Dacia Sandero - remarkable value
16/05/13 15:26 Filed in: Road tests
This could be the shortest road test we’ve ever published. The Dacia Sandero is the cheapest car you can buy in the UK. But, it’s actually pretty good. Full stop.
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Read More...Ford B-Max a convincing small MPV challenger
16/05/13 13:40 Filed in: Road tests
Ford has lacked a strong player in the small MPV market, until now. Yes, there was the Ford Fusion, but it lived somewhat in the shadow of mainstream models like the Fiesta and the Focus. But, now we have the B-Max.
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Read More...Guest post: BMW – the ultimate driving machine
10/05/13 14:32 Filed in: Sponsored post
BMW made its name in 1916 as BFW – producing and developing aircraft engines for WW1. This fact may seem insignificant to some but if you scratch beneath the surface, you will notice that it is a fact that has made BMW what it is today. Read More...
Suzuki Grand Vitara for when the going gets tough
17/04/13 16:44 Filed in: Road tests
The Grand Vitara sticks with that tradition. In this most recent update, the off-road credentials stay much as before, which means good ground clearance for off-road conditions, four-wheel-drive tuned for off-road use with low ratio gears and differential locks. The steel ladder-frame chassis underline the Grand Vitara’s off-road credentials
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Read More...Mitsubishi takes on the mainstream superminis
12/04/13 14:17 Filed in: Road tests
Mitsubishi has clearly read the mood-of-the-moment, pitching itself back in the mainstream with the launch of the Mirage, a hatchback for cost-conscious buyers in the supermini class.
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Read More...Passat Alltrack – a country estate
22/03/13 14:33 Filed in: Road tests
One sector of the car market that has remained relatively buoyant during the recession, is the SUV, or 4x4, market. In an era of lifestyle vehicles, many of them never tackle any obstacles more daunting than speed bumps, but the tough, outdoor image SUVs project is clearly popular.
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Read More...Guest Post: Stressed, anxious and tired
25/02/13 15:08 Filed in: Sponsored post
The daily commute is sapping the spark out of Britain’s drivers as they spend over a week behind the wheel each year.
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Read More...Volkswagen Beetle increases its appeal
22/02/13 14:50 Filed in: Road tests
When you think of the current fashion for ‘retro’ design in cars, it is all too easy to think that it all started with Mini in 2001. But, it was really Volkswagen that triggered the retro design vogue in 1998 with the launch of the new Beetle.
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Read More...Cascada to debut at Geneva
22/02/13 12:39 Filed in: News
Vauxhall is give the new Vauxhall Cascada cabriolet its debut at the Geneva Motor Show.
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Read More...New McLaren P1 will have petrol and electric power
22/02/13 12:04 Filed in: News
The new McLaren P1 will have two power units that will work together to produce 916PS of power. By combining the output of the 3.8-litre petrol V8 and a lightweight electric motor, the design team say the new model will have “superb throttle response, day-to-day drivability” and, of course, a headline grabbing top speed.
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Read More...Audi claim 188mpg for new A3 e-tron
21/02/13 15:54 Filed in: News
Audi will unveil their new plug-in hybrid version of the Audi A3 at the Geneva Motor Show, claiming that it is capable of 188 mpg with just 35 g/km of carbon dioxide emissions.
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Read More...BMW320 xDrive gets a grip
04/02/13 14:39 Filed in: Road tests
Conventional wisdom would have it that a driver who smiles, as he is handed the keys of a BMW 3 Series in a snowstorm, must be mad.
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More attraction: Peugeot 208
17/01/13 11:25 Filed in: Road tests
The launch of the new Peugeot 208 has been accompanied by some carefully orchestrated reminders of that iconic 205GTI, although we shall have to wait a while for it’s true successor to appear – the forthcoming 208GTI.
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Read More...Toyota GT86 – a real driver's car
14/12/12 16:17 Filed in: Road tests
I lined the Toyota GT86 up at the start of hil. I was a little concerned, but I gently squeezed the throttle. The road was quite narrow and I knew there was a danger of slithering off. I felt elated as crested the first rise and entered the tricky, rising left hander that so often brings such efforts to a halt.
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Read More...Mercedes goes conventional with new A-class
29/11/12 13:50 Filed in: Road tests
The new Mercedes-Benz A-Class, to be launched on the UK market next month, is quite a departure from the model it replaces. We have all become quite accustomed to the tall A-class, which has proven so popular over the years.
