#BrownCarGuy – News, Views & Reviews!
What’s a KGM? It’s actually a rebrand of the SsangYong marque, and indeed the badge remains the same. What is the Torres? A large family SUV with a capacious interior and rugged looks. More rugged if you get it as a petrol, sleeker when you opt for electric power as yes, it is available as both. But which is better? Let’s see how these two variants stack up against each other and which one might be the right fit for you.
I’ve been eagerly anticipating this moment for years, ever since I first laid eyes on this beauty at a classic car show at the NEC in Birmingham. Today, we’re looking at a classic Citroen 2CV that has been ingeniously converted to electric. Some purists might cringe at the thought of transforming a beloved classic into an electric vehicle, but if it makes this icon a practical daily driver, isn’t it worth considering? Imagine the joy of commuting in this gem amidst a sea of mundane SUVs!
Have you ever heard of Omoda? No, me neither. You might have heard of Chery though. Essentially the Chinese car company is infiltrating other global markets under the guise of several new brands including Exeed, Jetour, Luxeed, Jaecoo and Omoda. The latter two are going on sale in the UK, with the Omoda 5 petrol and EV versions hitting dealerships in July.
When some other brands switched their city car icons to full electric ranges, it was fair to assume that Mini would do the same with the newest generation of its beloved hatchback. After all, it already offered the Mini E (electric car) since 2020. But praise the octane loads of combustion, BMW has seen fit to continue to offer its cutest car with petrol power.
London-based independent publisher, Batsford Books, kindly sent me a copy of this new book out this month £16.99. ‘The Spirit of VW – 50 Reasons Why we love them’ By Vaughan Grylls. Described as ‘an essential guide to one of the most revered classic car brands worldwide, featuring sleek photography and witty commentary’. Lots of history, fun anecdotes, great pictures, some bizarre Bugs and a great insight into the character & charisma of VW.
Remember the days of the hot hatch battles, where every manufacturer from Ford to Peugeot and Honda would vie for the crown with the standard-bearing Volkswagen Golf GTI? Frankly, they appear to be over. And the VW has emerged victorious by dint of being the last man standing.
In the past whenever a family was in need of a vehicle that could carry them and all their ‘stuff’ or which could double as a business vehicle, or if you had dogs, then you’d get yourself an estate car, or a station wagon as it’s known across the pond.
The all-new 2024 Suzuki Swift is a rarity in the new car market. It’s compact, it’s not electric, it’s relatively affordable and it is offered with three pedals, a manual gearshift and a mechanical ratchet handbrake!
It’s one of Volkswagen’s global best-sellers and a favourite SUV for Europe. This is the new 2024 Tiguan, arriving on a new platform with a fresh blend of style, functionality, and performance, solidifying its position as a top contender in the market. There’s revised family face, spacious interior, ID-range inspired controls, advanced technology, and a refined driving experience.
It’s not often you do a comparison test of a make and model of car against the same make and model of car. In this case, we’re talking about the Mazda2 versus the new Mazda2 hybrid. Except that apart from the ‘Mazda2’ in the name, these cars are completely different. For one thing, the newer car is a hybrid, for another, it’s actually a rebadged Toyota Yaris hybrid!