So the hype is over and the teases have ended. What’s left is the reality. And is the reality that is the New Jaguar XJ worthy of the tease and hype that preceded the launch? Good question. The Launch Despite our moans about some of the teases that went on in the run-up to the [...]
John Test Drives the Ford KA 1.3 Zetec John on the Ford KA 1.3 Zetec TDCi The English language is a funny thing. We like to think that language is something that binds us. But actually it divides us; classifies us; condemns us and pigeon-holes us. Speak with a Cockney accent and you’re either a [...]
When we went to the launch of the Ford Fiesta ECOnetic back in January, we were suitably impressed with what Ford had managed to squeeze out of the Fiesta, although a little less impressed by the price. With emissions at a road tax busting 98g/km, and a headline economy of over 76mpg, it promised very [...]
Cars UK [rating:4.0] We review the latest version of the Mazda3, a competitor for the Focus and Golf. Is it any good? Update September ’09: Mazda has now revealed the hot Mazda 3 – the Mazda3 MPS – which goes on sale in the UK in October. The Mazda 3 was always a slightly quirky [...]
Cars UK [rating:4.0] A review of the new Alfa Romeo MiTo, Alfa’s first offering in the competitive Super Mini sector since the Alfasud. Update September ’09: The MiTo range is growing, with the introduction of Multiair Engines in the Alfa MiTo and the launch of the 170bhp Alfa Romeo MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde (MiTo Cloverleaf in [...]
Cars UK [rating:5.0] [ad#ad-1] Car makers who produce mass-market cars dream of having a ‘halo’ car, a car which showcases the extreme abilities of the maker and gets accepted as a supercar in its own right. It’s a hard thing to pull off, and usually ends up as a great car, but with little or [...]
Cars UK [rating:3.0] Hyundai has really made an impact in the UK Car market in recent years, despite its offerings until recently not really being up to European standards (with the exception of the Hyundai Coupe). But things are changing, and Hyundai has taken the bold step of having its Getz replacement, the i20, designed [...]
Cars UK [rating:3.0] With the first UK Mercedes SL65 Black Series cars about to hit the UK, now seems a good time to have a look at the most powerful Mercedes SL ever to hit the roads. The Black Series cars from Mercedes are the ultimate AMG version. The SL65 is the third in the [...]
Cars UK [rating:4.5] As with the Q7, Audi is a little late to the party with its new mid-size 4×4 SUV, the Audi Q5. The Q5 is aimed in the sights of the BMW X3, although it is arguable that it will take sales from not just the mid range 4x4s, but also a number [...]
A new Ferrari is always an event. For most of us, owning a Ferrari is beyond dreams. But what’s life without aspirations, and even if we can’t afford it we can lust after it. And Ferrari knows that. That’s why they have always made cars that are beyond the reach of normal mortals. At this level price is subjective. It’s all about lust.
Cars UK [rating:4.0] Update: We’ve now had the chance to spend 10 days with the diesel KA. Read our in-depth review of the Ford KA 1.3 Zetec. Well, it’s been a long time coming. But finally Ford has launched the New Ford KA. Ford has a lot to live up to with the new KA. [...]
