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Volvo XC60 – Peak District Review
There’s been a renaissance at Volvo. From a brand point of view, comfort, safety and security is cool again, potentially helped by the rise and hipster popularity of Scandinavian culture in general. Volvo... READ MORE
The New Nissan Qashqai – Review
‘This is an important car for Nissan,’ David Jackson, Communications Director of Nissan UK starts his presentation with at the launch of the new Nissan Qashqai. There’s a collective feeling in the room... READ MORE
Vauxhall ADAM S Review
Aimed fairly squarely at a market that’s seen a rise in popularity of late – tackling the Mini Cooper and the Arbath 500, the ADAM S gives Vauxhall’s smallest car a bit of... READ MORE
Peugeot 3008 SUV Review
I love a good Peugeot. Most car fans will tell you the same thing, which is why it has been so disappointing to watch their demise over the past decade or two. In... READ MORE
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Vauxhall Mokka X 4×4 Review
Another small SUV, and another lifestyle choice that promises and embodies an ‘it’s your life, go drive it’ mentality. I drove the new Vauxhall Mokka X 4×4, to see whether it really does make you feel like you’re in complete … Continued
Retro Adverts That Prove Volvo Ran the Show
The nudge nudge, wink wink of a retro car advert. The tongue in cheek, self aware copy and retro visuals. What’s not to like? Do you still wish car adverts were like this?
The Mid Sized Kia C’eed Sportwagon Estate – Review
The Kia C’eed is perhaps best known in public circles as ‘that’ reasonably priced car on Top Gear – but a couple of generations down the line, the car that launched the Korean manufacturer into the British mainstream has solidified … Continued
SMMT South: Roundup
September sees the return of the regional SMMT days, a chance for press & media to drive a variety of cars they might have missed out on during the national event in May. It’s always a good opportunity to have … Continued
Best Small Cheap City Cars – Skoda CitiGo
If you are looking for small city cars, they don’t get an awful lot smaller, or cheaper, for that matter, than the Skoda Citigo. A direct brother to the VW UP! and Seat Mii, it’s one of three nearly identical … Continued
Revisiting the New Vauxhall Astra
When I first reviewed the Vauxhall Astra for its launch in Liverpool a year ago, I was struck by how the car makes a bold statement for the top of its class. I was hugely impressed by its capabilities in … Continued
Ultimate Surf Vans for Sea Adventures
If you’re like me, you like nothing more than taking a drive to the coast, getting the boards out and enjoying a long weekend submerged in salt water. We all make do with what we’ve got when it comes to … Continued
Cornwall Campsites and the Skoda Fabia
It is no secret that the Skoda Fabia sits in one of the most fiercly contested sectors in the car industry. In the UK, small hatchbacks outsell every other type of car, and to help the Fabia stand out in … Continued
Finn Beales and a Classic Mazda in Scotland
There’s something hugely satisfying when it comes to finding a series of photographs that focusses on classic cars in dramatic landscapes – a couple of my favourite things. Photographer Finn Beales has captured this classic Mazda perfectly. Visit his site … Continued
Kia Sportage Roams the Buckinghamshire Countryside
It doesn’t feel long since Kia emerged in the UK as a leading manufacturer for affordable quality and refined practicality, but surprisingly, the Kia Sportage is now in its fourth generation, and the latest version looks to build on the … Continued