The first question I am usually asked about any electric car I am testing is what is the range? Well dear reader, the new Kia EV4’s quoted range is up to 388 miles. Enough for anyone I would suggest and being a Kia, the quoted range is usually fairly accurate.

Great Wall Motors is back in the UK with vengeance. Some of you may recall the Steed pick-up sold in the UK between 2014 and 2016, or thereabouts. It was a rare sight though was popular with those who required a simple working truck.

The UK first saw the Sportage in 1995 and at a recent drive day, I had the opportunity to drive one such early model. It was fun to spend time with the car, if only to see how much not just the model but the brand too has improved.

With changeable autumnal weather now open us, it is undoubtedly time to give your car the once over. Many of my tips require no expertise, just a little time and if you are not sure, then most garages will help.

This Bank Holiday weekend, it is estimated that some 18 million leisure journeys will be undertaken, many of which will be on the motorway. For some, this may be the only time they venture on to our fastest roads, so some timely reminders may well be appropriate. ‘Hogging’ the middle lane of a motorway can be a major cause of unnecessary congestion.

There are many 4x4s that look the part but put them to the test in tough conditions and they falter. However, for those on the lookout for a compact SUV that punches above its weight and is rather partial to a muddy track, Jeep now offers an all-wheel drive version of its Avenger. The invite came from the Jeep PR team to join them for a little brand immersion on the scenic Swinton Estate.

The Ring ULTRAinflate 30 tyre inflator is a standout choice for anyone who wants a reliable, fast, and user-friendly tyre pump with a dash of modern flair.

Mazda has unveiled the all-new Mazda CX-5 — an evolution of its best-selling SUV. Featuring a refined design, and an optimised 2.5-litre petrol engine, the third-generation CX-5 will arrive in the UK in Summer 2026.

Lying awake in the wee small hours, I was musing on the many different types of driving I do and wondering why some appeal to me and some really don’t. As a motoring journalist, it has always felt as though I am supposed to like driving on a racetrack. I like speed, there’s no one coming the other way (one hopes), and usually the car provided is immensely capable.

2025 marks 11 years of the Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional, the only event to celebrate the brilliance of basic when it comes to mundane motors. This unique festival continues to grow in popularity, with owners and visitors from all over the world, but what is an ‘Unexceptional’ car? Hagerty experts explain what makes a forgotten motor a FOTU hero.

I’ve owned my current Toyota Land Cruiser for 18 years, buying it when it was just 2 years old. Long-term ownership was always the goal. It boasts 8 comfortable leather seats, ideal for a then growing family. One of the main reasons for choosing a Land Cruiser is my very rural locale, with some roads frequently left ungritted in the depths of winter.

Luscombe Suzuki Leeds has been honoured with the Overall Trust Award 2024, recognising the dealership as the top performer nationwide for customer trust and service.