From the monthly archives: September 2011
THE 64TH International Motor Show in Frankfurt was dazzling as usual, and there were more than just a few concept cars on show. Many of these high-tech machines could well go into production, so I took at look at a few show-stoppers that might find themselves parked on your driveway one day.
KIA MIGHT ONCE have been known for making budget cars, but the South Korean company has taken advantage of the economic climate to lever itself into a position of power. The popularity of cheap new cars with huge warranties and excellent customer service exploded in Europe a few years ago, so Kia, having gained [...]
ASTON MARTIN is one of the coolest automotive brand names on the planet, so getting a chance to drive one of the beautifully crafted cars from the British motor manufacturer has to be on the wish list of many.
Well, luckily (and I don’t want to sound boastful) my wish came true very [...]
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE is useful for motorists, but it isn’t necessarily needed all the time, so MINI has a smart and fuel efficient answer for this conundrum: the Countryman All4.
The car is a ‘crossover’ – a front-wheel drive car in most normal circumstances, but when wheel slip on the front wheels is detected, [...]
