Our cars: Cupra Terramar Report 4

MODEL ON TEST: VZ2 1.5 e-HYBRID DSG AUTOMATIC – MILEAGE – 5,107 Unless you’ve only just learned to read, you’ve grown up in a culture where you’re told there’s nothing better than the smell of benzine in the morning. But I have to report, almost with a measure of guilt, that every driving day of […]

Our cars: Vauxhall Frontera Report 3

MODEL ON TEST: GS 1.2 HYBRID AUTOMATIC – MILEAGE – 3,568 Vauxhall has never been a manufacturer that makes the most scintillating vehicles, with the exception of the hot VXR models, VX220 sports car and Monaro Coupé. My point being that I’m now the custodian of our long-term Vauxhall Frontera and although my pulse isn’t […]

Our cars: Isuzu D-Max Report 3

MODEL ON TEST: DOUBLE CAB V-CROSS AUTOMATIC – MILEAGE – 5,278 A general rule of thumb is that a start-stop system helps fuel economy, as it automatically turns off the engine when the vehicle is stopped in traffic or at a red light. Usually this can result in up to a 10% improvement in fuel economy […]

Our cars: Citroen C5 Aircross Report 3

MODEL ON TEST: MAX PLUG-IN HYBRID 195 AUTOMATIC – MILEAGE – 4,725 I think the C5 Aircross is a serious looking car. Its stocky stance, thin headlights and bold double chevrons all add up to a car that is confident and assertive.The sage green paintwork is fashionable right now, and I like the way the […]

Our cars: Skoda Octavia Final Report

THAT’S A WRAP ON 9 MONTHS WITH SKODA’S ULTRA PRACTICAL OCTAVIA ESTATE, WITH SIMON THOMPSON COVERING MORE THAN 19,000 MILES DURING HIS TIME BEHIND THE WHEEL