Category: US Motoring Press

2024 Volvo XC90 pricing revealed, starting at £63,790

Volvo has announced prices for its revitalised XC90 SUV, which will launch with two hybrid powertrains. Kicking off at £63,790 for the entry-level B5 model and £72,650 for the plug-in hybrid T8, this is considerably cheaper than the all-electric EX90, which costs from £96,255. The new XC90 will be offered in three trim levels: Core,… Continue reading 2024 Volvo XC90 pricing revealed, starting at £63,790

Best cars for tall people

As with the other electric SUVs in this list there’s no transmission tunnel to worry about, which means those with longer legs can more easily spread out to get comfy in the rear seats. Headroom is excellent, too.  Mercedes EQS SUV Pros Cons Refined Flawed ride Useful rear-wheel steering Expensive Huge practicality Heavy Not to… Continue reading Best cars for tall people

New Morgan Plus Six Pinnacle is a near-£100k limited-run swansong

This is the new Morgan Plus Six Pinnacle: a last-of-the-line swansong for the British maker’s “high-powered” sports cars. It completes a lineage dating back more than 50 years, and precedes the company’s all-new flagship due in 2025. The Plus Six has only been in production since 2019 – taking the mantle from the Plus 8,… Continue reading New Morgan Plus Six Pinnacle is a near-£100k limited-run swansong

Best fun cars: The most entertaining picks from £3,000 to brand new

If it seems like genuine automotive entertainment is creeping ever further from reach, the preserve of supercars for the super-rich, then don’t despair – because not only are some new cars at perfectly reasonable prices still fantastic fun, but there should be little stopping you from looking at something a few years older and picking… Continue reading Best fun cars: The most entertaining picks from £3,000 to brand new

Ford Mustang Mach-E given round of 2025 updates

Donna Dickson, the Mustang Mach-E’s chief engineer said, “We’re dedicated to giving [customers] the best version of Mustang Mach-E possible, and that means giving them features they have been asking for, including the new heat pump and more interior space up front.” Upgrades to the firm’s BlueCruise system – now branded BlueCruise 1.5 – mean… Continue reading Ford Mustang Mach-E given round of 2025 updates

Car Deal of the Day: Get this Ford Focus Estate for only £213 per month before it disappears from showrooms

One of the best family estates to drive 1.0-litre mild hybrid power Initial payment of £2,861, then 36 months at £213 Estate cars are dying off, and the Ford Focus isn’t long for this world, either. What better time, then, to pick up a great-value Ford Focus Estate, which remains an appealing alternative to the… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: Get this Ford Focus Estate for only £213 per month before it disappears from showrooms

New 2025 Ford E-Tourneo Courier to offer 179-mile range

The new MPV’s design follows that of the Tourneo Courier, and Ford says the “five-seat, multi-activity vehicle” has “SUV-inspired looks”. It’s hard to argue with that description, given the blocky front end and faux skid plate; on top of that, the off-road-inspired Active model gets wheelarch mouldings, roof bars, a contrasting roof colour and unique… Continue reading New 2025 Ford E-Tourneo Courier to offer 179-mile range

Vauxhall Corsa GS long-term test: long trips highlight supermini’s comforts

All of those were hybrid cars, however, which shows just how slowly the turbocharged 1.2-litre three-cylinder engine sips fuel. Having a manual gearbox certainly helps – 1.9mpg more efficient than the automatic, says Vauxhall – while thanks to a healthy 99bhp and 205Nm of torque (compared with 74bhp in the less efficient, less powerful, non-turbo… Continue reading Vauxhall Corsa GS long-term test: long trips highlight supermini’s comforts

New Vauxhall Mokka gets stylish look and better tech to take on the Ford Puma

The Vauxhall Mokka has been given a subtle mid-life nip and tuck to keep it looking fresh, with rival small SUVs such as the Ford Puma and Renault Captur having already received significant facelifts this year.  Admittedly, the new Mokka doesn’t appear all that different from the current model, with styling changes limited to a… Continue reading New Vauxhall Mokka gets stylish look and better tech to take on the Ford Puma