China’s latest entrant into Britain’s car market is also one of its oldest domestic car makers, Changan, whose name translates as “lasting safety”. After beginning as a munitions manufacturer in 1862 and then military vehicles in 1959, it eased into cars 25 years later and has worked with Suzuki, Mazda and Ford to develop models for its home market. By 2006 it was making its own models and from 2017 began concentrating on new energy vehicles … [Read More...]
First Drives
Weekend roadtest: Changan Deepal SO5
China’s latest entrant into Britain’s car market is also one of its oldest domestic car makers, Changan, whose name translates as “lasting … [Read More...]
Weekend roadtest: Xpeng G6
Exactly what driving and mobility will be like in future is still uncertain, but for sure, Chinese brand Xpeng aims to be part of it. Like … [Read More...]
Our Roadtests
Weekend roadtest: Volkswagen Tiguan Mild Hybrid
Volkswagen has eased off the throttle to becoming a pure electric brand and wisely continues to develop its semi-electric mild hybrid line up. The Tiguan MHEV is one of the third … [Read More...]
Weekend roadtest: Geely Starray EMi Hybrid
The UK car market is changing forever and being transformed by the arrival of Chinese brands including the very recent Geely group. Many may not have heard of Geely, but it is … [Read More...]
Weekend roadtest: Geely EX5 Max
If you think Geely is a new brand in Britain, think again. While it launched its first badged model, the Geely EX5, last year it has been quietly contemplating its place and plans … [Read More...]
Weekend roadtest: GWM Poer300 Double Cab
Once upon a time pick-ups were the workhorses of the countryside and contractors. Then it changed and they became the way to save on a tax return without suffering too much in … [Read More...]
