The Ibiza has for a long time been SEAT’s best selling model, few realise that its been about for nearly 30 years and is now in it’s fourth generation. Earlier this year the Polo-based hatch received a thorough reworking to […]
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Peugeot 308: Full on the road review
The previous generation 308 wasn’t really a bad car, but in a class dominated by very talented metal, and despite strong sales, it was nowhere near the top of the class. Peugeot knew this, which is why this new 308 […]
The Parking Ticket That Tells You Off
Isn’t it a horrible feeling to return to your vehicle and find a parking ticket sitting there waiting for you? Well, in the future you could get an even bigger shock when the ticket talks to you. FlashPark is a […]
Renault Captur: UK pricing and spec revealed
Renault says its new Captur is arguably the most stylish, versatile, frugal and keenly priced addition to the supermini crossover market yet. The new Renault Captur The car maker has high hopes for the Renault Captur and will be looking […]
Skoda Yeti: The UK’s ‘most satisfying car to drive’
The Skoda Yeti has been named as the UK’s most satisfying car to own in an annual customer satisfaction survey. The result marks a spectacular hat-trick for the brand, having recorded first place finishes in 2011 and 2012. The award-winning […]
Mercedes SLS: Epic new SLS AMG line-up set for UK
The new UK line-up for the SLS AMG has been unveiled and there are two models – the new SLS AMG GT Coupe and the SLS AMG Black Series Coupe – which are boasting significantly enhanced specification and greater driving […]
Those Old Car Insurance Premium Blues
As an ex car insurance underwriter I know that people hate their premiums being increased. I mean that they really hate it. I remember many a long, painful conversation with people who genuinely couldn’t understand why they now had to […]
Subaru Forester: Safer, greener and more practical
When the new Subaru Forester goes on sale in the UK in May 2013, it will be the fourth-generation of the SUV and looks set to become the Japanese brand’s most popular model. Last year, the Forester accounted for 170,000 […]
2015 Honda NSX: Pre-order bank opens
There’s so much demand for the new Honda NSX that the car firm has had to open a pre-order bank for the hotly anticipated supercar. The new Honda NSX For a deposit of £5,000 potential owners can be among the […]
Toyota Prius: hybrid sales top five million
Since its launch and move to the Hollywood celeb’s car of choice, the Toyota Prius has gone on to become one of the world’s best-selling vehicles. More than five million Toyota Prius and Lexus hybrid vehicles have been sold around […]
Lexus IS 300h: Ready to lead the field on ownership costs
The all-new Lexus IS 300h will offer customers cost of ownership advantages unmatched by any of its 2.0-litre diesel rivals in the premium saloon market, thanks to the combination of low maintenance and running costs. The firm is also saying […]
How Fast Would You Go?
The Bugatti Veyron has just been named the fastest road legal car in the world, just a few days after this title was originally taken away from it. The Veyron can go at speeds up to 268 mph and to […]
Smart fortwo: Cityflame is hot stuff
Smart is turning up the heat on its city car rivals with the launch of an impressive model. The Smart fortwo cityflame edition is destined to have motorists blazing a trail to Smart retailers when it is launched next month. […]
Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo: More Tech for your Money
Skoda has announced details of a limited edition version of its hugely popular Fabia Monte Carlo model, called the Monte Carlo Tech, with an enhanced specification over the standard model. The impressive Skoda Fabio The Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo will […]