From the daily archives: Monday, August 8, 2011
BOASTING CLEVER packaging and small-car engineering, the fourth generation Nissan Micra is on course to create a whole new set of industry standards.
The car has consistently won praise and success in Europe, Japan and other markets, gaining a reputation as a reliable, stylish, accessible motor, enjoyed by a wide cross-section of customers. […]
THE NEW Kia Sportage crossover is a far more attractive car than its predecessor. It now looks expensive, but is actually very affordable, and comes with an unbelievably long warranty. What more could you ask for if you’re in the market for a chic family car?
The Sportage line-up now includes four engines, including […]
THE ECONOMIC climate means motorists are being squeezed financially and, understandably, drivers are looking to downsize to more economically viable cars. This trend in car-buying means the race is on for motor manufacturers to produce the most frugal cars they can.
Unsurprisingly, the least expensive cars to buy and run are the small […]
THE ECONOMIC downturn, coupled with greater awareness of greener motoring means car buying trends are moving with the times. According to an analysis of used car checks done with HPI during 2010, nearly 40% of all the cars it checked were small family cars, reflecting the demand for fuel efficiency and lower motoring costs […]
The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Roadsters have captured the hearts of sports car enthusiasts since their first appearance in 1997.
Even after lots of modifications, the well-known exceptional qualities remain, for example, the vario-roof that converts the SLK into a coupé in 22 seconds, not to mention the comprehensive standard-equipment
package, including head […]
IT IS not every day that you get people stopping and staring at you when you go for a quick drive into town. But that is exactly what happens if you happen to be sitting behind the wheel of
Maserati’s GranTurismo S. And who can blame kids and adults alike wanting to take […]
THE RENOWNED Norwich sports car manufacturer, Lotus, has gone one step further with its award winning Evora by adding a supercharger to the car’s already very potent 3.5-litre V6 engine. That is why, if you were in any doubt, there is now a very subtle ‘S’ appearing on the rear of some of the East […]
THE NEW Lexus CT 200h was designed and developed with the European market in mind. It is the first full hybrid vehicle to be launched in the premium compact segment.
Having recently gone into production, the car is set to provide a new gateway to the Lexus range and is designed to […]
JAGUARS are renowned for their elegant, sporting lines, and the all-new XJ, with its fluid, contemporary style doesn’t disappoint.
The strong, muscular lower half of the car is contrasted with the slim and graceful quality of the roofline, which takes inspiration from the original 1968 XJ saloon. The front of the car is very […]
THE RODEO is Isuzu’s answer to the all-American pick-up truck. I say that because I can just picture it doing battle with the rutted farm tracks of the Deep South while banjos play in the distance. But that ridiculous imagery soon evaporates when you get behind the wheel of the Denver Max Plus.
This […]
