As part of the biggest model offensive in its history, Volkswagen is extending its model range by adding a compact-class crossover: the T-Roc. The new crossover from Volkswagen brings fresh impetus to the compact SUV class. It offers maximum personalisation, innovative digitalisation, perfect connectivity, leading-edge driver assistance systems, dynamic engines and above all modern, expressive design. A car that is … Read the rest
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Mercedes-Benz GLC 250d AMG-Line – Car Review
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
Toyota C-HR Dynamic 1.2 CVT – Review
The new Toyota C-HR attracts a lot of attention.
For a mid-sized family hatchback to draw this amount of attention it is either: a) Very noisy b) Very unusual or c) Very much on fire.
I’m glad to say that the C-HR I’ve been driving around in is neither very noisy nor very much on fire.
It is most definitely … Read the rest
SEAT Ateca SE 1-litre Ecomotive – Car Review
SEAT’s new Ateca SUV is practical, stylish and great to drive – even with just 3-cylinders!
SEAT’s entry into the ever-burgeoning SUV market is the well-received Ateca – a squarish-looking crossover based on the Leon and going head-to-head with the likes of the Renault Kadjar, Nissan Qashqai and the “good-grief, there’s another one!” Kia Sportage.
Now, I say squarish not … Read the rest
Peugeot 3008 GT Line PureTech 130 – Review
Peugeot’s new 3008 is a huge step up (in style and technology, that is . . .)
PEUGEOT’S new 3008 SUV has been named Car of the Year for 2017 and after living with the high-spec GT Line model for a week I can certainly see why.
The old 3008 was a little staid-looking – more MPV than SUV and … Read the rest
Peugeot 2008 GT Line Blue HDi 120 – Review
The new Peugeot 2008 compact SUV is finally stylish as well as practical . . .
AS compact SUVs go the Peugeot 2008 is perhaps the most sophisticated looking of the bunch. It goes head to head with the likes of the Nissan Juke, the Renault Captur and Vauxhall’s Mokka to name just three of the plethora of small to … Read the rest
Infiniti Q30 Premium Tech 2.2 diesel – Review
Have your cake and eat it – the rather special Infiniti Q30
A WEEKEND break in Harrogate for myself and Mrs. B meant that not only could we visit Betty’s Tea Rooms for the first time but we could give the Infiniti Q30 a good try out over some mixed roads including the Woodhead Pass and the M1.
Infiniti, being … Read the rest
Range Rover Evoque SE Tech TD4 – Review
Can’t stretch to a Range Rover? Try a Range Rover instead – the Evoque won’t disappoint . . .
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
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid – Review
Toyota RAV4 grows up to lose it’s curves and gain some 4×4 kudos
Back in 1994 the world of the 4×4 vehicle was dominated by big, hulking monstrosities like the Range Rover and the Mitsubishi Shogun – or pick-up trucks like the Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux. These were vehicles mostly driven by posh people and farmers. Or posh farmers.… Read the rest