Aston Martin Shares Jump After Unconfirmed Bid Reports. “Aston’s recent track record of falling revenue and disappearing margins makes a big sales boost look as outlandish as the next Bond move plot” Aston Martin shares jumped another 3% after a huge 20% jump following unconfirmed reports Canadian billionaire and Formula 1 team owner Lawrence Stroll […]
Archive | Car Reviews 2019
Nissan Leaf e+ 3.ZERO review
Nissan Leaf e+ 3.ZERO review. For – improved styling, bigger battery, more range and power. Against – too expensive, questionable range. *** Price £40,320 (eligible for £3,500 government grant) Competition – Kia Niro, Hyundai Kona electric, Hyundai Ioniq, Audi e-Tron, Jaguar I-Pace, Tesla Model 3, VW e-Golf Nissan has updated the electric Leaf with a […]
Kia e-Niro First Edition review
Kia e-Niro First Edition review. For – understated high quality, elegant, terrific range, competitive price. Against – fast charging is too slow. **** £32,995 Competition – Hyundai Kona electric, Hyundai Ioniq, Nissan Leaf, Audi e-Tron, Jaguar I-Pace, Tesla Model 3 The all-electric Kia e-Niro SUV has modest, understated looks and reeks of quality both inside […]
Tesla Model 3 Performance review video
Tesla Model 3 Performance review. For – fabulous performance, relatively affordable, looks great, terrific quality (contrary to some reports), no range anxiety. Against – keep away from that autopilot button. ***** £49,990 I’ll probably never drive a car quite as wonderful as the all-electric Tesla Model 3 again. Read Full review
Tesla Model 3 Performance review
Tesla Model 3 Performance review. For – fabulous performance, relatively affordable, looks great, terrific quality (contrary to some reports), no range anxiety. Against – keep away from that autopilot button. ***** £49,990 I’ll probably never drive a car quite as wonderful as the all-electric Tesla Model 3 again. You may say that, at age 74, […]
Renault Zoe Dynamique Nav R110 ZE 40 review
Renault Zoe Dynamique Nav R110 ZE 40 review. For – cute, great for commuting, high quality, drives well. Against – no supercharger capability. Price – £18,420 after grant. Competition – Nissan Leaf, BMW i3, Kia Soul, Kia e-Niro, Hyundai Kona electric, Smartfor2 electric, VW e-Up, VW-eGolf “If you assume 40 mpg for the petrol car, I […]
Volkswagen e-Golf review
Volkswagen e-Golf review. For – terrific performance, high quality, drive smug. Against – too expensive, inadequate range, no signs of virtue. Rating – not given (unfair on VW as soon to be replaced) Price £33,840 Competition – Nissan Leaf, BMW i3, Renault Zoe, Kia Soul, Kia e-Nero, Hyundai Kona electric, Jaguar I-Pace, Audi e-Tron, Tesla […]
Volkswagen T-Cross SE 1.0 TSI 7-speed DSG review
Volkswagen T-Cross SE 1.0 TSI 7-speed DSG review. For – cute, well equipped, well priced. Against – “Take over steering” **** Competition – Suzuki Vitara, Citroen C-3 Aircross, Skoda Karoq, BMW X1, Audi Q2, Renault Captur, Peugeot 2008, Vauxhall-Opel Mokka, Ford EcoSport, Nissan Juke, Mitsubishi ASX, Fiat 500X, Jeep Renegade, Dacia Duster, Mazda CX-3, Honda […]
Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2.0 280 hp AWD Speciale review
Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2.0 280 hp AWD Speciale review. For – handsome, responsive, drives well. Against – fiddly stuff, pricey “extras”, weany screen. **** £48,490 Competition – Jaguar F-Pace, Audi Q5, BMW X3, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Skoda Kodiaq, Honda CR-V, Volvo XC-60, VW Touareg, Porsche Macan, Ford Edge, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Mercedes GLC The […]
Car Sales In Europe Slide, Outlook Stagnant At Best
Car Sales In Europe Slide, Outlook Stagnant At Best. But Tesla Model 3 Debuts With A Smash. Car sales in Western Europe slid 3.7% in the first quarter as forecasters predicted a stagnant year at best, but the performance of Tesla’s Model 3 stood out amongst the gloom. The Model 3, in only its 2nd […]