Opel ADAM Glam 1.4i
Opel’s “boutique” rival for the Mini and Citroen DS3, the ADAM, is certainly striking but is it a case of style over substance? We find out What is it? ADAM is the latest offering from Opel and is their first venture into the trendy small car market. Designed to compete in the style-conscious supermini sector where the Mini, Fiat 500 and Citroen DS3 compete to capture the hearts and wallets of the urban hipster. Who is it aimed at?...
How low can you go?
Tired of escalating fuel costs and looking for a super economical hatchback? Geraldine Herbert selects five of the most fuel efficient around. Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Engine: 1.6 i-DTEC Fuel: Diesel CO2: 94 g/km Performance: 78.5 mpg / 3.6 litres per 100 kms Price: €23,975 We Say: Still light years ahead of the competition in terms of styling, there is a lot to like about the new Civic. With its spaceship styling, excellent fuel...
Our Frankfurt Show 2013 Top Ten
The biennial Frankfurt Motor Show opened yesterday, presenting a stunning display of concept cars and productions. Compact SUVs, Hybrids and concepts cars dominated almost every stand but these are our top 10 Frankfurt car reveals from the 2013 show. 1) Opel Monza Concept Opel’s Monza Concept – Sitting between the Astra and the Insignia this sleek coupe with wide winged doors sports a cutting-edge petrol/electric power-train...
Volkswagen Golf GTI 2.0 TSI
The VV Golf GTI has raised the hot hatch bar with every iteration so can we expect anything less from the new one! We find out What is it? The Volkswagen Golf GTI defines hot hatches as no other single car does. Steeped in history this car simply oozes iconic status in a way that few cars can rival. The seventh-generation Golf GTI is the latest version. Who is it aimed at? Pressures to reduce CO2 emission, fuel economy and the...
First Drive – BMW 4 Series Coupé
Due here in Oct, we travelled to Scotland to find out if the BMW 4 series Coupé is more than just a rebadged 3 series What is it? On paper the 4 series is merely a coupe version of a 3 series saloon with a couple less doors but in reality the two cars actually share only a bonnet. First impressions of the new 4 Series Coupé? Smaller than a 6 but bigger than a 3, the new 4 series Coupé is a stunning looking car. Ingrained sportiness...
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