When it comes to truly world-class performance machinery derived from lesser, but still brilliant, cars there are really only two names that count. Or, rather, four letters: “M” and “AMG”. The Germans know how to squeeze utterly mental power out of otherwise “standard” cars better than anyone else on the planet. I mean, take the […]
Category: New Cars
Small sedans; we don’t really get what they are all about here and they avoid them like Ben Affleck movies in Asian countries (except for China). However, they are VERY popular in the USA and they would seem poised to be The Next Big Thing in Europe. So does that mean the Mercedes-Benz CLA is […]
Hot Hatches are back in force this year, with a remarkable array of small FWD road rockets scampering out of the showrooms this last year. The mental Renault Megane RS265, the awesome Ford Focus ST, the utterly brilliant VW Golf GTI – all of those have been out favourite at one stage or another over […]
The Rapid name is an old one in Skoda’s history, debuting in 1935 alongside the Superb. But unless you are old, or are paying particular attention to Skodas, you probably wouldn’t know that, as the last time it appeared on a Skoda was between 1984 and 1990 on a rear-engined coupe. But now the name […]
For many years having a SSS badge on you Nissan meant exciting things. Then it didn’t. Now Nissan are having a crack at putting some sizzle back into the SSS badge again with a hot version of the deadly-dull Pulsar hatch. Have they got it right? Well, sort of… only sort of… Outside Likes: Subtle […]
Adding 4WD to the BMW 3 Series’ mix of attributes has been something that has been done in Europe for some time now – and even very briefly here – but it has largely been something that BMW has left to fellow Germans at Audi in this part of the world. Until now, that is. […]
The Mazda6 grew up in several ways with the transition into its newest incarnation. Literally, in terms of its size, as the 6 now could almost technically belong in the large car segment, but it has also grown up massively in terms of refinement, quality and sheer gorgeous road presence. But is that enough? We […]
Ford’s fantastic range of EcoBoost small capacity/big power turbo-boosted engines has expanded lately with the newer 1.6-litre version appearing in both the wonderfully entertaining Fiesta ST and the attractive and practical Kuga. In one application it is every bit as brilliant as its 2.0-litre cousin, while in the other it actually leaves a bit to […]
In this day and age of political correctness and bland homogenisation it is vastly pleasing to know that there is a car manufacturer like Citroen that is still willing to make utterly baffling cars that make no sense, look weird and don’t have a single feature that approaches “sensible” in any way. Or, at least […]
Big, but most assuredly not dumb, the latest Range Rover Vogue is a startling example of what can happen when you have something to prove and the will to prove it. Indian owners, Tata, couldn’t afford to get this one wrong. After all, Range Rover was on a roll and it and sister company Jaguar […]
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