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Fiat Grande Punto Full Road Test Report

Abarth - The legendary Scorpion motorsport badge is back and anyone that knows their motorsport will be expecting the Grande Punto Abarth to be a car that really excites. Let’s get this straight from the off, this is not a Fiat, it is an Abarth. The Italian maker claims it wants the Abarth name to stay separate from the Fiat badge. The car starts at a price of £13,500, read on to see how it gets on…... read more

Fiat Grande Punto

Skoda Superb Full Road Test Report

- You get a lot of car for your money with the Skoda Superb. An enormous saloon that is best powered by the 2.8-litre V6 petrol and the 2.0-litre 140bhp TDI diesel engines. Skoda has produced a supreme bargain.... read more

Skoda Superb

Honda Jazz Full Road Test Report

- A surprisingly roomy supermini, the Jazz is a great car to drive. Honda is not offering the cheapest supermini but the Jazz is without question a classy car to own.... read more

Honda Jazz

Honda Civic Hybrid Full Road Test Report

- The Civic Hybrid is a capable, economical car with inexpensive running costs. The fuel economy is impressive but the same figures are achieved by many diesels. The low CO2 emissions (109g/km) could be the area in which it wins over most prospective purchasers.... read more

Honda Civic Hybrid

Peugeot 307 CC Full Road Test Report

- The Peugeot 307cc has good looks, is comfortable to drive, and for those sunny days the chance to lower the roof and enjoy the open top experience. On the downside all but the smallest adults will struggle in the back over long distances, and with the car being very heavy acceleration is sluggish. Overall a cruiser which could be so much more if it could diet and have a perkier performance.... read more

Peugeot 307 CC

Jeep Cherokee Full Road Test Report

2008 2.8 CRD Auto - An icon is back – Jeep has launched the all new Cherokee and its boxy design is also back. This will please the die hard Jeep fans as the previous generation was too much of a soft roader for their taste buds. The new Cherokee which has a starting price of £24,495 has been given a complete makeover both inside and out – let's see how it gets on…... read more

Jeep Cherokee

Audi A4 Avant Full Road Test Report

3.0 TDi SE Quattro - I was really looking forward to driving the A4 Avant after I had found out I was road testing the car over the weekend. I wasn’t disappointed, fast, smooth, quiet and really good mpg. The car was packed with every conceivable extra you could imagine, climate control, Bang & Olufsen stereo, panoramic sunroof and leather. A fantastic car and one of the best I have driven.... read more

Audi A4 Avant

Kia Ceed SW Full Road Test Report

1.6 CRDi LS SW - This 1.6-litre diesel engine is a marriage between economy and performance. The seven-year warranty displays a confidence in the product which other manufacturers have so far failed to match.... read more

Kia Ceed SW

Bentley Continental Flying Spur Full Road Test Report

- The bigger brother to the Bentley Continental GT and GTC, the Continental Flying Spur is exactly what you would expect; fabulous performance, enough to put the frighteners up any supercar (two and a half tonnes of car capable of 0-60mph in 4.9 seconds!) and with all the usual Bentley refinement you would demand and expect.... read more

Bentley Continental Flying Spur
Thanks to Bentley Manchester who provided the Bentley Continental Flying Spur for the Road Test Report.
Contact Peter Kelsall at Bentley Manchester on 01565 632222 or email peterkelsall@sytner.co.uk

SEAT Ibiza Full Road Test Report

Hatchback 1.4Tdi Ecomotive - Seat's equivalent of VW's Polo Bluemotion and the most economical Ibiza yet. Seat claims that the diesel powered supermini is capable of delivering up to 74.3mpg on the combined economy cycle, and dodging road tax thanks to CO2 emissions that dip below the 100g/km barrier.... read more

SEAT Ibiza

Kia Ceed SW Full Road Test Report

1.6 113bhp GS - Kia has added an SW to the Cee’d line-up and it looks quite good from first glance. With prices starting at under £13,000 for the SW range it certainly sounds like an interesting prospect. We put the car to the test to see if the Korean firm could follow on from the success of the Cee’d, our SW 1.6 113bhp GS was priced from £14,995.... read more

