Subaru adds e-BOXER hybrid powertrain to the XV crossover

Subaru’s compact crossover XV now comes with a new powertrain, the e-BOXER, which combines an electric motor with two of Subaru’s core technologies: the horizontally-opposed Boxer engine and Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. Built on the Subaru Global Platform, a re-design of the body and chassis, XV offers what Subaru describes as an “advanced safety performance and a dynamic driving experience”.

Stopping for a road census

Q I was recently required by the police to drive off the carriageway into a coned off area. I did not think I had done anything wrong, but it worried me, and when the police spoke to me they said I was stopped to be asked to take part in a road census. Although the police […]

Nissan teams up with Arctic Trucks to produce tough new Navara OFF-ROADER AT32

Nissan is taking performance of its ‘tough and smart’ pickup to a new extreme with the launch of the Navara OFF-ROADER AT32. It is the first time a Navara has been developed with a partner brand for pan-European markets. The newcomer has made its motor show debut at The Commercial Vehicle Show at The NEC, Birmingham. […]

Vauxhall unveils all-new Combo Life

Vauxhall is entering the leisure activity vehicle (LAV) segment with the all-new Combo Life, which is set to arrive in the showrooms late 2018. The Combo Life is is equipped with two rear sliding doors and can be ordered as a five or seven seater

Non-receipt of Documentation

Q About nine months ago I sold my car, and very soon afterwards moved abroad with my family on a work contract for three years. I completed, and sent, to the DVLA a form notifying them of the sale of the car. We rented out our house in the UK and had post forwarded to my […]