Now in its 12th year, Mercedes-Benz’s VanExperience Live was held for the first time at the brilliant Millbrook Testing Facility near Milton Keynes, which as always, proved to be an excellent venue. VanExperience Live takes place for more than 1,900 invited van operators and goes far beyond any normal test drive. It’s a unique opportunity to assess how Mercedes-Benz vans perform ...

For as long as I can remember, the name Milner has been synonymous with off road racing, engine conversions and of course parts and accessories. My last dealings with Milner was around 7 years ago when I had an imported Toyota Surf, they were one of only a handful of places where I could buy spare parts at a reasonable ...

Initial Ponderings Over the last 12 months or so I’ve had the pleasure of spending time with the Mazda6 Tourer, the CX-5 and the nimble Mazda2, and with each vehicle being a genuine joy to drive, I can honestly conclude that I’m becoming a quite a fan of the marque. They’re not just fun to live with either, with Mazda’s ...

Mention the Discovery Sport whilst talking to a handful of die hard Land Rover enthusiasts and you’ll get the same response as when the Evoque was first introduced: ‘It’s not a proper Land Rover..’ etc.  Of course it isn’t a proper Land Rover, the Discovery Sport is more fuel efficient, safer, handles the road better, and is arguably better off ...

So, just what is the Peugeot 508 RXH Hybrid4?  Well, it’s a beefed up, selectable 4×4 estate with hybrid technology, which, if I’m being completely honest, nearly put a downer on the whole experience for me, but let’s hold off on that thought for a moment.  With extended wheel arches and raised ground clearance, the 508 RHX really does look ...

Over the past couple of years I’ve thoroughly enjoyed driving various versions of the  Jaguar F-Type, from the convertible to the Coupe.  Today however was a good day, the sun was shining and in front of us sat a gleaming white V8-R, 550ps AWD Supercharged convertible sex machine. (Too much? I don’t think so). After we lowered the roof with ...

If you read my road test last year on the outgoing Grand Vitara (click here), you’ll know that I fell for it in a big way, but time stands still for no 4×4, and after 27 years it was time for a change. The new, fourth generation Vitara is as stylish and robust as ever, offering the usual value for ...

I consider myself to be a typical bloke, I don’t have a full wardrobe like Mrs Turner, but what I do have is quality gear that lasts. Amongst the clothing marked ‘posh stuff’, or in other words, not to be worn whilst fixing things, is the half zip sweater from Possum Merino. OK, it may not be the rough and ...

So what happens when you put your fleece lined, pure wool jacket on from Black Yak?  That’s easy, you don’t want to take it off again, ever, that’s what happens! I’ve had this jacket for around 3 years now and as well as being incredibly warm, it’s also very hard wearing, in fact, I can’t imagine a time that it’ll ...

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I do like Merrell shoes, and I can’t remember a time when there hasn’t been a pair in my wardrobe. Recently I’ve been abusing a pair of Moab Rover’s from their new arrivals section.  At just 421g they’re light and very comfortable, even straight out of the box. A warning though, ...