WHY Tiggo 7 when it has five seats? Surely it should be named the Tiggo 5?
It’s a question that came up more than once recently. In the UK, the Tiggo 7 sits squarely in the five-seat SUV class, up against the Nissan Qashqai, Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tucson. The name suggests something larger, but the footprint is very much … Read the rest
GENESIS has never approached the premium market with any hesitation. From the outset, the brand positioned itself not as an alternative, but as an equal — offering distinctive design, high specification and a level of customer care that quietly challenges the very best.
Unlike the Electrified GV70, which adapts an existing combustion platform, the GV60 was conceived from the outset … Read the rest
NEW car brands rarely move into flagship territory so quickly. Most establish themselves with accessible, volume-focused models before stepping up.
Omoda had already introduced itself to the UK with the smaller Omoda 5. The 9 SHS, however, signaled a clear escalation in ambition.
This is the brand’s range-topping SUV — a large, all-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid producing 449 bhp, capable of … Read the rest
IT may sound odd, but in all the years of driving cars, I’ve never stepped inside a Tesla. It hasn’t been by design – it’s just not happened; like learning to play the guitar or visit Machu Picchu, I’ve been somewhat lacking in effort . . .
So, popping my Tesla cherry in the latest Model Y has been somewhat … Read the rest
Some cars arrive with a weight of expectation. Others arrive with a smile. The new Renault 5 E-Tech manages both. It taps into nostalgia without leaning on it too heavily, while clearly being designed for modern life — and it pulls off that balancing act without feeling forced, gimmicky or overly retro.
As someone who sat on the judging panel that … Read the rest
There are cars that evolve, and then there are cars that leap forward. The Polestar 4 belongs firmly in the latter camp. It’s an SUV coupé that rethinks almost everything about the genre — including whether you really need a rear window.
When Mrs. B and I took a trip down to the Kelpies in it, the Polestar 4 turned nearly as many heads … Read the rest
YOU’VE just gotta love a BMW 5 Series. Quiet confidence and understated looks that make you think of Keanu Reeves rather than The Rock. Well, that’s what I think anyway. . .
The latest generation doesn’t try too hard to impress — it just quietly reminds you that it’s still the benchmark for business-class motoring. And nowhere is that more apparent than in the 530e plug-in hybrid, a car that somehow manages to combine thrift, performance, … Read the rest
IF you’ve ever looked at a Ford Mustang Mach-E GT and thought, “Nice, but could it handle a gravel stage?”, you’re either a rally enthusiast or someone who’s been watching too much WRC. Either way, Ford has answered that question with a car that feels gloriously unnecessary — and that’s precisely why it’s brilliant. The Mach-E Rally isn’t just … Read the rest
VOLVO’S new EX30 is proof that the Swedish brand can do small and serious at the same time. It’s the company’s tiniest SUV yet — about the size of a VW T-Roc — but it arrives with huge expectations: a pure-electric line-up, up to 275 miles of range, and sustainability credentials that read like an eco-warrior’s CV. It’s also one of the most affordable … Read the rest
