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Conole October 23, 2020

Peugeot 5008: Ignore the small torque

Conole October 23, 2020

What is it? Simple. Take an existing vehicle, extend the roofline, length and wheelbase to fit an extra pair of seats, and voila! Peugeot’s 5008 is pretty much the extended version of…

Riley October 21, 2020

Mitsubishi Express: Case of déjà-who?

Riley October 21, 2020

After a long absence Mitsubishi is back in the commercial van game, but all is not quite what it seems, reports CHRIS RILEY.

Conole October 16, 2020

Peugeot 508 Fastback: Secret French business

Conole October 16, 2020

Peugeot's 508 GT Fastback is an impressive piece of work, but the French company needs to do something about getting the message out, reports DAVID CONOLE.

Riley October 14, 2020

Suzuki Baleno: The hubcap edition

Riley October 14, 2020

It's cheap and cheerful, and the Suzuki Baleno is enjoying something of a renaissance, reports CHRIS RILEY.

Conole October 9, 2020

Jeep Gladiator: Well, I’m in

Conole October 9, 2020

DAVID CONOLE puts the Jeep Gladiator (great name) through its paces both on and off the road with some surprising results.

Buys October 7, 2020

Renault Koleos: Very good in French

Buys October 7, 2020

The French word Millesime means vintage and like a fine red wine Renault's Koleos keeps improving, particularly in Millésime Red, reports BILL BUYS.

Conole October 2, 2020

MG HS: Way to go

Conole October 2, 2020

MG's HS is the largest of the Chinese company's SUVs and it's well on the way to becoming a very good car, reports DAVID CONOLE.

Riley September 30, 2020

Suzuki Swift: The price of love

Riley September 30, 2020

Like a fine wine Suzuki's little pocket rocket the Swift Sport is getting better with age, but the price continues to creep upwards, reports CHRIS RILEY.