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New Jaguar F-Type 4-cylinder 300PS – News

The new Jaguar F-Type four-cylinder: a pure sports car with even greater agility and efficiency 

  • New Jaguar F-TYPE gains turbocharged four-cylinder Ingenium petrol engine
  • A true Jaguar sports car and a true F-TYPE, with its own unique character
  • New 300PS 2.0-litre is the most powerful four-cylinder ever in a production Jaguar
  • New F-TYPE four-cylinder goes on sale from spring 2017,
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Subaru WRX STi – Review

The Subaru WRX STi – a wolf in wolf’s clothing

Well, that was a lot of fun – and all my fillings are still in place. Just.

The Subaru WRX STi is not a car for pootling around in. It is a car designed for one purpose only and that is to go very quickly. Especially around corners.

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Infiniti Q30 Premium Tech 2.2 diesel – Review

Have your cake and eat it – the rather special Infiniti Q30

A WEEKEND break in Harrogate for myself and Mrs. B meant that not only could we visit Betty’s Tea Rooms for the first time but we could give the Infiniti Q30 a good try out over some mixed roads including the Woodhead Pass and the M1.

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Range Rover Evoque SE Tech TD4 – Review

Can’t stretch to a Range Rover? Try a Range Rover instead – the Evoque won’t disappoint . . .

There are a plethora of compact SUVs to choose from these days but there is only one that can be called “iconic” as it is instantly recognizable from all the other wannabe off-roaders – the Range Rover Evoque.

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Suzuki Vitara S 1.4 Boosterjet – Review

Suzuki’s new Boosterjet engine makes the Vitara Sport a gem of a mid-sized SUV

Another trip up to Scotland to visit family and another SUV to get us there – this time being the range-topping Suzuki Vitara S fitted with the all-new 1.4 Boosterjet petrol engine which claims a combined mpg of 52.3 and has 140PS on tap giving a Read the rest

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Toyota RAV4 Hybrid – Review

Toyota RAV4 grows up to lose it’s curves and gain some 4×4 kudos

Back in 1994 the world of the 4×4 vehicle was dominated by big, hulking monstrosities like the Range Rover and the Mitsubishi Shogun – or pick-up trucks like the Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux. These were vehicles mostly driven by posh people and farmers. Or posh farmers.Read the rest

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Next-Gen Ford Fiesta ST – News

Next Fiesta ST will fire on all 3 cylinders for 200PS and will feature selectable Drive Modes for first time – but how will it sound?

Next-generation Ford Fiesta ST debuts at Geneva Show – 200PS, 3-Cylinder, 1.5 litre EcoBoost engine and Drive Modes

  •  Ford Performance delivers global public debut of Ford Fiesta ST – powered by an all-new 200
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Vauxhall Viva SE – Review

It’s a Vauxhall Viva Jim, but not as we know it …

THE new Vauxhall Viva is nothing like the old Vauxhall Viva which was a full-sized family car capable of taking a family of five – including luggage – on a full day’s drive to Pontins Holiday Park at Prestatyn Sands in Clwyd.

The new Viva will still get … Read the rest

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BMW 330d Touring xDrive M Sport – Review

BMW’s quick-shifter – The 330d Touring xDrive M Sport

THE BMW 330d Touring xDrive M Sport is one of the sportiest estates you can get these days – unless you go for the 335d, which may be a little overkill.

After all, 258bhp and 560Nm of torque should be enough to get you anywhere you want to go pretty quickly … Read the rest

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Volvo XC90 D5 Power Pulse Momentum – Review

If you’re feeling flush and fancy a luxury SUV then the new Volvo XC90 should definitely be on your list. Possibly at the top . . .

VOLVO have a knack of getting things right when it comes to styling these days. You only have to look at the simple, sweeping lines of their V40 family hatchback or the stunning Read the rest