TERRIBLE traffic, strewn litter, noisy nights, and horrendously poor parking. This is the reality of living in a city. Yes, a lot of the positives outweigh the negatives, like a pub on every corner, but please spare a thought for the car enthusiasts. Those people who enjoy living in the hustle and bustle, but also relish the chance to get behind the wheel and go for a rev or two.
WANTING to get the right mix of good fuel economy, plenty of space, ‘parkability’, and commuting pleasure, all wrapped up in an affordable package, is a needle we’ve all been searching in the endless haystack which is the classifieds section for years.
FOR decades the two-seater market has been dominated by one car: Mazda’s MX-5. The classic, and very affordable convertible. But, imagine for a moment, near-everything that makes it such a wonderful car, but with a new, more European body.
OCTOBER. The month when leaves line damp roads and you take the ‘jumper or raincoat?’ gamble every morning. It’s the month when those lucky enough to own another motor tuck the sporty model away for the year and bring out the 4x4.
It’s Italian elegance versus Japanese intelligence.
VOLKSWAGEN’S popular T-Roc is to receive a new diesel engine option, which produces 113bhp.
HYUNDAI’S i30 N Line will be priced from £21,255, the firm has announced, with first deliveries in September.
VAUXHALL has introduced a new 197bhp, 1.6-litre petrol engine to its Insignia range.
PRICES have been announced for the new highly anticipated V6 version of Mercedes X-Class pick up.
WHEN ice masks every inch of tarmac and plummeting temperatures ensure its stay, indoors is the place to be. Warm, friendly surroundings. Add a blazing fire and it couldn’t be more of the English ideal.
