The SUV market is bursting with choice and SsangYong has thrown an even bigger hat into the mix with its all-new SsangYong Rexton Ultimate. Previously, the Rexton was a remodelled…
Ed Coles
Land Rover Defender 90
The Land Rover Defender was a mainstay of rural and military life for quite some time. After a four-year gap waiting for the updated version, I was more than keen…
Aston Martin DBX
Renowned for producing high-end sports cars for secret agents and wealthy connoisseurs, Aston Martin is the latest to add an SUV to its range with the all-new DBX. Gimmick or…
Land Rover Discovery 5
The mighty ‘Disco’ has gained many followers over the past three decades, most sporting some sort of country attire rather than looking like an extra from Saturday Night Fever. The…
Best 4×4 tyres – choosing the right ones for your car
Tyres You hear lots of things said on the back of gun buses. Many of them are total nonsense. One oft repeated remark is that a 4×4 is only as…
Volkswagen Touareg – goes pretty much anywhere
As the sleek Volkswagen Touareg pulled up, I thought: “This looks like a proper big-boy motor.” We’re taking a look at Volkswagen’s Black Edition, a three-litre TDI V6, and I’m…
Second-hand 4×4 trucks: what can you buy for under £12,000?
With the rising cost of brand spanking new vehicles, and the prospect of big bills from handing back a leased truck, the second-hand 4×4 trucks market could be the sensible…
VW Tiguan review – the ideal family and country vehicle despite the tyres
A country-based VW Tiguan review Since its introduction in 2007, the Tiguan has proven a popular vehicle for the modern 2.4-children family.Normally associated with the school run or a weekend…
Nissan Navara N-Guard £37,250
While waiting for the latest incarnation of the Nissan Navara to turn up, I couldn’t help thinking it’s a shame that it may well be the last. Apparently, we will…
Jeep Renegade 4xe Trailhawk
Jeep’s baby SUV burst on to the scene in 2015 and has become a popular little runaround for town and country. So much so that I know of someone who’s…
The Jeep Wrangler Night Eagle
The Jeep Wrangler doesn’t need much of an introduction — there’s no mistaking the legendary looks. It has been on the roads and off the beaten track in various guises…
Hyundai Santa Fe
Hyundai was once known as a cheap and cheerful manufacturer, but things have changed in recent years. The South Korean outfit has upped its game considerably and that progress is…
Volvo XC90
I was surprised when I learned that the Volvo XC90 has been on our roads for 18 years. The overall silhouette hasn’t changed dramatically in two decades, but it is…
Audi Q3 Sportback
I wasn’t sure what to expect as I waited for the Audi Q3 Sportback, Audi’s latest Q range model, to arrive. As it pulled down the driveway, the first impression…
Volvo XC40 – could it be right up your country lane?
I was eagerly awaiting the arrival of this cheeky little number from Volvo. The Volvo XC40 is the youngest sibling in the XC family and, though billed as an “urban…
Why the Toyota Land Cruiser ticks many boxes for the rural worker
The Toyota Land Cruiser has been at the forefront of Toyota’s off-road range since 1951 and has proved itself a formidable vehicle in which to cruise the land, be it…
Audi SQ8
I was eagerly awaiting delivery of the Audi SQ8, not least because it was the sporty version that was being dropped off. Black, sleek bodywork, blacked-out windows and 22in wheels…
Mercedes-Benz G-Class £94,000
Mercedes launched the G-Class — also known as the G-Wagen — in 1979, and it’s the longest-running line out of Stuttgart. Synonymous with oligarchs and footballers, the G-Wagen is a…
Toyota RAV4 hybrid Excel AWD
Toyota has been at the forefront of hybrid vehicles for a while and is starting to use the technology and green credentials from the Prius over more of its range.…
Toyota Hilux
The Toyota Hilux has been shifting loads for 52 years and its latest incarnation lives up to that workhorse reputation