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New Citroen C4 Cactus – Review
The previous version of Citroen’s successful C4 Cactus was a good car for the French manufacturer. Helping to reposition the brand as quirky, left-field and alternative, it was a well-designed machine, with the... READ MORE
Alfa Romeo Giulia Review: 280 Veloce Test Drive
As a former owner of a lovely blue 156, I was excited to find that the Giulia I was being delivered to test was a similar shade of dark, Italian police car blue.... READ MORE
Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport
The old Vauxhall Insignia improved over the course of its life, but by the end it was starting to show its age. Confused styling, too many buttons inside and an ageing shape meant... READ MORE
Citroen C3 Aircross SUV Launch Review
There’s no denying that this is a crowded market. There are small SUVs popping up all over the place, and although the general consensus is that a lot of them are quite drab,... READ MORE
Vauxhall Crossland X Review
There is no doubt that the Vauxhall Crossland X is a far more enticing proposition than the outgoing Meriva. Keen to shakeoff some of that image, the Crossland is a far younger affair,... READ MORE
Hyundai i30 Review
There’s lots of talk of the i30 at the moment. With the recent launch of the hot version, the i30 N, Hyundai are making a bold statement in a crowded market that they... READ MORE
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Topless with Style – The New Audi A5
It’s hard to believe that the drop top A5 is only in its second generation. The truly four-seater convertible is something we know that Audi can do well – one just has to type in ‘Audi Cabriolet’ to get pictures … Continued
Hyundai Santa-Fe Endurance Edition Celebrates Crossing of Antarctica
A new flagship SUV for Hyundai Sante Fe range – named the ‘endurance edition’ – has been released to mark the recent 30-day Antarctic expedition by Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Great Grandson, completed in the Korean manufacturer’s large 4WD. This is … Continued
Launching the Revolutionary New Nissan Micra
The good bits Comfortable and refined Refreshing to see lots of safety features as standard Diesel engine especially has legitimate efficiency claims and provides a solid, revvy driving experience BOSE speakers are fantastic and a lovely idea Comfortable seats, good … Continued
Anglesey with the new Citroen C3
The Citroen C3 has been one of the mainstays of British supermini culture for many years. Released in 2002, it superseded the Saxo, itself a frequent sight and so simple it was the modders go-to for more than a decade. … Continued
An Argument for Going Slow
Found on The Intertia, filmmaker Sam Gore puts his argument forward for ‘vanlife,’ on a VW camper surf trip to the coast of Portugal. As the film and article suggests, there’s no better way of realising your place in the … Continued
DIY Car Servicing: Easy Things to Do Yourself in 2017
It might be a daunting prospect, but much of what makes us all interested in cars is the ability to gain a greater understanding of how they work and how to keep them working. It’s a balance, but there are … Continued
Getting Outside in Winter with Range Rover and #Hibernot
It goes without saying that people will be familiar with the fact that Land Rover has huge outdoor pedigree no matter what season you’re driving in. For years, in fields and on farms up and down the country, crusty old … Continued
Alfa Romeo Mito Review
It’s an exciting, and rather vital time, for Alfa Romeo. Headlines suggesting new cars on the horizon might ‘save’ the brand and bring it back into the public eye might be premature, but there’s no doubt that change is on … Continued
Orders Open for 2017 VW Golf
The revised 2017 VW Golf opens for UK orders tomorrow, bringing with it updated styling with rear LED lights across the range, larger touchscreen infotainment systems and a new 1.5 TSI Evo engine. The new Golf sees the debut of … Continued
Volvo Celebrates 20 Years of All-Wheel-Drive
Something that very much appeals to Car Scribbler is the ability to take a car out, whatever the weather, and challenge yourself to reach terrain that one might think is beyond the normal realm of four-wheels. Alas, when you combine … Continued