Citroën DS3 Faubourg Addict
We drive Citroen’s DS3 with the new Faubourg Addict Pack, a car you’ll never have a problem finding in the supermarket car-park. What is it? Four years ago Citroën revived the DS name and at the very heart of this revival is the DS3. A car that has turned heads and changed hearts and introduced a whole new generation to Citroën. Who is it aimed at? The DS3 is essentially a supermini but is designed for those who like to stand...
Diesel Hot Hatches
Diesel hot hatches offer a sublime blend of prudent running costs and silly horsepower. But are these performance diesels good enough to turn the head of a GTI enthusiast? We drive the Octavia RS, the VW Golf GTD and the Volvos R Design to find out Skoda Octavia RS At first glance it appears to be just a regular Octavia; some changes have been made to the bumper, there’s newly designed fog lights, distinctive air inlets and a...
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...
Dacia Sandero Signature TCe 90
Dacia’s Sandero claims to be the cheapest new car on the market but is it good value? We get behind the wheel to find out What is it? Renault’s budget brand Dacia is all about providing simple and functional cars at an affordable price. Roughly the same size as the Renault Clio, the Sandero is a compact hatchback starting at just €9,990 Who is it aimed at? This Romanian-built hatchback is the cheapest new car on the market so for...
ŠKODA Octavia Elegance 2.0 TDI 150bhp
The arrival of the Rapid to the Škoda range paved the way for a bigger and classier Octavia, we find out if the new model delivers on that promise What is it? Bigger than the VW Golf but smaller than the Passat the new Octavia is longer and wider than before. Crucially its also lighter thanks the use of high strength steel which should make if far more nimble on the road and easier on fuel. Who is it aimed at? There is no denying...
