The new Citroen C3 Aircross SUV has been voted the ‘Best Buy Car of Europe’ by AutoBest based on votes cast by a panel of 31 European car journalists. There was a time when small MPVs were the car of choice for families to shuffle their brood around and run errands. But not any more. Now, […]
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Volvo’s Polestar reveal initial launch markets for the Polestar 1 – and it’s NOT the UK
Polestar – Volvo’s new electric performance brand – reveals its initial launch markets for the Polestar 1 with ‘Polestar Space’ will not include the UK. When Polestar revealed their take on the Volvo Concept Coupe – the Polestar 1– as the first car to wear the Polestar badge in October, we were impressed, but also […]
Fiat Punto gets ZERO stars in latest Euro NCAP safety tests – but 5 stars for Jaguar, Kia, Hyundai and BMW
The Fiat Punto becomes the first car tested for Euro NCAP safety to get zero stars, but there are five stars for Jaguar, Kia, Hyundai and BMW. The latest round of Euro NCAP safety test have just completed, with ratings for 15 more cars established in the latest round. Perhaps the biggest news – and […]
Volkswagen Touareg recalled over NEW illicit emissions Defeat Devices
The Volkswagen Touareg with the Euro 6 3.0 litre diesel engine is being recalled after German authorities found new emissions defeat devices fitted. It’s more than two years since the VW Defeat Device scandal broke, and nearly put VW under. Despite owning up to millions of cars with illegal software to manipulate emissions during testing, […]
New Mercedes G-Class Interior revealed – the G-Wagen arrives in the 21st century
The interior of the new Mercedes-Benz G-Class has been revealed as Mercedes prepare to reveal the updated icon at the 2018 Detroit Motor Show. The Mercedes G-Wagen may not have been around as long as the Land Rover Defender, but in car terms it’s ancient. But that’s about to change. The new Mercedes G-Class will […]
Volvo Drive Me Autonomous Project FINALLY starts testing with real users
The Volvo Drive Me project to develop autonomous technology finally moves in to the hands of real users as the project’s XC90s head for families in Sweden. It’s four years since we learnt the Volvo Drive Me project was planned to develop Volvo’s autonomous driving technology by harnessing real world data from real world users […]
New 2018 Mercedes CLS full UK Price and Specifications
The 2018 Mercedes CLS, revealed at the LA Motor Show, goes on sale in the UK with prices starting from £57,150 for the CLS 350 d 4MATIC AMG Line. The 2018 Mercedes CLS debuted less than a fortnight ago at the Los Angeles Motor Show, but it’s already on sale in the UK with prices […]
New Volkswagen Jetta teased ahead of Detroit debut – but will it come to the UK?
The seventh generation of the Volkswagen Jetta is teased ahead of a debut at the Detroit Motor Show in January, but will it come to the UK. The Detroit Motor Show kicks off in January to start the round of major motor shows for 2018, and Volkswagen are teasing the arrival of the new VW […]
Volvo XC60 is the Japanese Car of the Year – beating the BMW 5-Series and Toyota Camry
The new Volvo XC60 has won the 2017 Japanese Car of the Year award, beating the BMW 5-Series in to second place and the Toyota Camry in to third. The Volvo XC60 has always been a bit of a dark horse, quietly selling more in its sector in Europe than anything else. Now, with the […]
Toyota Yaris 1.5 Icon Tech Review (2017): Toyota’s new Yaris tested
We’ve got the new Toyota Yaris in for review and test, this one the mid-range Yaris Icon Tech with the new 1.5 litre petrol engine. How does the new Yaris stack up? It’s been a few years since we last reviewed the Toyota Yaris so, with the Yaris getting a decent update earlier this year, […]