It’s been 10 years since Isuzu launched the D-Max, in which time it has gained a reputation as a capable 4×4 and its popularity and appeal rivals that of the…
Ed Coles
Volkswagen Amarok
Volkswagen joined the pickup market in 2010 with the upmarket Amarok. Now, 13 years later, we have the second-generation Amarok to play with. (Read Ed’s review of the Amarok Highline…
Lexus RX500H F Sport
Lexus has been producing high-end SUVs for a while. Being Toyota’s luxury department, Lexus has also been slightly ahead of the game on the hybrid front. The first hybrid RX…
Subaru Solterra EV: handles rough terrain with ease
Subaru is the latest manufacturer to join the all-electric market. The Solterra was slightly late to the party, but Subaru has had a sneaky hand in the game for a…
Volvo XC60 Recharge plug-in hybrid T8 AWD Ultimate
Since 2008, the Volvo XC60 has become a popular higher-end SUV. The updated XC60 has some modern witchcraft combined with old-fashioned engine power. Available in three specs, the Core comes…
Toyota bZ4X Motion AWD
Toyota has led the way with electric vehicles for 25 years and it’s come a long way since the launch of the Prius in 1997. The Japanese manufacturer has since…
SsangYong Musso Rhino
SsangYong launched the Musso pickup in 2018. It’s recently undergone another facelift with a long-wheelbase (LWB) version being added to the range. The Musso is available in four specs; the…
Subaru Outback 2.5i Field
Subaru has been in the estate crossover game for 25 years and is a proven and capable 4×4 manufacturer. We’re taking a look at the new Subaru Outback 2.5i Field,…
DS 7 Crossback E-Tense Hybrid 4×4
I was a little unsure what was going to turn up as I waited for delivery of the DS 7 Crossback E-Tense Hybrid 4×4. No, that’s not a typo, DS…
First shoot of the season – how did it go?
My offensively toned alarm has been a regular 5am feature since early June, a month earlier than planned if the truth be known. With the ever-changing saga of bird flu,…
Dacia Duster Prestige Blue dCi 115
Dacia’s no-frills Duster burst on to the scene in 2010 and since then the affordable SUV has grown in popularity. Dacia has given the Duster a bit of a makeover…
VW Golf Estate Alltrack TDI 4Motion
Background to the VW Golf Estate Alltrack TDI 4Motion The Volkswagen Golf needs little introduction. It has been at the forefront of hatchback sales since, well, forever, partly down to…
Isuzu D-Max Utility double cab
It’s been 10 years since Isuzu launched the D-Max; in that time, it’s gained a reputation as a capable 4×4 and its appeal rivals that of the mighty Toyota Hilux.…
Subaru Forester E-Boxer – does it lack oomph?
Subaru launched the Forester in 1997. Initially based on the Impreza, it gained a reputation for being a hard-wearing, no-nonsense, go-anywhere vehicle. It soon proved popular with country folk. Subaru…
Jaguar F-Pace
Jaguar joined the SUV market with the launch of the Jaguar F-Pace in 2015. Although popular, it’s been hovering under the countryman’s radar compared with some of its competitors and…
Suzuki Jimny LCV
The Suzuki Jimny doesn’t need much introduction; the wee Japanese 4×4 has earned itself a cult status and many, including yours truly, were thrilled when the latest Jimny was released…
Land Rover Defender 110 Hardtop
The word legend gets thrown around all too often, but in the case of the Land Rover Defender 110, it’s well deserved. Whether for duties on the farm, transporting our…
Electric vehicles as shooting wagons – are they up to the job?
’With motoring turning towards the greener side, we’re definitely seeing an increase in the number of electric vehicles in our cities, towns and villages. But what does this mean for…
The SsangYong Rexton Ultimate
The SUV market is bursting with choice and SsangYong has thrown an even bigger hat into the mix with its all-new SsangYong Rexton Ultimate. Previously, the Rexton was a remodelled…
Land Rover Defender 90
The Land Rover Defender was a mainstay of rural and military life for quite some time. After a four-year gap waiting for the updated version, I was more than keen…