SHOULD UK drivers change to more suitable tyres in the winter months? It’s a question that’s raised every year, as the nights draw in and frost and snow threaten our day-to-day commutes.
While we might be reaching for our thicker jumpers and sturdier footwear, do our cars need a bit of extra attention too? After all, we wouldn’t step outside … Read the rest
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The Audi S3 Saloon is a rather understated but incredibly quick saloon, designed for those drivers who enjoy performance – but don’t want to shout about it too loudly – but still want space and practicality for the family.
It’s had a mild(ish) update recently with some body and engine tweaks and now … Read the rest
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The BYD Seal is a sporty-looking saloon from Chinese manufacturer Build Your Dreams. It is their range-topper and goes up against the likes of the Tesla Model 3, the BMW i4, Hyundai Ionic 6 and the Polestar 2.
There are just 2 models available – the ‘Design’ and the ‘Excellence’. The BYD Seal Design … Read the rest
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The all-new MG3 Hybrid+ is a 5-door supermini which, on first glance, looks like the perfect alternative to the much-loved and already-missed Ford Fiesta. It’s somewhat more advanced than the Fiesta though, being a full hybrid.
It has a larger battery than most rivals, giving it the ability to run on pure electric power for longer, as … 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
IF like me, you’ve been around long enough to remember the original Renault Scenic, then this new, full-electric, version may come as a bit of a shock. It’s now all-out, modern SUV instead of boxy, old fashioned MPV. Although Renault refuse to tag it as an SUV. Or an MPV. In fact, they refuse to tag it at all, so … Read the rest
THE one word that always springs to mind when I think of Suzuki, isn’t “Value” or “Budget”, it’s simply “Honest”. And that’s because Suzuki motors are exactly that; you get everything you were promised, and often more than you expected.
Take this latest, 4th generation Swift, for instance; priced from £19,199 for a 5-seat, 5-door hatchback with Japanese reliability, … Read the rest
I FIND it strange that Honda named their latest fully-electric vehicle the “e:Ny1”, yet openly admit it’s a mid-sized SUV aimed specifically at younger buyers. Perhaps they should’ve named it the Honda e:GenZ?
I get what they’re aiming at though; Honda had, for a long time, been seen as the marque of the middle-class, middle-aged, Geography teacher – although with … Read the rest
THE Mustang Mach-E was Ford’s first foray into the fully-electric SUV market and I can’t help but wonder why they decided to give it the name “Mustang” – because it clearly isn’t a Mustang.
The Mach-E Mustang is about as close to the V8 muscle-car as a Linda McCartney Veggie Burger is to a Wagyu Beef Burger. One is trying … Read the rest
IF you’ve never heard of KGM then you’re not alone. I took the Korean manufacturer’s Torres SUV to South Queensferry for a few photos in front of the iconic Forth Bridge and was asked about the car by more than a dozen passers-by. Not one of them had heard of KGM Motors and only a couple had heard of SsangYong … Read the rest
