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
Italian model company Italeri has raised the bar for scale model cars with the launch of its stunning new Lancia Delta HF Integrale 16v.
Produced in 1/12 scale, the Integrale boasts a whole host of features in a model which will appeal to seasoned modellers as it will … 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
Association of Scottish Motoring Writers President Jack McKeown with Scottish Car of the Year the Skoda Enyaq and Head of Marketing for Skoda UK Kirsten Stagg in South Queensferry.
Skoda’s Enyaq has got off to an electrifying start by being crowned Scottish Car of the Year.
The all-electric SUV lifted the top title in a fantastic night for Skoda that … 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
BENTLEY is launching new winter wheel packages for the upcoming colder season. Customers who are interested in a fresh new look for their Bentley can choose to prepare their car for winter, with an elegant 21″ alloy wheel – bringing new visual appeal to match the enhanced winter performance offered by Bentley’s Pirelli winter tyres.
There are four 21” winter … Read the rest
IF, like many motorists, you’ve struggled to remove a wheel because the wheel nuts feel as though they’ve been welded to the hub, then you’ve probably been a victim of “rattle-gun fever” at your local tyre-fitter.
Well, those rattle-guns – or Impact Wrenches – are now available to the home mechanic at a price that won’t break the bank and … Read the rest
I WAS recently lucky enough to be invited to take a look at the all-new Lotus Emira at its Almada Street, Hamilton, showroom; and although there would be no opportunity for a drive, I was looking forward to seeing Lotus’s last-ever petrol-powered sports car in the flesh, so headed off in the direction of Glasgow.
It certainly didn’t disappoint. Glossy images of … Read the rest
