In Pictures: MINI Paceman versus Countryman
Last week we drove MINI’s Paceman and Countryman, travelling along some familiar roads and trying to decide which (if any) we would buy. In practice, we found little if any difference between them dynamically, but a whole heap of difference in how they make you feel when driving them. As you’d expect, the Paceman is...
Audi TT 2.0 TFSi (2007) Running Report (plus DIY bulb replacement)
It’s become something of a novelty to run a car this long, since we’re normally chopping and changing cars every year, but there’s something about Audi’s TT that makes it feel both timeless and unbreakable. Part of the reason why our TT still looks so fresh is down to the Ventureshield paint protection it received...
First Drive Review: Volvo V40 T5 Cross Country
There were two questions we were keen to answer when we drove Volvo’s new V40 Cross Country last week – how different is it to drive than a regular V40 ES? And, what does it offer to justify its premium price in the V40 range? I’ll come back to that last point a little later....
First Drive Review: Volvo V40 T5 & D4 R-Design
What does ‘sporty’ mean to you? Is it a firm ride with vice-like body control? Or perhaps a hyper-sensitive steering with an almost telepathic foresight of your next manoeuvre? Maybe a razor sharp throttle response like you ‘imagine’ a Formula One car would have? Well, just as 20-inch rims have little correlation with real racing,...
Audi takes its customers for a ride: An update on the TT window regulator issue
As temperatures across the UK plummet below freezing, most drivers will be preoccupied with the traction of their tyres on Britain's icy roads, but for some there's an even bigger problem to worry about.
The Great and The British: Part 2 – Lawrence Tomlinson and Ginetta
The small Yorkshire town of Garforth is a fairly unremarkable place. Once a thriving mining community, its proximity to the northern arterial network has long-since seen it merge into yet another commuter suburb of Leeds’ sprawling metropolis.
INTERVIEW: British F3 Champion Jack Harvey talks with SkiddMark
"My friends often ask me if I get scared by what I do or find it intimidating and I have to say no, of course not. It’s not because if I did I’d be slow but it’s because if you’re scared of this sport you’re going to be a danger to yourself, to others...
Desk Drive: BMW’s M135i xDrive takes the fight to Audi’s RS 3 Sportback
BMW has announced the official launch of its M135i xDrive at next week's Paris motor show and although it won't be available here in the UK, we were curious to find out how it compared with Audi's RS 3 Sportback - the enthusiast’s choice for those seeking the ultimate in high performance and all-weather traction....
The DNA Inside: Volvo Cars
During the last few months we've immersed ourselves in several of Volvo's most dynamic new models, to learn about how the marque is positioned in 2012 and why you might chose to buy one rather than its more prolific German competitors.
The Great and The British: Part 1 – The Importance of Being Radical
For a nation endowed with the DNA of such maverick automotive legends as Chapman, Cooper and Brown, it seems ironic that the marque which now leads the plethora of niche British sports car manufacturers is one that was only founded in the latter part of the 20th century.
Ferrari F12berlinetta around Fiorano
Ferrari are in the midst of launching the new F12berlinetta this week, stretching the legs of its newest prancing horse in the hills above Maranello where the car was originally developed.
Driven: Volvo V40 D4 at Goodwood race circuit – Just how good is Volvo’s new premium compact car?
After well over three decades of driving I might (finally) be showing signs of growing up. Not because I'm reviewing a new Volvo, although I'll come back to that somewhat jaded stereotype a little later. Instead I'm learning to value cars which manage to tick a multitude of boxes, treading that fine line...
Putting the Customer First: Audi responds to the TT Window Regulator issue
Back in February, we published a running report on our own Audi TT 2.0 TFSi which focused on a problem that had blighted our enjoyment of the car - namely the driver or passenger window becoming 'stuck' half open.
Driven: Volvo V60 T6 AWD R-Design Polestar meets Shelsley Walsh
There was a time when owning a Volvo was considered cool - the year was 1994 and Volvo had teamed up with Tom Walkinshaw Racing (TWR) to contest the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC).
To help raise the brand's profile, Volvo originally chose the 850 Estate, which they reasoned would generate the most media exposure. ...
Running Report: 2007 Audi TT 2.0 TFSi
The British Winter. It's not 'too' arduous really, provided you don't get stuck in a sudden blizzard, or your washer fluid freezes up, or some fool yet again launches themselves into the street furniture whilst attempting to drive, text and sip a piping-hot skinny latte.
Love At First Gear: The Itch
I can tell you specifically when it happened. The moment I fell deeply in love with cars. It was the summer before grade ten, half a year before I could even apply for a driver’s licence.
Track Tested: Ginetta G40 R
The Ginetta G40 R is not your average sports car, and, I think it fair to say, carries more than the weight of a hopeful profit margin on its shoulders. Indeed, the future of Ginetta as a road car manufacturer may indeed hinge on the success of both the G40 and the G60 as road...
3 Reasons why you should have bought BMW’s 1 Series M Coupé..
We have a problem. As of last week BMW UK had already sold more than 2/3rds of their 1 Series M Coupe allocation, and unless the new M5 really pulls a rabbit out of a hat, this innocuous-looking entry-level M car is probably the best car BMW have produced in nearly a decade. ...
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