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  • 'Hidden' MOT data published for first time
    'Hidden' MOT data published for first … Fri, May 11, 2012 11:05 BST

    ANALYSIS of 24.5 million MoT records has revealed that one in five cars registered in 2008 failed their first MOT, with testers most likely to fail cars from French firms … More »'Hidden' MOT data published for first …

    'Hidden' MOT data published for first time

    ANALYSIS of 24.5 million MoT records has revealed that one in five cars registered in 2008 failed their first MOT, with testers most likely to fail cars from French firms Renault, Citroen and Peugeot.The research by honestjohn.co.uk involved examining tens of millions of records obtained from the Vehicle Operator and Services …

  • Harder Nissan GT-R revealed
    Harder Nissan GT-R revealed Fri, Apr 27, 2012 12:05 BST

    FOLLOWING customer feedback Nissan has introduced a more track-oriented version of its GT-R supercar.Called the Track Pack, it offers a more focussed driving experience … More »Harder Nissan GT-R revealed

    Harder Nissan GT-R revealed

    FOLLOWING customer feedback Nissan has introduced a more track-oriented version of its GT-R supercar.Called the Track Pack, it offers a more focussed driving experience while still remaining fully road legal. Unlike aftermarket modifications, this GT-R has the full blessing of the car’s creator Kazutoshi Mizuno.Special …

  • Fiat 500 named the most vandalised car … Mon, Apr 16, 2012 11:42 BST

    Watch out if you drive a Fiat 500- the compact city runaround has been named the most vandalised car on British roads. More »Fiat 500 named the most vandalised car …

    Watch out if you drive a Fiat 500- the compact city runaround has been named the most vandalised car on British roads.

  • Families Rely On 'Fiesta Father'
    Families Rely On 'Fiesta Father' Wed, Feb 15, 2012 12:01 GMT

    RESEARCH conducted by insurance company Aviva has found that families are increasingly relying on the "Fiesta father" and the "MPV mum" for their car needs.Historical … More »Families Rely On 'Fiesta Father'

    Families Rely On 'Fiesta Father'

    RESEARCH conducted by insurance company Aviva has found that families are increasingly relying on the "Fiesta father" and the "MPV mum" for their car needs.Historical evidence has shown that thirty years ago it was mainly fathers who drove the larger vehicle in a two-car family. Today the situation is very different, with …

  • First Drive: Suzuki Swift Sport
    First Drive: Suzuki Swift Sport Wed, Feb 15, 2012 12:01 GMT

    AT FIRST glance you'd be forgiven for thinking that the new Swift Sport was little more than a facelifted version of the old one, but there's a lot more going on than … More »First Drive: Suzuki Swift Sport

    First Drive: Suzuki Swift Sport

    AT FIRST glance you'd be forgiven for thinking that the new Swift Sport was little more than a facelifted version of the old one, but there's a lot more going on than meets the eye in this junior hot hatch.Since it went on sale in 2006 it's picked up something of a cult following, and everyone who drove it – journalists …

  • Mums 'drive bigger cars than dads'
    Mums 'drive bigger cars than dads' Wed, Feb 15, 2012 12:01 GMT

    FAMILIES are increasingly relying on the "Fiesta father" and the "MPV mum" for their car needs, according to a survey.Thirty years ago, it was mainly fathers who drove … More »Mums 'drive bigger cars than dads'

    Mums 'drive bigger cars than dads'

    FAMILIES are increasingly relying on the "Fiesta father" and the "MPV mum" for their car needs, according to a survey.Thirty years ago, it was mainly fathers who drove the larger vehicle in a two-car family.But fathers are now going for smaller cars like the Ford Fiesta, while mothers drive MPVs (multi-purpose vehicles) …

  • New Car A-Z: Porsche to Volvo (March … Wed, Feb 15, 2012 12:00 GMT

    PORSCHEThe headline news for Porsche fans is that the new ‘991’ 911 has arrived in Carrera and Carrera S form, in both coupé and cabriolet body styles. The other 911 … More »New Car A-Z: Porsche to Volvo (March …

    PORSCHEThe headline news for Porsche fans is that the new ‘991’ 911 has arrived in Carrera and Carrera S form, in both coupé and cabriolet body styles. The other 911 models continue, including four-wheel-drive and turbocharged models, but are for now based on the previous ‘997’ generation of the car.A more aggressive version …

  • Suzuki Splash
    Suzuki Splash Thu, Aug 25, 2011 23:24 BST

    This red Splash is more like a blue rinse, but it's got space to spare. More »Suzuki Splash

    Suzuki Splash

    This red Splash is more like a blue rinse, but it's got space to spare.

  • Suzuki Swift DDiS
    Suzuki Swift DDiS Thu, Aug 25, 2011 22:16 BST

    Can the diesel engine from a rival supermini add to the Swift's appeal? More »Suzuki Swift DDiS

    Suzuki Swift DDiS

    Can the diesel engine from a rival supermini add to the Swift's appeal?

  • Swift Sport at Frankfurt
    Swift Sport at Frankfurt Wed, Aug 10, 2011 15:02 BST

    Suzuki will show the next version of the hugely popular Swift Sport in Frankfurt. More »Swift Sport at Frankfurt

    Swift Sport at Frankfurt

    Suzuki will show the next version of the hugely popular Swift Sport in Frankfurt.

