Being four years old and covering only 12,000 miles the RCZ R sits on its original factory spec Goodyear’s. The fronts were just above the markers, and the backs like new. As with all tyres, rubber only remains supple for so long, and with the decrease in front tread, the R had started to push […]
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Occasionally in this industry, you get an email that makes you stop in your tracks, something so different you wonder who could’ve thought it up. This time it was Jaguar’s turn, they’d invited us out to the Alps to be towed up a ski slope in homage to Graham Bell’s Guinness World Record that was […]
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It’s rare that such a small car commands such a commotion, but ever since the leaked images made their way from Japan earlier this year the automotive community has been frothing at the prospect of getting their hands on the 2018 Suzuki Jimny. In fact it’s safe to say the Jimny has been the most […]
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It seems like all the French car brands are finding their design flair once again, and Renault is among them. Their latest Megane is probably one of the most striking hatchbacks on the market right now; they’ve also recently fitted it with a new 1.3-litre turbo engine producing a massive 140 HP, so it was […]
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Now it’s not often manufacturers let you loose on a suitably extreme off-road course, they’re always a little worried journalists will push too far and get stuck, ultimately showing up the shortfalls in their product. But last month VW took us to the depths of Germany, and after a trip to the slightly strange Autostadt […]
We’re all about being fair and impartial here at Carwitter, so after reviewing the Energizer 50806 lithium portable car jump starter, we reached out to the brands arch nemesis & rival to see if they’d want to feature their very own Duracell lithium ion jump starter pack. They did, so here it is. What […]
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There are many unknown names in the world of automotive components, the general rule is to stick to original equipment (OE) or as close to that as you can. Some brands outperform the factory spec parts, and others aren’t worth the cardboard boxes the parts come in. So when the name Textar was said to […]
Crossovers are still all the rage, and BMW has decided the X1 doesn’t have that mass appeal they’re looking for. They need something sleeker, more modern, a car that appeals to a younger audience rather than an entry level into the brand. Cue the X2. Our test model came in M Sport X spec with […]
Volvo has hit the nail on the head when it comes to design the last few years, clean lines and Swedish flair have made the brand more popular than ever. Their latest car to market picks up on a growing niche, the compact crossover. There have been lists as long as your arm for the […]
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Skoda’s favourite hatch has received a facelift…somewhere. So we went to get behind the wheel and see why so many people love this budget VAG hatchback. £12,255 will bag you an entry-level S model with a naturally aspirated 1.0-litre engine, while the TSI with 94 BHP will set you back £13,865. A range-topping Monte Carlo […]
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There’s been much chat surrounding the VW Up GTi over the last year, finally getting our hands on one we could check if the hype was warranted or just a lot of gassing. Starting at £14,055 the GTi is around £4k more than the entry-level Up!. One of the PR’s at VW said the Up […]
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