The Volvo XC90 D5 Momentum follows the much loved original XC90, which was in production for over a dozen years selling in the hundreds of thousands. A hard act to follow, Charlie Flindt finds himself longing for the unfussy original. For more motoring, read Charlie Flindt’s reviews of the MG6…
The MG6 DTI-Tech may bear the weight of MG’s complicated history but it doesn’t seem to have suffered. Charlie Flindt encourages looking past the budget nature of the MG6 DTI-Tech to see it for what MG does best: fun, affordable motoring. Looking for a shooting car that you can use…
The Fiat 500X Plus 4WD is another example of Fiat building on the 500’s success. Since its launch in 2007, the Fiat 500 has been infinitely popular. But the new special, an off-road crossover, just don’t have the original’s charm and wit, says Charlie Flindt. For a new compact crossover…
The Mercedes GLA 220 CDI is yet another new offering in the compact crossover market. With more buyers wanting the benefits of four wheel drive without having an enormous car in town year round, the compact crossover is becoming increasingly popular. Charlie Flindt finds that, although a superb drive, the…
The Mazda CX-3 brings the car company into a new segment of the market. With more buyers wanting four wheel drive but not needing a large car to tackle difficult terrain all year round, the CX-3 is Mazda’s offering to the compact crossover market. Charlie Flindt discovers that it only…
The Subaru Outback is still holding on to its old rugged roots, but this time with more class and dexterity. The new Subaru Outback is mature, modern and classy boasting a whole new range of features allowing more capability in different weather conditions. Read Charlie Flindt’s analysis of the Mitsubishi…
The Mitsubishi Shogun is rugged and ready to go. Charlie Flindt likes a throwback, especially one with a proper parking brake. For more motoring fun read about the gentleman drivers who risked it all. And for those planning to buy a quad bike this summer, see our suitable suggestions from our…
Gentleman racing drivers are competitive by nature. One has only to look back to the ancient plains of Olympia where, as early as 776BC, religious festivities were combined with physical prowess. After a while, however, man versus man started to seem tame. Before long, one Roman no doubt looked at…
