Italians love their food almost as much as they love cars like the Alfa 4C Spider, says Robin Roberts. Meals can swing between the heavy classics to lighter Mediterranean morsels and they are usually all memorable. The essential element is that every course is meant to be enjoyed for its own sake and if you like a straightforward diet of fun, the Alfa … [Read more...]
Roadtests
Sunday drive: Dacia Logan MCV
The Dacia Logan estate runs on air, well almost, says David Miles. Before I tell you anything about the 2017 Dacia brand, their sales or their low prices, I must explain the headline. My Dacia Logan MCV (Maximum Capacity Vehicle) family five door estate with a 1.5 Renault sourced dCi 90hp turbodiesel engine returned an unbelievable 86.07mpg … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Audi A5 Cabriolet quattro
Audi know a thing or two about successful niche marketing, and the revised A5 Cabriolet is a brilliant example of the brand doing what it does best, but at a price. It’s not cheap but its very, very good and the range is extensive and comes with a lot of tempting options which you have to very carefully pick over to ensure you get exactly what … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Volvo V90 D5 PowerPulse AWD
Volvo has been producing big estate cars for over 60 years having been established in 1927, writes David Miles. And under their current ownership/partnership of the Chinese Geely Holding company since 2010, the premium Swedish brand now goes from strength to strength introducing high class, premium quality models. In 2016 their record global sales in … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Toyota C-HR 1.2T Dynamic auto
Few test cars turn heads like the Toyota C-HR. It’s dramatic styling hints at something special and it is, for most parts. The latest Toyota offering in the compact SUV sector where it was solely represented with the RAV4 could not be more different to its stablemate. There is a good 11 model lineup in the C-HR (Coupe High Rider) range utilising … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: SEAT Leon ST Estate
Launched in April this year the revised SEAT Leon range of SC three door coupe, five door hatchbacks and ST estates is available with nearly 70 derivates and prices ranging from £17,455 to nearly £34,500, says David Miles. It is supported by a wide range of petrol and diesel engine options from the diminutive but impressive new 1.0-litre TSI three … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Mitsubishi ASX 2.2 Diesel 4WD
A raft of changes this year virtually guarantee the Mitsubishi ASX will continue to be one of the sought-after mid-sized Crossover SUVs. It has always been keenly priced and while it is now slightly more expensive and still lacks some features which are becoming standard on rivals, the ASX is still a good buy with a strong pedigree. Mitsubishi founded … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Vauxhall Crossland X
Such is the demand for compact B-segment five door Crossovers or SUVs as sales are booming, why just have one model range to offer when you can have two? That’s just what Vauxhall has done. They already have the highly successful Mokka X priced from £18,455 to £29,725 and now they have the Crossland X priced from £16,555 to £23,530. A larger member of … [Read more...]
Captur wants to wrap up 67-plate sales
Facelifted front and back with enhancements to give a more premium feel to the interior will take Renault Captur into the 67-plate registrations with renewed opportunities. The SUV is the best selling Renault in the UK and accounted for 30% of registrations for the brand with 25,841 finding buyers last year. Sales are split roughly 50:50 … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: VW up! beats 90ps
The peoples’ car is certainly all things to all men and women looking for a city car and considering the Volkswagen up! Launched in the UK in 2012, it underwent a comprehensive revamp in 2016 and there is the promise of still more to come in 2018. Essentially, the up range comprises 18 models from about £9,200 to £13,000 for the 60, 75 or … [Read more...]
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