Kia Ceed SW

Nissan Murano Full Road Test Report

2009 - The 2009 Nissan Murano has grown up and it looks good– we have been able to get into the second generation of the stylish 4x4 on a test in Spain. This car will not be available in the UK until October and due to this early test drive we drove it in US specification as the UK spec won’t be ready until the British Motorshow later this month.... read more

Nissan Murano

Bentley Continental GTC Full Road Test Report

- The Bentley GTC has very few rivals. This car is certainly the best in its class and it is very easy to live with on a day to day basis. Of course the car not cheap to buy, but residuals are good. ... read more

Bentley Continental GTC
Thanks to Bentley Manchester who provided the Bentley Continental GTC for the Road Test Report.
Contact Peter Kelsall at Bentley Manchester on 01565 632222 or email peterkelsall@sytner.co.uk

Kia Ceed Full Road Test Report

2.0 CRDi Sport - The 2.0-litre diesel engine offers superb performance but it is in the quality of the build that Kia has surpassed itself. The 7-year, 100,000 mile warranty is the best in Europe.... read more

Kia Ceed

Jaguar X-type Full Road Test Report

- A lovely drive can be attained from the Jaguar X-type / Ford Mondeo. A popular choice for company car drivers, the diesel engines are frugal and the CO2 emission figures and amongst the lowest in the compact executive category.... read more

Jaguar X-type

BMW X5 Full Road Test Report

- The new BMW X5 is a significant improvement upon the old BMW X5. Featuring an excellent choice of engines, the third row of seats turns the X5 into a genuine seven-seater. The X5 is a capable performer both on-road and off-road.... read more

BMW X5

Ford Focus C-MAX Full Road Test Report

- The C-Max blends reassuring safety and space with a great ride and good performance. When you add all its good points together you are left with a great all-round MPV.... read more

Ford Focus C-MAX

Chevrolet Aveo Full Road Test Report

1.4 LT - Chevrolet has confirmed that it is becoming the value brand of the GM group and according to the maker its cars are big on value, style and quality. Chevrolet has launched the Aveo to replace the Kalos with the newcomer available initially in a five-door guise while a three-door is to join the range soon. It has a starting price from £7,695 the figures look good but how well did the Aveo perform when we put it to the test?... read more

Chevrolet Aveo

Mazda 2 Full Road Test Report

- The Mazda 2 is a supermini that will be competitive in its segment. The handling and good residual values are its strong points while the suspension is its largest negative.... read more

Mazda 2

SEAT Leon Full Road Test Report

- The SEAT Leon is a good- and distinctive-looking small family car. The Leon features a fine choice of excellent petrol and diesel engines. Good value for money and good running cost make this spacious family hatch a very appealing proposition.... read more

SEAT Leon

Audi TT Coupe Full Road Test Report

- The Audi TT is an ultimate driver’s car. Sporty, with excellent handling and engines, this is THE best coupe with residual values you could kill for.... read more

Audi TT Coupe

Suzuki Swift Full Road Test Report

- The Suzuki Swift is great fun, good-looking with a modern feel. It is well put together, offers excellent value for money, and the Suzuki supermini is quickly winning fans.... read more

Suzuki Swift

Jaguar XF Full Road Test Report

- The Jaguar XF looks every bit as good as it drives. It’s visually stunning and has excellent road manner, the XF is the perfect companion.... read more

Jaguar XF

Ford Fiesta Full Road Test Report

1.4-litre Zetec - The Ford Fiesta is a roomy and reasonably inexpensive mode of transport. A competitive supermini that is good to drive but slightly lacking in character.... read more

Ford Fiesta

BMW X6 Full Road Test Report

- The X6 Sports Activity Coupe (SAC) is for drivers who like the high up seating position of the X5 but still want a classic sporty BMW drive and don’t really need the practicality. It may be odd to look at but given its huge dimensions, the X6 is remarkably agile. It's also beautifully built and very fast. The X6 is an X5 with attitude.... read more

BMW X6

Volkswagen Sharan Full Road Test Report

- The Volkswagen Sharan is now showing its age and rivals in the MPV segment are now well ahead, especially in regards to seating. However, the engines are strong and the ride is good.... read more

