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09.12.2013
What is it? The seventh generation of Volkswagen’s C-segment contender. Once again, the German manufacturer has moved the game on, as the new Golf comes laden with new technologies such as a intelligent DFT screen, an upgraded engine line-up and a fresh design inside and out. What’s it like? Very few cars can be judged [...]
04.11.2013
What is it? BMW’s third generation of its full-scale X5 SUV gets even bigger, better and a bit more parsimonious. While the luxury side of the X5 is taken care of by more standard equipment and the opportunity for more personalisation, the fundamentals of design mean it is now more efficient across the range. The [...]
30.09.2013
What is it? There’s definitely an ‘f’ in Jaguar now with the arrival of the swift, sleek and sexy F-type roadster. It’s a sports car from the same school of thought as the original Jaguar E-type, laying to rest a long harboured dream at the British firm to emulate the 1960s car’s success. What’s it [...]
25.09.2013
What is it? The new 3 Series Coupé. The re-branding exercise continues at BMW, as the ‘4’ follows the pattern of even-numbered BMW models focusing more on sportiness and dynamics than the odds. The 6 Series and X6 started the trend, and there are more to come, such as the i8. But for now, all [...]
Hot on the heels of the 911 Turbo and Turbo S Coupé, Porsche has unveiled drop-top versions of the duo. In this year, the 50th anniversary of its 911 brand, Porsche is making sure there is plenty of new options for those buyers in the market for one of Stuttgart’s finest. Both versions of the [...]
20.09.2013
What is it? The third generation of Lexus’ rival to the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The Lexus IS is the Japanese manufacturer’s key product offering in the UK, accounting for more than half of the company’s sales in 2012. As such, it is tuned to the needs of the consumer here, with specific [...]
Built for the road, but equally at home on the track, is how most would describe the latest concept from Caterham Cars, the AeroSeven. Officially a concept, the styling of the AeroSeven hints at what customers can expect to see when Caterham launches its next production road-going model in 2014. The concept is the first [...]
15.09.2013
What is it? The latest in electric vehicle technology from Renault, joining the Kangoo and Twizy battery-powered models. Having seen partner Nissan’s success with the LEAF, Renault has added four-door, five-seat family car practicality to its zero emission vehicle line-up. Renault’s research has concluded that 80-90% of people would charge their vehicles at home, so [...]
27.08.2013
What is it? Range Rover’s new Sport finally lives up to its name after some serious weight loss and toning up of its engines. It’s also benefits from Range Rover’s new family styling, while inside it now feels more of a luxury car than off-roader with leather seats. What’s it like? The Range Rover Sport [...]
15.08.2013
Ssangyong has boosted its range in the UK with the arrival of the seven-seater Turismo. Measuring 5m-long, and with a wheelbase of 3m, there is no shortage of space in the SUV; even when fully occupied there is space for 875 litres of luggage. Pitched between the likes of the Ford Galaxy, and van-derived people-carriers [...]