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MOTORS: Car with a classic logo has style in eco-market

12 February 2023
MOTORS: Car with a classic logo has style in eco-market

MOTORS: Car with a classic logo has style in eco-market

12 February 2023

Motoring correspondent Alan Douglas turns his attention to the fully-electric MG4 EV SE.


Motors: Honda Jazz hybrid is a perfect proposition for the road

05 February 2023
Motors: Honda Jazz hybrid is a perfect proposition for the road

Motors: Honda Jazz hybrid is a perfect proposition for the road

05 February 2023

Honda's hybrid version of its popular Jazz is put through its paces by motoring correspondent Alan Douglas.


MOTORS: Ford Connect Grand Tourneo offers super levels of practicality

29 January 2023
MOTORS: Ford Connect Grand Tourneo offers super levels of practicality

MOTORS: Ford Connect Grand Tourneo offers super levels of practicality

29 January 2023

Motoring expert Alan Douglas is mightily impressed with the practicality levels in the Connect Grand Tourneo Active. But what else does he like?


MOTORS: Kia Soul EV: Plenty soul to explore in all-electric powered car

22 January 2023
MOTORS: Kia Soul EV: Plenty soul to explore in all-electric powered car

MOTORS: Kia Soul EV: Plenty soul to explore in all-electric powered car

22 January 2023

They say you can get used to anything in time and that’s certainly true of Kia’s all-electric Soul.


MOTORS: Vauxhall Astra GS: Stalwart is still sensible and sturdy on the road

15 January 2023
MOTORS: Vauxhall Astra GS: Stalwart is still sensible and sturdy on the road

MOTORS: Vauxhall Astra GS: Stalwart is still sensible and sturdy on the road

15 January 2023

Motoring correspondent Alan Douglas reviews the Vauxhall Astra GS.


MOTORS: Volkswagen T-Roc Cabrio R-Line

08 January 2023
MOTORS: Volkswagen T-Roc Cabrio R-Line

MOTORS: Volkswagen T-Roc Cabrio R-Line

08 January 2023

There have been some classic soft-top cars over the years and in more recent times, we’ve seen some absolute crackers, writes Alan Douglas.


Motors: Renegade struggles to live up to expectations

01 January 2023
Motors: Renegade struggles to live up to expectations

Motors: Renegade struggles to live up to expectations

01 January 2023

Jeeps have been around for a long time and the brand boasts that they were the first to come up with an all-terrain vehicle, writes Alan Douglas.


New Honda was a joy for my happy travels north

25 December 2022
New Honda was a joy for my happy travels north

New Honda was a joy for my happy travels north

25 December 2022

I’d heard many positive comments about the car and some came from people who are normally restrained in their praise.


Nugget like a home but without all the comforts

18 December 2022
Nugget like a home but without all the comforts

Nugget like a home but without all the comforts

18 December 2022

It’s been around forever and has become a byword for a tradesman’s workhorse but what’s really remarkable is how many reincarnations it has had.


Alan Douglas: Crossover is eco-driven performing powertrain

04 December 2022
Alan Douglas: Crossover is eco-driven performing powertrain

Alan Douglas: Crossover is eco-driven performing powertrain

04 December 2022

Multi-purpose vehicles, more commonly referred to as MPVs, have taken a hit, but upmarket brand BMW continues to produce spacious cars.


Alan Douglas: Kia’s new XCeed does better than expectations

03 December 2022
Alan Douglas: Kia’s new XCeed does better than expectations

Alan Douglas: Kia’s new XCeed does better than expectations

03 December 2022

Kia continue to surprise with the quality and styling of every new model. But they’ve exceeded themselves with their latest production.


Alfa Romeo still a classic but with a modern twist

27 November 2022
Alfa Romeo still a classic but with a modern twist

Alfa Romeo still a classic but with a modern twist

27 November 2022

It’s taken a while – almost as if they wanted to put off the inevitable – but classic Italian brand Alfa Romeo is venturing into the electric arena.


Alfa Romeo still a classic but with a modern twist

20 November 2022
Alfa Romeo still a classic but with a modern twist

Alfa Romeo still a classic but with a modern twist

20 November 2022

It’s taken a while – almost as if they wanted to put off the inevitable – but classic Italian brand Alfa Romeo is venturing into the electric arena.


Review: A smooth, effortless drive from new Ariya

13 November 2022
Review: A smooth, effortless drive from new Ariya

Review: A smooth, effortless drive from new Ariya

13 November 2022

In a relatively short time, the electric revolution is taking off. There’s never been more choice for anyone wanting to make the big switch.


MOTORS: Good things come in small packages

06 November 2022
MOTORS: Good things come in small packages

MOTORS: Good things come in small packages

06 November 2022

So you want a cheap car that’ll provide simple transport for all the everyday jobs but can still tackle a longer journey without straining?


MOTORS: Out with the old, in with the new for stylish Lexus

10 October 2022
MOTORS: Out with the old, in with the new for stylish Lexus

MOTORS: Out with the old, in with the new for stylish Lexus

10 October 2022

Unfairly, in the game of word-association, the name Lexus always seemed to be linked to “old man’s car”.


MOTORS: Road test – Supra effort as Toyota legend gets revamp

02 October 2022
MOTORS: Road test – Supra effort as Toyota legend gets revamp

MOTORS: Road test – Supra effort as Toyota legend gets revamp

02 October 2022

Of all the names from the past there are a few special ones which stand out and bring a misty-eyed look to the face of any committed petrolhead.


ALAN DOUGLAS: New Kia has lots of bottle in bid to be sustainable

25 September 2022
ALAN DOUGLAS: New Kia has lots of bottle in bid to be sustainable

ALAN DOUGLAS: New Kia has lots of bottle in bid to be sustainable

25 September 2022

In case you hadn’t noticed we’re well into the electric revolution and there’s now a great range of EVs to choose from.


New Born may be just too sensitive to handle

12 September 2022
New Born may be just too sensitive to handle

New Born may be just too sensitive to handle

12 September 2022

You may not know this, but our cars have become very sensitive. They won’t burst into tears but they do need to be treated especially delicately.


ALAN DOUGLAS: Nod to past puts stunner of car firmly in the future

04 September 2022
ALAN DOUGLAS: Nod to past puts stunner of car firmly in the future

ALAN DOUGLAS: Nod to past puts stunner of car firmly in the future

04 September 2022

While most of the car market is focusing on SUVs, and softroading crossovers, Citroen are making a comeback to the glory days of the grand tourer.


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