[ad_1] Along with those engines and manual gearboxes, Mercedes has also junked the A-Class’s old SE trim level. This has brought greater consistency to the look and feel of a cabin that continues to strike a fairly high standard for material richness, technological sophistication and perceived quality. There is now no A-Class you can buy…
[ad_1] Of course, there’s no GT-division firecracker in the boot, but the 3.8-litre Turbo unit does fizz with induction roar at the top end in a way the Carrera’s 3.0-litre motor doesn’t. The modest but noticeable turbo lag can in this age also be chalked up as a character-enhancing asset. Pushing against 1570kg, a peak…
[ad_1] Volkswagen has revealed the long-wheelbase ID Buzz, describing the new electric seven-seat MPV as a modern-day incarnation of its iconic Samba bus. Planned for UK sale by the end of 2023, the large, rear-wheel-drive van will be the first Volkswagen to feature a newly upgraded 282bhp rear electric motor, as well as a larger 85kWh battery and the largest…
[ad_1] Just like its Hyundai i10 cousin, the Kia Picanto has grown up significantly since it first graced our roads. The latest car is certainly better looking than its predecessors but is also finished better inside and gains a decent level of standard equipment. It even scores fairly well on the ride and handling front,…
[ad_1] Mileage: 7483 Back to the top It’s high time we had smarter info to help us find an empty, working charger – 12 April Such is the way with the UK’s charging infrastructure that I’ve had two vastly different experiences recently, one at Hopwood Park services just south of Birmingham and the other at…
[ad_1] Low weight means big fun – but which of minimal mass track day entertainers makes our top 10? When you really want to have fun behind the wheel, then you need to minimise the mass. Whether you’re seeking straightline pace or after apex-acing dexterity, then the lighter the car the better. It’s simple physics…
[ad_1] JLR bosses are confident that the Land Rover Discovery makes sense a standalone brand, as the company separates its line-up into four distinct pillars: Defender, Discovery, Jaguar and Range Rover. Questions hang over the viability of carving out Discovery as a brand in its own right, given that it\’s currently the slowest-selling Land Rover model, but bosses say…
[ad_1] The eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf is due for an important mid-life facelift that will bring refreshed styling and heavily overhauled infotainment. The ‘Mk8.5’ Golf was spotted testing on public roads around Germany almost completely without camouflage in the final stages of its development. The current Mk8 Golf is only available to order from stock. Spotted…
[ad_1] Vauxhall is committed to producing superminis in the B-segment and has no plans to exit this area of the market as its great rival the Ford Fiesta has, design boss Mark Adams has confirmed. The revised Vauxhall Corsa has just been revealed and a successor will be forthcoming later in the decade. Speaking at…
[ad_1] If you ever get the chance to drive or own one, don’t hesitate. You won’t be disappointed. What we said then 4 January 1989: “The 2.5’s substantially shorter in-gear times reflect the power gain over the 2.3, setting it hot on the heels of rivals like the BMW M3 and Audi Quattro. Low-end torque…