Having driven a handful of Mazda CX-5 models since first launched a decade ago. The second and current generation came to market around 2018. This quietly confident model suits the needs of many, it has become a good seller for…
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First launched just before the turn of the millennium, the Ford Focus has become a common sight in the driveway of many family households. New at the time chassis dynamics made it a rewarding car to drive no matter what…
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With an unrivalled warranty, grown-up looks and commendable economy, can the Kia Rio put up a fight against some well established rivals such as the Vauxhall Corsa? I was given the chance to find out during a week spent with…
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We get to grips with the Subaru Forester which received a hybrid system a while back and find out if electrification is the way forward for the Japanese maker. Regular readers will know that I have a huge affection for…
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MAZDA COMPLETES 1000-MILE UK DRIVE AND RACE CIRCUIT LAPS IN EACH HOME NATION USING SUSTAINABLE 100 PER CENT FOSSIL-FREE FUEL
by Graham December 23, 2022A completely production standard 184ps 2.0-litre Mazda MX-5 Roadster has established a benchmark lap time for a zero fossil fuel sustainable fuelled car at a racetrack in each of the UK home nations. Powered by SUSTAIN 100% sustainable road fuel…
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First launched in the UK after the turn of the millennium, the Honda Jazz has blended seamlessly into an urban landscape. Setting about its daily duties with ease, this little car has never created a fuss thanks to strong reliability…
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Test Drives
Suzuki Across is a Worthy Competitor in the Electric SUV Ring
by Graham December 23, 2022Suzuki has always been highly regarded as one of the most affordable and reliable vehicles on the market. It doesn’t seem that long ago that I tested the now discontinued Celerio model, which cost something in the region of £6,000…
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When it comes to pick-up trucks many manufacturers offer them somewhere within their line-up of passenger vehicles but for Isuzu pick-up’s are all they do. Self-named the pick-up professionals, Isuzu has been the go-to for hard-working fleets for many years.…
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For the past fifteen years Nissan has been at the forefront of an SUV revolution on our roads and we drive the latest incarnation of the pioneering vehicle which started it all. The Nissan Qashqai was first launched in 2007;…
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At the start of this year I got to experience the most practical of the Kia Ceed family with its Sportswagon model and I can see its appeal. In a recent article I touched on the Ceed family from Kia,…