Freelance 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.
What is it?
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
What is it?
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
What is it?
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
THE new Bentley Bentayga V8 has been recognised as the definitive luxury SUV, with the awarding of 4×4 magazine’s Luxury SUV title in their annual 4×4 of the Year awards sponsored by BFGoodrich.
The important award celebrates the Bentayga’s benchmark position as the original and best luxury SUV, and comes after the car was previously heralded as the Performance SUV … Read the rest
IF you’re after a sporty, small-to-medium-sized SUV that also provides 4-wheel-drive then you’re a little spoilt for choice at the moment, with the likes of the Cupra Ateca, the Volkswagen T-Roc R and the Audi SQ2.
However, if you also want a touch of iconic style and individuality then you really should consider the Mini Countryman John Cooper Works (JCW). You’ll probably … Read the rest
WELL, it sounded like a good idea at the time. An October weekend break on the Suffolk coast, during a pandemic, in the new Volkswagen California 6.1 campervan. What could possibly go wrong? I decided to get fully prepared beforehand – just in case.
There are not many review vehicles I take delivery of that I need to spend time … Read the rest
MOTORISTS and other road users have sent 52,174 dash cam recordings of potential traffic offences to UK police forces since 2017, with more than a third resulting in a court summons, Fixed Penalty Notice, driver awareness course or warning*.
A Freedom of Information request was sent to every UK police force by the country’s leading new car buying platform and … Read the rest
