THE SUV, or sports utility vehicle – and its ‘crossover’ counterpart – have become must-haves for today’s motorists. With qualities of interior space, higher seating, practicality and often imposing looks, this is an...

Skoda Karoq SE L IF I hadn’t known which company made the Karoq, the model’s name would have given me a clue. For a number of Skoda’s cars have a title ending in ‘q’,...

REMEMBER the popularity of the MPV (multi-purpose vehicle), also known as the people carrier? The family-oriented almost van-like motor with its emphasis on clever interior space carried all before it for a time. Would...

MY introduction to Honda came as a boy in the 1960s, seeing their C50 motorcycle take to the UK’s roads. The 50cc two-wheeler was a big hit and, globally, it has brought the...

IT’S one of motoring’s truly evocative names. Redolent of performance and presence, looks and luxury, the Jaguar marque continues to cut a dash, as it has long done down the years. From sports...

MAY I wish the Skoda Octavia vRS a happy, belated, landmark birthday. For, the year not long passed, marked 20 years since the first arrival of one of my favourite cars. The Czech...

THE all-new Honda Jazz is a smart cookie that doesn’t flaunt its clever approach to motoring life, going instead for understated ease-of use. The first indication of its cleverness is the feeling of...

THE family hatchback comes in many guises. It started more than 40 years ago as a relatively simple run-around with a focus on convenience – exemplified by the tailgate rather than a...