Car Sales Dive 80% in April, Negative Forecasts Race Past 25%. “As lockdowns ease, April will be the low point, though there remain many difficult months ahead” As car and SUV sales in Western Europe plummeted an almost unbelievable 80% in April, automotive forecasters seem to be leapfrogging each as they figure just how harsh […]
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British Car Sales Dive Nearly 45% in March
British Car Sales Dive Nearly 45% in March. “demand will be stimulated by government programs, but if this doesn’t happen, significantly higher declines can be expected” British car and SUV sales plunged nearly 45% in March, in data reported Monday, slightly worse than Germany’s reported 38% drop in the month last week, although not nearly […]
Jeep Compass Limited 1.6 2WD Review
Jeep Compass Limited 1.6 2WD Review. For – looks good, terrific economy, high quality, well-equipped. Against – no 4×4, fails golf bag test. *** £33,205 Competition – Mitsubishi Eclipse, 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, Peugeot 3008, SEAT Ateca, […]
Geneva Auto Show: Electric Jaguar Wins Car Of The Year
Geneva Auto Show: Electric Jaguar Wins Car Of The Year. “It is the most technologically advanced battery electric vehicle. It’s a true game-changer” GENEVA – Jaguar’s all-electric I-Pace SUV was voted ‘Car of the Year’ on the eve of the Geneva Auto Show. The other contenders were the Renault Alpine A110 sports car, Citroën C5 […]
Global Auto Sales Growth Looks Doomed In 2019
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. […]
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 […]