First Drive: Toyota Prius
Toyota’s new generation Prius promises improved economy, an appealing look and a fun-to-drive spirit writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? It was Toyota’s Prius almost 20 years ago that spawned the hybrid revolution and since then these hybrid pioneers have been continuously rewriting the rulebook. Endorsed by celebrity A-listers, the Prius gained an army of devotees keen to save the planet and became the world’s best-selling...
Mazda MX-5 1.5 Roadster GT
Roadsters always conjure up visions of freedom and fresh air and the Mazda MX-5 is no exception, writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? Deemed the most popular two-seat sports car in the world, it’s hard to disagree. Who is it aimed at? It’s now more than 25 years since the original Mazda MX-5 went on sale and the appeal is simple -it has always been eye-catching, a blast to drive and comes in at an affordable cost. So can...
How to get the best price for your car
Restoring your car for sale can pay off but don’t go overboard, writes Geraldine Herbert There is good news if you are planning to sell your car Motorcheck says prices for second-hand cars have risen sharply since 2010. On average, it costs about 18% more for a three-year-old car today than it did in 2010. This is most likely due to two factors: the shortage of stock has meant used car prices are higher, and the recovery in the...
Eternal Love
Smitten motorists tell of the special bonds with their metal pals writes Geraldine Herbert On the whole, I like to think I’m rational, educated and quite a grounded sort of person. I’m not what you would call sentimental, particularly about material objects; I may have more shoes than anyone has a right to own, an ever growing collection of sunglasses and an oversupply of scarves but I have no real emotional connection to any of...
Definitive guide to PCP deals
Personal Contract Plans (PCP) are a popular way to stretch a budget but there are some things to bear in mind, writes Geraldine Herbert Car sales are booming with almost 125,000 new registrations in 2015, up more than 30 per cent on 2014, according to figures from the SIMI. Sales so far for this year show similar increases and 2016 is set to be the third consecutive year of growth. The depressed car market of the past few years has...
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