Almost three quarters of dealers think used car buyers are now less brand loyal, suggests new research. June’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows 52% believe price and value are becoming more important and 32% that cars from new entrants often appear a better buy. Also, 28% say models from some established manufacturers have just become too expensive, 12% there is a general erosion in brand loyalty across all consumer goods and 7% that younger … [Read More...]
First Drives
First drive: Kia PV5 Passenger Plus
They upset the car market, then the EV sector, and now it looks like Kia will disrupt the lucrative MPV and business categories. Kia … [Read More...]
Weekend roadtest: Maserati MCPura Cielo
When it comes to sports cars and motor-sport, one Italian brand stands out - and it’s not what you may think - Maserati. Rarer than those … [Read More...]
Our Roadtests
Weekend roadtest: Mitsubishi L200 MY26 First drive
The legendary Mitsubishi L200 lives again. After months of anticipation, the seventh generation of this global best selling pick up is now available and it’s more powerful, … [Read More...]
Kia has the power to move me and you
This year Kia is celebrating 35 years in the UK, and the ongoing rise and rise of the company is testament to the quality and variety of models produced by the firm. These days … [Read More...]
Weekend roadtest: Volkswagan T-Roc R Line
Almost a decade after its launch helped turn around Volkswagen fortunes and create one of its most successful SUV challengers, the T-Roc generation two is on sale. Beaten for … [Read More...]
First drive: Kia PV5 Passenger Plus
They upset the car market, then the EV sector, and now it looks like Kia will disrupt the lucrative MPV and business categories. Kia predicted their electric PV5 Passenger model … [Read More...]
