Will the Renault Captur get an off-road system

In your review of the Renault Captur, you mentioned there is 'No form of 'Grip Control' initially'. Are you hinting that this might be introduced at some later stage?

Pirelli Scorpion tyres are excellent on my BMW X3.

My BMW X3 2.0 xDrive has covered 48,500 miles since new and is still running on the original Pirelli Scorpion STR 235/55 R17 99H tyres, which I am about to replace with the same specification of Pirelli....

Can you recommend an automatic 4wd vehicle with decent load space?

I have been very satisfied with my Subaru Outback 2.5 automatic. It's an excellent car, but slightly too big for my driving now. I am not keen on the XV car as its finish is a bit ‘tinny’ and seats uncomfortable....

Should I buy the current KIA Sorento or wait for the new model?

I have a 2008 KIA Sorento XS with 47,000 on the clock. I am looking to change, but have found that KIA cannot provide me with a new KX2 demonstrator to test drive. I am also somewhat wary of buying a Sorento...

What could be causing a transmission fault on my 2005 Volkswagen Touareg?

I have a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg 2.5TDI with 30,000 miles, which has developed a transmission fault. Moving slowly up a gradient, the transmission seems to wind up with a loud clicking from near-side rear....

Can you recommend an automatic 4wd vehicle with decent load space?

I have a 2010 Mercedes-Benz B180, bought 18 months ago when an automatic gearbox was dictated for health reasons. I need to change to a small 4WD as I live in the New Forest, so roads are narrow and edges...

Are there any small automatic 4wd SUVs other than the Peugeot 2008 and Suzuki S-Cross?

I have seen you write about the merits of the Peugeot 2008, but it isn't possible to get Grip Control with the automatic version. The new Suzuki S-Cross has ALLGRIP and CVT in the 1.6 version. Are there...

Should I buy a 2WD Skoda Octavia and fit winter tyres rather than buy the 4WD version?

I was very interested in your answer to MA of Stroud regarding the merits of a winter tyre-shod Porsche Carrera S rear wheel drive against the 4WD version without winter tyres. As I currently drive a Skoda...

Can you recommend a sporty car similar to the Subaru WRX hatchback?

My friend and neighbour is now on the lookout for a sporty replacement for his Nissan X-Trail. He was ready to buy a 2010 Subaru WRX hatchback but is now stuck having, fortunately, read an article I sent...

What's causing a droning sound from my Volskwagen Golf TDI at 70mph?

I have not long taken delivery of a 2005 Volkswagen Golf TDI 4-motion with 67,000 miles that also has a most awful droning noise at approximately 2000rpm or 68-70 mph. It's as if the vehicle shouldn't...