When it comes to picking up the children from school, driving the dog to a walking spot or loading up for a holiday, large sports utility vehicles (SUVs) are the cars of choice for modern families. And for those with busy and active lifestyles, five seats just aren’t enough. They need the flexibility of seven … Read more
Jaguar has added a new plug-in hybrid option to its compact E-Pace sports utility vehicle as part of its mid-life upgrade. The new P300e PHEV powertrain combines a sprightly new 200 horsepower 1.5-litre three-cylinder Ingenium petrol engine, 15kWh lithium-ion battery and a 109 horsepower (80kW) electric motor that combine to emit just 44 gram per kilometre … Read more
If you need to buy a bigger car due to family requirements, a need for more luggage space, or simply because you want an increased feeling of safety and security, you’re likely to be in the market for an SUV. However, with new prices for these in-demand high-riding vehicles relatively steep – and concerns of … Read more
Ford is recalling thousands of its top-selling plug-in electric hybrid family cars following a safety scare after seven of the popular ‘green’ sports utility vehicles caught fire while charging. Ford said the fires were likely started because of the proximity of the fuel tank to the car’s batteries which overheated. The petrol-electric hybrid Kugas have … Read more
Used Value Car of the Year Winner: Hyundai i10 (2014-2019) – less than £6,000 Budget option: Suzuki Celerio (2015–2019) – less than £4,000 If you want a great city car on the used market, look no further than the Hyundai i10 (left) or Suzuki Celerio (right) Used Small Car of the Year Winner: Skoda Fabia (2015–present) – less than … Read more
The revelation that Dominic Cummings, the Prime Minister’s chief adviser, drove from Islington in London to County Durham during lockdown restrictions with his wife suffering from coronavirus has been headline-grabbing news since Friday. Some have questioned if the 264-mile journey was feasible in his diesel Land Rover Discovery Sport without having to stop for fuel after … Read more
The SUV market has boomed in recent years with more and more drivers wanting high-riding cars that given them a better sensation of safety. But while demand is high, so are prices for new models – which explains why so many are turning to the second-hand market to purchase large family-friendly SUVs at affordable fees. … Read more