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While charging the 2021 Mini Electric – full review soon – I went live on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/shahzadsheikh/) and answered questions about the MINI Electric, charging and driving it, and EVs (electric vehicles) in general.
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Continue reading “InstaLive: 2021 Mini Electric Q&A”This is the second generation Suzuki Ignis introduced in 2017. It’s most recent update saw a facelift with a revised bumper and brighter grille and most importantly, a mild hybrid power unit. The Ignis slots between the Alto and Swift in the Suzuki range, but borrows a little SUV DNA from siblings Jimny and Vitara. As such, it has 180mm of ground clearance despite its tiny size, and of course is available with automatic all-wheel drive.
Continue reading “Suzuki Ignis Review”This isn’t my first time reviewing an Alfa Romeo Stelvio. I reviewed both the 510bhp Quadrifoglio and 280bhp 2.0-litre turbocharged four cylinder when they first came out about four years ago. For the latest model year generation, the Stelvio has received a few enhancements. But here’s a sage piece of advice: never pass up an opportunity to drive a Stelvio. By the end of this piece, or if you watch my video review, you’ll realise why.
Continue reading “Alfa Romeo Stelvio Veloce Review”Who are the best drivers? Young or Old? This will be news – Gen Z, Millennials or the – shall we say – more mature among us? Well if responses to a survey are anything to go buy, then this one will surprise.
Plus what are the Top 10 best family cars?
Continue reading “Young or Old? Who Are the Best Drivers? [It’s NOT who you think!] Plus Top 10 Family Cars”Defending the Toyota Supra and THAT controversial BMW kidney grille. Well, kinda. As the Supra headed back and the new BMW 420i M Sport arrived for me to review, I realised both are the subject of sometimes heated discussion and debate among petrolheads and car enthusiasts.
Continue reading “I defend the Toyota Supra & and THAT BMW grille [Kinda]”Went live with good buddy, Reza Adil (@Alizarde.Cigars on Instagram) to talks cars and controversy – chiefly: is the Toyota Supra really a Toyota, and will the grille on the BMW grow on you? Why this is all happening? And who are these cars aimed at?
Continue reading “Cars & Controversy with Alizarde.Cigars”The MG ZS EV is, as you’ve probably guessed, the fully electric version of the formidably priced, practical and appealing ZS compact family SUV. It’s a little more expensive, whereas the regular ZS starts at just over £15k and tops out at around £20k, this starts at £25k, and the range-topper tested totalled nearly £29k.
Continue reading “MG ZS EV (Electric) Review”Which were the most expensive movie car crash scenes ever? Were they from Marvel movies, the F&F Fast & Furious franchise, or the 007 James Bond films?
Continue reading “Most Expensive Movie Car Crashes Ever!”This decent looking little Audi executive class saloon has a bit of a wild streak. Note the ‘S’ ahead of the 3 rather than ‘A’. That means it has 310bhp, Quattro all-wheel drive and 0-62mph in under five seconds! Thanks to a turbo 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine that also puts out 295lb ft of torque put to the ground through a 7-speed dual clutch auto. Top speed is limited to 155mph.
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