With the new All New Note, Nissan has tried to cover as many bases as possible with one single model – so the main question is has it worked? The Nissan Note falls into an unfortunate category for car buyers, the mini-MPV. These cars have a history of being extremely practical and an extremely sensible choice for many buyers, though …
Reviewed the Stylish New MG3
When writing about a new MG, there is always a touch of sadness in the piece. One always remembers the great MG’s of yesteryear and longs for the classic British roadster to return. So while I am as guilty as anyone else, let’s get all that over with, put it out of the way and face up to the reality …
BMW 520D Review
Excellent though the 5 Series is, you do not stay at the top of the executive saloon pile by resting on your laurels – which is why BMW has refreshed it. To test the raft of changes on offer, I drove the 520d in M Sport specification – and I’m delighted I did. To start with, the M Sport pack …
The Drive Volkswagen Golf GTI Review
Buying a VW Golf GTI is quite a confusing event these days. You can’t just walk into a dealership and order one – you must first work out what you want from it. To start with, how many doors do you want – three or five? Also, how would you like to change gear? There is both a manual and …
First Drive 2014 Ford Tourneo Connect Game Changer
Back from the First Drives of the New Ford Tourneo Connect the new addition to Ford’s popular range of vans and people carriers Heavily into launching new cars in the last 12 months, the Ford Tourneo Connect being the eighth. Sometimes cars come out that create their own niche. The ready for anything segment, live life to the full, plenty …
Review of the MINI Paceman CooperS
Where do you start with writing a road test of the MINI Paceman? I would love that to be a rhetorical question, a device to lure you, good reader, into this review. The only problem is that I don’t really know the answer. In my defence, Mini doesn’t help me. As another spin-off from the ever popular Mini brand, the …
Nissan Juke Nismo Review
For those of us who like their cars and all things automotive, there are few better pieces of news than when a manufacturer makes a quick car quicker. So when that company is Nissan and the in-house performance division Nismo is involved, it’s music to petrol-heads’ ears. The car in question is not, unfortunately, the blistering Nissan GT-R but the …
Peugeot RCZ Sport THP200 Coupé
I approached the RCZ with a mixture of excitement and trepidation. How would this stylish machine, crouching aggressively on the tarmac in front of me, compare with my great (possibly rose-tinted?) memories of 1.9 205 GTI ownership. And might I look like a hairdresser? Initial signs were all positive – the children clamoured to be taken on the school run …
Mercedes Benz E 300 BlueTEC Hybrid
The Mercedes Benz E 300 BlueTEC Hybrid is the latest model from Mercedes to receive the green treatment from its engineers. Car Reviewed – Mercedes Benz E 300 BlueTEC Hybrid Based on the not-exactly-new E Class Saloon, the E 300 BlueTEC Hybrid features so much important technology that it is a key new addition to the Mercedes’ range. In fact, …
Citroen DS 3 Cabrio Review – Lighten Your Life
The Citroen DS3 Cabrio, a convertible for all weathers The car tested was the Citroen DS 3 Cabrio DSport THP 155 6 speed manual in Polar White with Infinite Blue Roof The DS 3 is one of Citroen’s Premium DS range bringing style in abundance. One of the first to introduce those smart daylight running lights added in a cool …