Toyota Auris Touring Sport 1.4 D4D Luna
Feb26

Toyota Auris Touring Sport 1.4 D4D Luna

Toyota’s Auris Touring Sport  injects a touch of style into the compact estate market and into the Toyota range says Geraldine Herbert What is it? The latest newcomers to the compact family car sector is an estate version of Toyota’s much-acclaimed Auris hatchback Who is it aimed at? If you need more practicality than your average family hatchback but you want something that can also be parked in a tight corner when you get home...

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Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI 86bhp Ambition
Feb12

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI 86bhp Ambition

While Skoda’s Rapid Saloon certainly represented good value for money it wasn’t the most successful of Skoda’s efforts. We find out if things have improved with the new Rapid Spaceback What is it? Skoda’s new Rapid Spaceback is a mini estate or hatchback version of the saloon. Who is it aimed at? If child cars seats, space for prams and the Labradors are playing havoc with your car choices but you are not yet in the market for a...

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Renault Scenic Xmod BOSE 1.5 dCi 110 S&S
Jan29

Renault Scenic Xmod BOSE 1.5 dCi 110 S&S

Renault has given the Scenic a rugged makeover, we find out if the new Xmod is a case of style over substance. What is it? Renault’s new Xmod promises the space and practicality of an MPV with the brawny good looks of an off roader. Who is it aimed at? If you’re in denial about needing an MPV and hope no-one will notice if you ever decide to buy one then the Xmod is for you.   Underneath this beefier version of the five-seat Renault...

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Suzuki SX4 S-Cross 1.6 Diesel GLX AllGrip
Jan22

Suzuki SX4 S-Cross 1.6 Diesel GLX AllGrip

Need space and practicality but with a car like drive and go anywhere ability, Suzuki reckon the new SX4 S-Cross is designed with you in mind writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? This is Suzuki’s bigger and more spacious successor to the old SX4   and is a clever blend of car and off roader. Who is it aimed at? Those who like driving a compact  4×4 lookalike without paying 4×4 prices will love this new offering from Suzuki....

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Toyota Corolla 1.4 D-4D Luna
Jan15

Toyota Corolla 1.4 D-4D Luna

More than 40 million have been sold worldwide! Now, with an improved exterior, interior, new engine and a great price tag we road test the new Toyota Corolla What is it? Toyota Corolla has been an huge success story for Toyota with more than 40 million sold. As a nameplate it may have disappeared from a host of countries but Toyota currently operates 16 factories worldwide that supply Corollas to 154 countries. and despite increased...

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BMW 318d Luxury Gran Turismo
Jan08

BMW 318d Luxury Gran Turismo

The BMW 3 series GT is longer, wider and taller than any other 3 but is bigger necessarily better, we find out? What is it? The iconic GT name was coined in the 1930s to describe European cars designed to cosset their occupants in opulent luxury. Capturing this spirit the 3 series Grand Tourer, or Gran Tourismo as they say in Italy,  promises to be just what the name suggests, a car for Grand Touring. Who is it aimed at? Keen drivers...

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