Volkswagen Sharan

Lexus IS Full Road Test Report

- The new Lexus IS will be looking to compete with the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Audi A4. It’s not quite up there on the same level but the high build quality plus excellent equipment levels and powerful performance will appeal to many executives.... read more

Lexus IS

BMW 7-Series Full Road Test Report

- Almost the perfect car, great performance, ride and handling. Build quality and reliability possibly the best on any car in the world. Safe and secure, only the extremely high running costs and poor residuals let it down.... read more

BMW 7-Series

Peugeot 107 Full Road Test Report

Urban 5dr 1.0-litre petrol - The Peugeot 107 is the second smallest car in its line-up and it shares its platform with the Citroen C1 and the Toyota Aygo. Since coming out the 107 in Urban trim level has been a runaway success so we put the car to the test to see how the good the city car was.... read more

Peugeot 107

Toyota Avensis Tourer Full Road Test Report

- The Avensis saloon was roomy, well constructed, reliable and extremely safe. The Avensis Tourer is every bit as good but with the added bonus of the extra load capacity. You could describe the Avensis Tourer as a stylish work-horse for those who want a reasonably priced estate car.... read more

Toyota Avensis Tourer

Mini Cooper S Full Road Test Report

- The Mini Cooper S is a pleasure to drive, the turbo-charged 1.6-litre engine is a perfect fit. A real driver’s car, the highly desirable Cooper S is built at the Mini factory in Oxford.... read more

Mini Cooper S

Audi Q7 Full Road Test Report

- The Audi Q7 is well constructed and offers a smooth ride. However, it is expensive both to buy and run. Large, daring and authoritative – Audi’s first foray into the SUV market will make quite an impact.... read more

Audi Q7

Audi A8 Full Road Test Report

3.0-litre TDI - A beautiful car; the diesels should be the popular choice as they offer economy and power. You may be forgiven for thinking that you are driving on glass; such is softness of the ride.... read more

Audi A8

Saab 9-3 Convertible Full Road Test Report

2.8 Aero V6 - Saab are the most experienced designers of four-seat, four-season soft-top cars, they have been doing it for twenty years. Distinctly Saab and extremely safe, the 9-3 is a solid and well equipped convertible.... read more

Saab 9-3 Convertible

Citroen C5 Full Road Test Report

2.0HDi - The new Citroen C5 is a well built family car offering a supple ride. Citroen have realistic chances of competing with its major rivals with this modern, classy model.... read more

Citroen C5

Mitsubishi Colt Cabriolet CZC Full Road Test Report

1.5 CZC1 - The Mitsubishi Colt CZC is an extremely appealing car and the turbo offers driving pleasure and excitement. Competitively priced with a very large boot when the roof is up.... read more

Mitsubishi Colt Cabriolet CZC

Peugeot 207 SW Full Road Test Report

1.6 - The 207 SW looks like a baby 407 SW but still manages to be spacious enough to be classed as a family car. The cabin is high quality and Peugeot's usual range of petrol and diesel engines are on offer. The diesels are disappointing when compared to the petrols. The drive is good but the 207 SW is rather expensive.... read more

Peugeot 207 SW

Nissan Note Full Road Test Report

1.6 16v Acenta R - The Nissan Note is a compact, roomy, well-planned and designed MPV that will be popular with families. The drive is good, enjoyable and running costs will be inexpensive. The Note will compete with the Vauxhall Meriva and Renault Modus in the compact MPV market but may also convert small family car drivers.... read more

Nissan Note

Kia Pro Ceed Full Road Test Report

1.6-litre - The pro_cee’d undercuts the vehicles it is now in competition with quite substantially, although the residual values of the pro_cee’d may not be quite as certain as those of the Golf for example, the up front costs are a lot less! Running costs should also mirror this and the seven year warranty is always a key selling point for Kia.... read more

Kia Pro Ceed

Infiniti G37 Coupe Full Road Test Report

3.7-litre V6 - Infiniti is better known as Nissan’s luxury brand in America and it’s coming to the UK next year (2009). We drove the rear wheel drive Infiniti G37 Coupe – do BMW and Audi have much to worry about? Yes the Infiniti brand is already eating into the German maker’s profits in the States and it could continue this trend when it arrives in the UK. We drove an early version…... read more

