ROAD TEST: Mazda2 – 2018
Mazda2 – 2018 By Ian Strachan If the Mazda6 is an upper medium sector car and the Mazda3 is lower medium, then you’d expect the Mazda2 to be a small car. But it’s not. Or at least it doesn’t feel as if...
View ArticleROAD TEST: Vauxhall Grandland X
Vauxhall Grandland X By Ian Strachan Long before Peugeot’s parent company had taken over Vauxhall/Opel the two manufacturers were already co-operating to produce individually-badged vehicles from...
View ArticleROAD TEST: Volvo V90 T8 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid
Volvo V90 T8 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid By Ian Strachan Volvo’s V90 T8 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid is probably the most complete car you’re likely to drive writes motoring editor Ian Strachan. Not only...
View ArticleROAD TEST: Range Rover Velar
Range Rover Velar By Ian Strachan Land Rover has a well-established knack of identifying a gap in the market and then owning that sector. So it is with the superb new Range Rover Velar, – writes Ian...
View ArticleROAD TEST: Citroen Space Tourer
Citroen Space Tourer By Ian Strachan If you want an MPV you might as well have a big one. The van-sized Citroen Space Tourer can accommodate eight people and their luggage in comfort, writes motoring...
View ArticleROAD TEST – Honda Civic 1.5 VTEC
By Ian Strachan Honda has long been known for cars that are well-built, reliable, well-specified and comfortable, if a little conservative. The latest Honda Civic adds a new dimension to that. With...
View ArticleROAD TEST – Ford Fiesta
By Ian Strachan The Ford Fiesta has been on our roads for many years, and now it’s got even better. The car that is keeping Ford at the top of the UK sales charts is probably one of the most...
View ArticleROAD TEST – Jeep Compass
By Ian Strachan If you’re going to have an off roader you might as well have a proper one. One that’s got the right credentials – and that means a Land Rover or a Jeep writes motoring editor Ian...
View ArticleROAD TEST – Skoda Octavia SE 1.0 hatch
By Ian Strachan Time was when one litre engines were confined to city cars and superminis. Not any more writes motoring editor Ian Strachan. Engine technology has moved on so much that a one litre...
View ArticleROAD TEST – Volkswagen T-Roc
By Ian Strachan Volkswagen has clearly been eyeing the fast-growing medium SUV sector. Hence the launch of the T-Roc to sit below the popular and well-established Tiguan writes motoring editor Ian...
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