The new Honda CR-V has more bite than bark
The Honda CR-V is not your typical 4×4. Built like a powerful saloon car, it offers practicality with off-road capabilities. Depending on your requirements, the CR-V is available with a 2.0 i-VTEC engine or 2.2 i-DTEC. 2.0 i-VTEC The 2.0 petrol engine offers 2WD for the first time, as well as the accustomed 4WD. Fuel economy also improves with lower rpm via the choice of a 5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmission. 2.2...
Subaru does diesel: Subaru Legacy 2.0D SE Navplus
There’s something satisfying about buying a product from a brand that you know and trust – whether it’s a burger from McDonalds or the web browser that delivers information (think Google). As Subaru’s flagship car, the Legacy has been in production for nearly a quarter of a century, making it one of those reliable products that deliver on its promises. The fifth generation Legacy Tourer, released in the UK three years ago, is...
79 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTERS CONVERTED FOR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
The Volkswagen Transporter has been chosen for a fleet of 79 roadside assistance vehicles for Allianz Global Assistance in a deal worth £1.75m. Fuel efficiency, value for money and payload capacity were essential vehicle criteria for Allianz Global Assistance, and every Transporter has been converted to enable its technicians to carry all the essential equipment they need while on the road, including a compact recovery trailer,...
FIRST DETAILS OF FAST, FRUGAL AND FEISTY VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTD
Some 30 years after the original model introduced European car drivers to an intoxicating blend of practicality, high performance and abstemiousness, Volkswagen is readying the latest Golf GTD, which is set to make its debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month. Back in 1982, the first Golf GTD was revolutionary, being a compact hatchback with sporty tuning, the style of the Golf GTI and low diesel running costs. The new GTD, based on...
The New Mini Paceman
The new MINI Paceman was launched in January 2013, bringing some new year joy to the brand. This is the car that aims to bridge the gap between a family focused crossover and a hatchback, whilst going for a sporty feel. So, how has it done? Design Well, this 3 door MINI has had a design revamp. The new design gives off a certain confidence and alludes to a more powerful MINI than we are used to. The ‘design with bite’ campaign from...
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