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26.02.2014
What is it? The Ford Fiesta ST has established itself as the hot hatch of the moment just as quickly as it zips off the line and devours country road curves. Ford has hit on the age old formula of offering a lively, zesty pocket-sized hatch at the right price and it’s very hard to [...]
What is it? The i3 is not BMW’s first foray into electric vehicles, but it is the first it has launch en masse to the public. The i3 also heralds a whole new sub-brand for BMW, which will be added to with the i8 supercar later in 2014. What’s it like? The i3 may not [...]
25.02.2014
What is it? Mazda’s new 3 takes a typically left-field approach from this engineering-led Japanese firm, but it results in one of the finest small hatches you can buy. Superb to drive and spacious, the 3 could and should be in the thoughts of anyone considering a Volkswagen Golf, Honda Civic or any other small [...]
What is it? Hyundai’s latest supermini marks a big step forward in quality, standard and optional equipment, and interior space. It’s a competitive sector, which means the Korean company faces a challenge to stand out from the other major players. What’s it like? The i10 is the latest car in the Hyundai range that seeks [...]
24.02.2014
What is it? The latest in a long line of sporty Renault Clios. Since the Mk 1 Clio Williams in 1993, the French firm has wowed customers with performance versions of its supermini hatch. These Clios have always offered something different from the norm, such as the mid-engined, 227bhp V6, and this latest incarnation aims [...]
17.02.2014
What is it? Ford is getting in on the budget MPV scene with the Tourneo Connect and its Grand Tourneo Connect big sister. Both offer the sort of space you can only get when the origins of the vehicle lie in the van world. However, there’s nothing van-like about the way the Tourneo Connect drives [...]
14.02.2014
What is it? Citroen has come up with a brilliant new look and style for its third generation of Picasso mid-sized MPV. The five- and seven-seat models share the same elegant front end and sophisticated dash. For the Grand model, there’s an extra row of rear seats that make it one of the most versatile [...]
11.12.2013
What is it? An addition to the all-new Vauxhall Insignia range, as the brand looks to attract customers from different market segments. Adding a ‘soft-roader’ to the range is one way of appealing to potential buyers, as is the lure of four-wheel-drive. The Country Tourer has more ground clearance than the standard car and, says [...]
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 [...]