If you’re in the market for a small, eye catching wallet-friendly city vehicle, then look no further than the Renault Twizy. While it’s debatable if you’ll actually be the envy of all your friends, you’ll certainly be getting all the looks. The Twizy is a two seat fully electric quadricycle with a roof and...
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When is an estate like a hot hatch? When it’s the Skoda Octavia Combi RS. Ok, it’s not quite as fast as a hot hatch, but with a 0-100kph time of 8.2 seconds, the diesel model we were driving is certainly no slouch. The Skoda Octavia Combi RS is a beautiful car, both visually...
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The award-winning Peugeot 2008 is a small car that looks like a big car. A crossover, it’s based on the Peugeot 208 supermini, topped off with the body of a small SUV. It’s a good looking car, with roof rails raising the side profile even more. Inside, the stylish cabin is compact, but with...
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There’s a new four-door model in town and its name is the Audi A3 Saloon. It’s a gorgeous, elegant looking car, slightly smaller than its A4 saloon counterpart but with a real solid feel to it. Its cabin shares the same dimensions as that of the Audi A3 Sportback, with good legroom back and...
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If you thought the size of your family prevented you from doing your bit for the environment motoring-wise – then think again. Enter the Toyota Prius+ – a seven seat petrol hybrid. It’s a beautifully luxurious car, with the bright and airy cabin in the test model boasting a double sun roof and privacy...
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For parents, there are pros and cons for having children in quick succession. On the plus side, you get all your sleepless nights done with in one go; siblings who are close in age are (in theory at least) more likely to get on, and you get to grips with your parent/life balance faster....
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One of the great things about being in a big car like the Skoda Octavia is that you can easily climb into the front seat should you accidentally child lock yourself into the back. However, the Octavia has more than one string to its bow when it comes to great things. Making room for...
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Mercedes-Benz is hailing the new S-Class as ‘a car so technically advanced that it can virtually drive itself’. And it’s basing this claim on its new advanced adaptive cruise control system, Distronic Plus with Stop & Go Pilot, which not only keeps pace with the vehicles in front but also steers itself. It works...
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