Nine large saloons for under €30,000
Buying a large family saloon, we look at nine choices all with a starting price under 30k writes Geraldine Herbert Ford Mondeo Delayed by almost three years the “new” Mondeo was finally launched in 2014 and is a sleeker looking car than the previous version and sports the new Aston Martin lookalike front grille. Inside it is stylish, but the quality throughout could be a little better. Engines range from 1.6 and 2.0 litre diesels, and...
Tips for Driving in Germany
When driving in Germany, you must obey the rules. Geraldine Herbert has some key advice 1) Germany is one of the few places in the world where drivers are allowed to decide for themselves how fast to drive, limited only by the car they are driving. But remember only about a fifth of the Autobahn is a no speed limit zone elsewhere the speed limits are strictly enforced by the police. 2) The Drink-drive limit is the same as...
Seven things to know about the Volkswagen Golf GTi Clubsport S
VW is celebrating four decades of Golf GTI with an exclusive two-seater GTi writes Geraldine Herbert Under the bonnet is a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that produces a whopping 306 bhp and 380Nm. The 2016 Golf GTI Clubsport S goes from 0-100 km/h in just 5.8 seconds The new Clubsport S is a two-door, two-seat car. There are no rear seats, insulation or floor mats, all have been removed to save weight, It is...
First drive: Jaguar F-Pace
Mid-sized Jaguar ready to mix it up with premium rivals as contender to BMW X4, Audi Q5 and Lexus writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? Our appetite for SUVs shows no signs of diminishing anytime soon and an onslaught of new models – particularly from the more premium and luxurious brands – is on the way. Queues are already forming for Maserati’s Levant and Bentley’s Bentayga and new arrivals are planned from...
First drive: Mercedes Benz E-Class
The new Mercedes-Benz E Class brings reality of self-driving a step closer writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? There is no denying the importance of the E-Class to Mercedes-Benz, it has not only attracted a loyal band of fans but it makes the German car maker more money than anything else in its range. Sales of more than 13 million units testify to the appeal of this car. First impressions of the new E Class? Reassuringly, the...
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