Simply Zee best – All-new Nissan Z review
The Nissan Z started out life as a 6-cylinder, 2-seater sports coupe way back in the ‘70s. Six generations and half a century later there’s a new Z in town, and although it may have dropped its numerology, I’m happy to say that it’s still a 6-cylinder, 2-seater sports coupe – and we got to […]
Rise and Shine – 7-seat Mahindra XUV700 SUV first drive
According to Indian car maker Mahindra, they are on the rise. Not only have they changed their logo to a ‘twin peaks’, 3D identity, but they’ve also got a new SUV focus in their automotive section. To prove they’re serious, they arranged to meet us at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park to bring us up to […]
Terrific Toybox – Toyota GR Supra Manual review
It’s fair to say that we’re all pretty impressed with the new GR Supra. It’s got the looks, the power and even the tech to keep us all entertained, but not a manual gearbox, that is until now. Yes my friends, the new ‘beemerfied’ Toyota GR Supra now comes with a 6-speed manual transmission and […]
Land Rover’s new 8-seater Defender 130 is out‘SAND’ing
The launch of the new Land Rover 130 essentially completes the new family line up for the Defender nameplate, and where best to test out this big 8-seater’s off-road capabilities than the ultra-challenging sand dunes of Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Land Rover says that globally, their new Defender has already proven to be very popular […]
2023 Nissan X-Trail e-Power e-4ORCE – a petrol-powered EV
I have to admit to mulling over the title of this review for quite some time (see, it’s not just thrown together), but I think it sums things up nicely as the powertrain that sits inside this ultra-swanky, top of the line Nissan X-Trail is in fact two – a petrol engine that acts as […]
Le FEV – Peugeot 308 PHEV hybrid review
Lefevre (pronounced Le FEV) is one of the most common surnames in France, with fevre being as common as Smith and ironically Lefevre meaning blacksmith. Something equally as common in France (and rising in popularity here) is the Peugeot 308, and now it too has a PHEV (FEV) in its name. The Peugeot 308 was […]
Gobsmackin’- Aston Martin DBX707 review
In local terms (and when I say local I mean in England), being gobsmacked is to be shocked and surprised beyond belief, or essentially the way I felt when I stamped down on the accelerator of the blindingly good Aston Martin DBX707. For not only does this posh SUV come dripping in carbon fibre and […]
2023 Kia Seltos LX review – enlivened but has an enforced irk
Kia’’s compact SUV has been given substantial spruce-up for the 24MY, more refined on the outside and extremely spacious on the inside, it also comes with a suite of enhanced safety aids that really satisfy the ANCAP boffins – however, one new feature will undoubtedly annoy. Rant alert. Ok, so let me preface this section […]
2023 BMW X1 sDrive review – Hip to be square
Like many of us, over the years the BMW X1 (the entry model into the world of BMW X) has grown in size, however, with its stylish new look, curved screen and greener heart the latest generation is now more appealing than ever. Sure its square kidney grille and squarish wheel arches may be leaning […]
Oh Captain, my captain – all-new Nissan Pathfinder TiL review
O Captain! my Captain! is a poem by Walt Whitman and featured in Dead Poets Society as a thank you to Robin Williams. However, it should now also be a tribute to the all-new Nissan Pathfinder TiL, as not only do you feel at the helm of a luxurious yacht when driving this modernised SUV, […]