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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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Hybrid Power in the Kia Niro
2016 was a difficult year for conventionally powered cars. The emissions scandal will of course live long in the memory, but more than that, a general shift in the mindset has been to make even larger cars, and those with … Continued
7 Reasons The 7 Series Rules as the Most Luxurious Production Car
I’ve had ample opportunity, but until recently I hadn’t got round to driving the latest BMW 7-Series, and certainly not driving it to review in a way I could do it any justice, or say anything remotely new. To be … Continued
Germany with the Nissan X-Trail 2.0 Diesel 4×4: ‘Bigger Engine, Bigger Adventures’
The Nissan X-Trail is the one of the practical 4×4 choices for the everyday family adventurer. It doesn’t hold the prestige of Land Rover, but it a step up from the basic 4×4 SUV’s and Crossovers we’ve become accustomed to … Continued
Sturdy 4×4 Practicality in the Skoda Yeti Outdoors
Nobody has been able to escape the excitement around Skoda of late. The new Kodiaq looks like it ticks all the boxes, and introduces a completely new SUV to the UK market that is set to be a contender for … Continued
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