From the monthly archives: June 2012
THERE WAS a clear winner – or rather, a pair of winners – for this year’s Midland Group of Motoring Writers Green Apple awards.
Held in association with the internationally recognised Green Organisation, it aims to find the cars that are both good to drive and are leading the charge towards more sustainable [...]
BIG, BOLD and brilliant, the fourth generation of Subaru’s Outback is better than ever.
Launched in Europe in 1996, the Outback pioneered the ‘Crossover’ concept, combining the comfort, interior space and superior on-road handling of a family estate, with the off-road capability and ground clearance of a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV). This blend of [...]
THIS SOUTH KOREAN car is a little slow, mated to a 1.6 diesel engine – and that’s just about all that’s wrong with it.
The New Generation Hyundai i30 is similar in size to the Audi A3 or VW Golf and its appearance is quite ‘cutting edge’. The LED running lights are very [...]
FORGET GERMAN executive cars – this Japanese saloon will meet most of your motoring needs.
Within the last decade the Honda Accord has blossomed. It has turned from a bland, albeit reliable car into a handsome, solid beast with real road presence. It looks business-like, it’s a proven, economical, motorway mile-muncher and it’s [...]
MODERN MEN still rely on dad to carry out the most basic jobs on the house and car, it was revealed this week.
The findings emerged in a study of 2,000 people and show that men aged 18 to 30 struggle with relatively simple tasks, such as changing spark plugs, laying carpet or [...]
REGISTRATION HAS opened for the Italian Job Touring Event 2012, an event which has been described as one the most colourful events ever to be staged in the name of charity. This year the organisers have set themselves a target to raise £100,000 for Variety, the children’s charity – and Mini owners in [...]
IF YOU are a fan of the renowned Audi A4 Avant then you’ll love SEAT’s Exeo Sport Tourer.
Why? Because it’s the same car – kind of. It’s based on the 2001 launched Audi and makes a good-value alternative to cars like the Toyota Avensis, Vauxhall Insignia and Ford Mondeo.
I’m not [...]
THE MAZDA3 1.6 oil-burner is a perfectly adequate hatchback. It pulls more powerfully than you might expect, and the drive is actually quite engaging.
On start up, the diesel engine sounds a little harsh but, on the move, the engine noise doesn’t overly intrude on any conversation you might be having with your passengers. The [...]
