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Motoring For Fun – A festive wintertime west country tour in a Suzuki Swace.

9th December 2023

Kim Henson tells a true winter's tale. (All words and photographs by, and copyright, Kim Henson). Cornwall beckoned, but our trip had to take in Swindon and Montacute as well… After a busy year during which my wife and I had been obliged to postpone two separate breaks in Wales, the idea of a few pre-Christmastime days away in Cornwall to unwind was very appealing. In fact, our planned … [Read more...]

Suzuki Swace Motion – Road Test

17th July 2023

Kieron Fennelly puts the Motion version of Suzuki's stylish Swace though its paces… In 2019, Toyota and Suzuki signed a technology-sharing agreement. For Toyota, the interest was Suzuki’s small car expertise, while Suzuki gained access to Toyota’s electric drive knowhow. In marketing terms, the agreement has spurned several ‘new’ models for both parties: Certain Suzukis are badged Toyotas in … [Read more...]

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