Image by Matt Vosper If you want to spend wisely when selecting a new C-segment five-door hatchback, it’s going to be hard to better the “real deal” that is the Audi A3 Sportback, says David Miles. In his presentation of the all new longer wheelbase car to the UK media this week, Jon Zammett Head of PR for Audi UK said, “The new A3 Sportback is … [Read more...]
Roadtests
Weekend roadtest: Peugeot 508 RXH HyBrid4 dE
When so many executive cars are the same it takes something special to stand out from the suited ranks, such as the Peugeot 508 Diesel Hybrid4. Introduced in 2012, Peugeot pioneered diesel & electric powertrains under the 3008 in February and quickly expanded into the D-sector with the larger 508 series last May. Under the bonnet is a combined … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Fiat 500L
The Italian elections show up divisions in opinion which are echoed in the new Fiat 500L. It’s a Fiat 500, isn’t it? Is it an MPV ? Is it a hatchback? Does it have the street-wise cheeky charm of the little 500, or the comforting rounded shape of a mamma who will look after your every need? The frontal appearance resembles the Fiat 500 in a way that … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: MG6 GT SE Hatchback
If enthusiasm and loyalty alone sold cars, the MG brand would be a best-seller in Britain. There are a lot of drivers who have memories and money enough to buy one of the new models now being rolled out of the factory in Longbridge which was once home to the Rover Group and before that, British Leyland. The plant on the southern edge of Birmingham now … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Honda CR-V 2.0 i-VTEC EX
Long before Cross-overs became the new name in showrooms, the Honda CR-V was carving out a niche for itself. The British-built SUV combines the useful all-weather feature of 4x4 with the day to day practicality of a big estate. With such good manners, an intelligent 4WD transmission, and no real drawbacks why would you want to not have the real … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Kia cee’d Sportswagon 1 1.4CRDi
Kia’s solid UK growth at a time when the rest of Europe looks very shaky is down to building cars people want to buy, like the cee’d. The popular five-door hatchback was last year joined by a new roomier Sportswagon, which appealed to the eye with its flowing lines wrapping around a higher carrying capacity and luggage weight. So you have the best of both … [Read more...]
Volvo show life begins again with 40-series
A re-invigorated Volvo is rolling out new models in its V40 series designed to appeal to sporting and style conscious drivers. Joining the V40 hatchback launched last year are the R-Design and Cross Country, which is available with front wheel drive or all-wheel-drive. The new-comers join a V40 range which has added 6,000 sales last year to the brand … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Fussy Ford Kuga gives more for less
© Image by www.jubag.com Although not its best selling model range, the first generation Kuga SUV launched in 2008 has been a significant model for the brand. It has been bought in the main by customers who have not had a Ford before and it has received the highest customer satisfaction ratings across the Ford range. Given the growth of SUV/4x4 … [Read more...]
Weekend supertest: Range Rover Mk4 & Fiat Panda 4×4
The iconic Range Rover Mk4 is already a sell out among dealers, just three months after its announcement and within weeks of first deliveries being made. Coming in the wheel-tracks of Land Rover’s most successful ever year with UK sales up nearly 25pc, the lastest version in the model’s 42-year history brings cutting edge engineering and design to the on … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Honda Jazz Hybrid
The Jazz roomy supermini is currently Honda’s best selling model range in the UK with a 28,000 annual sales target and with 70 per cent going to retail customers. Over 220,000 of them have been sold in the UK since its launch in 2002. Prices range £11,605 to £18,750 for the petrol powered 1.2/1.4-litre British built models. But there is the option of … [Read more...]
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