Diesel
Diesel car reviews, long distance economy for drivers who need the range and fuel efficiency diesel offers.
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We put the latest Toyota Land Cruiser commercial through its paces on and off road.
Road tested by Hugh Maguire. The Toyota Land Cruiser name needs no introduction. It’s famous the world over for its legendary ruggedness and reliability. Many will remember when Top Gear tried to destroy one and despite trying all sorts of methods of destruction it still started every time. While I have no intention of putting
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Diesel Is Back! The Cupra Formentor TDi.
Road tested By Hugh Maguire. Cupra is the sub brand of Seat which most will know is part of the VW empire. The Cupra brand hopes to offer buyers a more sporty driving experience than other offerings from VAG. It’s not a Seat with a sporty theme but rather a brand in itself that offers
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Opel Astra Diesel Estate, Long Live diesel, Long Live estates.
Road tested By Hugh Maguire. If you were to believe some pundits, estate cars are no longer wanted by motorists and those same individuals would tell you diesel is dead. Wrong! Indeed Opel seem to think the opposite with a diesel powered estate version of their latest Astra model. With EV sales sliding into the
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The New Peugeot 508. Can saloons still compete with the popularity of the SUV ?
Road Tested By Hugh Maguire. The Peugeot 508 has won wide acclaim since its launch. However cars (as opposed to SUV’s) have had a hard time competing with the seemingly unshakeable appeal of the SUV. The 508 looks like a saloon but is actually a very stylish fastback with a coupe like profile. Quality has taken a big
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New Mercedes Benz E-Class, Unrivalled Elegance and Style.
Road tested by Hugh Maguire. The Mercedes E-Class is now I believe in its 10th generation. It is a very important model for Mercedes and one that they cannot afford to get wrong. Despite the trends for plug in hybrids and even EV’s (though the latter seems to be faltering rapidly) Mercedes wisely decided to
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Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe, Blends, Real Style, With Luxury and Quality.
Road tested by Hugh Maguire. The new Mercedes CLE coupe is in effect a model that replaces two cars, namely the E-Class and C-Class coupe’s. This striking new car also benefits from being powered by a superb 2.0 litre diesel engine with mild hybrid technology to aid performance and reduce emissions. What a pleasure to
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2024 Model Audi A6 Gets A Refresh.
Road tested By Hugh Maguire. The 2024 model year Audi A6 is not a completely new car but rather a refresh to keep it going until its replacement arrives in the next year or so. Audi may be behind BMW and Mercedes who both have already launched their latest 5 Series and E Class respectively
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Rugged and Capable Off Road. The Mitsubishi L200 Pickup.
Road Tested by Hugh Maguire. First of all lets be clear about this car. Few will buy it instead of a conventional SUV. The Mitsubishi L200 Pickup is a workhorse. Offering a large flatbed load area with cover and four seats crew cab style. This latest version falls into the one-tonne pickup class with pickups