Cupra Trooper: Cupra Formentor VZ Review

“What kind of car is that?” That would always be the question passers-by would ask once they clapped eyes on the Cupra Formentor VZ. When I told them what it was, the response was always the same, “what is a Cupra?” It was at this point I delved into the fact the Cupra’s parent company […]

Eight Times the Charm: Volkswagen Golf R-Line Review

Ah the Golf. It is hard to believe it’s been with us for decades. One cannot deny the impact this car has had on the psyche of the buying public. To many us, the Golf has consistently been in the forefront of its segment. While its life cycle hasn’t always been a bed of roses, […]

Revised Radiance: Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Review

What can be said that hasn’t been said already about the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio? So many in the specialist motoring press have endlessly waxed lyrical about how this four door Ferrari has made petrolheads go all gooey. Many claim the sight and sound of Alfa’s performance heyday has been resurrected for the modern age […]

Electric Swede: Volvo XC40 PHEV Recharge Review

Everywhere you look, the shift to full electrification in Europe’s biggest premium car makers has, if you forgive the pun, accelerated dramatically. Many have announced they will cease to further develop internal combustion engines, or ICE, beyond the mid to end point of this decade. While a model range consisting only of EVs is still […]

Kia’s Tonic: Kia Stonic Limited Review

The small urban crossover segment just keeps growing and growing. Just about every mainstream manufacturer is throwing their hat into the ring. Here is the latest offering from Kia, the new Stonic. Well, actually, the Stonic isn’t actually new at all. European buyers have had this Kia baby SUV since around 2017. With the success […]

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