It’s not long now until VW unveil the latest version of its iconic Golf GTI at the Geneva Motor Show. The new GTI is powered by a turbocharged direct-injection petrol engine with the standard version accelerating to 62 mph in […]
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Skoda launches its Citigo Sport
Skoda’s impressive and multi award-winning Citigo line-up is about to be extended with the introduction of the Skoda Citigo Sport, a new model with enhanced sports styling, lowered suspension and bespoke interior. Skoda Citigo Sport range The Citigo is proving […]
REVIEW: Suzuki Swift SZ-L
Suzuki has unveiled a special edition for its Swift model which is based on the mid-grade SZ3. That’s not to say the SZ-L is a pale copy – it isn’t. This version made its debut at the Autosport International in […]
Honda confirms CR-Z Sport prices
It was the world’s first sporty hybrid and Honda have given their impressive CR-Z a revamp. Though whether the extra power and sporty boost system is quite worth the £1,830 premium over the outgoing model remains to be seen. The […]
Now look Mazda MX-5 goes on sale
Mazda’ s long running MX-5 sportscar has had a facelift – along with a kit revamp. The new Mazda MX-5 The new MX-5 is on sale now and features a new pedestrian friendly bonnet which will ‘pop-up’ to increase the […]
Car Leasing Deals On Hitch-free Hatchbacks For City Slickers
Car Leasing Deals UK Wide Car leasing can be a cost-effective alternative to buying new. But, with so many models on the market, choosing the right one can sometimes be a difficult decision. Not only does First Vehicle Leasing have […]
Jeep unveils new Sporting new model
Jeep are following up on their promise to develop their impressive range and have unveiled the new Grand Cherokee S-Limited. The new Grand Cherokee S-Limited The new ‘Sports Line’ is a formidable vehicle, designed to sit competitively in the ‘sports-styled’ […]
New Lexus LS – world-first technology as standard
It’s a bold claim from Lexus and one I’d normally take with a pinch of salt but this time the carmaker really does mean what it says. THE NEW LEXUS LS The new Lexus LS is an incredible piece of […]
Will Google Help The Search For Stress-free Motoring?
Will road rage become a thing of the past? Cars and technology have always gone together like motorists and road rage. But, could the latest advances signal the end of stress-fuelled journeys and white knuckles on steering wheels? Self-driving cars […]
Volvo’s all-new V40 R-Design
Not everyone loves a Volvo because they are seen as too chunky and expensive to drive. I love Volvos and have experienced just how much punishment they will take having driving a V70 to the end of its life. Now […]
Viva Las Vegas! You Don’t Need Hands There
I like to drive using my hands and my feet in a kind of traditional way. That is, the hands control the steering wheel and occasionally help grind through the gears before trying to find a radio station which doesn’t […]
Alfa adds Sportiva trims to its models
Alfa Romeo fans are in for a treat after the car maker announced it was adding Sportiva trims to its Mito and Giuletta ranges. These stylish cars have now been boosted, in my opinion, with a trim that really suits […]
Now Where Did I Put My Spare Tyre?
Cars evolve over time, don’t they? This usually happens so slowly that we barely even notice it. Until I recently bought my own retro vehicle it had been years since I had used a wind down window, seen an old […]
The Times When Having Your Own Car Sucks
Only four more weeks and my better half and I will be packing stacks of junk in the car and head for Southern France. It’s hot there: air conditioning is a must. Unfortunately the a/c on my lovely 1998 BMW […]