Volkswagen Golf 1.4 ACT TSI Highline 140bhp BMT
The new Golf is bigger, lighter, safer, more efficient and better equipped than ever, have VW reinvented a classic, we find out. What is it? The sixth-generation Golf was the bestselling car in Europe and when originally launched in 1974 it created a new benchmark in the hatchback sector. This classless and iconic car has just been launched in its seventh incarnation. Who is it aimed at? The appeal of Volkswagen’s Golf has always...
Opel Mokka SE 1.4i 140bhp (4×4)
Opel has finally added a compact SUV to their range, we spent a week behind the wheel of their newest addition What is it? It may sound like a new type of coffee but the Mokka is Opel’s first ever compact Sports Utility Vehicle and competes with established rivals such as the Skoda Yeti. Who is it aimed at? From young families to empty nesters, the chunky Mokka supermini-sized SUV should appeal to a broad base of customers. The...
Skoda Rapid 1.6 TDi 105 bhp Elegance
The new Rapid offers space in abundance and a budget price; we get behind the wheel of Skoda’s latest creation What is it? Sitting between the Fabia supermini and Octavia large family car the Skoda Rapid is the latest offering from the Czech car maker. Who is it aimed at? This pared down approach to motoring will appeal to anyone in need of oodles of space and reliability with a price tag that won’t break...
Lexus GS 450h
The new Lexus GS450h promises high performance and eco credentials; but how far does it charms really extend, we find out What is it? The Lexus GS 450h is a family-sized saloon designed with the environmentally aware, tech savy car buyer in mind. Who is it aimed at? Designed to outshine all other hybrid vehicles, the GS 450h is all about combining fuel efficiency and performance in a bid to woo a different kind of Lexus customer....
Toyota GT86
We find out if the Toyota GT86 really is a sports car without the sports car price tag writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? Toyota has been promising to build a sports car for the past few years and finally the wait is over. Co-developed with Subaru, who incidentally supplied the flat-four boxer engine, developed the chassis and built the car finished with a dash of styling from Toyota. The result is the rear-wheel-drive Toyota GT86...
Volkswagen Beetle Sport 1.4 TSI
Can VW’s New Beetle finally dispose of its “chick car” reputation, we find out. What is it? This is the all new beefier Volkswagen Beetle; powered by the 1.4TSI it is currently the most powerful petrol “bug” around. Who is it aimed at? It seems men are trying to wrestle the VW Beetle back from our eager clutches. While the last model was adorned with flowers and had more curves than a Monte Carlo racetrack in its latest...