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Read More...Guest post: Price comparison websites remain the cheapest way to gain a better insurance policy
28/11/12 14:42 Filed in: News
Recent reports from the AA motoring association suggest that, for the first time in several years, car insurance premiums have fallen across the industry after a prolonged period of big increases and inflation. Read More...
BMW i3 concept coupe at Los Angeles
28/11/12 13:47 Filed in: News
The Los Angeles Auto Show is where BMW have chosen to show their first-ever all-electric model from the new BMW ‘i’ brand as work goes on to prepare the car for series production.
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Read More...Isuzu D-Max Utah
07/11/12 16:52 Filed in: Road tests
When other manufacturers are chasing their share of mainstream markets, Isuzu just seems to keep happily producing models for their own niche – vehicles like the Isuzu Trooper and the D-Max pick-up.
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Read More...BMW's four-door coupé
07/11/12 12:09 Filed in: Road tests
Now we have the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé which I had the chance to drive recently. Some might argue that Mercedes-Benz filled this niche first with the Mercedes-Benz CLS. I don’t see it that way. I think BMW’s eye has been more firmly on the Porsche Panamera.
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Read More...Guest Post: Protect Your Car This Winter
02/11/12 12:31 Filed in: Sponsored post
It is always worthwhile keeping on top of your car’s condition, but this becomes even more important when winter hits. The bad weather can cause some treacherous driving conditions. Make sure you are prepared for the worst by following some of this helpful advice. Read More...
Don't blindly accept insurance renewal
31/10/12 11:54 Filed in: Blog
When your insurance renewal comes in, take the time to check it. Simply letting your policy renew could mean you lose out on quite significant savings.
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Read More...Volkswagen up! hits the city car mark
25/10/12 14:29 Filed in: Road tests
The up! can actually trace its history back to the concept of the same name that was launched at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. Although the looks have been retained the mechanicals have changed considerably.
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Read More...Jaguar F-type high-speed testing
22/09/12 11:36 Filed in: News
With just five days to go until the new Jaguar F-TYPE sports cars is given its public debut at the Paris Auto Show on September 27, for those who can’t wait, here is some footage of the Jaguar in high-speed testing. Read More...
Kia Optima a saloon for hatch prices
18/09/12 16:55 Filed in: Road tests
I almost missed it in the car park. Holding onto Kia keys I have to admit I was scanning the rows for a rather ordinary looking saloon.
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Read More...Alfa Romeo Guilietta - now that's better!
18/09/12 15:07 Filed in: Road tests
Anyone who read my road test of the Alfa Romeo Guilietta JTD would probably have come away with the impression that I really wanted to like the car, but was struggling with four aspects that dulled the appeal.
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Read More...All new Ford Mondeo revealed
07/09/12 11:02 Filed in: News
Ford has taken the wraps off its all-new mainstream model, the new Ford Mondeo. Among the headlines is that one of the power units will be the remarkable one-litre Ecoboost petrol engine, as the ‘Blue Oval’ seeks to achieve the ‘best in class’ fuel economy.
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Read More...Ford updates the Fiesta
05/09/12 13:06 Filed in: News
These are the first pictures of the updated Ford Fiesta that will be launched at the Paris Motor Show later this month.
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Read More...New Volkswagen Golf unveiled
05/09/12 09:55 Filed in: News
Volkswagen has unveiled the new Volkswagen Golf 36 years aver the first Golf was launched. Since then 29 million Golfs have been sold.
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Read More...Mercedes CLS becomes more assertive
23/08/12 12:38 Filed in: Road tests
In 2004, Mercedes-Benz CLS arguably started the trend for swoopy-roofed, coupé-style rooflines on four-door saloons. Now they have launched a new CLS, which continues the theme of luxurious transport for four, but with a slightly different style.
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Read More...New premium look for Freelander
23/08/12 12:13 Filed in: News
Perhaps in response to the huge success of the Range Rover Evoque, Land Rover is giving its sibling, the Land Rover Freelander a makeover which will be shown for the first time at the Moscow International Motor Show on August 29. The aim of the upgrade is to give the Freelander greater upmarket appeal and Land Rover say it is designed to deliver better comfort, more convenience and greater driving enjoyment.
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