Infiniti G37 Coupe

Volkswagen Passat Full Road Test Report

Bluemotion 1.9TDi - One of the biggest selling cars in the business sector is the VW Passat and now the maker has introduced its Bluemotion to the line-up. Offering big savings in fuel economy and reduced emissions over previous models on paper, how will our VW Passat saloon test car get on?... read more

Volkswagen Passat

BMW 1-Series Full Road Test Report

118d Efficient Dynamics - The luxury end of the market is going green and the first car we have on test is the BMW 1-Series 118d EfficientDynamics variant. The five door car looks like a normal 118d as it doesn’t have any special badging on the car. We had the SE trim level on test and this variant starts at £18,880.... read more

BMW 1-Series

Fiat Bravo Full Road Test Report

Eco 1.6 Multijet 105 - Green is the buzzword in the motoring industry at present and the greenest manufacturer in Europe is Fiat, according to figures published by Jato Dynamics. The Italian maker has launched the Bravo Eco to enhance its range. The car’s engine is based on the 1.6-litre Multijet diesel and starts from £14,150 in Active trim while the Dynamic trim level starts from £15,150.... read more

Fiat Bravo

Nissan GT-R Full Road Test Report

Supercar - Nissan has launched the most powerful supercar that Japan has ever built. It has a power output of 437bhp that’s nearly 200bhp more than its predecessor, mouth watering – we think so. So Nissan are putting the £63,000 GT-R as a rival to the Porsche 911 Turbo which is about £9,000 more expensive – Can the Japanese maker put one over on the German brand?... read more

Nissan GT-R

Volvo C30 Full Road Test Report

1.6D R-Design Sport - Swedish maker has upped the ante with its latest hot hatch - the Volvo C30 R-Design. It certainly is a good-looking car the bodykit includes a roof spoiler, alloy wheels and unique R badging. Our test car was the 1.6-litre diesel Sport and it turned quite a few heads in its two-tone colour scheme.... read more

Volvo C30

Citroen C4 Picasso Full Road Test Report

2.0 Hdi - The Citroen C4 Picasso is a fine-looking, compact MPV that is practical, roomy and excellent to drive. The interior is an arresting site with quality materials and clever design features.... read more

Citroen C4 Picasso

Ford Focus Full Road Test Report

ECOnetic 1.6 TDCi diesel - This has got to be one of the most eagerly awaited green cars of all time for both the business and the private sector – it’s the £16,050 Ford Focus ECOnetic. With fuel at an all time high and road tax based on CO2 emissions green cars have never been in such high demand. So we got to work and put one of the most important cars of the year to the test.... read more

Ford Focus

Nissan Qashqai Full Road Test Report

2.0 dCi Acenta 4x4 - The Nissan Qashqai is a breath of fresh air – it’s stylish 4x4 image, spacious cabin and solid build make it a perfect choice for young families. The looks and driving position of an SUV that drives like a car.... read more

Nissan Qashqai
Thanks to West Way Nissan who provided the Nissan Qashqai for the Road Test Report.
Contact Sarah Tare at West Way Nissan on 0845 344 1487 or email d1694svman@westwaynissan.co.uk

BMW 1-Series Coupe Full Road Test Report

120d ES - The BMW 1-Series coupe has been on sale since late September 2007 and offers a pleasurable driving experience thanks to a fantastic range of engines. Impressive fuel economy and the car’s eco-friendliness are an added bonus.... read more

BMW 1-Series Coupe

Peugeot 308 SW Full Road Test Report

Sport THP 150 - The Peugeot 308 SW may have set up a whole new niche in this sector. Not only has the car a big boot – it has seven seats, which means that this car has no direct rival in this sector. We tested the 1.6-litre petrol engine 308 SW in Sport trim, which starts at a price of £17,495.... read more

