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MOTORS: Honda e:Ny1 is impressive but also frustrating

25 August 2024
MOTORS: Honda e:Ny1 is impressive but also frustrating

MOTORS: Honda e:Ny1 is impressive but also frustrating

25 August 2024

Like every other Honda, the build quality is first-class with some attractive styling, says our columnist.


MOTORS: Top spec Renault Scenic should manage class-leading 370 miles on full charge

18 August 2024
MOTORS: Top spec Renault Scenic should manage class-leading 370 miles on full charge

MOTORS: Top spec Renault Scenic should manage class-leading 370 miles on full charge

18 August 2024

It’s already picked up the title of 2024 Car of the Year and it’s easy to see why, says our columnist.


MOTORS: Hyundai Ioniq5N breaks the established rules in so many ways

11 August 2024
MOTORS: Hyundai Ioniq5N breaks the established rules in so many ways

MOTORS: Hyundai Ioniq5N breaks the established rules in so many ways

11 August 2024

With quirky features, it’s great fun, especially when you get the chance to let it stretch its legs on some fantastic roads, says our columnist.


MOTORS: Peugeot 5008 was remarkably comfortable and superbly economical

04 August 2024
MOTORS: Peugeot 5008 was remarkably comfortable and superbly economical

MOTORS: Peugeot 5008 was remarkably comfortable and superbly economical

04 August 2024

The car was a delight which is why I managed to clock up almost 1000 miles in it and was sorry to see it go, says our columnist.


MOTORS: Mustang trims some ‘muscle’ to be a leaner, greener machine

28 July 2024
MOTORS: Mustang trims some ‘muscle’ to be a leaner, greener machine

MOTORS: Mustang trims some ‘muscle’ to be a leaner, greener machine

28 July 2024

It ticks the boxes for those who want to drive something more interesting than a run-of-the-mill EV, says our columnist.


MOTORS: Ineos Grenadier puts right some of the Land Rover’s inadequacies

21 July 2024
MOTORS: Ineos Grenadier puts right some of the Land Rover’s inadequacies

MOTORS: Ineos Grenadier puts right some of the Land Rover’s inadequacies

21 July 2024

They bear more than a passing resemblance, but this is a different beast, says our columnist.


MOTORS: I’d rather have a Ford Ranger Tremor pick-up than any pretentious and overpriced SUV

14 July 2024
MOTORS: I’d rather have a Ford Ranger Tremor pick-up than any pretentious and overpriced SUV

MOTORS: I’d rather have a Ford Ranger Tremor pick-up than any pretentious and overpriced SUV

14 July 2024

In my experience not only are they far more capable than the average SUV, but they are also more adaptable and as comfortable, says our columnist.


MOTORS: Suzuki are Swift to fill gap in supermini market

07 July 2024
MOTORS: Suzuki are Swift to fill gap in supermini market

MOTORS: Suzuki are Swift to fill gap in supermini market

07 July 2024

What they’ve come up with to grab the customers is a cracker, which is cleaner, more economical and faster, says our columnist.


MOTORS: VW campervan is something to Buzz about

30 June 2024
MOTORS: VW campervan is something to Buzz about

MOTORS: VW campervan is something to Buzz about

30 June 2024

Some of the interior is made from recycled material, such as old plastic bottles.


MOTORS: Who have Mazda teamed up with for its entry-level hybrid hatchback supermini?

23 June 2024
MOTORS: Who have Mazda teamed up with for its entry-level hybrid hatchback supermini?

MOTORS: Who have Mazda teamed up with for its entry-level hybrid hatchback supermini?

23 June 2024

It’s good to see something new in the supermini market, says our columnist.


MOTORS: Name of KGM Torres aims to capture a feel of adventure, challenge and escapism

16 June 2024
MOTORS: Name of KGM Torres aims to capture a feel of adventure, challenge and escapism

MOTORS: Name of KGM Torres aims to capture a feel of adventure, challenge and escapism

16 June 2024

I reckon KGM will pretty soon become part of the automotive landscape, says our columnist.


MOTORS: Unlike many other EVs, the whole set up felt natural and instinctive

09 June 2024
MOTORS: Unlike many other EVs, the whole set up felt natural and instinctive

MOTORS: Unlike many other EVs, the whole set up felt natural and instinctive

09 June 2024

Charging point woes took away the joy of the car, says our columnist.


MOTORS: Lexus ventures into new territory with sights set on younger buyers

02 June 2024
MOTORS: Lexus ventures into new territory with sights set on younger buyers

MOTORS: Lexus ventures into new territory with sights set on younger buyers

02 June 2024

LBX is the smallest Lexus yet, designed to combine high quality with a casual feel, says our columnist.


MOTORS: Toyota C-HR is agile while having clever technology

26 May 2024
MOTORS: Toyota C-HR is agile while having clever technology

MOTORS: Toyota C-HR is agile while having clever technology

26 May 2024

It’s the first Toyota to use a new synthetic seat covering made from recycled plastic bottles.


MOTORS: Quirkiness makes the Mazda MX-30 something different

19 May 2024
MOTORS: Quirkiness makes the Mazda MX-30 something different

MOTORS: Quirkiness makes the Mazda MX-30 something different

19 May 2024

Mazda are going the whole hog on their environmental programme, says our columnist.


MOTORS: Is Isuzu D-Max a sensible company vehicle option?

12 May 2024
MOTORS: Is Isuzu D-Max a sensible company vehicle option?

MOTORS: Is Isuzu D-Max a sensible company vehicle option?

12 May 2024

It is an incredibly reliable workhorse which takes the worst of the weather and challenging terrain in its stride, says our columnist.


MOTORS: Citroen C5 Aircross exudes quiet sophistication

05 May 2024
MOTORS: Citroen C5 Aircross exudes quiet sophistication

MOTORS: Citroen C5 Aircross exudes quiet sophistication

05 May 2024

It’s all about efficiency, getting the most from the three-cylinder engine while keeping down emissions, says our columnist.


MOTORS: Mazda MX-5 allows us to enjoy driving again

28 April 2024
MOTORS: Mazda MX-5 allows us to enjoy driving again

MOTORS: Mazda MX-5 allows us to enjoy driving again

28 April 2024

The problem with technology which keeps us safe and comfortable, is we can lose touch with what driving is all about, says our columnist.


MOTORS: Polestar swaps salespeople for salaried product specialists

21 April 2024
MOTORS: Polestar swaps salespeople for salaried product specialists

MOTORS: Polestar swaps salespeople for salaried product specialists

21 April 2024

The Polestar 2 fastback model has been updated with an improved range, efficiency and performance while also reducing its carbon footprint.


MOTORS: Tardis-like proportions make Toyota Corolla a wee cracker

07 April 2024
MOTORS: Tardis-like proportions make Toyota Corolla a wee cracker

MOTORS: Tardis-like proportions make Toyota Corolla a wee cracker

07 April 2024

Toyotas are renowned for their sturdiness and reliability, says our columnist.


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