2016 SEAT Leon Cupra 280 Review
When people think of a hot C segment hatch the default thinking is Focus ST or Golf GTi. But VAG offer something more potent than a GTi, not quite as … Full Story
2016 DS4 180 Blue HDi Review
Can there be such thing as a luxury hatchback? DS Automobiles would fervently stress, “yes!”, before adding the appendix “but the new DS4 is not simply a hatch. It is … Full Story
2015 Vauxhall Astra Review
The first Vauxhall Astra launched in 1980, replacing the Viva and Chevette. Although a favourite in the UK, it’s never quite managed to overcome the strength of its competitors, the … Full Story
2015 Ford Focus 1.0 litre EcoBoost Review
When Ford unveiled its 1.0 litre EcoBoost engine I was rather sceptical. A lump that can fit within the footprint of an A4 piece of paper, yet produces 123 BHP … Full Story
2015 Fiat 500 Review
In reality, this years update to the Fiat 500 has very little to prove. Its majesty and monopoly in the small car stakes is equal to that of the BMW … Full Story
2015 Abarth 500 595 Review
Fiat’s Abarth 500 has been around since 2009, it has always been regarded as an absolute hoot and after attending the launch of the 695 Biposto last year we … Full Story
2015 Mazda CX3 Review
The B SUV is a relatively young breed that owes much to the larger Freelander sized soft roaders, and the generic B and C segment hatchbacks that have permeated the … Full Story
2015 Peugeot 208 Review
The 208 has been an unrelenting success for Peugeot since its release in 2012. In light of that the release of a facelift not three years hence seems a bit … Full Story
2015 Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Review
We loved last year’s diesel sipping 1.6 i-DTEC Honda Civic, but for 2015 Honda have updated its family sized eco warrior. Front and rear dampers have been re-tuned along with … Full Story