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.
WHEN Kia unveiled their GT concept back in 2011 at the Frankfurt Motor Show I (like most other motoring journalists) assumed that it would either: (a) never reach production looking like that or (b) reach production but fail entirely to be a viable alternative to offerings from BMW, Audi or Mercedes.
Six years later Kia revealed their “Gran Turismo” model … Read the rest
THE Suzuki SX4 S-Cross is a smart-looking small SUV which improves on its predecessor by not only looking beefier than before but packing in some great tech alongside two Boosterjet petrol engines that are refined as well as frugal.
Also, being a Suzuki you can pretty much guarantee that you’ll be getting a lot of car for your money – … Read the rest
THE new Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross sits between the smaller ASX and the all-conquering Outlander in the Japanese company’s SUV line-up and makes a lot of sense if you’re looking for a spacious family Crossover that is good on equipment but won’t break the bank.
Available in 2WD or 4WD you have the choice of a 6-speed manual or a CVT … Read the rest
ITALIAN manufacturer Fiat have added a Pickup Truck to their range – the Fullback. But is it worth having over a Mitsubishi L200 on which it is based? Car indicators take the range-topping Fullback Cross for a spin to find out.
THE Ford Mustang is, without doubt, a motoring icon. It’s the first car that springs to mind when someone uses the phrase “American muscle-car” and even those with little interest in all-things motoring will be familiar with the name and, perhaps, that galloping-horse badge.
It’s certainly a part of American culture, alongside hotdogs, hamburgers and Rock n’ Roll – and … Read the rest
SALES of pickup trucks are on the rise and when you consider that the likes of the Isuzu D-Max can now offer supreme practicality alongside family comfort, then you can begin to see why.
The double-cab variants, in particular, have gained more creature-comforts over the years to make them a real alternative to a family SUV – explaining why we’re … Read the rest
IN a world now dominated by the SUV I must say that the Infiniti Q60S felt like a breath of fresh air when it arrived on my doorstep – a good looking, sleek coupe whose looks are, thankfully, matched by its performance.
A replacement for the under-rated Infiniti G37 coupe, this V6-powered Q60S goes up against some stiff German competition … Read the rest
SMALLER than Kia’s best-selling Sportage model, the Stonic is an out-and-out B-Segment SUV which means it’s entering the fastest growing market out there. Sales of these compact SUVs is expected to exceed 2 million in Europe by 2020.
It had better be good then, with the likes of the Renault Captur, Ford EcoSport, SEAT Arona and Citroen C3 Aircross breathing … Read the rest
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THE BMW X2 is a brand-new model for the German company and also sees them introduce a brand-new acronym: SAC, or Sports Activity Coupe.
Sleeker and more visually-appealing than the X1, it’s also slightly smaller in the body but doesn’t sacrifice cabin space. Okay, the boot is 35 litres smaller than in the X1 but who cares when your compact … Read the rest
