Hyundai i40 If we're going to get all stereotypical, car manufacturers from the Far East have a good reputation when it comes down to making more diminutive models. Now, despite a certain North … [Read more...]
Ford Fiesta Red & Black Edition – Driven and Reviewed
Fiesta Red & Black So, you quite fancy the idea of a Ford Fiesta ST - who wouldn't? Unfortunately, though, your age/bank balance/less than squeaky clean licence makes the ST's insurance group … [Read more...]
Jaguar F-Type R Coupe – Driven and Reviewed
Jaguar F-Type R Coupe We tested the Jaguar F-Type S back in January in convertible guise, in the snow........8 inches of snow.........and now we've got the Coupe R on test, in July, in 31° … [Read more...]
Suzuki Celerio SZ4 – Driven and Reviewed
Suzuki Celerio SZ4 Let's face it, the 'cereal box' styling template that's influenced many of Japan's diminutive kei cars over the years was never going to win any beauty pageants. By their … [Read more...]
Vauxhall Insignia SRi VX-Line – Driven and Reviewed
Vauxhall Insignia Although it sold well and was the staple diet for many, many company car fleets across Europe, the Vectra was tarnished with a reputation that's probably best described as … [Read more...]
Nissan Pulsar Tekna 1.5 dCi – Driven and Reviewed
Nissan Pulsar After Nissan pulled the plug on the, ahem, 'car they don't want you to drive' in 2006 (Almera), they've plugged the 'traditional' 5 door family hatch segment with the rather … [Read more...]
Range Rover Vogue SE TDV6 – Driven and Reviewed
Range Rover Vogue SE 6 Million Land Rovers This week saw the 6,000,000th Land Rover roll confidently of the production line - it was a Range Rover Vogue SE. It may not be the original, … [Read more...]
New Ford C-MAX and Grand C-MAX – First Drive Review
Two new Ford C-MAX Historically, Ford aren't ones for delving too far into niche markets. The 'a different model to suit every lifestyle' theory that certain manufacturers have bought into has been … [Read more...]
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design Polestar – Driven and Reviewed
Volvo C30 Polestar Every now and then, Volvo decide to comprehensively ditch their safe, utilitarian image in favour of an approach which is a whole lot spicier. The resulting car is generally a huge … [Read more...]
SMMT Test Day 2012 – Popping my Cherry
SMMT Test Day 2012 I was fortunate enough to be invited recently to the 2012 Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) Test Day, being held at the Millbrook Proving Ground and I jumped at the … [Read more...]