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Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG Review

In Car Reviews, Featured Articles, Mercedes-Benz by Chris Lilly

When Mercedes-Benz rolls one of their models into the AMG Skunkworks, you can put money on the resulting vehicle being a bit special. I’m glad to say that the latest work of AMG madness doesn’t disappoint, as the highly anticipated A45 AMG is a snarling bundle of energy. The Mercedes A-Class is a good looking car normally, a restrained but …

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Speedy New Audi S1 and S1 Sportback Quattro with 227bhp

In Audi, Featured Articles, Speed by Jonathan Humphrey

Audi premium subcompact Pocket Rocket joins the S quattro family 231PS from the new TFSI engine with the quattro renowned all-wheel-drive system   In a great week for small cars Audi have announced the S1 will be available in the UK from mid-March priced from £24,900 on the road, five-door S1 Sportback from £25,630 on the road – The first deliveries …

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The Economical Sportscar Caterham Seven 160

In Caterham by Jonathan Humphrey

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The 2014 Goodwood Breakfast Club Dates

In Goodwood, Lifestyle, Places by Jonathan Humphrey

Goodwood have just released the dates for this years breakfast club events at the Goodwood Circuit Hot Hatches and motorcycles will take centre stage at the Goodwood Breakfast Club time in 2014 as the ever-popular event enters its ninth season. Firmly established as a ‘must-see’ event for car enthusiasts, and with free admission guaranteeing big and knowledgeable crowds, the Breakfast …

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Jaguar F-Type Coupe Breaks Free

In Jaguar, Speed by Jonathan Humphrey

Bursting out of the walls of Jaguar Land Rover’s Castle Bromwich plant the Hot New F-Type Coupe As celebrations of the new F-Type Coupe continue, 25 people took 9 days to mount the new vehicle to its eye-catching position opposite the Spitfire roundabout. The Jaguar F-TYPE Coupe is the most dynamically capable, performance-focused production Jaguar ever. Its model line-up includes the …

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I want one, I want one, I want one

In Abarth, Speed by Jonathan Humphrey

Always a busy month, now November is the month of the Scorpion – the New Abarth 595 These cars are superb, always an Abarth fan since my purchase of an Abarth A112 and nearly a 124 Spider. Already now fifty years since the original Abarth 595 here is a future classic. The latest Abarth 595 anniversary model based on the iconic Abarth …

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BMW 520D Review

In Car Reviews, Style by Chris Lilly

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 …

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The Drive Volkswagen Golf GTI Review

In Car Reviews, Speed by Chris Lilly

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 …