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The one-millionth Mazda CX-5 rolled off the assembly line at the end of April. The company’s popular compact SUV achieved the landmark less than three years after going into production in late 2011. Only one other model from the carmaker – the Mazda3 – has reached the figure faster. Introduced to the fast-growing global segment in February 2012, Mazda’s first-ever ...

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, ...

The last time I drove a CX-5 was March 2014 when I meandered casually around the B roads of Harrogate.  I remember thinking that it was quiet, comfortable and fun to drive. I also recall being a little unkind to its looks, ‘not a pretty car’, I think I wrote. But that was then, and fast forward to April 2015 ...