The new Range Rover Evoque is not just a revamp or refresh, it is almost a completely new car. So, how does it perform in this very competitive premium compact SUV market? Jaguar Land Rover has worked hard to establish itself as a maker of premium vehicles. As far as …
Read More »Getting to grips with Goodyear’s new SUV tyre
Tyres are one of the most misunderstood and least appreciated components of a car. Surprisingly, considering they are the only part of a car that is in contact with the road, they are often known as a “stress purchase” – usually driven by necessity rather than desire. Yet your choice …
Read More »Volvo XC60 crowned World Car of the Year 2018
The Volvo XC60 has been named World Car of the Year 2018 at the New York Auto Show, adding another accolade to the Swedish car maker’s growing list. In March, the XC60’s smaller sibling, the new Volvo XC40 compact SUV, was named European Car of the Year for 2018. The …
Read More »Radical Jaguar I-Pace electric SUV revealed
Jaguar has officially launched the I-Pace, the company’s first all-electric SUV, at an event in London streamed globally. Available to order now, it will be priced from £63,495 in the UK (excluding government incentives). The I-Pace gets electrifying all-wheel drive performance from twin Jaguar-designed electric motors with a combined 400PS …
Read More »Range Rover Velar review
With motor show concept looks and lashings of charisma, the Range Rover Velar is like no other SUV on the market. Plugging the gap between the Evoque and Sport, the big question is whether the Velar is just eye candy or worthy of the legendary Range Rover badge? Before we …
Read More »Audi Q5 review
The Q5 is the latest Audi SUV to get a next-generation relaunch. Like its bigger brother – the Q7 – before it, the jelly mould styling has been replaced by a sharper edges and Audi’s distinctive signature grille. It’s more spacious, efficient, better equipped and connected than ever before. The Mk …
Read More »Ellie Goulding drives new Range Rover Velar
The new Range Rover Velar has made its showstopping US debut with an exclusive online performance from singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding. The star’s New York show brought a touch of British glamour to the Velar’s launch party. Earlier, she became the first person to drive the new Velar in Manhattan. “I …
Read More »‘The Range Rover Story’ tour
A new interactive visitor attraction celebrating 50 years of the legendary Range Rover has opened at Land Rover’s Solihull manufacturing plant in the West Midlands. ‘The Range Rover Story’ tour features the 1967 Velar prototype chassis and full-size prototype clay replica. Range Rover has been manufactured at Solihull since 1970, …
Read More »New Range Rover Velar revealed
Velar, the newest addition to the Range Rover family has been unveiled, and it will plug the gap between the Range Rover Evoque and the Range Rover Sport. “We call the Velar the avant garde Range Rover,” explained Land Rover Chief Design Officer, Gerry McGovern. “It brings a new dimension …
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