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Latest Suzuki Jimny – Road Test

18th June 2019

A joyful, straightforward and very capable machine… …test-driven by Kim Henson. Deliberately and uncompromisingly ‘square’ in profile, and immediately recognisable as a Jimny, Suzuki’s latest incarnation of their popular compact all wheel drive machine has already become regarded as a classic design in its own time. Just like its predecessors (dating back to 1970, when the LJ10 or original … [Read more...]

Audi A4 Avant 40 TDI quattro – Road Test

11th February 2019

2019 model year Audi A4 Avant 40TDI quattro tried and tested. By Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). While SUVs are the flavour of the season, there’re rich pickings for manufacturers and drivers in cars like the Audi A4 Avant. Most SUVs are rarely used to their full capacity or ability but an estate car, particularly a sporting estate like the Black Edition 40TDI quattro tested, … [Read more...]

Latest Subaru Outback 4WD Estate – Road Test

16th July 2018

2018 Subaru Outback 4WD estate – Safe, solid and soul-less… ...says David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). The updated Subaru Outback continues to be a 4WD crossover estate, conservatively styled and still very much a niche model from a niche brand but with a loyal customer following. For the 2018 model year the range is limited to just two variants, the £29,995 SE and £33,010 SE Premium. … [Read more...]

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