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Chevrolet Cruze LTZ Hatchback – Now Muscling into Euro, Japanese and Korean Hatch Territory
Chevrolet used to be playing catch-up with rivals, but leaping forward in bounds, the Cruze Hatchback now it seems like a bona-fide contender for your hatch cash! Let’s take a drive and see how Chevrolet have improved things of late.
Subaru WRX STi 340R – Vicious Beast Devours More Expensive Sports Cars
The Subaru Impreza – now named WRX STi – has long been a byword for low-cost and quick pace, but Subaru U.K. won’t be importing them for the next couple of years. Sad days. However, they’re going out with monstrous version capable of embarrassing far more expensive sports car – enter the Subaru WRX STi 340R. Happy days.
Jaguar XF 3.0 litre Supercharged: Performance, Beauty and Soul
New for 2013, the Jaguar XF line-up features a powerful 3.0 litre supercharged version, and alongside its stunning interior and exterior design, will give satisfaction every time you drive it. What’s not to like then?…
Subaru Forester XS NavPlus – Tough Countryside Cruiser
Long before Subaru was as popular as it is now in the U.K., farmer’s and country Squire’s alike knew the high ground clearance, superb AWD system, space and comfort of the Subaru Forester was an excellent alternative to a draughty, leaking Land Rover Defender, should you not be fording deep rivers or traversing boulder-strewn hills before breakfast every morning. Is the Forester still the popular choice of country-dwellers today though?
Kia Cee’d Sportswagon 4 Tech – Gadget-packed estate offers value, decent handling and high economy
The Kia Cee’d is one of the best mid-sized cars out right now, and is getting rave reviews from a stack of motoring journalists. We test the Cee’d Sportswagon 4 Tech to see what all the fuss is about…
Chevrolet Captiva LTZ – playing catch-up or serious competitor?
The Chevrolet Captiva LTZ is in a tough – and getting tougher – SUV market in Europe. There’s never been such a fierce market, and with Korean manufacturers churning out high quality cars at low prices, this is not going to be an easy ride for Chevrolet…
Jaguar Land Rover Experience Day 2013
Having access to virtually every single Jaguar or Land Rover is something of a petrolheads dream. We got to do just that though, at the 2013 Jaguar Land Rover Experience Day…
Subaru Outback tested – Tough cookie over tough terrain
The Subaru Outback was originally designed to tackle the toughest of terrain, and alongside the all-wheel-drive system this was one capable machine. Has this new model softened, or simply got better? Let’s have a drive to find out…
Isuzu D-Max Eiger – Mountain Climber?
Being sent the Isuzu D-Max Eiger in mid-January worked out well, mainly because it snowed heavily. Perfect proving ground then! Let’s see how it coped…
Funky and Fun – The Kia Soul Quantum reviewed
The Kia Soul Original Quantum is a cool car. The styling is off-the-wall in a way we love and you’re getting plenty of sweet gadgets on it too. We tested the 1.6 CRDi manual out to see if it was style over substance.
Style and substance. The Kia Sportage KX-4 reviewed
The Kia Sportage KX-4 is superbly designed, with looks that rival far more expensive SUV’s. What about the rest of the car though? Read more, dear visitor…
Seeing things from a different angle – We review the Subaru XV 2.0D SE
Subaru’s XV is angular, mean-looking and inherits their excellent AWD system (with a stack of electronic safety goodies). This one has the 2.0 diesel Boxer engine too. How did the XV perform though? Have a read!
Ordering Chinese for pick-up? We sample the Great Wall Steed S
The Great Wall Steed S is the first-ever Chinese car to be brought the U.K. officially. It’s cheap, economical, includes good spec and loves mud. Get ready to see more of them on the road…
Cool But Warm – We review the Milwaukee M12 Cordless Heated Jacket
Being freezing cold can make your day utterly miserable, but whether you’re working outside or driving an ancient Land Rover Defender with little heating and a million draughts, this Milwaukee M12 Cordless Heated Jacket will keep you toasty warm! Let’s try it on then.
Cutting edge safety – Leatherman Z-Rex tested
Being trapped in a car after an accident must be up there with the worst of nightmares, and if there’s no one there to help, even worse! This is where the Leatherman Z-Rex comes into play, and gets you outta there…
Nite Ize NiteDawg LED Dog Collar and Leash Tested
There are a zillion and one gimmicky dog products on the market, and people throw their money away willingly! The Nite Ize NiteDawg LED collar and leash could save your dog from being run over, and they help you see where the wee beastie has run off to on that hillside at night. Are they just another gimmick though?…
Finger Warming Goodness: We Test the Whitby & Co Hand Warmer
When your fingers are so cold they look and feel like iced lollies, it’s time you got kitted out with a hand warmer. This wee offering from Whitby & Co uses lighter fluid and really burns… safely of course.
Compact ‘n tough; We review the Gerber Gorge Folding Shovel
The Gerber Gorge Folding Shovel is small but tough, and if you’re looking to keep a spade for winter driving in your car, the Gorge is small enough to fit in a door pocket! What are the good and bad points though? Read on…
Bollé Anaconda sunglasses: We test ‘em hard!
Bollé Anaconda sunglasses look smart, are well made and will be your best mate on long, sunny days packed with driving or sports. Anything bad though? Have a read..;
Surviving winter driving: Our tips, plus a guide to the essential products you’ll need!
Winter driving give you the shivers? Here’s our guide to what to buy and what to do to ease the pain.
TomTom VIA 135 sat nav reviewed
We review TomTom’s mid-range VIA 135 sat nav unit. It’s decently-priced and boasts ‘Speak & Go’ voice recognition. Is that a good thing or bad though, and does it actually work well? Read on…
Good Habits: Cleaning Your Car’s Dashboard
Not cleaned your dashboard in weeks? There are a load of reasons to! We’ve put together a quick ‘n easy list on what you need and how to do it properly. Read on…
5 Great Car Waxes that work well and don’t cost a fortune
Want to feel great about driving your car? Want others to think your ride looks stunning? We’ve tested dozens of waxes and sorted out five waxes that we love and are great value for money. Some of them are almost undiscovered treasures and all of them get excellent ratings from our readers too. Read on for the best car waxes you can buy.
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