  • Suzuki Swift
    Suzuki Swift Thu, Aug 4, 2011 09:38 BST

    The latest Swift looks only modestly different to its predecessor, but it's a cracking small car. More »Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki Swift

    The latest Swift looks only modestly different to its predecessor, but it's a cracking small car.

  • Japanese car makers dominate reliability table
    Japanese car makers dominate reliability … Thu, Jul 28, 2011 12:11 BST

    New figures show that Japanese car manufacturers are still miles ahead for reliability. More »Japanese car makers dominate reliability …

    Japanese car makers dominate reliability table

    New figures show that Japanese car manufacturers are still miles ahead for reliability.

  • Veyron's speed record broken - by a motorbike
    Veyron's speed record broken - by a … Mon, Jul 25, 2011 12:10 BST

    A man on a motorbike has smashed the Bugatti Veyron's speed record with a 300mph run. More »Veyron's speed record broken - by a …

    Veyron's speed record broken - by a motorbike

    A man on a motorbike has smashed the Bugatti Veyron's speed record with a 300mph run.

  • Suzuki SC100 Whizzkid
    Suzuki SC100 Whizzkid Thu, Jul 7, 2011 08:58 BST

    What was downsizing like 30 years ago? We found out in the classic Suzuki Whizzkid. More »Suzuki SC100 Whizzkid

    Suzuki SC100 Whizzkid

    What was downsizing like 30 years ago? We found out in the classic Suzuki Whizzkid.

  • Suzuki Swift 4x4
    Suzuki Swift 4x4 Tue, Jun 7, 2011 06:48 BST

    The Suzuki Swift now has four-wheel drive; so can it take down the Fiat Panda 4x4? More »Suzuki Swift 4x4

    Suzuki Swift 4x4

    The Suzuki Swift now has four-wheel drive; so can it take down the Fiat Panda 4x4?

  • Colour me bad: the UK's most garish paint jobs
    Colour me bad: the UK's most garish … Wed, May 18, 2011 15:28 BST

    You can't go wrong with some colours, but you can go very wrong with these disgusting paint jobs. More »Colour me bad: the UK's most garish …

    Colour me bad: the UK's most garish paint jobs

    You can't go wrong with some colours, but you can go very wrong with these disgusting paint jobs.

  • Runaway tractor causes car park havoc
    Runaway tractor causes car park hav … Mon, Apr 11, 2011 14:18 BST

    A video shows a driverless tractor causing carnage in a supermarket car park. More »Runaway tractor causes car park hav …

    Runaway tractor causes car park havoc

    A video shows a driverless tractor causing carnage in a supermarket car park.

  • 10 first cars for under £1,000
    10 first cars for under £1,000 Thu, Mar 17, 2011 13:39 GMT

    Just passed your test? These inexpensive motors are perfect for newly qualified drivers. More »10 first cars for under £1,000

    10 first cars for under £1,000

    Just passed your test? These inexpensive motors are perfect for newly qualified drivers.

  • Suzuki Kizashi
    Suzuki Kizashi Mon, Mar 14, 2011 09:32 GMT

    The Kizashi is Suzuki's first crack at a four-door saloon. It's not class leading, but it's not bad. More »Suzuki Kizashi

    Suzuki Kizashi

    The Kizashi is Suzuki's first crack at a four-door saloon. It's not class leading, but it's not bad.

  • Geneva 2011: Suzuki S-Concept
    Geneva 2011: Suzuki S-Concept Wed, Mar 2, 2011 13:28 GMT

    Suzuki reveals its S-Concept at Geneva - a hot version of the Swift hatchback. More »Geneva 2011: Suzuki S-Concept

    Geneva 2011: Suzuki S-Concept

    Suzuki reveals its S-Concept at Geneva - a hot version of the Swift hatchback.

 

Latest Reviews

  • First Drive: Hyundai Veloster
    First Drive: Hyundai Veloster

    HOW does the concept of a four-door coupe grab you? Usually the door count is one less if, as is the case, you use the industry convention of counting the car’s hatchback … More »First Drive: Hyundai Veloster

    First Drive: Hyundai Veloster

    HOW does the concept of a four-door coupe grab you? Usually the door count is one less if, as is the case, you use the industry convention of counting the car’s hatchback tailgate as a ‘door’. Hyundai has gone one better with its Veloster coupe.We’ve been here before with an unusual number of doors. Mini’s love it or loathe …

  • First Drive: Toyota GT86
    First Drive: Toyota GT86

    YOU don’t need an abacus to help you count the number of affordable rear-wheel drive coupes available to buy in the UK. Even if you choose to include Mazda’s MX-5 – so … More »First Drive: Toyota GT86

    First Drive: Toyota GT86

    YOU don’t need an abacus to help you count the number of affordable rear-wheel drive coupes available to buy in the UK. Even if you choose to include Mazda’s MX-5 – so long as you fit the hard top roof – it’s a small number.With nearly everyone now focused on cutting emissions and squeezing as much as possible from a litre …