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My latest motoring spread in Asian Leader – 18 August 2021
Lamborghini Countach Vs Countach
2021 limited edition or 1971 Icon
So what do I think of the ‘new’ Lamborghini Countach, which is actually just a limited edition final hurrah of the Aventador (or the Sian based on the Aventador). It’s cool, beautiful and will be better in every possible way than the iconic legendary original – a flawed but brilliant standard-bearer for the ultimate poster supercar. Will it detract from the myth of the original? Nah.
Continue reading “Lamborghini Countach Vs Countach”Ford Puma ST Review
The Puma ST makes more sense than it should, but does logic dictate you should get one?
The Ford Puma ST can be thought of as a more family-friendly version of the pocket-rocket Ford Fiesta ST – just about the best small hot hatch you can currently buy. That bodes well doesn’t it? Especially as it gets pretty much the same drivetrain with 1.5-litre 3-cylinder turbo Ecoboost engine putting out 200bhp and 320NM of torque
Continue reading “Ford Puma ST Review”Ineos Grenadier Interior Reveal + detailed Walkaround [& Exclusive Interview]
This was at the UK reveal of the interior to media
Check out my walk-around and detailed look at the interior of the Ineos Grenadier – classically styled but modern off-roader. There’s also an interview with a senior executive that not only explains the philosophy and origins of the vehicle, but how it’s being developed, where’s being tested and built, and details about sales, specs and customers both in UK/Europe and the Middle East.
Continue reading “Ineos Grenadier Interior Reveal + detailed Walkaround [& Exclusive Interview]”10 Safest Car Brands [Not What You Thought]
I always though Mercedes and Volvo are the safest car brands – apparently not
The safest car brands on the roads – are not the ones you and I might have thought. Well not according to car leasing firm Vanarama.
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Usually new cars lose thousands the moment they are registered, not now though
In my last video I talked about rising used car prices and sales thanks to data from Autotrader – I even listed the top 5 makes and models that have grown most in value year on year. But there’s another list – cars less than 12 months old worth more than the equivalent new car price. Yeah, I know, ridiculous right? Normally a new car loses thousands the moment you drive it off the forecourt.
Continue reading “Nearly New Cars Worth More Than Their Price New”Used Car Sales [& Prices] Booming Now!
Values have been growing year-on-year for 16 months running!
Used car sales and prices in the UK are exploding. According to Autotrader the average price of a used car in July was £14,781 up 14.1% up on last year. And values have been growing for 16 consecutive months.
Continue reading “Used Car Sales [& Prices] Booming Now!”Range Rover Velar P400e PHEV Review
The plug-in hybrid is actually the sportiest of the Velars
The Range Rover Velar is the best looking of the current range of luxury roving SUVs. The baby Evoque even adopted most of the Velar’s styling cues in its update a couple of years ago, but the Velar still looks fresh and is arguably more futuristic and sleeker than its bigger brothers, though remains as elegant as its elevated siblings.
Continue reading “Range Rover Velar P400e PHEV Review”The Best Places To Pass Your Driving Test
Which UK cities give you the best chance of passing your test?
Hey learner drivers – where in the UK do you think you’ll have the best chance of passing your driving test?
Continue reading “The Best Places To Pass Your Driving Test”Vauxhall Mokka Review
British Griffin mates with the French Lion to give us a stylish new compact family SUV
Forget the old Vauxhall Mokka, that was a rebadged Chevrolet Trax/Buick Encore which were built at the old Daewoo factory in South Korea. It was a competent enough car, but a bit mumsy. In 2019 Vauxhall, or rather its parent company, Opel (having previously divorced from America’s General Motors) was bought by PSA (the Peugeot/Citroen group). The new Mokka is the result of this new arrangement.
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