Global Auto Sales Growth Looks Doomed In 2019. “the “fat years” in the automotive industry are over for now” Global car and SUV sales in 2019 are expected to fall slightly as the world economy stumbles, and the days of easy profits since the financial crisis for the world’s carmakers are coming to an end. […]
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Range Rover Sport Overfinch review
Range Rover Sport Overfinch review. For – Adds elegance and class to an already top of the range motor. Against – Devalues and trashes what was the epitome of quality – it depends on you. Competition – Rolls Royce Cullinan, Bentley Bentayga, Lamborghini Urus. ***** from £140,000 The McLaren 720S stopped in front of me […]
Suzuki Jimny SZ5 review
Suzuki Jimny SZ5 review. For – lovably cute, does the business off-road, affordable. Against – sluggish on-road performance, 3-star safety rating. *** £17,999 Competition – Mercedes G-class, Jeep Wrangler, maybe a Defender. Sometimes car designers get everything just right and produce a new machine that looks as beguiling, attractive and downright cute as the new […]
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 4 Petrol Auto AWD review
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 4 Petrol Auto AWD review. For – premium interior, terrific cruiser, well priced and equipped. Against – except for lack of Sat Nav, poor fuel consumption. ** £28,165 Competition – Hyundai Tucson, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Kadjar, Mazda CX-5, Skoda Karoq, Ford Kuga, Volkswagen T-Roc, Audi Q3, Volvo XC-60, BMW X1, Honda CR-V, […]
Volkswagen Touareg R-Line Tech review
Volkswagen Touareg R-Line Tech review. For – handsome, beautiful interior, high tech too. Against – can it live with the competition? No 7-seat option. **** £62,755.00 Competition – Range Rover Sport, Land Rover Discovery, Audi Q7, Volvo XC-90, Mercedes GLE, BMW X5, Porsche Cayenne, Jaguar F-Pace The new Touareg is so impressive, you wonder how […]
Rolls-Royce’s First SUV, The Cullinan, Inspires Superlatives
Rolls-Royce’s First SUV, The Cullinan, Inspires Superlatives. “You can order seats in the trunk which face outwards with a cocktail table so you can watch polo or horse trials. It’s probably programmed to remain shut at anything as common as an NFL or Premier League car park” For – biggest, heaviest, most expensive SUV. Against […]
Volkswagen T-Roc Design Video Review
Volkswagen T-Roc Design Video Review. When I first saw the specification of the T-Roc I was going to drive – 1 litre, 3-cylinder, 113 hp, 6-speed manual gearbox, front-wheel drive – I thought this was going to be a tedious week. But the little direct injection petrol turbocharged motor with electric boost was amazing. […]
VW SUV Plans In U.S. Liftoff, But Will It Import The T-Roc?
VW SUV Plans In U.S. Liftoff, But Will It Import The T-Roc? “No T-Roc for the U.S. It’s way too small”. Volkswagen missed out on the initial SUV boom in the U.S. because its vehicles were too small, but the big Atlas and the long-wheel base Tiguan have addressed that problem. VW now needs to […]
Volkswagen T-Roc Design 1.0 TSI Review
Volkswagen T-Roc Design 1.0 TSI Review. For – so handsome it’s almost cool, high quality, drives well. Against – expensive, unlikely mpg claim. **** £25,580 (from £18,950) Don’t you hate it when adverts on TV suck you in and force an emotional reaction? The Lloyds advert, with all those magnificent black horses running along the […]
Volvo XC40 D4 First Edition AWD Automatic review
Volvo XC40 D4 First Edition AWD Automatic review. For – solid package, noticeable looks, big on safety. Against – expensive, look at the competition. *** £39,305 Competition – Land Rover Discovery, Range Rover Evoque, Audi Q3, BMW X1, Kia Sorrento, Hyundai Santa Fe, Skoda Kodiaq, Alfa Romeo Stelvio, Lexus NX, Jeep Cherokee, VW Tiguan, Jaguar […]
