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MOTORS: Is the Toyota Aygo X the little car to turn things around for city runarounds?

17 September 2023
MOTORS: Is the Toyota Aygo X the little car to turn things around for city runarounds?

MOTORS: Is the Toyota Aygo X the little car to turn things around for city runarounds?

17 September 2023

Sales of small city cars are dropping, says our columnist. Will this little contender turn things around?


MOTORS: '007 would be happy to have this as his company car'

09 September 2023
MOTORS: '007 would be happy to have this as his company car'

MOTORS: '007 would be happy to have this as his company car'

09 September 2023

Our man in the driving seat reckons James Bond himself would be happy with this car. Find out why.


MOTORS: Does the new Honda Jazz hit the right note with our man in the driving seat?

02 September 2023
MOTORS: Does the new Honda Jazz hit the right note with our man in the driving seat?

MOTORS: Does the new Honda Jazz hit the right note with our man in the driving seat?

02 September 2023

Our columnist had this motor for a week and has clear views about its merits. Read his verdict and see what you think.


MOTORS:Will BYD Atto make a dream entry to electric car market?

27 August 2023
MOTORS:Will BYD Atto make a dream entry to electric car market?

MOTORS:Will BYD Atto make a dream entry to electric car market?

27 August 2023

It’s the only car maker to manufacture all the key components of an electric car itself, says our columnist.


MOTORING: The sporty Abarth 500e sounds great – and here's why

19 August 2023
MOTORING: The sporty Abarth 500e sounds great – and here's why

MOTORING: The sporty Abarth 500e sounds great – and here's why

19 August 2023

Performance cars have to sound good too – and the Italian sporty brand Abarth understand that only too well.


MOTORS: Ford Ranger Raptor packs a punch – but is it worth this price tag?

12 August 2023
MOTORS: Ford Ranger Raptor packs a punch – but is it worth this price tag?

MOTORS: Ford Ranger Raptor packs a punch – but is it worth this price tag?

12 August 2023

Henry Ford would be 'spinning in his grave' over this paintjob – but our motors man reckons he'd be chuffed with the evolution of his brand.


What would Steve McQueen make of plug-in Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium?

06 August 2023
What would Steve McQueen make of plug-in Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium?

What would Steve McQueen make of plug-in Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium?

06 August 2023

Alan Douglas gets behind the wheel of a revamped classic that evokes car chase film nostalgia for many.


MOTORING: Sniffy about Skoda? Here's why you've got it all wrong...

30 July 2023
MOTORING: Sniffy about Skoda? Here's why you've got it all wrong...

MOTORING: Sniffy about Skoda? Here's why you've got it all wrong...

30 July 2023

It’s hard to believe but some people are still decidedly sniffy about Skodas.


MOTORS: Kia Sportage has come a long way from days of 'bargain-basement lumpy boxes'

09 July 2023
MOTORS: Kia Sportage has come a long way from days of 'bargain-basement lumpy boxes'

MOTORS: Kia Sportage has come a long way from days of 'bargain-basement lumpy boxes'

09 July 2023

Production standards are at the highest level and that’s reflected in the quality of the cars, says our columnist.


Is this the best value electric car on the market?

10 June 2023
Is this the best value electric car on the market?

Is this the best value electric car on the market?

10 June 2023

In these belt-tightening days, we’re all looking for a bargain, or best value-for-our hard-earned cash.


Is this still the go-to car for tops down summer fun on the roads?

04 June 2023
Is this still the go-to car for tops down summer fun on the roads?

Is this still the go-to car for tops down summer fun on the roads?

04 June 2023

Our motoring man put himself in the driver's seat to find out.


MOTORING: What would Greta make of this 28mpg beast that'll set you back £79,000?

28 May 2023
MOTORING: What would Greta make of this 28mpg beast that'll set you back £79,000?

MOTORING: What would Greta make of this 28mpg beast that'll set you back £79,000?

28 May 2023

On paper this swish Audi it's a beast of a thing that will get the juices flowing. Does it rock our motoring man's world?


Which car 'transforms into an urgent athlete' – and is it worth 48 grand?

20 May 2023
Which car 'transforms into an urgent athlete' – and is it worth 48 grand?

Which car 'transforms into an urgent athlete' – and is it worth 48 grand?

20 May 2023

Fair to say Alan Douglas was excited to get behind the wheel of this one. So did it deliver the goods?


MOTORS: This new Alfa Romeo 'is a hugely important car for the Italian brand' – so does it deliver?

14 May 2023
MOTORS: This new Alfa Romeo 'is a hugely important car for the Italian brand' – so does it deliver?

MOTORS: This new Alfa Romeo 'is a hugely important car for the Italian brand' – so does it deliver?

14 May 2023

The Tonale is the most technologically advanced Alfa Romeo ever, says our columnist.


MOTORS: The Suzuki Swace looks resembles a best-selling vehicle for a very good reason – leaving you with a tough decision to make

07 May 2023
MOTORS: The Suzuki Swace looks resembles a best-selling vehicle for a very good reason – leaving you with a tough decision to make

MOTORS: The Suzuki Swace looks resembles a best-selling vehicle for a very good reason – leaving you with a tough decision to make

07 May 2023

If you think the latest version of Suzuki’s estate car, the Swace, looks familiar, your eyes are not deceiving you.


MOTORS: Does the new Subaru XV Boxer pack a punch?

29 April 2023
MOTORS: Does the new Subaru XV Boxer pack a punch?

MOTORS: Does the new Subaru XV Boxer pack a punch?

29 April 2023

The 4WD had some serious miles on the clock when he got hold of it – and that was good news for our columnist. He explains why...


Land Rover Defender is long and strong – but is it worth this price tag?

21 April 2023
Land Rover Defender is long and strong – but is it worth this price tag?

Land Rover Defender is long and strong – but is it worth this price tag?

21 April 2023

Alan Douglas puts it through its paces in adventure mode but concedes many owners won't even get the tyres dirty.


Does the Funky Cat have the moves to win over drivers?

17 April 2023
Does the Funky Cat have the moves to win over drivers?

Does the Funky Cat have the moves to win over drivers?

17 April 2023

The Ora Funky Cat is likely to turn heads for the name alone!


ALAN DOUGLAS: The EV Volvo XC40 Recharge Ultimate is a nice ride – but is it worth this price tag?

25 March 2023
ALAN DOUGLAS: The EV Volvo XC40 Recharge Ultimate is a nice ride – but is it worth this price tag?

ALAN DOUGLAS: The EV Volvo XC40 Recharge Ultimate is a nice ride – but is it worth this price tag?

25 March 2023

So you’ve decided to take the plunge and embrace the electric revolution. Will this sway your decision about which brand and model to plump for?


MOTORS: Bottom line is heated seats of latest Nissan Juke are a treat when things cool down outside

12 March 2023
MOTORS: Bottom line is heated seats of latest Nissan Juke are a treat when things cool down outside

MOTORS: Bottom line is heated seats of latest Nissan Juke are a treat when things cool down outside

12 March 2023

I’ve always considered heated seats to be something of an extravagance. However, after a few days in the latest Nissan Juke I’m a convert.


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