Bollore wasn't there for very long so unlikely to have had much impact on reliability improvements, although he would have experienced the corporate culture, hopefully he can apply that to good effect in JLR.

I had a hire Captur last summer, you could tell it had been quite hard-used on the fleet but it still felt remarkably solid with no rattles or creaks anywhere. I have come across a few owners and also of the Kadjar, they seem pleased so hopefully Renault sales will now recover, it is afterall a long time since the early models of the MK2 Lagunas, Meganes, Scenics that were not fully cooked when launched. The five year warranty can only help.

Earlier in the year I was tempted by an Evoque but the many tales of woe concerning DPF and the 2.0 Ingenium engine put me off. I know one has to be careful with the internet, people with problems are more likely to be vocal than satisfied owners but there seemed too many. So yes I hope Bollore can give the company a kick up the backside.