Driving Impressions

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04/06/2014
Nissan X-Trail 1.6 dCi Tekna

This all-new X-Trail is nothing like any X-Trail you have seen in the past. It has lost its “boxy” and “utilitarian” looks and has moved into this...

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28/05/2014
Kia Soul

Kia Soul, UK Press Event, Leeds. It was back in late 2008 that we had our first encounter with the Soul. It was in Kia’s R&D centre in...

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21/05/2014
Subaru WRX STi

When the WRX arrived, it seemed like going back in time, it was saying, welcome to late 1990’s. It was around this time when Subaru were in their...

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14/05/2014
Renault Grand Scenic Dynamique 1.6 dCi 130

We had a couple of meetings with Renault in Paris and a viewing of the new Twingo in Aubevoye. This region of France is about half way between Paris...

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07/05/2014
Peugeot 2008 Allure 1.6 e-HDI

When we first saw the 2008, we thought it was simply a 208 Estate or Wagon, and that it would not fit into the Crossover or SUV market. But after...

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30/04/2014
Volkswagen Polo

Global Press Launch, Bavaria The Volkswagen Polo first rolled off the production line in 1975, so it will have its 40th birthday next year. Since its...

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23/04/2014
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TSi Cupra 280 DSG

On paper this car looks like a monster, but in reality it is well behaved with good manners. The power outputs of hot hatches just seem to have gone...

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16/04/2014
Jeep Cherokee

European Press Event, Bolocco, Italy I have long and lasting memories of the Jeep Cherokee, as it was back in 2007 that we drove what was then the...

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09/04/2014
Skoda Yeti Outdoor 1.6TDi 105ps Elegance Greenline

The name of this car is quite a mouthful and it’s a good job it has a large rear door to fit on all the badges. Skoda now has two models in the Yeti...

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02/04/2014
Vauxhall Cascada 1.6T SIDI Elite

Regional Press Event, Wigan The Cascada has been on the market for nearly 12 months now, but this was the first time we have had chance to drive one...