The Honda product range is steadily heading in an ‘electric’ direction Car Reviewed: Honda CR-V e:HEV It is the largest Honda SUV sold in Britain and has been the most popular model worldwide for over six generations. Honda’s Compact Recreational Vehicle is sold in both front and all-wheel drive in Britain, in Elegance and Advance trims. It marks the gradual …
Tesla and Beyond: Exploring Notable Electric Vehicle Brands
As the world continues its transition away from traditional fuel-based modes of transport, electric vehicles (EVs) are no longer just a glimpse into the future. They are, in fact, becoming a vibrant part of today’s automotive landscape. The UK, with its growing network of charging stations and increasing consumer interest, is at the forefront of this shift. In April 2023, …
Life with the: Renault Austral E-Tech iconic esprit Alpine
Originally, Alpine cars were lower to the ground than a snake’s stomach and were triumphant in Monte Carlo rallies Car Reviewed: Renault Austral E-Tech iconic esprit Alpine Sadly, this isn’t the case. The Alpine moniker is just a way of saying ‘range-topper’: you still get the same 1.2-litre 200bhp powertrain mated to an automatic ‘box, found in cheaper Austral models, …
The Ford Ranger Platinum makes an impression
The Ranger Platinum flaunts Ford’s talent for pick-ups Car Reviewed: Ford Ranger Platinum 3.0L V6 EcoBlue 10-speed Auto AWD The Ford Ranger Platinum has just made the choice of SUV or pick-up easier. You wouldn’t mind showing your friends this well-specced, luxury version of the Ranger. A full five-seater with an electric roll-top over the pick-up bed and an £1800 …
And the theme for Goodwood FOS 2024 is…
Goodwood is pleased to announce that the theme for the 2024 Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard will be ‘Horseless to Hybrid – Revolutions in Power’, celebrating the essence of our love affair with motorsport. From the birth of organised competition, 130 years ago, with the Paris-Rouen Trial of 1894, the quest for speed has gone hand-in-hand with developments in engines, …
Škoda Enyaq L&K, Luxury Model on the way
A new L&K model has been added to the award-winning Enyaq range by Škoda. The new model is the first L&K to be driven entirely by an electric powertrain. It is part of a comprehensive model-year upgrade that also brings faster charging, greater driving range, and improved performance. New L&K models, named after the brand’s founders Václav Laurin and Klement, …
Living with the Genesis GV60 Sport Plus
I expected big things from the Genesis GV60 after previously living with an electrified GV70 for a week Car Reviewed: Genesis GV60 Sport Plus BEV Rather than faff around town for the next seven days, I threw my bags into the slightly small 432-litre boot and took the GV60 153 miles away from home to Kinloss RAF base in the …
Ineos Grenadier, one tough off-roader
It looks the business, tall and rugged, the Ineos Grenadier is a hardy off-road 4×4 mud plugger Car Reviewed: Ineos Grenadier Station Wagon Fieldmaster edition (Diesel) The Grenadier has an entire armoury of off-road tools to take this kind of stuff on, just as the old Land Rover Defender did, the car that inspired it in the first place. You …
AI want for Christmas, a Dream Garage
65% said they would consider relocating to have their “dream garage”… At Drive.co.uk we thought it would be fun to use the latest AI tools to put together a selection of the finest cars in their perfect Dream Garages. According to exclusive research from eBay, a hydraulic lift and an interior drain for washing cars indoors are two of the …
Living with a: Dacia Duster TCe 90 Journey
You can no longer bag a new Dacia Duster for under £10,000 Car Reviewed: Dacia Duster TCe 90 Journey My Duster TCe 90 Journey test car arrived on a trailer and the driver handed me the stocky key. The £650 Arizona Orange paintwork, the most vibrant of the range, popped in the sun and complemented the utilitarian plastic trim. The …