The All-New Mazda MX-5 – unveiled last week at Barcelona – will make its European debut at the 2014 Paris Motor Show next month. Featuring brand new styling influenced by the KODO Soul of Motion theme, the MX-5 mark IV is the latest incarnation of the Japanese firm’s world-famous roadster. A lighter body and efficient new SKYACTIV-G high-compression engines, …
Chargemaster named as one of UK’s top tech companies
Chargemaster has been rated as one of Britain’s 100 fastest emerging private technology firms. Coming 32nd in the Sunday Times Hiscox Tech Track 100, the electric vehicle charging infrastructure manufacturer with over 25 years of industrial expertise, has reached the landmark of installing its 10,000th public charging point, as part of a government initiative. Further expansion is also anticipated, following capital …
Audi SQ5: the world’s fastest diesel SUV
Audi’s SQ5 has something of a split personality. On the one hand perfectly able to pick up the kids from school in safety and comfort, yet on the other capable of outgunning a Porsche Cayman from the traffic lights. The credit for this sports car slaying performance has quite a bit to do with its 3.0-litre twin turbo V6 …
Fiat 500S Convertible 0.9 TwinAir Review
Since it launched in 2007, Fiat’s ‘new 500’ flew out of the showrooms, with buyers being completely won over by its cute retro charm coupled with modern functionality. A soft-top version – the 500C followed in 2009. In keeping with the theme of the 1960s original, the 500C isn’t technically a cabriolet, as although it features a full length fabric …
Tourneo Connect Review: Ford’s latest multi-purpose vehicle
On the road in the New Ford Tourneo Connect As I pull into Farnham’s space age, Aviator hotel under the cover of darkness… and rain, I can initially see what looks like a collection of vans lined up in the car park. Closer inspection reveals them to be the new Tourneo Connect – Ford’s latest addition to its People Carrier …
Driving the Kia Pro_Cee’d GT Tech
[vc_row inner_container=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” bg_color=”#ffffff” bg_video=”” class=”” style=””][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column fade_animation=”in-from-top” fade_animation_offset=”65px” width=”3/4″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row inner_container=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” border=”all” bg_color=”#ffffff” bg_video=”” class=”” style=””][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row inner_container=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” bg_color=”#ffffff” bg_video=”” class=”” style=””][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1/1″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Driven: Fiat 500L 1.6 Multijet Trekking
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″ fade_animation=”in-from-top” fade_animation_offset=”65px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Green Fun the Honda CR-Z Review by Drive the GT-T Hybrid
Hybrid Fun, dubbed by Honda as the ‘world’s first sporty hybrid’, the CR-Z coupe has been designed to be both green and fun. The CR-Z has a wide and low stance, enhanced at the front end by the unusual one piece grille, which extends above and below the front bumper line. Other features of note are the split rear screen – …
Drive Reviews the All-New Kia Carens ‘3’ 1.7 CRDi
Form meets family function The all-new third generation Kia Carens is the latest seven-seat MPV from Kia, replacing the previous Carens and ageing Sedona. The Korean firm claims their new MPV has been designed with desirability in mind, as much as functionality. Upon first glance it’s hard to disagree. Sporting a rakish sleek profile and large glass area, the front end is dominated by the familiar ‘tiger-nose’ …
Drive Reviews Fiat 500C 1.2 Lounge
The Fiat 500C, the retro supermini goes topless Fiat’s re-interpretation of its iconic 1960s 500 model met huge acclaim when it launched in 2007, with the convertible joining the range in 2009. Both have enjoyed continued success, with Fiat celebrating 1 million sales in 2012. Numerous special editions have spawned throughout its life and with so many permutations of customisation available, it’s hard to find two identical 500s. The 500C shares the chic retro looks of the …