Review: Škoda Superb Estate SE L Executive 2.0ltr TSI 280ps 4x4 with DSG!
Since its introduction to the modern line up in 2001, the Superb has been the flagship model and has become the benchmark car for space, comfort and general workhorse-ness, especially if you’re a…
Flash Drive: Subaru Levorg
Before we start, I know Levorg is an odd name, but it’s a name that’s steeped in Subaru Heritage. You see it’s created from a combination of names previously used on the brand’s Boxer-engined Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive sport tourers; LEgacy, ReVOlution and TouRinG………
Event: Unimog Live!
There have been quite a number of automotive legends over the years, sadly a lot of them have been covered by the dust of time and very few are still going strong today.
One of the aforementioned few is the formidable Unimog, which I’m fairly confident the majority of people reading this will have heard of. If you haven’t, and have recently arrived from the planet Zog, let me give you a brief history lesson……..
Flash Drive: Bentley Continental GT V8 S Convertible
Suddenly, Muddy Madam became transfixed over the red Bentley Continental GT V8 S Convertible that we both drove during the 2014 SMMT day at Wetherby race course…….
Flash Drive: Subaru BRZ
When the invite came through from Subaru to test both their updated BRZ and Levorg down in Cowley near Cheltenham, I couldn’t resist…..
Review: Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT
The Grand Cherokee in standard form isn’t a subtle 4x4 by any means, but when you add a deep front bumper which is filled with a huge air dam, flared wheel arches, 20” alloy wheels and finish off with a pair of big bore tailpipes, you get the sense that there’s …
Review: Subaru WRX STI
The WRX is a strange car, but in a good way. Yes, it’s a family sized 4-door saloon, yet it’s a 300ps 160mph monster, with handling characteristics to match. First and foremost though, it’s a performance car that doesn’t compromise…
Review: Suzuki Ignis ALLGRIP
It’s a crossover-styled city car, that’s packed with goodies, for not a lot of money - and it’s a Suzuki, and what Suzuki doesn’t know about creating small cars and 4x4s frankly isn’t worth knowing..
Review: Jeep Renegade Limited
Being the smallest 4x4 in the Jeep range, the Renegade is the companies attempt to break into the ultra-competitive compact crossover segment, and to do this they worked closely with designers and engineers from ……
Review: Kia Niro
Winning best hybrid vehicle award in this years Diesel Car & Eco Car Awards, the all-new Kia Niro hybrid crossover is doing rather well for itself. Launched in August 2016, the Niro is Kia’s first dedicated hybrid vehicle and was a joint design venture between Kia's studios at Namyang in Korea and Irvine, California…….
Review: 2017 Mitsubishi Shogun
Mitsubishi say that the Shogun is aimed at true off-road drivers who demand a comprehensively equipped, reliable and cost-effective vehicle with proven all-wheel-drive ability. And they’re right, this classic off-roader combines four-wheel-drive...
Flash Drive: Volkswagen Passat Alltrack ESTATE 2ltr Tdi 4motion
The Alltrack is modified to provide both on-road and off-road capabilities providing, and I'm reading from the press bumf here, an excellent combination of performance, comfort, loadspace and traction in poor conditions.…
Flash Drive: 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Off-Road 2ltr TDi
Overall, this new version has an increased wheelbase of 77mm and is 60mm longer in length, which may not sound like much but it does make a difference to its ride. Not only that but the luggage space is now increased to 520 litres, and if you slide the rear seats forward you ….
Flash Drive: Volkswagen Golf ALLTRACK Estate 2ltr TDi 4MOTION
Around 20 years ago a friend of mine had one of the very first Golf estates, and apart from routine maintenance it never set an inch of tyre tread in a garage, it just kept on going, and …
Review: Suzuki S-Cross Facelift
The S-Cross first went on sale in October 2013 and last year received its first make over. Suzuki’s aim was to make the S-Cross stand out from the crowd more and gave it a bolder look with a new, higher front end, newly designed LED rear combination lamps and …
Review: Suzuki Vitara S
I’ll tell you what it is, (warning, spoiler alert) it’s one of the most fun, practical and value for money 4x4s that I’ve driven, that’s what it is!
Ever since its market launch in 1988, the Suzuki Vitara series has earned high acclaim, it was compact, easy to drive and had …..
Event: A day out at Croft with Suzuki
Before we tucked into our lavish tea (northern for the food we eat at 5.00pm) in front of the roaring open fire, we listened to the powers-that-be from Suzuki as they went into detail about why they’d axed models such as the SX4, and went on to …
Review: 2015 Suzuki SX4 S-Cross ALL-GRIP 4X4SZ-T Petrol
In 2013 Suzuki launched the SX4 S-Cross, their first real attempt at a crossover vehicle, though Suzuki claim it to be much more than just any old crossover – it’s the perfect fusion of family-friendliness, safety and performance, they reckon. Time to find out ….
Review: 2015 Suzuki Jimny SZ4
In 2015 Suzuki are celebrated 45 years of their first compact SUV, and with global sales of over 2.7million vehicles sold across 188 markets there’s no sign of it slowing down. In its current guise, this legendary little off roader has hardly changed since 1998 when it was …
Flash Drive: 2015 Suzuki Vitara
The new, fourth generation Vitara is as stylish and robust as ever, offering the usual value for money ethos that you would expect from Suzuki. The range starts at £13,999 and is available in SZ4, SZ-T and SZ-5 grades. Suzuki’s ALLGRIP intelligent four-wheel drive is ….