Latest Car Reviews
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
Heading North with the Vauxhall Zafira Tourer
If you are looking for spacious, comfortable, economical and practical 7-seaters, you don’t have to look far anymore. Long gone are the days where the Vauxhall Zafira was really your only legitimate option.... READ MORE
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
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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
Turo: Own the Adventure. The Rebranding of Car Hire
I’m a big fan of turning something relatively perfunctory and connecting it to the people that created it and who are a part of it. In the case of Turo, that meant a designer overhaul by the guys over at … Continued
Tivoli XLV – SSangYong’s New Compact Multi-Role SUV
Quite interested in this one – a load lugging ‘SUV-estate’ that looks promising in its sector, promises good levels of safety, a striking design that compares to both the Nissan Qashqai and Skoda Yeti/Mini Clubman and good value for money. … Continued
Teaser Shots of Skoda’s New 4×4 Look Promising…
I’m testing a Skoda Fabia at the moment, and I must admit I’m rather impressed. What’s possibly more impressive, however, is the new Skoda Kodiaq- the new large, seven seater 4×4 SUV. A first for the brand, I’m really quite … Continued
DS4 Crossback – Full Review
Crossover appeal has escaped no part of the automotive industry, let alone French manufacturers, who offer a plethora of choices across the PSA range. From the rather tidy and well thought out Peugeot 2008, to this, the beefier, chunkier version … Continued