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WHEN the original Toyota RAV4 arrived in 1994, its maker reckoned that it had created a new type of vehicle: an affordable and compact crossover that was easy to drive, practical and cut a dash too. T

AFTER SIX MONTHS AND MORE THAN 9000 MILES, my time with the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio has come to an end. And what a journey it’s been. From motorway marathons and hectic week-long photoshoots,

SUV: those three letters have evolved into a very broad term in today’s car market. Anything that looks a little chunkier or rides a little higher than a standard hatchback, saloon or estate can wear

The third-generation Nissan X-Trail presented a challenging design brief. Not only did this family SUV need to fill the void left by the defunct seven-seat Qashqai +2, it also needed to appeal to buye

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FOR those not quite ready to make the switch to a fully electric car, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) are often described as a great ‘stepping stone’ option. They provide pretty much the ideal solution for th