June 2023 UK new car market grew by 25.8% …according to the latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 177,266 new vehicles were registered last month, this marks the 11th consecutive month of growth. A total of 949,720 new cars have joined our UK roads in the first six months [...]
In this short video, I drive and quickly review the new 2023 Vauxhall Grandland GSE Plug-in Hybrid. Prices start from £45,700 on the road. Combined power is 300 PS and 520 Nm of torque. It uses a 8 speed auto gearbox. 0 to 62 mph takes 6.1 seconds witha top speed of 146 mph. [...]
Official pictures of the new Mercedes-Benz E Class Estate. The important bits for "estate car lovers out there" are below. It is wider than its predecessor by 28mm. The rear boot area is 615 litres and with the rear seats folded down increases to 1830 litres. Towing capacity is up to 2100 kg braked. [...]
The best selling new car in May 2023 was the Ford Puma with 4,184 vehicles registered, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Year-to-date the Ford Puma also tops the new car registrations with a total of 17,312 cars registered. In second place is the Vauxhall Corsa with 17,062 [...]
In this quick review video, I get to drive the new 2023 Vauxhall Astra GSE. Prices start from £41,050.00 on the road. Power comes from a 1.6 4 cylinder petrol engine that produces 180 PS. The electric motor produces 110 PS. Combined power is 225 PS and 360 Nm of torque. It uses a [...]
In this short video review below, I get to drive the new Toyota Aygo X Air Edition. This car costs £19,380.00 on the road and is powered by a 1.0 litre 3 cylinder engine that produces 71 bhp. Top speed is 98 mph and 0 to 62 mph takes 14.9 seconds. It has a [...]
This is the new Alfa Romeo Giulia Competizione. Prices start from £52,259.00. Power comes from a 2.0 litre petrol engine that produces 280 hp and 400 Nm of torque. It has an 8 speed auto gearbox. 0 to 62 mph takes 5.7 seconds with a top speed of 149 mph. 38.2 combined mpg and a [...]
In this short first drive video review, I get to share my thoughts on the new Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-in Hybrid. Quick stats: One the road starting price £44,595.00 Plug-in Hybrid 1.3 litre 4 cylinder petrol engine 280 hp 270 Nm of torque 201.8 combined MPG For the full video, just click below. [...]
First official pictures of the 8th generation new BMW 5 Series. Prices start from £49,850 for the 520i and £73,200 for the all-electric i5 eDrive 40. UK deliveries start in October this year.
Last Saturday (13th May) I attended an Italian car event (supported by Auto Italia Magazine) at the picturesque Prescott Speed Hill Climb. Naturally, for an event like this, I had to take my Alfa Romeo Spider and I don’t need much of an excuse to go for a drive in it. Thankfully the rain [...]
