First Drive: Kia Sportage
Feb02

First Drive: Kia Sportage

Kia’s Sportage is back, bigger and more efficient than ever writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? Accounting for almost forty percent of all Kia Sales the fourth generation Sportage is a welcome addition to the range. First impressions of the new Kia Sportage?  The exterior has been given a  fresher look and while it doesn’t look significantly different from the current model the changes to the front, particularly the headlights have...

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Farewell to the Land Rover Defender
Jan28

Farewell to the Land Rover Defender

It’s hard to think of a car with a more iconic image than the Land Rover Defender, writes Geraldine Herbert From the sand dunes of the Sahara to the glaciers of Iceland, Land Rover’s Defender is the very epitome of adventure. But rumours of it’s imminent demise have persisted for years and finally new and stringent requirements for carbon emissions and EU safety regulationswill send this iconic vehicle to the motoring archives. On the...

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Nine things to know about the Opel GT Concept
Jan27

Nine things to know about the Opel GT Concept

Opel has pulled the wraps off the new GT Concept and hints at what a future coupe might just look like writes Geraldine Herbert 1) The GT Concept will be officially unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show next month and is a two seat coupe. 2) Borrowed from the Opel Adam, Corsa and Astra is a punchy turbocharged 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine. 3) The GT nameplate was first used on an Opel coupe in 1968 and it is rumoured the next one will...

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Get the best deal on your new car
Jan25

Get the best deal on your new car

To help you navigate the best deal for you on your new car here is our pick of the best 161 offers writes Geraldine Herbert There is nothing like the lure of a new registration plate and a last minute deal to tempt motorists into showrooms and for potential buyers there are a host of great deals around at the moment but you have to be fast as many expire on January 31st. If you are trading in an older car you would be well advised to...

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Bentley Mulsanne Speed
Jan19

Bentley Mulsanne Speed

You may be swayed by the Bentley Mulsanne’s luxury but it is the performance that is really outstanding, writes Geraldine Herbert What is it?  Named after the Mulsanne Corner of the famous Le Mans racing circuit, the Speed is the ultimate luxury performance saloon. According to Bentley, it “delivers the fastest handcrafted luxury driving experience in the world”. ultimate in driving quality. The Speed is also an exercise in...

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