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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
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... READ MORE
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... READ MORE
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 Released in 2002, it superseded the Saxo, itself a frequent sight and so simple it was the... READ MORE
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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
Sensible Speed in the Skoda Octavia vRS 4×4
I have been looking forward to driving the 4×4 vRS version of the Skoda Octavia for some time. Early editions of the hot Skoda saloon are slowly becoming modern classics, and the engaging drive mixed with modern everyday practicality has … Continued
Kia Soul EV Review: Sustainable Driving Around Bristol
In the process of writing about cars, you see certain trends come and go, with some being more prominent than others and some standing the test of time. One ‘trend’ that cannot be ignored and that’s definitely here to stay, … Continued