Car Indicators
SALES of pickup trucks are on the rise and when you consider that the likes of the Isuzu D-Max can now offer supreme practicality alongside family comfort, then you can begin to see why.
The double-cab variants, in particular, have gained more creature-comforts over the years to make them a real alternative to a family SUV – explaining why we’re … Read the rest
THE BMW X2 is a brand-new model for the German company and also sees them introduce a brand-new acronym: SAC, or Sports Activity Coupe.
Sleeker and more visually-appealing than the X1, it’s also slightly smaller in the body but doesn’t sacrifice cabin space. Okay, the boot is 35 litres smaller than in the X1 but who cares when your compact … Read the rest
THE Skoda Octavia vRS hatchback has always been a favourite with those wanting to experience some sporting thrills while unwilling to sacrifice any practicality. After all, having a family shouldn’t mean you need to wave goodbye to driving pleasure.
And if that family includes a dog there is always the Octavia vRS Estate. I say “a dog” but it could … Read the rest
THE new Vauxhall Insignia has now been given the added title of “Grand Sport” in its hatchback guise but I’m not sure why Vauxhall feel the need to add the extra title as plain “Insignia” was, and still is, fine by me.
It’s not as though the new Insignia is much grander and much sportier than the previous model – … Read the rest
FOR those needing a working vehicle that will double as the family transport there has never been more choice and the all-new Nissan Navara NP300 is a pick-up truck that should definitely be on your shortlist.
Nissan produced their first pick-up back in 1935 so they had plenty of experience to draw on when designing the new Navara which is … Read the rest
The new Kodiaq is Skoda’s first venture into the large SUV market and it’s making quite an impression among those who are looking for a family-friendly Crossover that has plenty of space but isn’t unwieldy around town – it’s actually only 4cm longer than the Skoda Octavia.
The fact that there is a 7-seat option greatly adds to the Kodiaq’s … Read the rest
THE Mercedes-Benz GLC is a long-awaited replacement for the Mercedes GLK which appeared in 2008. The old GLK was strictly left-hand-drive only, proving that the mighty M-B didn’t have access to a crystal ball.
Had they been able to look into the future and seen the rise of the SUV, surely they would not have made the mistake of excluding … Read the rest
THE Skoda Superb Estate was always great value as well as an excellent load-lugger which made it popular with everyone from cab drivers to campers as well as those families who prefer plenty of space for their offspring. So, the … Read the rest
Well, that was a lot of fun – and all my fillings are still in place. Just.
The Subaru WRX STi is not a car for pootling around in. It is a car designed for one purpose only and that is to go very quickly. Especially around corners.
Yes, it … Read the rest
There are a plethora of compact SUVs to choose from these days but there is only one that can be called “iconic” as it is instantly recognizable from all the other wannabe off-roaders – the Range Rover Evoque.
Introduced in 2011 … Read the rest