Peugeot 308 SW

Ford Kuga Full Road Test Report

2.0-litre TDCi Titanium - The Ford Kuga is a brand new model for the Blue Oval –known as a crossover SUV it’s the first time that Ford has entered into this segment of the car market. The car is certainly a head-turner but Ford’s Kinetic design may not be to everyone’s taste – read on to find out whether we enjoyed the latest product from the Blue Oval.... read more

Ford Kuga

Fiat 500 Full Road Test Report

1.3 Multijet Pop - The new 500 pays homage to the classic car from the Fifties and Sixties. A chic and competent city car with great looks what will make it a very desirable proposition to its target urban customer.... read more

Fiat 500

Chrysler Grand Voyager Full Road Test Report

2.8 CRD Limited - The Grand Voyager brings nothing new the MPV table but it is impossible to grumble about the amount of space that it offers. The sliding doors and vanishing seats are excellent but the Grand Voyager is pricey, fuel economy is poor and visually uninspiring.... read more

Chrysler Grand Voyager

Peugeot 207 Full Road Test Report

SE 5dr 1.4-litre VTi Petrol - The Peugeot 207 is an important car for the French maker in the UK so we put the 1.4-litre VTi petrol derivative through it paces on a recent test drive. Our test car was priced from £12,895 and we picked the lively 1.4-litre petrol to see how good the car was. Will the Lion roar with the 207?... read more

Peugeot 207

Volkswagen Tiguan Full Road Test Report

2.0 TDI 140 4Motion S - The Tiguan has entered a jam-packed and competitive market but will probably still do well, mainly due to the desirable Volkswagen badge. It doesn’t offer anything dissimilar from the already recognized and thriving competition.... read more

Volkswagen Tiguan

Volkswagen Golf Full Road Test Report

Match BlueMotion 1.9TDi - Launching planet friendly cars seem to be the trend at present and VW has now the second car in its BlueMotion range – the Mk 5 Golf. Will the £16,750 Golf pitch on to the green successfully? It looks good on paper as the maker claims it will get 62.8mpg on the combined cycle while CO2 emissions are 119g/km, which means a tax bracket of 18%.... read more

Volkswagen Golf

Honda CR-V Full Road Test Report

2.2 CDTi - The vehicle we tested was the 2.2 CDTi which makes up the majority of the CR-V sales for Honda in the UK.... read more

Honda CR-V
Thanks to UK Carline who provided the Honda CR-V for the Road Test Report.
Contact Darren Godbert at UK Carline on 01995 641111 or email darren@ukcarline.com

Kia Sportage Full Road Test Report

4wd 2.0CRDi XS ME - Despite the credit crunch and the fuel prices off-roaders are still very much in demand – so how do you fancy a budget SUV? Well the Kia Sportage may not be to everyone’s liking but it comes in at under £18,000 and it can go off-road. Now we have your attention – lets see how the compact 4x4 gets on.... read more

Kia Sportage

Toyota Aygo Full Road Test Report

1.0 Aygo - The Toyota Aygo is the sister model to the Peugeot 107 and Citroen C1. Great engine, low running costs, good looks and a excellent quality for the money.... read more

Toyota Aygo

Peugeot 107 Full Road Test Report

1.0 Urban - The Peugeot 107 is the sister model to the Toyota Aygo and Citroen C1. The 107 provides budget motoring in an agile, responsive and reliable car. The 107 offers low running costs, a great engine and a solid quality.... read more

Peugeot 107

Citroen C1 Full Road Test Report

1.0 Rhythm - The Citroen C1 is the sister model to the Toyota Aygo and Peugeot 107. The C1 provides budget motoring in an agile, responsive and reliable car. The C1 is inexpensive and fun to run featuring a delightfully quirky interior.... read more

Citroen C1

Volkswagen Touareg Full Road Test Report

R50 - Power hungry? Then you’ll like the look of this it’s the Volkswagen Touareg R50. It’s worlds apart from the recent Bluemtion range that has been introduced. For instance the Polo Bluemotion is a frugal diesel car with a low CO2 output – the Touareg R50 is also a diesel powered vehicle but with its V10 unit, it takes a lot more fuel to make it sing.... read more

