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
Category Archives: Car Reviews
Vauxhall Corsa-e vs Peugeot e-208 – Head-to-Head
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
New Abarth 595 range refreshed for 2021 – news
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
Mini Countryman John Cooper Works – Review
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
Comfort guaranteed – but not the weather. Two days in the Volkswagen California Coast
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
Ford Puma ST-Line 125PS mHEV – Review
THE nation’s thirst for SUV or Crossover vehicles (take your pick on the monika) means more and more hatchbacks have been jacked up and roughed-up. But while the Nissan Juke was the first such vehicle to sell in large amounts, it was never very pretty, was it?
Not that the new Ford Puma could be described in flowery terms but … Read the rest
Bentley Flying Spur First Edition – Review
BENTLEY’S new Flying Spur is the Crewe-based company’s’ latest offering and will, eventually, replace the rather-marvellous Mulsanne as their flagship, luxury grand-touring saloon.
Like the outgoing Mulsanne it is an impressively large 4-door saloon that grabs your attention immediately and, once inside, makes you “Ooh!” and “Aah!” like a small child visiting Santa’s grotto for the first time.
And there … Read the rest
Alfa(‘s) new miracle – The 2020 Giulia Quadrifoglio – Review
I REMEMBER the first time I clapped my eyes on the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio back in 2016 at an invite-only event in Manchester and I immediately thought “Wow, Alfa have gone back to what they do best: built a rear-wheel drive, powerful saloon that also looks amazing.” It had been a long time since the 75 – too long.
Don’t get … Read the rest
Audi e-tron 50 Quattro S-Line – Review
AUDI’S first foray into the all-electric vehicle market was never going to be anything less than classy. It was always going to be cutting-edge tech meets premium-car refinement – although I was a little surprised that it turned out to be an SUV . . .
Perhaps I shouldn’t have been surprised by the Audi e-tron though, as SUVs have … Read the rest
Toyota Corolla Excel 2.0 Touring Sports Hybrid
The new Toyota Corolla hybrid marks a welcome return to these shores for the world’s best-selling car. It also usurps its pretender-to-the-throne, the Auris, which was a Corolla in all but name.
Now, almost 14 years later, the Corolla name is back – and what a Corolla it is, picking up the What Car? gong for best hybrid of 2020. … Read the rest