Tag : – Diesel
Suttie’s seven days… with a Mazda CX-80
Mazda’s CX-80 flagship landed in the UK last autumn, complete with six- or seven-seater configurations, a fleet-friendly plug-in hybrid and a diesel mild hybrid option. Al … Read More »
A week with the KGM Musso Saracen+ pickup
Hot on the heels of KGM’s rebrand from SsangYong, Al Suttie puts the long-wheelbase Musso Saracen+ pickup to the test.
First Drive: Škoda Kodiaq
The Czech manufacturer’s flagship SUV has been given a makeover – and plug-in hybrid tech. By John Challen.
Road Test: Škoda Scala + Škoda Kamiq
The Czech brand has given two of its compact models an upgrade, with welcome results, says John Challen.
Suttie’s seven days… with a Ford Ranger Tremor
Looking for a rugged Ford Ranger pickup but without the Raptor price tag? Our man up in Scotland tests the cheaper but still offroad-focused Tremor model.
Suttie’s seven days… with a Ford Ranger XL
Al Suttie, Fleet World road tester and UK Car of the Year Awards director, put the Ford Ranger’s practical side to the test with a week’s … Read More »
First drive: Land Rover Discovery D300 Dynamic HSE
Overshadowed by the new Range Rover family and the retro Defender range, the mildly tweaked Discovery risks being an afterthought in buyers’ minds.
Suttie’s seven days… with a Ford Ranger Wildtrak
Hot off the heels of testing the ferocious Ford Ranger Raptor, Al Suttie checks out the might and muscle of the Wildtrak version.
Road Test: Toyota Hilux GR Sport pickup
It’s inspired by the Dakar Rally and got 204hp on tap, but can Toyota’s flaghip Hilux GR Sport hold its own in the high-end pickup sector? … Read More »
Fleet World Fleet: Volvo V90 Cross Country B5 AWD Plus
As the Volvo heads back to base, John Challen reflects on its allure in a dwindling estate market.
Suttie’s seven days… with a Mazda CX-60
Fresh from testing the MX-5, our man hops into the CX-60 large SUV for a week’s test.
Fleet World Fleet: Volvo V90 Cross Country B5 AWD Plus
The latest installment on our Volvo long-termer. By John Challen.
Fleet World Fleet: Volvo V90 Cross Country B5 AWD Plus
Our Volvo long-termer stretches its legs in some lengthier trips, proving its comfort and frugality.
Fleet World Fleet: Volvo V90 Cross Country B5 AWD Plus
Despite switching back to an ICE-engined car, John Challen gets a nice surprise when it comes to fuel bills.
Suttie’s seven days… with a Ford Grand Tourneo Connect Active
Al Suttie spends a week in Ford’s VW Caddy-based seven-seater MPV to assess its merits for company car drivers.
Fleet World Fleet: Volvo V90 Cross Country B5 AWD Plus
Our new long-termer has arrived – and it’s an ICE! John Challen reports back.
Suttie’s seven days… with a Ford Transit Custom Nugget campervan
Undeterred by the cold weather snap, Al Suttie travels some of the UK’s highways and byways to assess the Ford Transit Custom’s switch to lifestyle campervan … Read More »
Suttie’s seven days… with a Land Rover Discovery
This week, our man takes to the roads in one of Land Rover’s finest.
Road Test: Vauxhall Grandland
Plug-in hybrid technology and upgrades inside and out for the mid-size SUV. By John Challen.
Road Test: Genesis G70 Shooting Brake
The estate version of the G70 will turn a lot of heads as Genesis banks on European success, says Olly Benn.
Road Test: Kia Sportage
New Sportage is a big car for Kia and it successfully hits the spot, says John Challen
First Drive: Mercedes-Benz C-Class
New C-Class brings impressive tech and refinement to the compact executive class, finds Martyn Collins.
Diesel registrations halve in two years, SMMT data shows
Registrations of new diesel cars have halved since 2019, with more drivers now opting for hybrid or electric alternatives, according to the latest data from the … Read More »
Road Test: Hyundai i30
Mild hybrid technology and a clever gearbox marks out the refreshed i30, says Martyn Collins.
Road Test: Jaguar XF
An all-new interior and diesel engine with mild hybrid technology mark out the facelifted XF in the executive class, Martyn Collins finds.
Road Test: SEAT Ateca
Ateca gets styling changes and tech upgrades, while remaining a great drive, says Martyn Collins.
Road Test: Citroën C4 and ë-C4
SUV-like styling and the choice of diesel, petrol and full electric power will mean Citroën’s new small family rival will shake up the class, says Martyn … Read More »
Fleet World Fleet: Volvo XC90 B5 R-Design
Last issue’s introduction of the XC90 mentioned the £6,000 of options fitted to our test car, so it’s time to assess their worth.
First Drive: Hyundai i20
Sharp looks, a keen drive, plenty of standard kit and mild hybrid technology mark out the i20 in the supermini class, Martyn Collins finds.
