Leisure Archive
(January 2024)

19 January 2024

New Volkswagen Amarok goes on sale

The premium pick-up is available in a choice of four trims – Life, Style, PanAmericana and Aventura – with prices starting from £42,099 including VAT. The entry-level trim, Amarok Life, focuses on comfort, featuring 17-inch Combra silver alloy wheels, LED headlamps, a 10-inch infotainment screen and a key safety feature of a rear-view camera system. Read more…

Fellten partners with Morgan to develop three-wheeled electric prototype

Vehicle electrification innovator Fellten has shared details of its collaboration with Morgan Motor Company. In a ground-breaking move blending tradition with innovation, Fellten has supported Morgan in developing the electric XP-1 prototype, showcasing the seamless integration of Fellten’s cutting-edge battery technology. The Morgan XP-1, a prototype electric three-wheeler, embodies a perfect blend of Morgan’s unique Read more…

True romance: Introducing the helm E-type Roadster

An icon of automotive design, reimagined to today’s standards. Helm is proud to announce the second in its series of Jaguar E-type Series 1 launches: the Roadster. Working closely with Bill Amberg to produce sumptuous bespoke leather interiors, the aim is to preserve the art of the E-type for the next generation, while elevating the driving Read more…

The ZR-V is one of a host of new models coming through at Honda

It bridges the gap between the HR-V and the CR-V, blending sporting looks, high levels of practicality and a premium interior. Available in Honda showrooms now, we tested the ZR-V recently – but we already knew it would be good to drive. How did we know that? Simple… because the oily bits are based on Read more…

The new Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4MATIC+ Coupéis now available to order

The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4MATIC+ Coupé is available from £164,765 OTR. The top model in the Mercedes-AMG range combines highly dynamic driving characteristics with increased suitability for everyday use. All models are fitted with the AMG 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine and AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G transmission. Assembled entirely by hand in Affalterbach, Germany according to Read more…

Jaguar E-PACE review

The subcompact luxury sport utility vehicle (SUV) continues to stand out with its sleek design, unmistakable premium features and practicality. The Jaguar E-PACE received a significant facelift in 2020, a handful of years after it was ushered in, back in 2017. The updated model reviewed here is a plug-in hybrid that combines a 1.5-litre petrol Read more…

Picking the perfect puppy

Matt Limb OBE considers some of the most important factors – and some old wives’ tales – to keep in mind if you are looking to welcome a new dog into your life. We often hear the phrase, ‘Give me a child until he is seven and I will show you the man’, which has Read more…