IF it’s a 7-seater family SUV you’re after, then something from the Kia range may not spring immediately to mind. But if that 7-seater should also be a fully electric vehicle, have all-wheel-drive and a presence like something from a Judge Dredd movie, then the Kia EV9 is your only choice . . .
But it ain’t cheap. Kia’s flagship … Read the rest
THE Isuzu D-Max has been around for 12 years and has established itself as a reliable workhorse that won’t break the bank but still offers some great tech and refinement. It’s currently available in three ranges: Business, All-Purpose and the more exciting-sounding Adventure Range.
The subject of this review is the more family-friendly D-Max V-Cross which falls into the Adventure … 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
HONDA’S flagship SUV, the CR-V has been around a while now – but the latest version has shed the ugly-duckling looks and come up with some decidedly attractive power trains that will make it very tempting for families looking for a good-sized SUV.
Spacious, well-equipped and relaxing to drive, the new Honda CR-V now comes with a choice of two … Read the rest
HAVE you ever had an idea so radical that people failed to grasp its reasoning and therefore dismissed it out of hand?
And, after trying – unsuccessfully – to explain your brilliant idea you gave in and agreed to a compromise instead?
Well, you’ll know how the designers and engineers of the Mazda MX-30 feel, then.
The fully-electric MX-30 was … Read the rest
THERE are certain expectations when it comes to performance Fords. Chief among those is performance and handling, but engine sound is always a big draw. We’ve all seen baseball-capped yoovs admiring the under-bonnet of a mate’s ST while tugging (steady now) on the throttle cable – or whatever passes for a throttle cable these days.
It couldn’t last though; not … Read the rest
I RECENTLY went on a trip to the Isle of Skye with Mrs. B. The first decision we had to make was which car to take for this scenic trip. Since the weather was looking surprisingly good, it seemed like my own Mazda MX-5 NC would be the best option.
However, I’m in the business of reviewing press cars and … Read the rest
ON first spotting a Hyundai IONIQ 6 in the wild, I thought it looked rather classy with that exaggerated curve stretching from one end to the other. Hyundai refers to it as “Streamliner typology” and it’s a word that fits well.
It was designed from the outset to be a distance cruiser – so hence the slippery shape. The IONIQ … Read the rest
THE Audi Q8 is the German marque’s flagship SUV and, as you would expect from Audi, it’s a luxurious, spacious, family motor that inspires quiet confidence rather than aggressive one-upmanship. More BFG than Goliath, if you get my drift.
The Q8 is a more sculpted version of the Q7, with a sweeping roofline that might lead you to believe that … Read the rest
The Kia Picanto is the smallest model offered by Kia in the UK, and it seems to be a popular choice judging by the number of them on the roads. Even the 1st-generation models are still commonly seen, which is a testament to their dependability. This 3rd-generation model has been around since 2017 and has had a couple of facelifts … Read the rest
