Working requirements mean that sometimes we can only spend a comparatively short, but informative, time in a test car. A quick run in a few hours can often highlight the pros and cons of a car so the best and worst features stand out. Other times you need to spend a few days in the driving seat to appreciate the subtlies. In between these extremes a … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: SEAT Leon Cupra ST 4Drive
Let me introduce you to the wolf in sheep's clothing that is the SEAT Leon Cupra ST, writes David Miles. SEAT’s Leon range of mid-sized C-segment models covers SC three door hatchbacks, Leon five door hatchbacks and ST five door estates with a long list of 1.4 to 2.0-litre engines, both petrol and diesel, with a comprehensive level of specifications with … [Read more...]
Newslines 1 May
Mazda has added another stylish limited edition model to its MX-5 line-up. Marked out by its free-of-charge Eternal Blue Mica paint with contrasting black rear spoiler and door mirrors, the £25,695 RF Sport Black goes on sale from the 28 May and the gunmetal alloy wheels contrast attractively with the paint, while inside unique floor mats, scuff plates … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: SEAT Arona SE Technology 1.0TSI 95ps
The SEAT Arona SUV mid-sized range not only spoils you for choice, it spoils you full stop. There’s a choice of over 20 models in a handful of trim levels and using 95, 115 or 150ps petrol engines as well as 95 and 115 diesels with manual or automatic transmission choices and priced between £13,600 and £20,500. That’s what you might reasonably expect … [Read more...]
Newslines 24 March
Jaguar Land Rover will work with Blackberry on its next generation technical architecture. The communications company will assign a dedicated team of technicians for the project. Diesel hybrids are being developed by Mercedes with sports-car like response. It is looking at systems for future C and E-Class plug-in hybrids appearing later this year to … [Read more...]
Newslines 9 February
The SEAT Leon Cupra has always closely stuck to a top performance and value per pound ethos and now it is taking the fight to the hot hatch elite with the latest 300PS versions becoming even more tempting through savings of up to £1,945. The revised pricing applies to all three Leon Cupra 300 bodystyles, Sports Coupé, five-door and Sports Tourer. The Leon … [Read more...]
SEAT Arona adds to choice and confusion
Another week arrives and yet another new range of SUV models is released into our new car market already overflowing with choices, writes David Miles. This time it’s the SEAT Arona SUV largely based on SEAT’s recently introduced Ibiza supermini sized hatchback range. They both share the VW Group’s A0 version of their highly rated MQB platform. Priced … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: SEAT Ateca SE 1.6TDi 115ps
The award-winning SEAT Ateca is a strong challenger in the booming SUV sector which has overtaken most family favourite hatchbacks and estates. The range is wide, with a choice of 115 1.0 or 150 1.4 petrol engines alongside 115 1.6 or 150 and 190ps 2.0 diesels in five trim levels with or without intelligent 4WD. We have previously tested the 115ps 1.0 … [Read more...]
Newslines 5 January
Honda has revealed the pricing and grades for the 2018 new-look Honda Jazz. Priced at £14,115 for the entry level S grade, the range tops out at £17,155 for the new Sport edition, which features the new 130 PS (96 kW) 1.5-litre i-VTEC engine. Motorists begin 2018 paying the highest price for petrol since the end of 2014, RAC Fuel Watch data … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: SEAT Mii FR Line 75ps 1.0
SEAT Mii is the designer baby in the brand, and it’s a little charmer. It was introduced as the Spanish company’s challenger in the booming city class of cars formerly replacing the Arosa, but to enhance its attraction there are a few distinctly fashion-conscious versions with special paint, decals and eye-catching equipment such as the Beats sound system … [Read more...]
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