This has to be the most surprising and talked about Aston Martin ever built. Initial reactions, when people lay their eyes on the Cygnet, range from absolute disbelief to "It’s kinda cute". I have to admit, I do dread to think what would happen if anyone tried to use the chat-up line: "I drive an Aston Martin" on some poor unsuspecting date and then took them outside and showed them this. Awkward, to say the least . . Read The Rest...
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Ford Fiesta Metal 1.6 TiVCT Duratec 134PS Road Test Review by Oliver Hammond
Think Ford and chances are that a lot of you may well think Fiesta. Since its launch in 1976 the Fiesta has enjoyed a fantastically successful life – and still does to this day. The year 1980 heralded the first ‘sport version’ of the Fiesta, in the form of the 1.3L Supersport, which paved the way for the eponymous XR2. My first Fiesta memories are of the third generation model in the late 80s/early 90s, on family holidays in the Read The Rest...
Peugeot 508 HDi 200 GT Saloon Road Test Review by Oliver Hammond
I’m renowned for my love of large French cars, particularly top of the range ones with all the toys, so it goes without saying that I was itching to get my hands on a Peugeot 508 saloon. Having driven a fair few executive saloons this year already, it was going to be interesting to see how the 508 stacked up – especially in tantalising GT guise.
Modern Looks and Traditional Values Expertly Blended
Peugeot saloons have never been bad-looking. The 406 saloon Read The Rest...
2012 Volvo XC60 D3 163bhp SEL Lux Premium Geartronic AWD Road Test Review by Oliver Hammond
Having spent last week piloting an XC90 around rural Norfolk lanes and up and down Britain’s motorways, it was certainly going to be interesting stepping straight into an XC60. The XC90 has been around since 2003 whereas its little brother the XC60 is relatively new, having debuted in 2008. I was keen to put this 2012 AWD model with its tweaked D3 engine through its paces to see what it’s made of.
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The Volvo XC60 is the XC90’s slightly smaller Read The Rest...
2012 Lexus GS Launch
Lexus has just launched the fourth generation of its mid-sized executive model, the GS. The new model promises a more engaging drive, bolder design with a spacious, contemporary interior. It will be available in the UK this spring with two models offered, the GS450h hybrid model (3.5 litre V6 petrol engine mated to a 39kW electric motor) and the basic V6 petrol powered GS250 (2.5 litre V6).
Rivals to the GS include Jaguar’s award winning XF, the new BMW 5 Series, Read The Rest...