Nearly new buying guide: Jaguar XF Sportbrake

It might look a million dollars but you can pick up a good example of the handsome second-gen Jaguar XF Sportbrake for around ?18,000, which seems like an exceedingly healthy return. What you’ll be getting is a fine-handling, well-equipped and practical estate that’ll cut a dash on your driveway for thousands less than a dynamically compromised SUV... ( подробнее )

Toyota Yaris shines in revised NCAP crash tests

The new Toyota Yaris has scored five stars in the latest round of Euro NCAP crash tests, setting the benchmark for small family car safety since the crash test body updated its testing protocols.

The Yaris, tested in five-door Hybrid guise, is the first car to tackle the new   NCAP programme, which features an overhauled frontal offset... ( подробнее )

Volvo XC40 Recharge T5 2020 long-term review

Why we’re running it: To discover whether a technology that suits the car industry also suits drivers

Month 1   -   Specs

Life with a Volvo XC40 PHEV: Month 1

Welcoming the XC40 Recharge   to the fleet - 19 August 2020

It may look like any other Volvo XC40, but the car pictured here is actually a glimpse... ( подробнее )

Two key EVs to spearhead Renault’s reinvention plan

Renault is preparing for a wide-reaching overhaul and model blitz – and it’s pinning its revival hopes on two new electric SUVs and a renewed focus on C-segment models.

The French brand’s new partnership arrangement with Nissan, announced earlier this year, will lead to a more extensive sharing of platform, technology and production resources... ( подробнее )

Suzuki Ignis 1.2 Dualjet Hybrid 4WD SZ5 2020 UK review

What is it?

Is the Suzuki Ignis a city car or a baby SUV? At just 3700mm long and 1690mm wide, it’s significantly smaller than even a supermini, but it offers four-wheel drive and takes the kind of bulldog stance that makes it look fit for flinging mud.

Indeed, Suzuki refers to the Ignis as “the only ultra-compact SUV on the market”... ( подробнее )

Vauxhall Corsa-e 2020 long-term review

Why we’re running it: To get to know Vauxhall’s new supermini better, first in petrol and then in electric form

Month 4 -   Month 3 - Month 2 -   Month 1   -   Specs

Life with a Corsa-E: Month 4

We take it to the limit and borrow a Leaf-driving friend’s charger - 9 September 2020

The one-way journey was 164... ( подробнее )

New BMW iX3: electric SUV priced from ?61,900 in UK

BMW has priced up its second fully electric model, the iX3, which is available to pre-order   today ahead of UK customer deliveries commencing in summer 2021.  

Two exclusive variants will be offered at launch:   the Premier Edition and Premier Edition Pro, which are priced from ?61,900 and ?64,900 respectively. Although not confirmed,... ( подробнее )

Suzuki Swace revealed as Toyota Corolla-based estate

Suzuki has officially unveiled the Swace, an estate car based on the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports, as the second model in its strategic alliance with the Japanese car giant.

It follows   the Toyota RAV4-based Suzuki Across   SUV that was revealed earlier this year   and is due to go on European sale   in the coming months.

A... ( подробнее )

Range Rover EV and electric Jaguar XJ delayed by pandemic

Jaguar Land Rover bosses have confirmed the existence of an electric Range Rover – and revealed that it and the upcoming electric Jaguar XJ have been delayed by spending cuts during the pandemic.

According to the transcript of a conference call with investors seen by Autocar, JLR’s chief financial officer Adrian Mardell said the two EVs... ( подробнее )

Buy them before we do: second-hand picks for 11 September

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, so they say. It’s also a good way of getting your hands on the unattainable classic of your dreams. Take, for example, this Chesil Speedster, which offers the style, performance and charm of the iconic Porsche 356 for a fraction of the cost.

Chesil has been producing near-faithful but not technically... ( подробнее )