2012 Mitsubishi Shogun LWB 3.2 DI-DC SG4 Road Test Review by Oliver Hammond

MY 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun LWB SG4 Road Test Review by Oliver Hammond - front 34 lights on

The ‘go-anywhere’ Shogun has been around for years and is renowned as one of the truest, most capable off-roaders out there, but have its engine, on-road ride and modernity fallen behind the latest 4×4 pack? Read on to find out how Oliver rates this 2012 facelifted version in its top-spec SG4 configuration after a week at the helm. “It’s quite big!” someone said to me when they first saw it. But that’s like standing at the North Pole and saying it’s Read The Rest...

2011 Nissan Leaf Review – “Swift, Silent, Progress”

I welcome you all to the world’s first mass produced electric car as well as the Car of the Year 2011, the Nissan LEAF (Leading, Environmentally friendly, Affordable, Family Car - the “Leaf”).   The Leaf is the car that heralds the start of a new generation of full electric cars that will hit the market over the next five years and Nissan is the first to bring its to market. The Leaf’s fairly ordinary appearance hides a technological secret.  Not actually powered Read The Rest...

Ford Mondeo 1.6 Diesel ECOnetic Titanium X Road Test Review by Oliver Hammond

Ford Mondeo ECOnetic Titanium X road test review - Oliver Hammond - scenic 1

The ‘flower power’ ECO version of Ford’s latest facelifted Mondeo holds its head up high in the family car and all-important company car segments with its impressive build quality, lengthy features list, great styling and road presence and frugal economy. After a week behind the wheel, read Oliver Hammond’s views on how the Ford Mondeo 1.6 diesel ECOnetic Titanium X stacks up. In Titanium X guise, the latest facelift version of Ford’s acclaimed Mondeo hatchback looks great with its tastefully sporty, Read The Rest...

2010 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2.0 Diesel Review – “Stylishly Refined”

The Alfa Romeo Giulietta is the new family car launched by the Italian marque last year. It comes as a resurgent Alfa Romeo bounces back buoyed by recent successes with its MiTo (its latest small car) and its halo car, the 8C Competizione supercar, a textbook exercise on how to make grown men weep at its beauty.       Alfa Romeo Giulietta Price: From £17,500 Available: Now   The Giulietta is priced from c. £17,500 to £25,000, although beware, this can rise to £30,000 if you Read The Rest...