Super cool looks and the Toyota Prius are not words that often fit together in the same sentence, let’s be honest Car Reviewed: Toyota Prius Z E-Four (Japanese Spec) Let’s say it bright and early, it’s a Toyota Prius, Jim, but not as we know it. Toyota clearly has gone in a completely new direction for its big selling hybrid …
Now that petrol cars aren’t dead, the Škoda Fabia is an excellent choice for a small car Car Reviewed: Škoda Fabia Monte Carlo 1.5 TSI 150 PS DSG During a week-long test drive around Bournemouth, the Fabia proved to be a delightful small car. Its nippy acceleration, reaching 0-62 mph in just eight seconds, matches that of the first-generation Golf …
Mazda is never afraid to be different; it shows in their latest MX-30 REV Car Reviewed: Mazda MX-30 R-EV It joins the pure battery MX-30 and the CX-60 PHEV in the marque’s range with a PHEV powertrain which utilises a sub-900cc rotary engine acting as a generator to power the electric motors for the wheels, as there is no direct …
Walking up to the Mini Cooper S Resolute edition, you could be forgiven for thinking that it’s black Car Reviewed: MINI Cooper S 5-Door Hatch Resolute Edition The car tested here was the five-door hatchback version, but there are also the three-door and convertible variants with petrol or electric power, so both bases covered there. Bronze accents are one of …
One thing the Ford Ranger Raptor doesn’t do is hide its light under a bushel Pick-Up Reviewed: Ford Range Raptor 3.0L V6 EcoBoost 10-speed Auto 4WD On the inside it’s a bit more subtle but not much, with sports seats clad in leather and alcantara in dark grey with orange accents and stitching; the steering wheel is similar with a …
The Honda e:Ny1 – Even AI cannot make sense of the name, just call it the latest electric SUV from Honda Car Reviewed: The Honda e:Ny1 Advance reviewed at the first UK Driving launch I can’t say the name enthuses me. Cars often have had silly names, such as the Subaru Brat, Austin Princess or Isuzu Bighorn. Even chatGBT4 doesn’t …
I decided to put my foot down hard on the Peugeot 508 GT’s accelerator Car Reviewed: Peugeot 508 SW GT PLUG-IN HYBRID 225 e-EAT8 So…let’s go! And I was rewarded with the smoothest throttle response you could wish for. Maybe it was because I’d just spent a week stuck in the family hack, a 22-year-old well-worn vehicle. The contrast was, …
Cars have a lot of pieces and parts all moving in unison Keeping them protected can be a tough endeavor unless you are using the right materials and accessories. One small thing that you will no doubt have seen under the hood is a rubber grommet. These little accessories are great for many reasons and are a must for any …
Škoda’s smallest SUV, the Kamiq, would be the right size for many and in Monte Carlo trim; it’s the sportiest in the range Car Reviewed: Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo 1.5 TSI 150 PS This model is for buyers who want a sporty-looking, more engaging to drive Kamiq. This model has many distinctive styling elements, including a panoramic sunroof, gloss black …
‘Charge Your Car Day’ is October 5, 2023 CTEK, the world leader in battery charging solutions, has released a study that shows half of the car batteries on the road aren’t working nearly as well as they should. Breakdowns linked to batteries are on the rise because people are driving less because of the rising cost of living, which costs drivers …