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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.


ALAN DOUGLAS: Will you be electrified by the new Kia?

05 March 2023
ALAN DOUGLAS: Will you be electrified by the new Kia?

ALAN DOUGLAS: Will you be electrified by the new Kia?

05 March 2023

Kia are charging on with the electrification of their range. They’re powering ahead with the latest propulsion technology in their fine range of cars.


Motors: Is the Toyota Aygo X more than a city run-around?

26 February 2023
Motors: Is the Toyota Aygo X more than a city run-around?

Motors: Is the Toyota Aygo X more than a city run-around?

26 February 2023

If you’re looking for something different in today’s car market, then this latest little offering from Toyota might just fit the bill.


Motors: Here's why the Suzuki hybrid deserves much more public attention

18 February 2023
Motors: Here's why the Suzuki hybrid deserves much more public attention

Motors: Here's why the Suzuki hybrid deserves much more public attention

18 February 2023

Motoring correspondent Alan Douglas says Suzuki's latest hybrid may have slipped under many radars but deserves much more love from the public.


MOTORS: Why this new MG bring out the old romantic in me

12 February 2023
MOTORS: Why this new MG bring out the old romantic in me

MOTORS: Why this new MG bring out the old romantic in me

12 February 2023

Motoring correspondent Alan Douglas turns his attention to the fully-electric MG4 EV SE.


MOTORS: Does Ford's ultra-practical Connect Grand Tourneo Active make your heart beat faster?

29 January 2023
MOTORS: Does Ford's ultra-practical Connect Grand Tourneo Active make your heart beat faster?

MOTORS: Does Ford's ultra-practical Connect Grand Tourneo Active make your heart beat faster?

29 January 2023

Describing a car as practical hardly inspires a sense of excitement or fun.


MOTORS: Does the new Vauxhall Astra keep pace with its competitors?

14 January 2023
MOTORS: Does the new Vauxhall Astra keep pace with its competitors?

MOTORS: Does the new Vauxhall Astra keep pace with its competitors?

14 January 2023

For almost as long as we can remember – actually since 1980 – the Vauxhall Astra has been a stalwart of British motoring.


MOTORS: Putting the Volkswagen T-Roc Cabrio R-Line through its paces

07 January 2023
MOTORS: Putting the Volkswagen T-Roc Cabrio R-Line through its paces

MOTORS: Putting the Volkswagen T-Roc Cabrio R-Line through its paces

07 January 2023

There have been some classic soft-top cars over the years and in more recent times, we’ve seen some absolute crackers, writes Alan Douglas.


MOTORS: Does Jeep Renegade live up to its name?

31 December 2022
MOTORS: Does Jeep Renegade live up to its name?

MOTORS: Does Jeep Renegade live up to its name?

31 December 2022

Our man in the driving seat has his reservations...


Motors: Honda put through its paces in Wester Ross – but what's our man in the driving seat's verdict?

24 December 2022
Motors: Honda put through its paces in Wester Ross – but what's our man in the driving seat's verdict?

Motors: Honda put through its paces in Wester Ross – but what's our man in the driving seat's verdict?

24 December 2022

I’d heard many positive comments about the car and some came from people who are normally restrained in their praise.


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