During my three weeks with the new Mazda CX-3, I kept thinking that it reminded me of something else. The penny dropped so slowly, however, that, defying gravity, it seemed for long periods to be suspended in descent…
The estate car form is so ideal for family life
“These car manufacturers have no heart,” complained my wife. They make no allowance for the possibility that we might have bonded with a car on press loan and could be pained to see it taken away.”
Peugeot 308 SW GT
“Wow” is not a word that’s often heard in connection with a Peugeot, (setting aside the hugely wowable RCZ R) but it kept coming out of my mouth after the 308 SW GT Blue HDi 180 was delivered…
Reviewed the Mitsubishi L200 Pick-up
“Keep pushing,” said the instructor at the MIRA (Motor Industry Research Association) skidpan test circuit. “See if you can get it to drift.”…
Volkswagen Club Up! Reviewed
Some things in the car industry can’t be faked or fiddled. As has now been breath-takingly demonstrated, emissions figures can (and will) be falsified. Fuel consumption figures can be rigged…
The 2015 Subaru Outback Reviewed, Return to Form
How great to borrow a new Subaru that marks an authentic return to form for that honourable company. The new Outlander is genuinely impressive, good to drive, practically handy and quirkily individual – all the ingredients of a classic Subaru. Hooray!..
BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer Reviewed
“Where’s the BMW?” anybody in a state of ignorance might have asked on entering the room where the new 2 Series Gran Tourer was being launched…
Drive Reviews the Land-Rover Discovery Sport SE SD4
I should turn back now!” said a voice in my head. “I just don’t fancy this, Sometimes, talking to yourself can be a sign of sanity…
The All New Volvo XC90 Reviewed
The new Volvo XC90 was recently launched. Opening my notebook now, I find the first line I wrote at the product presentation was “The Human Machine Interface”…
Tesla, I want one so much it hurts.
I hate cars that make me want to be rich. Even if I love them. The ones that drive me mad with covetousness..