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Škoda Fabia Monte Carlo: Small, Stylish and Practical

In Car Reviews, Skoda by Jonathan Humphrey

Now that petrol cars aren’t dead, the Škoda Fabia is an excellent choice for a small car Car Reviewed: Škoda Fabia Monte Carlo 1.5 TSI 150 PS DSG During a week-long test drive around Bournemouth, the Fabia proved to be a delightful small car. Its nippy acceleration, reaching 0-62 mph in just eight seconds, matches that of the first-generation Golf …

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Review – Mini Cooper S Hatch 5-Door Resolute edition

In Car Reviews, Mini by Paul Beard

Walking up to the Mini Cooper S Resolute edition, you could be forgiven for thinking that it’s black Car Reviewed: MINI Cooper S 5-Door Hatch Resolute Edition The car tested here was the five-door hatchback version, but there are also the three-door and convertible variants with petrol or electric power, so both bases covered there. Bronze accents are one of …

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Ford Ranger Raptor 3.0L V6 Auto : AKA Beast

In 4x4, Car Reviews, Ford, Pick-Ups by Paul Beard

One thing the Ford Ranger Raptor doesn’t do is hide its light under a bushel Pick-Up Reviewed: Ford Range Raptor 3.0L V6 EcoBoost 10-speed Auto 4WD On the inside it’s a bit more subtle but not much, with sports seats clad in leather and alcantara in dark grey with orange accents and stitching; the steering wheel is similar with a …

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First UK Drives: Honda e:Ny1 Reviewed

In Car Reviews, Electric, Electric cars, Honda, SUV by Jonathan Humphrey

The Honda e:Ny1 – Even AI cannot make sense of the name, just call it the latest electric SUV from Honda Car Reviewed: The Honda e:Ny1 Advance reviewed at the first UK Driving launch I can’t say the name enthuses me. Cars often have had silly names, such as the Subaru Brat, Austin Princess or Isuzu Bighorn. Even chatGBT4 doesn’t …

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Peugeot 508 SW GT Hybrid 225 Reviewed

In Car Reviews, Hybrid, Peugeot by Tom Scanlan

I decided to put my foot down hard on the Peugeot 508 GT’s accelerator Car Reviewed: Peugeot 508 SW GT PLUG-IN HYBRID 225 e-EAT8 So…let’s go! And I was rewarded with the smoothest throttle response you could wish for. Maybe it was because I’d just spent a week stuck in the family hack, a 22-year-old well-worn vehicle. The contrast was, …

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Why to Use Grommets in Your Car

In Car Parts by Sponsored Content

Cars have a lot of pieces and parts all moving in unison Keeping them protected can be a tough endeavor unless you are using the right materials and accessories. One small thing that you will no doubt have seen under the hood is a rubber grommet. These little accessories are great for many reasons and are a must for any …

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Škoda Kamiq Monte Carlo SUV, small and sporty

In Car Reviews, Skoda, SUV by Jonathan Humphrey

Škoda’s smallest SUV, the Kamiq, would be the right size for many and in Monte Carlo trim; it’s the sportiest in the range Car Reviewed: Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo 1.5 TSI 150 PS This model is for buyers who want a sporty-looking, more engaging to drive Kamiq. This model has many distinctive styling elements, including a panoramic sunroof, gloss black …

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Poor battery care frustrates 70,000 drivers every year and cost up to £28 million.

In Battery, Short Cuts by Jonathan Humphrey

‘Charge Your Car Day’ is October 5, 2023 CTEK, the world leader in battery charging solutions, has released a study that shows half of the car batteries on the road aren’t working nearly as well as they should. Breakdowns linked to batteries are on the rise because people are driving less because of the rising cost of living, which costs drivers …

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Genesis GV70 2.2D, one of the best

In Car Reviews, Diesel, Genesis, SUV by Jonathan Humphrey

I can’t drive anything else now, exclaimed my wife; I want one Car Reviewed: Genesis GV70 2.2D Genesis is a luxury brand from South Korea, worldwide. They are relatively new, just eight years old and have been available in the UK for over two years. The cars are the result of the luxury arm of Hyundai, which also owns Kia, …