Volkswagen Touareg

Chevrolet Epica Full Road Test Report

2.0-litre petrol 5-speed manual - The new Epica really is big on the outside, big on the inside and big on value and the new saloon from Chevy starts at an ultra competitive price of £13,595. Sadly the design is a bit bland but with Chevy only predicting to shift 500 units per annum then the Epica has a chance of achieving its goals.... read more

Chevrolet Epica

Nissan Interstar Full Road Test Report

2.5 dCi SE MWB - At present the Nissan LCV range is one of the most varied on the market with its line up of vans and pick-ups. On this test we drove the Instar 2.5 dCi SE MWB and due to the alliance with Renault, the Interstar shares its platform with the Renault Master. It has a starting price of £22,280.... read more

Nissan Interstar

BMW X3 Full Road Test Report

2.0d SE - BMW very rarely make mistakes but that is what has happened here. Not up to BMW’s usually high standards, the X3 performs more like a saloon than the compact SUV it purposes to be and the build quality is simply not good enough for a vehicle of this price. Budget BMW.... read more

BMW X3

Chevrolet Matiz Full Road Test Report

0.8 S - The Chevrolet Matiz is looking to compete against other “budget” cars such as the Kia Picanto and Fiat Panda. In some aspects it leads its rivals but falls short in too many areas.... read more

Chevrolet Matiz

Volkswagen Polo Full Road Test Report

1.4TDi Bluemotion - Fancy doing your bit for the environment - by lowering your CO2 emissions? While keeping the cost of motoring down? Then you need to have a serious look at the Volkswagen Polo 1.4TDi Bluemotion. The tweaks to the body and chassis are minor – it’s the engine where the work has gone on and the car has turned from being a good city car to being a brilliant all rounder.... read more

Volkswagen Polo

Peugeot 407 SW Full Road Test Report

Sport 2.2 HDi - The Peugeot 407 SW is one of the best looking estates on the road - with its angled rear and short overhang it has certainly left the boxy estate looking dated. But is it style with no substance? For the average 4.2 family the 407 SW should have what it takes as long as you don’t have any six footers to accommodate.... read more

Peugeot 407 SW

Nissan NP300 Pickup Full Road Test Report

2.5dCi Single Cab 4wd - Nissan has launched the NP300 and according to the Japanese maker – it’s a ‘proper’ pick-up which will be able to get to off-road sites ideal for the farming community or the construction industry. We agree with the marque it is a traditional pick-up truck, which will be an ideal business tool for those that need to get across the rough stuff.... read more

Nissan NP300 Pickup

Volvo C70 Full Road Test Report

2.4 Geartronic SE - The drive with this engine really was effortless and combined with the automatic gearbox was a very relaxing experience.... read more

Volvo C70
Thanks to Cambria Vehicle Services Ltd who provided the Volvo C70 for the Road Test Report.
Contact Michael Taylor at Cambria Vehicle Services Ltd on 01342 859400 or email Michael.higginbottom@summitcontracthire.co.uk

Vauxhall Meriva Full Road Test Report

1.6 Life - A perfect choice for a small family – this compact MPV’s innovative FlexSpace system offers extremely versatile seating and helps make the Meriva to seem larger than it actually is. Two words that sum up the Vauxhall Meriva well are practical and safe.... read more

Vauxhall Meriva

Audi A4 Saloon Full Road Test Report

2.0 TDi SE - The new Audi A4 2.0 TDi SE is a fabulous car. It has class, style and power. Bigger and more stylish than its predecessor, the improved Audi A4 gives the BMW 3-Series some tough competition. ... read more

Audi A4 Saloon
Thanks to UKAudiLeasing.co.uk who provided the Audi A4 Saloon for the Road Test Report.
Contact Steve Cooper at UKAudiLeasing.co.uk on 01270 507 070 or email s.cooper@creweaudi.co.uk

Dodge Avenger Full Road Test Report

2.0 CRD - The Dodge Avenger looks pretty good and is generous with space. The Avenger will divide opinions; some will love it........ read more

Dodge Avenger
Thanks to Hatfields who provided the Dodge Avenger for the Road Test Report.
Contact Steve Marston at Hatfields on 08444 708 632 or email steve@marston.org.uk

