Motoring

Subtle style with enhanced technology Words by Mark Slack Cupra has launched the latest version of its Born, which was the brand’s first all-electric car. An impressive car when launched it stood out from the other rather look-a-like EVs at the time

Practical and down-to-earth but striking and affordable too Words by Mark Slack When it was launched VW’s ID Buzz caused a stir with its striking looks and colour choices, not to mention its electric powerplant. There hasn’t really been anything like it

Space, style and quality Words by Mark Slack I have commented before in these pages that the designers of EVs seem to be competing to produce the most striking, brash and ‘out there’ designs possible to make their cars stand out in

Can you buy Range Rover luxury and style for sensible money? Words by Mark Slack Amongst luxury, four-wheel-drive vehicles Range Rover has always possessed a particular hold over buyers thanks to a combination of all-terrain ability and sheer luxury. Over the last

Premium feel for a non-premium price Words by Mark Slack You may have noticed that designers of EVs seem to be competing to produce the most striking, others may choose a different word, design possible to make their cars stand out in

When not being left-field is a virtue Words by Mark Slack You may have noticed that designers of EVs seem to be competing to produce the most striking, others may choose a different word, design possible to make their cars stand out

Practicality in a distinctively striking packageWords by Mark Slack It’s hard to believe that just over 10 years ago Kia launched its first useable EV, the Kia Soul had a range of around 130 miles and only sold a small number

Practical, comfortable and very efficientWords by Mark Slack There are some cars, when they’re due on my driveway, that herald a certain expectation, driveability, comfort and premium style. Audi is one such brand and in their latest Q5 there’s much to

Celebrating 50 years of the five-cylinder engine.Words by Mark Slack Audi will celebrate a very special anniversary next year: 50 years of the five-cylinder engine. First introduced in 1976 in the second-generation Audi 100, currently the 2.5 TFSI in the Audi

The most powerful Rolls-Royce ever To many the image of Rolls-Royce cars is one of stately, monarchical old money grandeur, yet this is far from the case and in their first ever all-electric model, the Spectre, there is a new