Honda CR-V i-DTEC Way back in October 2012, Driving Torque went on a first date. It was set on the beautiful shores of Loch Lomond with the dramatic peaks of the Trossachs providing a … [Read more...]
Honda Jazz Si – Driven and Reviewed
When the UK was first introduced to the Honda Jazz in 2002, it was seen as a quirky little hatch with big ambitions and some clever ideas to match. It was marketed as a little family car that would … [Read more...]
Ford Ranger Wildtrak – Driven and Reviewed
Since Mr and Mrs Farmer/Builder/Gardener discovered procreation and their faithful pick-ups became redundant due to having only one row of seats, the 'double-cab' has become a regular sight on our … [Read more...]
Honda CR-Z GT-T, Driven and Reviewed
First came the Honda CR-X Back in the 1980's, before imagination in car design went through an age of prohibition and Honda were producing some of the finest F1 engines ever seen, a distinctive … [Read more...]
Ford Focus vs Ford Fiesta; A Tale of Two STs
Ford Focus vs Ford Fiesta - the battle of the STs Since the dawn of time, well, since 1963 anyway, our quirky little island has been caught up in an unrelenting love affair. Yes, we're quite keen on … [Read more...]
Mitsubishi Shogun LWB DI-DC SG4, Driven and Reviewed
It's time for a little mind reading: Name me a hugely successful rally car from the '90s. Ok, ok, forget the Impreza, now name me another one. It's the Mitsubishi Lancer, isn't it? These two … [Read more...]
New Ford Kuga – First Drive
Since it first saw the light of day in 2008, the Kuga has been something of a success story for Ford in Europe, selling over 300,000 units and, according to Ford themselves, attracting buyers who … [Read more...]
All New Ford Fiesta; how does it compare to its predecessor?
Fact; The Ford Fiesta has been Britain's most popular car every year since 2009 when it knocked its big brother - the Focus off it's well-worn mantle. Near Certainty; Unless the price of oil is … [Read more...]
My own MINI Adventure – how I rediscovered my identity
No man is an island, as they say. Neither is any man a T-junction or dual carriageway, as no-one says. I've waxed lyrical in the past about the inextricable link between man and machine, in … [Read more...]
Mitsubishi L200 Trojan – Driven and Reviewed
Mitsubishi L200 Trojan Most of the roads that surround my house are cobbled, gnarly and somewhat antiquated. One, in particular, features a substantial dip running the width of the street, no-one … [Read more...]