Handsome Swede Fights Impeccable Competition Collision Avoidance, Blind Spot Safety Ideas Will Attract Buyers Competitive Prices Needed To Shake Awesome Rivals *** out of 5 For – handsome, great safety ideas, comfortable Against – can’t match competition, too expensive “to assume, makes an ass out of you and me” “Does this thing get set off by […]
First Minivan That Doesn’t Look Like One New Chevrolet Shows It Will Be Serious Player In Europe Orlando Is Well Priced, Loaded With Kit rating **** out of 5 For – Looks great, much equipment, drives well, priced to go Against – Avoid petrol motor VALENCIA, Spain – The Chevrolet Orlando turned heads when it was launched […]
Beautiful New Body Shape Will Turn Heads Practical, Well Priced Estate Provides Strong Anti-SUV Case Diesel Engine Has Amazing Power For Two-Litre rating **** out of 5 For – fabulous engine/gearbox, great drive, good value for money Against – ludicrous SatNav, overstated fuel efficiency “that’s a (mpg) shortfall of getting on for 25 per cent. Why do they […]
Yet Another Niche Identified, Filled That Must Be It For Niches, Surely? Beautiful, Sweeping “Coupe” Styling Makes The A7 Stand Out rating **** out of 5 For – handsome, high quality Against – no excess room in the back, dodgy name “Coupes used to have two doors but manufacturers now use the coupe moniker to laud […]
Wonderful Coupe Eclipses Germans Everything You Thought About Americans Reversed By This Caddy Luckily For Europe, Cadillacs Will Be A Limited Presence For A While rating ***** out of 5 For – beautiful, exhilarating Against – nothing (see below) SCHENGEN, Luxembourg – Walking towards the Cadillac CTS-V in the car park, a few stereotypes crossed my mind. […]
Smallest Audi Yet Looks Understated But Classy Audi Eschews Mini, Fiat 500 Retro Cute Route Decides against creating Mini-like sub-brand For – high quality finish inside and out, stylish Against – pricey for cash, lacks utility rating *** out of 5 “There’s a standard pop-up display which, if you don’t buy the satnav, will be a continuing reminder […]
Smart MPV Which Does The Job Looks To Be Priced Below Much Of The Competition People Movers Under Pressure As SUVs, Estate-Cars Move In *** out of 5 For – well-priced, good quality, looks ok, versatility personified Against – SUVs do all this and more PADSTOW, Cornwall I’ve just got a bit more excited about the new […]
Fiat Develops Twin-Cylinder Engine For 500 Capable Of 72 Mpg And It’s Petrol; Does This Mean The End For Diesel’s Advantage? TwinAir Available Across 500 Range; Might Become Hybrid Engine rating ***** out of 5 For – cute, economical, cutting edge technology Against – for a five star winner, nothing “You have to hand it to Fiat for […]
New SUV With Two Wheel Drive Well Priced, “Crossover” Is Well Equiped Can Kia Finally Beat The Brand Slags? ***** out of 5 For – beautiful, fully equipped, well priced, massive guaranty Against – I can’t think of any ZILINA, Slovakia Slovakia is the end bit of former Czechoslovakia, not to be confused with Slovenia, and it […]
Sporty Coupe Aimed Directly At Audi TTPeugeot Plans More Upmarket Cars With Hors-Serie Label Good Luck With That Project **** out of 5 For – looks great, quality finish, handles well Against – residuals won’t match Germans, no rear room “No doubt traffic cops simply showed the courts a photograph of the angle of the car’s spoiler to […]
