Dave Humphreys

Journalist on 2 & 4 wheels. Road Test Editor @CompleteCar, Editor @CompleteVan & @50to70. Part of @CE_editorial, Business Post and @autobestEU member

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Range-topping Skoda Elroq RS debuts

3 weeks ago | completecar.ie | Dave Humphreys

Buyers of Skoda's mid-sized electric SUV have a new high-performance version called Elroq RS to consider. The range-topper was revealed at Milan Design Week and features the usual RS treatment, which includes performance-themed exterior styling, upgraded materials inside and a higher power output thanks to its twin-motor setup. How much power are we talking about? The Skoda Elroq uses a dual-motor layout to develop a combined system output of up to 340hp - or 250kW.
Volkswagen Tayron 2025 review: Useful seven-seat SUV and decent PHEV - just not at the same time

3 weeks ago | driving.co.uk | Dave Humphreys

More one-trick pony than thoroughbred Handling Comfort Performance Design Interior Practicality Costs Lots of tech Plenty of space Driving refinement Not that involving to drive Vanilla styling No seven-seat PHEV Variant: Tayron eHybrid R-Line Price: £44,025 Engine: 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol with 85kW electric motor Power: 201bhp Torque: 258lb ft Transmission: Six-speed automatic, front-wheel drive Acceleration: 0-62mph: 8.6sec Top Speed: 130mph Fuel: 614.4mpg (WLTP combined) co2: 10g/km...
2025 Volkswagen Transporter review: Quick drive

1 month ago | canberratimes.com.au | Dave Humphreys

Volkswagen Transporter ProsChoice of diesel, electric or plug-in hybridSeveral body styles availableRugged PanAmericana with 4MotionSubscribe now for unlimited access.
2025 Volkswagen Transporter review: Quick drive

1 month ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Dave Humphreys

Volkswagen Transporter ProsChoice of diesel, electric or plug-in hybridSeveral body styles availableRugged PanAmericana with 4MotionSubscribe now for unlimited access.
Volkswagen’s new SUV is seventh heaven for diesel lovers

1 month ago | businesspost.ie | Dave Humphreys

Motoring Volkswagen’s new SUV is seventh heaven for diesel lovers The addition of the Tayron to the brand’s SUV portfolio brings a much sought-after seven-seat option to Irish buyers
2025 Volkswagen Tayron review: Quick drive

1 month ago | carexpert.com.au | Dave Humphreys

Volkswagen is replacing the Tiguan Allspace with an entirely new model called the Tayron (pronounced tie-ron), and it will fulfil the same role as the outgoing seven-seat mid-sized SUV, slotting in between the five-seat Tiguan and the range-topping Touareg. Whereas the Allspace was little more than a stretched Tiguan in order to fit in a third row of seats, the Tayron gets a bespoke exterior design, though it still looks more like the Tiguan than its bigger brother, the Touareg.
Toyota plans micro city car

1 month ago | completecar.ie | Dave Humphreys

European cities are changing, especially in their approach and attitude towards vehicular traffic, and Toyota - one of the world's largest car makers - is listening. The Japanese giant is exploring new avenues when it comes to developing future products, and it is using many of its learnings from the 2024 Paris Olympics (where it was the official vehicle partner) to shape offerings that better serve the wider public.
Volkswagen’s new Transporter range now includes fully electric and plug-in hybrid options

1 month ago | businesspost.ie | Dave Humphreys

Motoring Volkswagen’s new Transporter range now includes fully electric and plug-in hybrid options The new Transporter from the German automaker is based on the Ford Transit
Volvo ES90 electric saloon boasts up to 435 miles per charge and 0-62mph in four seconds

1 month ago | driving.co.uk | Dave Humphreys

Volvo may have mastered the SUV but it isn’t about to lose its grip on the ailing saloon car market as electric vehicles take off, as evidenced by the sleek, long-range and luxurious ES90. The Volvo ES90, effectively the replacement for the high-end S90 saloon, will come exclusively with pure-electric powertrains comprising two battery options and three different outputs.
Volvo ES90 revealed as flagship electric car

1 month ago | completecar.ie | Dave Humphreys

The Volvo ES90 has been unveiled, to sit alongside the EX90 SUV at the top of the Swedish brand’s electric model range as an all-electric replacement for the Volvo S90 saloon. The ES90 is the company’s first model to feature an advanced 800-volt electrical architecture that enables ultra-fast charging. Volvo claims it can add up to 300 kilometres of driving range in 10 minutes at a 350kW DC-charging station, while a 10 to 80 per cent recharge takes around 20 minutes.