Nissan’s doubled its challenge in Britain’s city car segment with the roll out of the new Note and Micra, both built in Washington, Tyne and Wear. The latest models in the the B-segment combine new looks with sector-first technologies and innovation and there’s a new Juke model as well. Seamlessly connecting design and technology, the new Note brings a … [Read more...]
Roadtests
Audi A3 family grows up
The Audi A3 Saloon is their new “world car” and joins a revitalised S3 and S3 Sportback series at the end of this month. From its launch in 1993, the A3 has taken Audi into new sectors across Europe but the arrival of the latest derivative, the saloon A3 is designed to appeal to more US and Chinese buyers and boost the brand as a result. Its arrival … [Read more...]
Weekend road test: New Vauxhall Insignia
Britain’s leading best selling medium sized car is going to be even tougher for rivals to catch as the new super-slippery aerodynamic Vauxhall Insignia hits the road in October. And helping to keep it ahead of the field its prices have been cut by thousands of pounds below the previous versions. The most aerodynamic D-segment car, which has … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Vauxhall Cascada SE 2.0 CDTi
Hats off to Vauxhall for bringing us the Cascada convertible. Most of the current crop of soft tops are either smaller two and two-plus-two cars or higher priced executive playthings with two or more seats but not a lot of room. The Vauxhall Cascada takes the best of all features and delivers them in a reasonably priced and roomy package. There are … [Read more...]
Citroen Picasso impresses at a stroke
High hopes are riding with the new Citroen Picasso. The first Picasso was launched in 1999 as the Xsara and sales of all Citroen’s C3/C4 MPV models have almost reached 400,000 units in the UK. The new C4 Picasso is slightly more compact than the outgoing model being 40mm shorter in length with reduced overhangs, wider tracks, a lower position for the … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Peugeot 208 GTi
The Peugeot 208 GTi is a class act. One of the original hot-hatches when it was first released, the latest version retains the desirable get up and go approach to its power delivery but it now comes with more refinement than ever. It strikes a fine balance between that refinement and raw power when you want it. Internally, the designers have done a … [Read more...]
S-Cross marks the spot for Suzuki sales drive
Crossovers, lifestyle SUV look-alikes, fuel efficient, tax friendly, compact and roomy, but not all with four wheel drive, are hugely popular and there has been a boom in new model introductions. The latest model range is the Suzuki SX S-Cross five door with two and four wheel drive, petrol and diesel models. They will be in UK showrooms this month with … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Fiat 500S
The 500 has assumed a life of its own within the Fiat range. The historic cinquecento was reborn a few years ago as a two or four cylinder three-door city car with 1.2 diesel or 900 and 1400cc petrol engines. It quickly became a convertible, a larger family car and more lately a versatile soft-roader, but now its toned up with the arrival of the 500S … [Read more...]
BMW 4 Coupe readies for Oktoberfest
The new BMW 4 Series Coupe makes its World premiere at the Frankfurt motor show in September before going on sale in the UK in October, but for us motoring journos its UK debut was on the near deserted and challenging roads in the north of Scotland. Although the new 4 Series two door Coupe is the replacement for the 3 Series Coupe, the newcomer is based on … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Vauxhall ADAM Glam 1.4 ecoFlex
If you ever thought the new car market was becoming too samey, unexciting, and unadventurous, you haven’t tested the Vauxhall ADAM. This modern city car from one of the oldest manufacturers is not only a breath of fresh air for them but is a significant pointer within the industry and for buyers as well. The straightforward three-door bodystyle comes … [Read more...]
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