You simply can’t beat a classic car, can you? Today’s models might be jam-packed with some of the most exciting new tech around, but the charm of a classic motor will really set you apart. From retro design influences to vintage engines and interiors, a retro car simply oozes class. But which is the nation’s favourite? Is it the Aston Martin DB5, James Bond’s wheels of choice? Is it the … [Read more...]
Big shake up in classic cars fans’ rankings
Data from one of Europe’s leading website for classic car sales, Car & Classic, highlights a significant shift in the volume and type of cars enthusiasts are searching for after a year of restrictions and lockdowns. Popular classics such as MGB GT, Volkswagen Beetle and Ford Cortina, the latter falling from second to ninth when comparing Q1 2020 and Q1 2021, have slipped down the rankings, … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Volkswagen Beetle Design 1.4 TSI 150PS
It is one of the most famous profiles on the road and proves familiarity breeds contentment with the Volkswagen Beetle. The model which originally relaunched the car maker after WW2 is now fighting for sales among far less distinctive rivals, and it is all the better for it. The Beetle range is extensive, based on the stablemate Golf chassis, running to nearly 30 models with a choice of … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtests: Lifting the lids on two Volkswagens
There is one feature you will not find on the options list for the 265ps latest Volkswagen Golf R Cabriolet DSG but which makes it highly desirable this summer, exclusivity, says Robin Roberts. This sixth generation of the Golf convertible is the fastest accelerating and with the highest top speed despite being a shade less powerful than the previous 270ps Golf R and that’s because it is not … [Read more...]