorbikes. They scare me to death - although I would like to own a Ducati 996 in red which I would just look at but never ride. No, not ever.
IF you’re a fan of M*A*S*H and looking for a 4×4 off-road vehicle that has a whiff of nostalgia about it, then you’re probably going to consider the Jeep Wrangler.
If a rugged cuteness is also a consideration but you actually want some decent power, then the Suzuki Jimny may get overlooked in favour of the 2-door Jeep Wrangler.
The … Read the rest
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The new Mercedes-Benz GLA is a premium SUV that is big on image but compact in size.
However, this new version has much more space inside than the original GLA and should appeal to smaller families who fancy a posh SUV without spending a fortune.
That’s not to say the baby Mercedes SUV is cheap though. If … Read the rest
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THE DS7 Crossback E-Tense 4×4 is a large, premium, French SUV that oozes style and sophistication as well as having a powerful plug-in hybrid powertrain and all-wheel-drive practicality.
It costs from £49,650 for the Performance-Line model, up to £53,700 for the Ultra Prestige model which I’ve been driving.
Yes, it’s a lot of money for a posh Gallic SUV … Read the rest
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The new Ford Kuga is a medium-to-large SUV that majors on practicality, driving experience and value. An ideal family-lugger that looks pretty smart too, it comes in five trim-levels and offers a range of engines including petrol, diesel, mild hybrid and plug-in-hybrid (PHEV).
Most Kuga’s will be front-wheel-drive only but the most powerful diesel also offers … Read the rest
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IT’s the new version of the upside-down faced SUV that kick-started the whole SUV craze by selling way, way better than it should’ve done, considering the visage.
Has the kerb appeal improved?
Yes, it has – but it remains instantly recognisable as a Juke. Thankfully, the bonnet-mounted googley-eyed look has given way to a more … Read the rest
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The Hyundai Ioniq Electric is the larger of the Korean manufacture’s zero-emission, fully electric vehicles (EV) with the mid-sized Kona Electric being its smaller brother. The Ioniq is also available as a Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV).
It’s a spacious hatchback rather than yet another SUV, so for those who prefer a more traditional ride-height and a fully-electric drivetrain, then … Read the rest
THE all-new Kia Sorento is the Korean manufacturer’s largest SUV and offers 7-seats and 4-wheel-drive as standard along with an impressive amount of space and comfort for larger families.
Kia like to keep things simple when it comes to trim levels, so you get just three, well-specified versions: ‘2’, ‘3’ and the range-topping ‘4’.
All three are available as a … Read the rest
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The new Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Match is a more spacious version of the standard Tiguan and designed for those with a bigger family or a bigger sense of adventure – or maybe both. A more stylish alternative to the traditional MPV, it’s 215mm longer than the standard Tiguan and offers to put an extra two backsides on seats … Read the rest
LET’S face it, 2020 was a wash-out and 2021 hasn’t had the best of starts. There isn’t much joy about as our choices – in every walk of life – have been severely curtailed.
However, for those lucky enough to be considering a new car to help lift the spirits, there is a huge choice of models and deals out … Read the rest
THE Abarth 595 range has been updated for 2021 with fresh interiors, a new colour palette and unique detailing across all four versions.
The 595, Turismo, Competizione and Esseesse further underline the characteristics of the Abarth brand with new technology and more customisation options than ever before.
Available in hatchback and convertible versions, Abarth 595 range is united by two … Read the rest