Hyundai i10 Deluxe
Oct09

Hyundai i10 Deluxe

The New i10 has fresh styling inside and out and promises to be more enjoyable to drive, so does it live up to expectations, we find out writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? The previous Hyundai i10 was a decent car but since then  cars such as Volkswagen’s Up have raised the bar of what we have come to expect from a city car.  So Hyundai have responded with  a car that is bigger and better equipped than its predecessor. Who is it...

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The Winners of the APMP Car & Van of the Year Awards 2015
Oct08

The Winners of the APMP Car & Van of the Year Awards 2015

We deliberated, cogitated and digested and the APMP jury  delivered their votes writes Geraldine Herbert The contenders for the inaugural AMPA Car of the Year (COTY) award  were certainly an eclectic mix from hybrids and electrics to hot hatches and everything in between. The Nissan Qashqai proved the overall and worthy winner of the coveted title of AMPA Car of the Year but here is a breakdown of the category winners and how my votes...

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Audi S3 Saloon 2.0 TFSI
Oct02

Audi S3 Saloon 2.0 TFSI

Can Audi really provide a performance car and an everyday family car in one, we drive the S3 saloon to find out writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? The Audi S3 may look like a typical saloon but press the start button and it gushes with power; accompanied with a deep and resonant sound that emerges from four exquisitely tuned exhaust pipes. Who is it aimed at? It is the  ideal choice for the person who needs the practicality of a...

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2014 Paris Motor Show – 10 must see cars
Oct01

2014 Paris Motor Show – 10 must see cars

Paris may be the fashion capital of the world but from tomorrow it’s all about the cars as the doors of the Paris Motor Show open. Here are a few new models that have caught our eye writes Geraldine Herbert.   Fiat 500X – the New 500X completes the family line up and is Fiat’s version of the Jeep Renegade. Both cars are the expected to appeal to different buyers and will be offered with a choice of front- or all-wheel drive....

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First Drive : Lexus NX F-Sport AWD
Sep30

First Drive : Lexus NX F-Sport AWD

We went to Vienna to drive the new Lexus NX writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? The crossover bubble seems to be far from bursting and Lexus are the latest to join the fray with their new Lexus NX. Designed to compete with Range Rover’s Evoque, the Porsche Macan and the BMW X3 the NX sits below the RX in the Lexus range. First impressions of the Lexus NX? The NX promises to wow buyers with what is unquestionably the most distinctive...

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