Mazda CX-60 AWD Takumi e-Skyactiv D automatic

Bespoke. Individual. Personal. Tailored. Exclusive. They’re the consumer buzz words of the 20’s and everyone’s at it. It’s all marketing balm; making you feel extra special when you check into a hotel room, book a holiday package – or buy a car. Mazda’s got it down to a T. I visited the firm’s Training Academy […]

Mazda CX-60 AWD Takumi e-Skyactiv D

First Report Hand car washes see so many customers that the vehicles become virtually invisible… but not Mazda’s CX-60. “Great looking car!” the guy shouted as he chamoised off the final drips and took my £20. He’s right. This Mazda is one imposing vehicle, exuding a distinctive, purposeful, premium air with – I feel – […]

Mazda CX-5 AWD GT Sport Automatic

REPORT THREE Here’s a confession. I’m one of the few motorists who actually enjoys a good read… of their car’s manual. Normally I’m the driver, as I like compiling mental notes about the car from behind the wheel; useful ammo for the next write-up. I’m particularly enjoying the CX-5, but even so, my wife takes […]

Kia Niro Hybrid 4 1.6 GDi

As a journalist specialising in transport and travel, I receive scores of press releases daily, most with little news value. And if I can’t sell a story on to a news or features editor, it’s worthless. Dead ducks today include a list of the UK’s most instagrammed road trips, Santander plugging their new ‘online marketplace’ […]

Kia Niro Hybrid 4 1.6 GDi Automatic

First Report You just know within seconds of settling behind the wheel of Kia’s Niro that the designers had endless meetings discussing ‘how can we make customers feel really cosseted in this car?’ And it has paid off handsomely. When you get in and out, the electric driver’s seat – standard on the equipment-laden 4-specification […]