Five things to know about the new Renault Mégane RS
The all-new Mégane RS is set to debut at the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix this weekend writes Geraldine Herbert The fastest Renault RS in history will be driven around Monaco’s street circuit by Renault F1 driver Nico Hülkenberg. We will have to wait until September for the new RS to be unveiled officially at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Under the bonnet we expect a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine tuned to produce...
First Drive: Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen’s perennial Golf has been refreshed for 2017 writes Suzanne Keane What is it? Volkswagen’s best seller the Golf has been a familiar sight on our roads since the 1970s and this version looks set to continue the trend with a wide choice of models to suit different requirements. First impressions of the new Golf? At a glance the new Golf doesn’t seem all that different from the previous versions although there are...
Fiat Tipo Hatchback
Fiat returns to the small family car market with their new hatchback the Tipo writes Hannah Gordon What is it? A conservative family hatchback for people not wanting to blow their budget. Who is it aimed at? With its generous interior space and harsh plastics it suits extremely well to a family, the large boot is capable of swallowing some serious luggage and the rear seats have isofix points. The Fiat Tipo offers superb value for...
First Drive: Honda Civic
Honda has made a huge investment in the new Civic and first impressions suggest it was money well spent writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? The new 10th generation Civic gets a complete makeover from engines to transmission it’s all brand new. First impressions of the new Honda Civic? This futuristic-looking hatch is now lower, longer and wider than any previous version. The styling is also angular and more cutting edge but it won’t...
First Drive: Kia Rio
Has Kia done enough to their new Rio to worry rivals asks Geraldine Herbert What is it? The new, fourth generation Kia Rio has gone on sale. This five-door, Fiesta, Polo and Clio rivaling supermini accounts for 15% of Kia’s annual sales. First impressions of the new Kia Rio? The exterior styling of the new Rio is very similar to the older model and it’s clear that practicality has the edge over design but while the new Kia lacks some...
