Plenty of fun to be had in this bonkers car
Gareth Butterfield tests the Vauxhall Astra VXR, which is priced from £26,995
Compact, practical and comfortable. Perfect for a quick getaway.
Published: Wed 08 May 2013
Gareth Butterfield tests the Autocruise Quartet motorhome
Shining example of a special edition Smart that's cool as ice
Published: Wed 01 May 2013
Gareth Butterfield test drives the new limited edition Smart Iceshine
Ditch your scissor jack and get a bottle jack
Published: Thu 18 Apr 2013
HOPEFULLY you have never been in a situation where you are dealing with a flat tyre at the side of the road.
Successful first quarter for Kia*
Published: Thu 11 Apr 2013
A CAR dealership near Ashbourne is celebrating record sales figures during March, helping its brand to its best first quartr since the height of the Government’s scrappage scheme in 2010.
Citroen lifts the lid on its funky hatch
Published: Thu 04 Apr 2013
THEY’RE funny things, convertibles. A removeable roof usually adds weight, wreaks havoc with the handling, leaves little space for luggage and can even make a car feel all wobbly.
An Alfa Romeo with an Ace up its sleeve
Published: Wed 03 Apr 2013
IN A world where cars seem to be getting bigger, it might seem odd that engines are continually decreasing in size.
New A Class is ready to take on the big boys
Published: Wed 03 Apr 2013
MERCEDES has treated its ailing A Class to a complete rebirth. Gone is the slightly awkward, upright stance and with it also goes the interesting ‘sandwich’ floor that characterised this newcomer’s predecessor.
Wheels within Wheels
Published: Mon 01 Apr 2013
In the lead up to the showroom launch of its 100% electric ZOE in June, Renault has become the first car manufacturer to offer a free domestic charging point with a new fully-electric car purchase. The
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