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Long Termers: Lexus NX 300h Luxury

9 years ago / 0 comments

It’s easy to become a ‘dyed-in-the-wool’ devotee in the world of motoring. Brand loyalty, engine size, even fuel types. So I wasn’t massively surprised when a friend with close connections to the motor industry … Read More »

Long Termers: Lexus NX 300h Luxury

9 years ago / 0 comments

Lexus certainly can’t be accused of being over-cautious with the design of their new NX 300h. The marque’s first venture into the compact crossover sector has an eye-catchingly athletic posture and looks to match. … Read More »

First Drive: Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 4work

9 years ago / 0 comments

There’s no denying the technology in the PHEV Commercial, but Dan Gilkes wonders who it’s for.

Infiniti introduces M35h Business Edition

12 years ago / 0 comments

Reaching 0-62mph in just 5.5 seconds, the M35h Business Edition is also loaded with driver appeal, but not at the expense of fuel consumption. That’s 40.9mpg on the combined cycle, but with zero consumption, … Read More »

First Drive: Hyundai ix35 Hydrogen FCEV

12 years ago / 0 comments

Talk of hydrogen fuel cells – not to be confused with hydrogen powered internal combustion engines – has been going since most current motoring journalists were in short trousers. Mercedes-Benz had an impressive display … Read More »

First Drive: Renault Fluence Z.E.

12 years ago / 0 comments

Whether the debate is informed or not depends on the company you keep, but there is evidence that a growing number of drivers are starting to accept the fact the EVs are forcing their … Read More »

The 64,000mpg question

12 years ago / 0 comments

I’ve heard one motor manufacturer claiming 140mpg for a plug-in hybrid with a range of 20 miles or so on its electric motor. The petrol engine produces 40mpg. Therefore you could conclude that if … Read More »