Last year the Volkswagen Audi Group, of which SEAT is a part, launched a new chassis, upon which many models will be based – the latest of which is SEAT’s compact crossover, the Arona.

Based upon the Giulia platform, Alfa Romeo’s first ever Sports Utility Vehicle – the Stelvio – is nothing short of an exciting, family friendly and stunningly beautiful mode of transport.

Around a year ago, we got introduced to the INFINITI QX30 via Mervyn Stewart Ltd in Belfast – QX30 is a premium crossover and a new kid on the block for the Northern Ireland market – it impressed greatly and most recently we spent more time with it.

The Kia Picatno – a car that travels firmly under the radar of other road users as it doesn’t have a badge to keep up with the Jones’ – a car that many will not even have heard of, despite being around for years – a car that is a firm contender in the city-car market.

The Suzuki Swift has been firm favourite on our roads for over a decade now – predominantly due to its affordability and reliability, this all-new model carries over all of what made the old car such a huge success.

Autosport International will play host to the start of the 60th anniversary celebrations of the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) with a flurry of news from the series including driver announcements, car reveals and guest appearances on the dedicated feature.

Last year, at a Subaru UK off-road driving event, we got to experience the Subaru XV and I will attest it surpassed all that was expected of it – in just a few weeks however, an all-new XV will be launched, offering a much more capable vehicle.

Since 1989, Japanese car manufacturer Mazda has been at the forefront of the market when it comes to small, two seat, affordable sports cars with small engines and a lack of roof.

Northern Ireland’s largest family-owned new and used vehicle dealership, the Donnelly Group, has celebrated its 70th anniversary with a glittering event for manufacturers, partners, customers and staff in the Armagh City Hotel.

Vauxhall have recently launched an all-new baby crossover, named the Crossland X, even more recently we got the chance to drive it for a week to see what it’s like.