Brilliant Honda well worth a look
The Civic is powered by a 1.6-litre i-DTEC diesel engine that produces 120PS and 300Nm of torque, which made overtaking in many situations a doddle. As with most Honda engines, it is refined and pretty...
View ArticleNew Peugeot hits showrooms
The new Peugeot 2008 compact SUV enters UK showrooms next week. And the carmakers are hailing a timely arrival– when rainfall for June 2016 has already broken all previous June month weather records,...
View ArticlePeugeot Tepee is put to the test
If you look at the Peugeot Tepee for more than a few seconds, you will automatically think ‘is that a van?’ I would have to agree that it does look kind of van-ish, but I can assure you that the...
View ArticleDS3 Cabrio to challenge the Mini
When the Citroen DS3 first entered the market in 2010, it was met with, well, let’s say not much tail wagging, but more head shaking. The reason? Well, that’s simple, many people remember the old DS...
View ArticleIf you want to feel epic, buy one
This week’s review of the Jaguar XE R-Sport will be very easy to explain, but it will also be a very short review I’m afraid – this is because not only do I like how the XE R-Sport looks, but I also...
View ArticleTop rate engine but lacks soul
Power and Efficiency: The Cherokee is fitted with the new 2.2 MultiJet II engine that delivers 200 hp at 3500rpm and has a torque rating of 440 Nm at 2500rpm – making it one of their best engines to...
View ArticleNew player in the Mazda3 range
The very popular Mazda3 range has been recently boosted with the introduction of a new horse in Mazda’s stable – in the form of the Mazda3 Sport Black Special Edition. The Sport Black has been given...
View ArticleVolvo V40 T2 Momentum Nav Plus: Want to be happy? Drive a Volvo
The summer holidays are finally here for most of us – and I am sure everyone is frantically buzzing around and packing all their bags so they can jet off to that beach in the Bahamas. Or, if that’s not...
View ArticleLittle known drive, a lot of fun
The ASX is one of those cars you don’t see a lot of, and that’s not because it’s rubbish but more because people tend to follow trends or what their neighbours own. But over the last few years...
View ArticleMG’s first SUV put to the test
Power and Efficiency: The new MG GS is powered by a 166PS 1.5L TGi turbo charged engine that is able to perform very well and will sprint from 0-60 in under 10 seconds and return a decent 46.3mpg...
View ArticleMotor engineering at its best
Most people know that the Civic Type R is a brilliant piece of engineering, and most people who own a Type R will know that it will attract a certain amount of attention. Interior & technology: The...
View ArticleFord Mustang: ‘A work of art’
As far as I can tell, everyone loves a Mustang. The reason for this is plainly simple – just look at that picture you see before you and you will soon begin to understand why. It is a work of art. Ok,...
View ArticleNew model just as good as ever
If you are thinking of going out and buying a two-seater sports car right now then there are only really a couple of choices. The Mazda MX5 or something from Toyota that to be honest I can’t be...
View ArticleSimply blown away by new Ford
I don’t know about you but I remember the good old Fords from my day, such as the Ford Escort RS1600i and the bonking-mad Escort RS Turbo Mk1 & Mk2. I myself had an Mk1 Escort Mexico for about...
View ArticleHyundai proves to be a surprise
I have not tested a Hyundai in a while so I thought it was about time I did. The car you see before you is the i20 Coupe which in my book looks ok but does not ignite my fire as much as some other...
View ArticleSkoda Superb Estate 2.0 TSi
The Superb is one of Skoda’s top of the range cars and it sits very well at the top thanks to its incredibly stylish lines and spacious interior. The Superb is also one of the most technologically...
View ArticleNew Mazda CX-5 towers over crossover rivals
I like Mazda because they produce a decent car for the right money without skimping on quality or equipment. But I also like Mazda because they pretty much give you everything you will ever need. Look...
View ArticleF-Pace – R-Sport 2.0d 180PS
At first you might look at the all new F-Pace and think OK, it’s just another SUV that looks just like all the others currently on the market – so, why should I bother looking any further. Well – I...
View ArticleNew Shogun ready to take on anything
The Shogun has always been aimed at the true off-road driver who demanded a comprehensively equipped, reliable and cost-effective vehicle with a proven track record of all-wheel-drive ability that is...
View ArticleNew Subaru worth a look
The Subaru XV 2.0D SE Manual is a handsome-looking SUV which has enough of Subaru’s design language behind it to make it different and interesting whilst still providing a link to the rest of the...
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