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CAR REVIEW | Kia Stinger 3.3 GTS
This week I have been enjoying the Kia Stinger GT-S. Kia describes the Stinger as a halo performance model. They say it is a GT car and not a hard-edged sports car. I read a very cool quote from chief designer Gregory Guillaume (Gee-ome) which said: “the Stinger has nothing to do with being first […]
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CAR REVIEW | Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian X
The Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian X is the latest in our series of lifestyle pickup reviews. Mitsubishi’s L200 is now in its 6th generation with production beginning way back in 1978, and worldwide production topping five million vehicles so far. If you’re looking for a pickup, you will be interested in some or all of the […]
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CAR REVIEW | Isuzu D-Max Blade; The Rugged Gentleman
I’ll start with one of my catchphrases …….”I do love a good pickup”.
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CAR REVIEW | DS7 Crossback
In 2009 PSA the parent company of Peugeot Citroen and now Vauxhall resurrected the DS name. They used it to denote certain models in the range as premium: for example the Citroen DS3 Citroen DS4 Crossback. It was always part of the Citroen range, then in 2015 PSA decided that they would make the DS […]
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CAR REVIEW |Lexus RX-L Takumi
Lexus is a brand synonymous with luxury automobiles. They are the luxury vehicle division of the Japanese automaker Toyota. The Lexus brand originated in 1983 and has been making luxurious and outstanding cars ever since. ‘We design to provoke, with bravery, courage, and confidence. We ignore the thinking of the crowd, always exploring new concepts, new outcomes, […]
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CAR REVIEW | Jaguar F-Pace SVR
Catapult for the Road. Jaguar’s Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) has taken their spanners to the all-important and top-selling Jaguar F-Pace. Looking through the model options on the F-Pace, it would seem that the V6 S we tested back in May 2018 has now gone, replaced by this all-new SVR model. On paper alone, it doesn’t […]
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CAR REVIEW | Ford Fiesta Trend 1.1 Ford’s City Fiesta
What Have We Got? Cars are complicated pieces of machinery so Ford have selected a Fiesta model with simplicity its main focus point. And this model, the 3 door Fiesta Trend was a hit with the reviewers at the recent SMMT drive it day and I’ll tell you why. Driving I hadn’t read the spec […]
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CAR REVIEW | Alfa Stelvio Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 Bi-Turbo Q4
Release The Beast This review is going to be a little bit different. If you want to know what the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is like, then I can direct you to the Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2.0 Turbo 280hp Q4 we had in late last year. So what have I got this time? From the outside, […]
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CAR REVIEW | Volvo XC40 Momentum Pro T4
★★★★★ | Volvo’s Momentum PROgress What Have We Got? Volvo continue to go full steam ahead with their SUV range and the smallest of their cars, the 40 series received the SUV treatment giving us the XC40 in 2017. It went on to win the coveted European Car of The Year award in 2018. A […]
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CAR REVIEW | Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV – Too good to be true?
★★★★★ | Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV With increasingly stringent legislation, manufacturers are being squeezed and challenged to meet changing goals for reduced emissions and an ever more environmentally friendly footprint. By January 2018 there were more than 100,000 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV sales across Europe, making it the most popular plug-in vehicle. In fact, despite a growing […]
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CAR REVIEW | Mercedes E220d convertible AMG line
the E220d convertible is a beautiful, stylish and very well engineered car. It’s great to drive, looks amazing and is a practical 4 seat car with the added bonus of being a stunning convertible when you want it to be.