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\"reading2\"<\/a>From reviews of \u201cboutique\u201d cars to tips on how to cope with sizzling weather, you read a lot on WheelsforWomen in 2013. Here are the Top five car reviews, features and driving tips of the year based on page views.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Our top five Car reviews<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Opel ADAM Glam 1.4i<\/a><\/strong>
\nOpel\u2019s \u201cboutique\u201d rival for the Mini and Citroen DS3, the ADAM, is certainly striking but is it a case of style over substance? We find out<\/p>\n

2. Mercedes-Benz E 250 CDI Elegance <\/a><\/strong>
\nFor 2013 the E-Class has been to boot camp; it is now trimmer, lighter, more efficient and generally a lot more appealing<\/p>\n

3. BMW X5 M50d<\/a><\/strong>
\nWe went to Goodwood Estate in the UK, the home of the Festival of Speed, to try out the new BMW X5<\/p>\n

4. Kia Carens v Peugeot 5008 v Toyota Verso<\/strong><\/a>
\nAt the heart of a good MPV is a simple design brief; it needs to be fun to drive and cope with the demands of family life. We tested three new arrivals the Kia Carens, Peugeot 5008 and Toyota\u2019s Verso<\/p>\n

5. Peugeot 208 GTi Versus Ford Fiesta ST<\/strong><\/a>
\nWe road test two of the most exciting new hot hatches \u2013 the Ford Fiesta ST and the Peugeot 208 GTi<\/p>\n

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Our Top five features<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Budget tyres or premium brands: Does it really matter?<\/a><\/strong>
\nWhat really is the difference in performance between budget and premium tyres, and in tyres of different depths? Geraldine Herbert went to Hanover to find out<\/p>\n

2. Reinventing the \u0160KODA brand image<\/a><\/strong>
\n\u0160KODA was a brand that faced enormous prejudice. How did the Czech carmaker turn it all around?<\/p>\n

3.<\/strong> When Laura met Ignis\u2026<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Laura Keane\u2019s got herself a new car \u2026\u2026 and it\u2019s yellow!!<\/p>\n

4. Family Cars and Sheep<\/a><\/strong>
\nSinead Canny-Ruddy, \u2018Young\u2019 mother of Annie, wife of Dickie, rally driver, car mad with a bag and shoe obsession looked at family cars<\/p>\n

5. Female Celebrities who endorse Cars<\/a><\/strong>
\nRussian tennis star, Maria Sharapova, has recently been revealed as a brand ambassador for Porsche. We\u00a0look at some other famous ladies who have hooked up with carmakers to promote the brand.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Our top five Tips & Advice
\n<\/strong>
\n1. Off-Road Declarations<\/a><\/strong>
\nNew measures have been introduced to clamp down on Motor Tax evasion and drivers now have to declare cars as \u2018off road the road\u2019 before tax runs out writes Suzanne Keane<\/p>\n

2. Heat wave driving tips<\/a><\/strong>
\nIn summer time it sizzled and we had ten tips to help ensure that you and your car survive even the hottest driving conditions.<\/p>\n

3. Work out your Actual Fuel Consumption<\/a><\/strong>
\nHave you ever actually worked out how much a journey would cost? Or how many \u20ac\u2019s you spend a week on unnecessary trips? Suzanne Keane offers some tips for working out your actual fuel consumption<\/p>\n

4. How to test drive a car<\/a><\/strong>
\nSo you think you have found the perfect car but does it really fit with your needs? Geraldine Herbert explains how to test drive a car<\/p>\n

5. How to import a used car from the UK<\/a><\/strong>
\nImporting a car from the UK can mean serious savings if you do your research. Laura Keane guides you through some easy step<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

What was your most memorable and are you surprised a certain story made the top 5 or didn’t make the top 5?<\/b><\/p>\n

Share your comments below, or tell us on Twitter<\/a> and Facebook.<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Geraldine Herbert<\/strong><\/p>\n

18th December, 2013<\/strong><\/p>\n

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