IF ultimate refinement along with unbeatable practicality is your idea of SUV nirvana, then the Mercedes-Benz GLS is likely to be on your shortlist.
Eye-watering prices aside, the Rolls Royce Cullinan and Bentley Bentayga may offer even more refinement, but with the Mercedes boasting a full 7-seats, it ultimately takes the win. Only the BMW X7 comes close; but even … Read the rest
Mazda has recently been having a prod, poke and tweak of its line-up – and it’s not just the SUVs that are getting the treatment; the striking Mazda3 and the iconic MX-5 also benefit from tech-tweaks that improve efficiency as well as power output.
I’ve recently had a week with the 4th-generation Mazda3 e-Skyactiv X GT Sport, … Read the rest
YOU’VE just got to love an estate car, right? Especially a Volvo Estate. Who can forget those 850 Estates thundering into the BTCC back in 1994? Awesome – in a “that shouldn’t really work” kinda way.
But although competitive, the 850 Estate never won a race. However, it instantly became a much-loved icon and fast Volvo estates have been cool ever … Read the rest
MAZDA have recently updated their mid-sized SUV – the CX-5 – and were kind enough to invite me to the UK launch, which took place at the stunning Cameron House Hotel on the shores of Loch Lomond.
On arrival at this truly beautiful location, I was greeted with the sight of a fleet of CX-5 models, lined up and ready … Read the rest
HAVING the right tools for the job is always reassuring, so when I realized my 700-mile round-trip, to visit family and friends back in England, coincided with the delivery of a Mercedes-Benz E-Class 300 de then I knew the journey would be a relaxed affair that wouldn’t put too much of a strain on the pocket either.
And that’s not … Read the rest
POLESTAR is the car company you may not be too familiar with at the moment, but if you’re a fan of electric vehicles (EVs) then it’s one you really should get to know.
Once the “black-ops” department for Volvo, Polestar sexed-up and beefed-up the Swedish brand for a number of years before finally becoming a marque-unto-itself – although still owned by Volvo … Read the rest
WHENEVER a Volvo arrives for review, I always have the same feeling of contentment; like an old friend is visiting and I know I can just be myself and relax in the knowledge that everything is going to be fine.
Okay, maybe that’s a little over the top; everything is not always “fine” – I haven’t driven a Volvo yet … Read the rest
THE BMW X5 xDrive45e Hybrid is a full-sized SUV that packs a 3.0-litre 6-cylinder petrol engine alongside BMW’s fourth-generation hybrid technology which provides a generous 24kWh electric battery.
This means the new Beemer is capable of a very useful 54 miles on battery power alone – more than enough for the average commute of just over 20 miles. However, since … Read the rest
IF you get a sense of déjà vu when it comes to the Suzuki Swace, then it could be because you’ve seen (and probably admired) the latest Toyota Corolla Touring Sports.
The Swace is the second vehicle to be supplied to Suzuki by Toyota under a collaborative business agreement between the two companies; the first one being the Across, which is based … Read the rest
THE Lexus LC500 C is one of those cars that gets you to thinking “Why do I not see more of these on the road?” After all, it’s stunning to look at and quite unlike any other 2-door convertible coupe out there.
The rear wheel arches are so flared they almost appear separate from the rest of the body, the … Read the rest