Kia Picanto Full Road Test Report

Ice 1.1-Litre - There are many rivals with more prestige but this city loving Picanto’s good looks, affordability and green ethos will appeal too many who need a car for the urban jungle. Small on the outside but surprisingly big on the inside, this city slicker may have just what you want.... read more

Kia Picanto

Audi A3 Sportback Full Road Test Report

1.9 TDI Special Edition - Fantastic value for money makes the A3 Sportback a serious rival to the Golf and the Focus. The 1.9 TDI Special Edition is also a very green car and exempt from the Congestion Charge. Road Tax is only £35 a year.... read more

Audi A3 Sportback
Thanks to Stafford Audi who provided the Audi A3 Sportback for the Road Test Report.
Contact Ruth Karim at Stafford Audi on 01785 250444 or email r.karim@staffordaudi.co.uk

Chrysler 300C Full Road Test Report

3.0 CRD diesel - An effortless drive featuring excellent ride and handling. A large car inside and out, the 300C has a secure feel. Offers great value for money.... read more

Chrysler 300C
Thanks to Hatfields who provided the Chrysler 300C for the Road Test Report.
Contact Steve Marston at Hatfields on 08444 708 632 or email steve@marston.org.uk

Vauxhall Astravan Full Road Test Report

1.9CDTi 16v Sportive SE - If you’re looking for a sporty mid sized car derived van you may just have found what you’re looking for. It’s the Vauxhall Astravan 1.9CDTi 16v in Sportive SE trim. The car derived Astravan is based on the same platform as the estate car but comes with a bespoke bodyshell.... read more

Vauxhall Astravan

Audi A3 Full Road Test Report

S Line 2.0 TDi Automatic - The Audi A3 S line is a fantastic drive with power, comfort and style. You get a real sense of quality which you expect from Audi.... read more

Audi A3
Thanks to Stoke Audi who provided the Audi A3 for the Road Test Report.
Contact Phil Jones at Stoke Audi on 01782 590400 or email p.jones@stokeaudi.co.uk

Vauxhall Corsavan Full Road Test Report

1.3 CDTi Sportive - This is one of the best car-derived vans around – it’s a cracker. The 1.3CDTi £11,298 Corsavan Sportive has lots of grunt in and out of town and it goes hand in hand with the smooth shifting six-speed gearbox. If you need to get around town with minimum fuss but want your company logo to look good then this is the ideal van for you.... read more

Vauxhall Corsavan

Vauxhall Combo Full Road Test Report

1.3CDTi Easytronic - This Vauxhall Combo 1.3CDTi is fitted with an Easytronic gearbox – for seamless shifts. This minivan comes equipped with common rail diesel technology and these power plants are more frugal now than ever before. Today a 1.3-litre can offer as much power and torque as a 2.0-litre or even a 2.5-litre of the mid 1980s.... read more

Vauxhall Combo

Nissan Navara Full Road Test Report

Outlaw 2.5 Dci - Relatively easy to handle for such a large vehicle, this rugged vehicle can offer the best of both worlds - everyday pick up or family estate 4x4.... read more

Nissan Navara
Thanks to West Way Nissan who provided the Nissan Navara for the Road Test Report.
Contact Sarah Tare at West Way Nissan on 0845 344 1487 or email d1694svman@westwaynissan.co.uk

Alfa Romeo Spider Full Road Test Report

2.4 JTDm - The Alfa Romeo Spiders quality has an immediate charm whereas the ride and handling of the car grows over a period of time. Certainly a car you choose with your heart and not your head.... read more

Alfa Romeo Spider
Thanks to Western Alfa Romeo who provided the Alfa Romeo Spider for the Road Test Report.
Contact David Stead at Western Alfa Romeo on 0845 623 8411 or email dstead@westernsaab.co.uk

Volkswagen Passat Full Road Test Report

2.0 Tdi - Overall this is a good car, extremely fast but at times the ride can be hard. The inside is huge and safety and security is excellent.... read more

Volkswagen Passat

Ford Focus Full Road Test Report

ST500 - A special edition Ford Focus – enough to make your eyes water, the ST500 is a gem. The car drives brilliantly and represents good value for money at £20,495 as there are only 500 of them on sale. This makes this car a very desirable machine.... read more

