Car review: The Volvo XC90 is still one of the best March 23, 2015 Around 15 years ago Volvo hit the jackpot with its first full-size premium SUV, prompting a stampede of “active” families to dealerships seeking seven seats, upmarket looks and a lofty driving position. The XC90 combined thoughtful detailing with the usual Volvo attributes of rock solid build and impeccable safety. It sold so well that the [...]
Not convinced? March 23, 2015 CHECK OUT THESE ALTERNATIVES… BMW X5 XDRIVE 25D SE PRICE: £45,250 0-62MPH: 8.2 secs TOP SPEED: 137mph CO2 G/KM: 154g/km MPG COMBINED: 48.7mpg THE VERDICT: DESIGN Three Stars PERFORMANCE Four Stars PRACTICALITY Three Stars VALUE FOR MONEY Three Stars LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 3.0 SDV6 HSE LUXURY PRICE: £38,810 0-62MPH: 5.8 secs TOP SPEED: 164mph CO2 G/KM: 192g/km MPG COMBINED: [...]
Car review: Future-proof your life with the Audi A6 Avant TDI Ultra March 16, 2015 Audi’s family estate is big, economical and comfortable – and that makes it one of the best cars in its class. How best to future-proof your car? There’s one absolute rule: if it’s cheap to run, it’ll serve you well while it’s yours, and there will be plenty of people looking to take it off [...]
Not convinced? March 16, 2015 CHECK OUT THESE ALTERNATIVES… BMW 520D M SPORT TOURING PRICE: £37,090 0-62MPH: 8.1 secs TOP SPEED: 143mph CO2 G/KM: 122g/km MPG COMBINED: 61.4mpg THE VERDICT: DESIGN Three Stars PERFORMANCE Four Stars PRACTICALITY Five Stars VALUE FOR MONEY Four Stars MERCEDES-BENZ E220 BLUETEC AMG LINE ESTATE PRICE: £38,555 0-62MPH: 8.8 secs TOP SPEED: 136mph CO2 G/KM: 129g/km MPG COMBINED: 60.1mpg [...]
Car review: The Mercedes-AMG C 63S is a turbocharged blast from the past March 9, 2015 It’s the 1980s all over again; hemlines are up, stripes are in and the turbocharger is king. How you feel about the clothes is a matter of personal taste but the second coming of the turbo is good news. Unlike the fashion, the cars are a little more polished second time around. The AMG products [...]
Not convinced? March 9, 2015 CHECK OUT THESE ALTERNATIVES… AUDI RS4 AVANT LIMITED EDITION PRICE: £56,545 0-62MPH: 4.7 secs TOP SPEED: 155mph CO2 G/KM: 249g/km MPG COMBINED: 26.4mpg THE VERDICT: DESIGN Four Stars PERFORMANCE Five Stars PRACTICALITY Five Stars VALUE FOR MONEY Four Stars BMW M3 PRICE: £56,590 0-62MPH: 4.3 secs TOP SPEED: 155mph CO2 G/KM: 204g/km MPG COMBINED: 32.1mpg THE VERDICT: DESIGN Four [...]
Car review: Going topless with the BMW 2 Series Convertible is as liberating as ever March 2, 2015 BMW’s rebranding of its motors continues with the arrival of the 2 Series Convertible. So, what used to be the old 1 Series Convertible is now the shiny new 2 Series drop-top. Got that? Good, because despite the rather iffy weather, the UK is a strong convertible market for BMW. This 2 Series will fit [...]
Not convinced? March 2, 2015 CHECK OUT THESE ALTERNATIVES… MERCEDES-BENZ SLK 200 AMG SPORT PRICE: £34, 750 0-62MPH: 7.3 secs TOP SPEED: 149mph CO2 G/KM: 158g/km MPG COMBINED: 41.5mpg THE VERDICT: DESIGN Four Stars PERFORMANCE Three Stars PRACTICALITY Three Stars VALUE FOR MONEY Three Stars AUDI A3 CABRIOLET 1.8 TFSI S TRONIC SPORT PRICE: £30,745 0-62MPH: 7.8 secs TOP SPEED: 150mph CO2 G/KM: [...]
Car review: The Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TFSI Quattro S Line is as cool as it looks February 23, 2015 There's little point trying to deny it: the TT is a great-looking car. It always has been, despite the 1998 model's divisive image. The MkI TT was first sketched as a Roadster before marketing types got their hands on the plans and insisted on selling it with a hard-top roof to begin with. Even so, [...]
Not convinced? February 23, 2015 CHECK OUT THESE ALTERNATIVES… MERCEDES-BENZ SLK 250 AMG SPORT PRICE: £38,705 0-62MPH: 6.5 secs TOP SPEED: 152mph CO2 G/KM: 169g/km MPG COMBINED: 38.7mpg THE VERDICT: DESIGN Three Stars PERFORMANCE Four Stars PRACTICALITY Two Stars VALUE FOR MONEY Four Stars PORSCHE BOXSTER 2.7 PRICE: £38,810 0-62MPH: 5.8 secs TOP SPEED: 162mph CO2 G/KM: 183g/km MPG COMBINED: 35.8mpg THE VERDICT: DESIGN [...]