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Monday 12th May 2008
BMW Car Review
BMW 130i M Sport

BMW 130i M Sport

BMW 1 Series Review
When it was launched in 2004, the 1-Series was something of a departure from the norm. BMW cars up to that point had a reputation for sleekness of style and represented power in all its connotations. the full review
Reviewed on: 29th Apr 2008

MINI Car Review
MINI Clubman Review
The new MINI was launched in 2001, to much acclaim. the full review
Reviewed on: 21st Apr 2008
MINI Cooper Clubman

MINI Cooper Clubman


Volkswagen Car Review
Volkswagen Golf

Volkswagen Golf

Volkswagen Golf Review
The Golf is one of those solid, dependable cars. With conservative but stylish looks, it suits almost every situation and is unlikely to ‘frighten the horses’. the full review
Reviewed on: 14th Apr 2008

Ford Car Review
Ford C-MAX Review
The Focus C-MAX was launched in 2003 to much acclaim. It gave rise to the larger S-MAX, a vehicle that has in turn influenced the new C-MAX. the full review
Reviewed on: 10th Apr 2008
Ford C-MAX

Ford C-MAX


Nissan Car Review
Nissan Navara

Nissan Navara

Nissan Navara Review
Nissan’s portfolio of 4WD vehicles is nothing short of extensive with a list including the Patrol, X-TRAIL, Murano, Pathfinder and Navara; add on the 4WD Qashqai and that makes six. Why so many? Well, they all do different jobs. the full review
Reviewed on: 3rd Apr 2008

SEAT Car Review
SEAT Altea Freetrack 4 Review
The Altea Freetrack 4 is a curious animal; it combines traditional family transportation, off-road capability and typical SEAT sportiness, all in one package. Based on the Freetrack concept car shown at the 2007, Geneva Motor Show, the production version uses the SEAT Altea XL as a starting point. the full review
Reviewed on: 24th Mar 2008
SEAT Altea Freetrack 4

SEAT Altea Freetrack 4


Volvo Car Review
Volvo XC70

Volvo XC70

Volvo XC70 Review
It is hard to believe that the XC70 has been around since 1997. Its launch was said to mark the arrival of a new car segment, one that combined a luxury estate with the off-road capabilities of an SUV. the full review
Reviewed on: 20th Mar 2008

Volkswagen Car Review
Volkswagen Tiguan Review
There seems to be a growing trend with Volkswagen: all the names of its new cars begin with the letter ‘T’. That said, the soon to be launched Scirocco, will break the run. the full review
Reviewed on: 9th Mar 2008
Volkswagen Tiguan

Volkswagen Tiguan


Mazda Car Review
Mazda2

Mazda2

Mazda2 Review
The new Mazda2 may be the second model to bear the name but it is the first in a new generation of Mazda cars, so we are told. And new it is. the full review
Reviewed on: 1st Mar 2008

FIAT Car Review
Fiat 500 Review
Some of you may remember the original Fiat 500. Indeed, a good few of you may have owned one. the full review
Reviewed on: 24th Feb 2008
Fiat 500

Fiat 500


Jaguar Car Review
Jaguar XF

Jaguar XF

Jaguar XF Review
To be honest, until recently, I hadn’t really taken much notice of the new Jaguar XF, thinking that it was just another variation on a theme. The photographs offer an impression but nothing prepares you for the ‘Wow’ factor, and it is not very often that I’m prompted to say it out loud. the full review
Reviewed on: 18th Feb 2008

Mazda Car Review
Mazda CX-7 Review
There are plenty of SUV-like crossovers on the market. Some are of the premium variety while others fall into the so-called non-premium, compact SUV category. the full review
Reviewed on: 17th Feb 2008
Mazda CX7

Mazda CX7



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