THE Renault 5 has been crowned 2025 Scottish Car of the Year by the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers in association with Arnold Clark at a gala dinner at the Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club in Edinburgh.
The 5 impressed the judges with its unique fusion of iconic style and cutting-edge electric technology. Its retro-inspired design captures the spirit of … Read the rest
THE Renault Scenic E-Tech has been crowned Scottish Car of the Year by the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers in association with Arnold Clark.
A combination of versatility, comfort, driving range, quality, and sleek looks put the Renault Scenic E-Tech ahead of the most talented rivals ever seen vying for the title decided by the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers. … Read the rest
RECENTLY, I was lucky enough to be invited to the annual Scottish Game Fair at Scone Palace in Perth. Organised by the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) it’s 3 days of gundog displays, terrier racing, equestrian skills, Highland ponies, falconry, shooting, food markets and everything countryside related.
Of course, there are vehicle displays too – mostly of the 4×4 … Read the rest
Kia Drive day, Thursday, October 12
THE Scottish Borders is a part of the country I have rarely visited, so it was a bonus that Kia had arranged a driving day based at the magnificent SCHLOSS Roxburghe Hotel and Golf Course in Kelso.
A chance to drive the latest models from South Korea’s finest manufacturer is not to be sniffed … Read the rest
THE MG4 has been voted the Northern Car of the Year for 2023 in the annual poll carried out by the 36-strong Northern Group of Motoring Writers.
The Group’s traditional award, the miner’s lamp, suitably inscribed, was presented to MG’s events and PR marketing manager Jasmine Jiang and her press office colleague Heather Webb, by NGMW chairman Andrew Evans at … Read the rest
PARENTS worried about their kids’ screentime this summer are being offered reassurance from two professional race drivers who’ve developed childhood skills from playing motorsports video games into successful careers.
Nissan Formula E Team race driver Sacha Fenestraz and sim driver Luca Ghiotto both say that time spent playing driving games when they were younger have helped them hone essential skills … Read the rest
The UK’s hottest day of the year will land this weekend according to the Met Office and with the mercury set to soar above 23ºC, Škoda UK has asked dog expert Anna Webb for some top tips to keep our furry friends safe in cars.
While Brits are excited for the long-awaited heatwave this weekend, pets will be hot under … Read the rest
FOLLOWING the positive feedback on the one-off presented in summer 2022, MINI is going ahead with a small series of all-electric MINI Convertible (power consumption combined: 17.2 kWh/62 miles according to WLTP; combined CO2 emissions: 0 g/km, Energy Consumption – 3.6 miles/kWh), representing another big step in the direction of electric mobility.
“Three years ago, we launched the MINI … Read the rest
THE Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV is now on sale in the UK with prices starting at £90,560 for the EQE 350 4MATIC AMG Line.
Luxury EQE SUV includes cutting-edge tech and best-in-class comfort from air suspension to climatised front seats.
The entry-level EQE SUV 350 4MATIC comes with a broad selection of equipment as standard. Inside, customers can enjoy fully electric … Read the rest