Ford Focus

Honda Civic Full Road Test Report

Type R - There are quicker and more comfortable rivals, yet few can match the £18,615 Civic Type R's engaging nature with the exception of the Ford Focus ST 500. But it’s the looks that do it for me; the space age design with raw power on tap makes the Type R a true hot hatch... read more

Honda Civic

Kia Ceed Full Road Test Report

1.6 CRDi GLS - The Kia Cee’d’s ability as a dependable transport and motorway cruiser makes the car a worthy choice when you are going to buy or lease your next car. The Cee’d excels at the simple things it is very practical and easy to live with because it’s so comfortable and user-friendly.... read more

Kia Ceed

Ford Mondeo Full Road Test Report

1.8 Petrol Edge - The Mondeo Edge is sophisticated and affordable. It has an array of creature comforts and technology. It delivers just about everything you would expect from a family car.... read more

Ford Mondeo

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch Full Road Test Report

1.4 SXi - Performs efficiently and handles brilliantly. A sporty looking exterior, quality is by far the first word that comes to mind. A comfortable ride with plenty of head room in the front and back. A worthy successor to previous Astra models.... read more

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch
Thanks to Pentagon Vauxhall who provided the Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch for the Road Test Report.
Contact Chris Bushby at Pentagon Vauxhall on 01332 370708 or email chris.bushby@pentagon-vauxhall.co.uk

Porsche Cayenne Full Road Test Report

S - The Porsche Cayenne S handles & performs like its classic 911 stable mate but has the space & practicality of a large family run around.... read more

Porsche Cayenne
Thanks to Porsche Centre Wilmslow who provided the Porsche Cayenne for the Road Test Report.
Contact Gavin Bailey at Porsche Centre Wilmslow on 0162 552 2222 or email info@porschewilmslow.co.uk

Toyota Prius Full Road Test Report

TSpirit Hybrid Synergy Drive - The Prius is a practical and versatile car that effortlessly switches between the electric motor and and 1.5 litre petrol engine. Excellent reliability and economy plus good looks will make this an extremely popular choice in the UK.... read more

Toyota Prius
Thanks to RRG Toyota who provided the Toyota Prius for the Road Test Report.
Contact Warren Eaton at RRG Toyota on 0161 728 8286 or email warren.eaton@rrg-group.com

Bentley Continental GT Full Road Test Report

6.0 Mulliner specification - The Bentley Continental GT offers class leading supreme comfort & performance.... read more

Bentley Continental GT
Thanks to Bentley Manchester who provided the Bentley Continental GT for the Road Test Report.
Contact Peter Kelsall at Bentley Manchester on 01565 632222 or email peterkelsall@sytner.co.uk

Audi A6 Saloon Full Road Test Report

2.0 TDi S-Line 4 Door Manual - A brilliant performer with a beautiful interior. A safe a solid feel from this spacious and practical model. Driving the car was a pleasure – especially on long journeys.... read more

Audi A6 Saloon
Thanks to UKAudiContractHire & Crewe Audi who provided the Audi A6 Saloon for the Road Test Report.
Contact Barry Roberts at UKAudiContractHire & Crewe Audi on 01270 507 073 or email b.roberts@creweaudi.co.uk

Mazda RX-8 Full Road Test Report

192 Ps - A very enjoyable car to drive, expectation is high and it doesn't disappoint. Excellent handling, decent quality and good value for money.... read more

Mazda RX-8
Thanks to RRG Mazda who provided the Mazda RX-8 for the Road Test Report.
Contact Neil at RRG Mazda on 0845 1267161 or email neil.gurney@rrg-group.com

Mazda 6 Full Road Test Report

2.0 diesel TS2 - The Mazda 6 is a competent performer that handles well. Quality interior and solid feel further add to give the newer model a more substantial feel. Auto-dimming rear view mirror fitted as standard is a real bonus. A strong contract hire and PCP contender.... read more

Mazda 6
Thanks to RRG Mazda who provided the Mazda 6 for the Road Test Report.
Contact Neil at RRG Mazda on 0845 1267161 or email neil.gurney@rrg-group.com