The Charms of the VW Camper Van will ensure it motors forever
Manufacture of this iconic vehicle has stopped but an army of fans will keep it soldiering on says Geraldine Herbert For those wanting to wallow in delicious nostalgia the VW camper van has to be one of the most characterful motors on the go. Long associated with hippies and surfers alike today these vans are making a comeback for family excursions based on economy and imagination. But rumours of its imminent demise were finally...
Mazda2 1.5 (90PS) GT
With heaps of technology, a smart interior and stylish good looks the Mazda2 delivers on the fun factor writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? With family inspired styling the Mazda2 arrives at a time when the small car market is crammed with talented rivals from the new Opel Corsa, Skoda Fabia and Hyundai i20 to the perennial favourite, Ford’s Fiesta Who is it aimed at? The Mazda2 is essentially a supermini but the smart...
First Drive: Fiat 500
Changes may be subtle but the refreshed Fiat 500 blends vintage chic with technical sophistication writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? It’s now eight years since Fiat launched the new 500, a modern interpretation of a car that first hit the road in 1957. With classic good looks and clever engineering it has become one of the most successful small cars around with almost 1.5 million sold. So how do you update something that is...
First Drive: Honda HR-V
Is there room for one more compact crossover? We went to Lisbon to check out Honda’s new HR-V Geraldine Herbert What is it? Honda may have pioneered the concept of the small sports utility vehicle (SUV), when the original HR-V model was launched in 1998, but it was Nissan that changed the way we think about family motoring with its Qashqai. Designed to appeal to young families unimpressed by the typical mini-MPV, the HR-V will...
Suzuki Vitara 1.6 DDiS GLX ALLGRIP
Suzuki’s little SUV combines winning traits of space, style and flexibility writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? If we needed any more proof that Crossovers are the fastest growing segment in the car market, the recent launch of five new arrivals confirms this and Suzuki Vitara is one of the latest to join the fray. Who is it aimed at? Suzuki’s fourth generation Vitara comes hot on the heels of the Jeep Renegade, Fiat...
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