Beaulieu once again is hosting its annual Firework display – one of the largest displays in the South. This year, the festivities will be set to a Rock Legends theme. [portfolio_slideshow] Gates open from 3pm for Beaulieu Fireworks 2014 and once inside, there’s plenty to see and do. Either try out the Beaulieu Rides and Drives, or the old-Time Fairground …
The Best Small Diesel
One of my favourites the Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC wins the ‘Best Real MPG’ in honestjohns awards The frugal Civic scores an average 66.2mpg based on thousands of reviews from everyday drivers An easy to drive car and an easy to achieve great MPG. The Honda’s 1.6 i-DTEC engine has been rated as best small diesel on the market with …
148.5 MPG Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Review
Mitsubishi are making a bold move with their new Outlander PHEV So what is a PHEV? Welcome the new ‘Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle’ from Mitsubishi. I attended the launch of this latest model and was impressed as the future for better, greener vehicles becomes reality. As a new car proposition this car will be worthy of consideration if your …
MINI Creates a Stir with the Cooper T
The World’s First Vehicle to be Powered by a Tea-Leaf Biofuel MINI at the forefront of technology have enhanced their sustainability credentials with the new MINI Cooper T A revolutionary addition to the MINI range, is available in a variety of colours including ‘Chamomile Yellow’, ‘Red Bush’ and ‘Earl Grey’. The new model is bound to cause a real stir in …
Impressive Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Earth Dreams Reviewed
Voted Fleet Car of the Year, there have been plenty of industry plaudits heaped upon the latest incarnation of the Honda Civic But after putting this stylish addition to the Japanese marque through its paces, it is not hard to see exactly why it is earning its spurs with both business users and a wider motoring audience alike. As a …
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 …
New Peugeot 308 Exceeds Demand
Super Stylish PEUGEOT 308 has already exceeded 60,000 orders across Europe The new 308 has recently been voted 2014 European Car of the Year. The range is being extended soon with the 308 SW estate, which goes on sale in June To cope with the high demand for the new 308 and to support the launch of the new 308 SW, …
British Built Toyota Auris Hybrid Touring Sports Review
The latest Auris Hybrid is a high specced family estate, British built, well-priced and a great value all rounder. When the car first arrived I wasn’t that convinced but after a week with the car, it grew on me more and more. It looked good, it was comfortable, light and easy to drive with an effective hybrid system and …
New Kia Soul EV Has the Power
Better Batteries=Better Range. Soon to be electric, Kia Soul EV benefits from class-leading battery technology The popular Kia Soul EV, soon to be available as a plug-in electric car, production is starting in the second half of 2014. The Soul EV will powered by an 81.4 kW electric motor, producing 285 Nm of torque, and a high-capacity 27 kWh lithium-ion polymer …
Mazda Real Challengers, who think differently
Mazda have always built theirs cars a little differently than other companies. Watch their series of videos of people that want make a change by doing things differently. This video shows Thomasina Miers who has developed a chain of Mexican Street Food Restaurants called ‘Wahaca’ serving fresh Mexican cuisine. Johnson Beharry for the Mazda Real Challenger Series talks to her …