2023 Nissan Ariya Review

Second Full EV from Japanese Electric Car Pioneer

The Nissan Leaf, launched back in 2010, marked Nissan out as one of the major pioneers in real-world electric cars, particularly as a mainstream manufacturer. And it’s since become one of the world’s best-selling EVs, with around 600,000 sold in the dozen years it’s been around. Its air-cooled battery packs have become highly sought-after for everything from home power-reserve banks to conversions of classic cars to electric.

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04/07/2022 2

My latest motoring spread in Asian Leader – 22 June 2022

Newspaper out in Manchester!

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22/06/2022 0

2023 Nissan Juke Hybrid Review

25% More Power & 20% More Efficient

The second-generation Nissan Juke, based on a new platform, was introduced in 2019, but now it also gets a new hybrid powertrain, and attending the UK media drive, we were among the first to drive it.

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19/06/2022 1

Lexus NX 450h Review

Luxury hybrid family SUV

Quick drive review of the hybrid SUV Lexus NX 450h luxury family car, driving around Millbrook proving ground during the recent SMMT test day. Massively updated interior and some neat new features, watch the video to see what it drives like. #BCGLexusNX450h

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12/06/2022 2

MG ZS EV Review

updated with longer range and better kit

The latest updated version of affordable family electric SUV, the MG ZS EV went on sale at the end of last year. The previous edition offered exceptional value, but fell a little short in the overall electric-only mileage range at just 160 miles. The new car gets a bigger 73kWh battery and a vastly improved range – claimed to be up to 273miles now.

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08/06/2022 1

My latest motoring spread in Asian Leader – 8 June 2022

Newspaper out in Manchester!

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08/06/2022 0

BMW iX Review

Quick drive review of the BMW i20 iX xDrive50 M Sport Electric Car

Electric Car Review – Here’s my quick drive review of the BMW iX – the i20 iX xDrive50 M Sport which starts at £94,000 but this test car with options is over £116k – is it worth it? What’s it like for practicality and ride comfort? How is it like to drive hard? Watch my video now. This was shot at the SMMT media driving day. #BCGBMWiX

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29/05/2022 3

My latest motoring spread in Asian Leader – 25 May 2022

Newspaper out in Manchester!

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25/05/2022 0

Toyota Yaris Cross Review

It’s the little Yaris for grown ups!

This is the Toyota Yaris Cross, which is more than just a jacked-up Yaris, but less than an actual SUV, more crossover and hence ‘Cross’. It may look very different and certainly feels bigger, but it’s actually built on the same platform as the current Yaris, but then so is the Prius. It doesn’t lack presence, particularly in the Bi-tone brass gold of the test car. The styling is quite angular, with a surprisingly blunt and somewhat aggressive front end.

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23/05/2022 1

Genesis G80 Saloon Review

No longer the understudy, Genesis is now the main event

How far Hyundai’s luxury car division has come is most apparent from its range-topping luxury saloon the G80, from wannabes to standard-setters, Genesis is offering highly desirable, attractive and well-specced cars, but what are they like to drive and ride in? Watch this video now. #BCGGenesisG80

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22/05/2022 2