David Motton

1 week ago | practicalcaravan.com | David Motton

Mazda finally has a seven-seat SUV to take on the likes of the Kia Sorento and Land Rover Discovery Sport. The new CX-80 has the makings of a very capable tow car. Buyers have the choice of plug-in hybrid and diesel power. Both share the same 2500kg towing capacity, but it’s the diesel that ought to be better suited to towing. Although the plug-in hybrid is the quicker of the two on paper, the mid-range pull of the diesel (406lb ft) should easily cope with a sensible car/caravan match.

2 weeks ago | practicalcaravan.com | David Motton

As you may already know, KGM is the new name for SsangYong. The Korean car maker has a history of building tough, go-anywhere tow cars such as the Korando and the Rexton. While sometimes a little rough around the edges, SsangYongs have usually cost far less than the competition. Under the new owners, KGM is still focusing on value for money, but through superb standard equipment and keen, rather than bargain-basement, pricing. For caravanners, it’s a shame there’s no diesel or 4×4 for towing.

2 weeks ago | practicalmotorhome.com | David Motton

Electric motorbikes are a niche market at the moment. Just 3.4% of powered two-wheelers sold in Britain during 2024 were electric – but Vmoto claims a bigger slice of this modest pie than anyone else. The Vmoto Stash is the brand’s range-topping model. Its main role is commuting, but taking this motorbike on a motorhome can also makes sense for motorhome owners looking for a green and fun way to make short trips on tour.

3 weeks ago | practicalcaravan.com | David Motton

The car market – and by extension the tow car market – is changing at an unprecedented rate. Like it or not, we are shifting from cars powered by an internal combustion engine to electric vehicles. Diesel, for so long the default choice for caravanners and anybody looking for long-distance fuel economy, continues to fall out of favour.

3 weeks ago | cargurus.co.uk | David Motton

f you're looking for the very best cheap cars with automatic gearboxes, you've come to the right place, because these are our favourite used automatic cars. We set ourselves a budget of £8,000 and trawled through our huge database of second-hand cars for sale to see what that money will buy. So whether you want the ideal automatic city car, the best small automatic car, or a surprisingly affordable auto SUV, read on to discover the best used cars with automatic transmissions.