Jaguar XE 2.0 D Prestige
Jaguar’s new XE certainly looks the part – but will need more to fend off its rivals, writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? As the first compact executive from Jaguar since the X-type, the XE is, according to Jaguar, the most advanced sports saloon ever produced – with aluminium making up 75pc of the body. It is also the most important car Jaguar have ever built. With over two billion pounds invested, the XE is...
Eight things to know about Bentley’s ultra-luxurious Mulsanne Speed
This week we are driving Bentley’s ultra-luxurious Mulsanne Speed, here are eight things worth knowing about it writes Geraldine Herbert 1) The car is named after the Mulsanne Corner of the Le Mans racing circuit, 2) According to Bentley the Speed is designed for customer who drive themselves. 3) We still reckon its the back seat passenenges who really get to enjoy the Mulsanne, relax and stretch out and enjoy electrically operated...
Kia cee’d GT Line 5 Dr 1.0 GDi
The refreshed Kia cee’d promises better quality and efficient engines, writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? Since it launched in 2006 the Kia cee’d marked a turning point for the Korean car maker and was the first of a new generation of cars designed with European buyers in mind. Compared to previous Kia offerings, the cee’d was a huge step forward – and they went on to sell more than one million of them. Who...
Eight Things to know about the Range Rover Evoque Convertible
Four years after the Evoque first went on sale Land Rover reveals the ultimate go-anywhere luxury convertible writes Geraldine Herbert 1) Land Rover call it a “compact convertible SUV”. 2) The Roof is a five-layer fabric structure known as ‘Z-fold’ for the way it retracts. 3) Crucially for drop tops the roof stows away in just 18 seconds and for those sudden downpours at speeds of up to 50km/h. 4) Off roading – it’s a cornerstone of...
MINI John Cooper Works
Bearing a name etched in history for revolutionary rear-engined cars, this is the fastest and most powerful MINI ever made, the 2015 MINI John Cooper Works Mk3 writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? Based on the three-door hatch, MINI has completely retuned the hatchback and used aluminium and high-strength steel to keep the weight down to make it faster and more fuel efficient. Who is it aimed at? The MINI JCW may be frighteningly...
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