… Nissan Pulsar Visia, 1.2 DIG-T … It may not be the prettiest pup in the litter, but having spent a few days in its company the other week travelling backwards and forwards to Knockhill on a daily basis for the McRae Rally Challenge, the Nissan Pulsar proved the perfect […] Read more »
18 Apr: Lexus NX300h
… Lexus NX300h … If you don’t like driving and you don’t like driving especially quickly, but you want to have presence and something interesting to talk about, then the Lexus NX300h could be for you. That’s because it’s an SUV and a hybrid, something that will have the cardigan […] Read more »
25 Mar: Fiat Panda Cross
Fiat Panda Cross The county of Lanarkshire is not renowned for its mountainous terrain, but if you drive the twin cylinder 875cc Fiat Panda, it certainly makes you re-think the definition of a hill! Having said that, the southern part of the county does generate lots of wavy brown lines […] Read more »
18 Mar: Ford Focus Estate
… Ford Focus Titanium X Estate 1.5 TDCI … The humble Ford Focus Estate. Expectations can’t be that high surely? Smart, practical and comfortable what more could Mr Average expect? The new Ford Focus was duly delivered to be appraised. Nothing remarkable about that. A sound, every day commuting workhorse […] Read more »
25 Jan: Mazda MX-5
… Mazda MX-5 … I’ve always liked the Mazda MX5. Admittedly the early models were a tight fit for anyone of larger than average size, but once on the move the sheer driveability and chuckability over rides any critical objections. At one time it was referred to as the Japanese […] Read more »
07 Dec: Audi A7 Sportback
… Audi A7 Sportback BiTurbo … It’s maybe hard for new, young drivers to believe, but once upon a time, driving a diesel powered vehicle was like sitting inside the test cell of a fireworks factory. Not only were they noisy, they were smelly too, and they were slow. Ponderously […] Read more »
29 Sep: Toyota Aygo
… Toyota Aygo … It’s hardly on the scale of William Wallace or Rob Roy, but deep within my very professional exterior there lurks a streak of outright rebelliousness. Never one to conform with convention (just ask Lady Bunnet) there is a deep desire to flout the rules whenever I […] Read more »
29 Sep: McLaren 650PS
… McLaren 650PS … You know that scene in Star Trek? The one where Captain Kirk shouts down the speaking tube to Scotty and tells him to “engage warp factor 5”? The instant Scotty flicks the switch, the pin pricks of stars and planets outside the windows suddenly stream backwards […] Read more »
18 Sep: Mercedes-Benz GLA
… Mercedes-Benz GLA 220 CDI 4Matic AMG Line … When they first clap eyes on the Mercedes-Benz GLA 4Matic, many folk will think this is simply an upmarket, compact, hatchbacked saloon sitting on top of giant alloys. And they’d be right. Mostly. But there’s a bit more to it than […] Read more »
10 Sep: Hyundai i10
… Hyundai i10 … The Hyundai i10 is a great wee thing. If your motoring needs are modest, cross continental expeditions limited and your appetite for visceral automotive excitement has been tempered by advancing years then this could be the ideal runabout. Even if you’re still young at heart and […] Read more »