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Vauxhall Mokka Tech Line 1.4 turbo 140PS Start/Stop 4×4 road test report and review

THE Vauxhall Mokka is a smart looking mini-SUV and has become a common site on our roads thanks to its good value offering. It’s popular with a cross-section of buyers, from those young trendy people with an outdoor lifestyle who appreciate the built-in cycle carrier cleverly concealed in the rear bumper, which my test car should have featured, but didn’t thanks to Vauxhall sending me the wrong car, to those of a certain age who find the raised ride height much easier to cope with when getting in and out of the car.

Volvo V60 D5 R-Design Lux Nav 215PS Start/Stop road test report and review

THE Volvo V60 R Design is, in my opinion, one of the most attractive estate cars on the market today thanks to its heady mix of sharp yet classy styling, comfort, safety and technology. The Swedish manufacturer has managed to create a very good looking car, something slightly different from the traditional boxy estate, yet retain all the practicality a load lugger should possess, with the whole package being topped off by a set of of smart alloys.

Gadgets & Accessories

Ring rechargeable tyre inflator – handy gadget that keeps you pumped up and fully charged

Quad Lock review – A clever and secure solution for when you need to mount your phone… anywhere!

Snuggy review: Cosy camping accessories for those chilly evenings

Michelin Tyre Pressure Monitoring System – a must-have for bikers

TomTom sat nav is still a ‘must-have’ for bikers with a sense of adventure and a love of touring

Motorbikes

Ducati Multistrada V4 S road test review

Ducati celebrates best ever June as sales boom

Five on Tour – We tackle the North Coast 500 – mostly on two wheels!

Ducati’s ventilated fabric jackets for summer motorcycle riding

Quad Lock review – A clever and secure solution for when you need to mount your phone… anywhere!