263 – London Mazda Triathlon
4 August 2009
I’M writing this still feeling a little tired; and the backs of my legs still ache. But having compared notes with Auto Express deputy motoring and digital editor and Business
261 – Mazda London Triathlon
29 July 2009
THIS weekend the Mazda London Triathlon takes part in what will be the 2012 Olympic city. It promises a record number of competitors – some 14,500 – who will compete
Nemo Multispace: two for the price of one
1 July 2009
Citroen Nemo Multispace Citroen Nemo Multispace 1.4 HDi What is it? Here’s a car that can be a van. Citroen’s award-winning Nemo urban van has been kitted out as a
Mazda 3 i-Stop: economically sporting
1 July 2009
Mazda 3 2.0 Sport DISI i-Stop 5dr Mazda 3 2.0 Sport DISI i-Stop 5dr What is it? Performance oriented version of Mazda 3 hatchback and saloon range. However, the Mazda
Try leasing to ease your credit lines
20 June 2009
THE availability of ready credit remains increasingly difficult to source, particularly for small businesses. But if you turn to car leasing, you can access a new line of credit without
Koleos: the SUV/MPV crossover
19 June 2009
Renault Koleos 2.0 D Dynamique S dCi 150 4×2 5dr Renault Koleos 2.0 D Dynamique S dCi 150 4×2 5dr What is it? Renault makes a broad range of cars,
223 – Ford Kuga bike transporter
13 June 2009
The Audi A4 is a lovely car, but being a saloon means sticking the bike in for a triathlon is a bit tricky. Fortunately I had a Ford Kuga on
Porsche Boxster: evolutionary winner
2 June 2009
Porsche Boxster Porsche Boxster What is it? Latest version of Porsche’s Boxster model. The roadster’s 2.7-litre engine has been upgraded to 2.9-litres, which now develops 255hp – an increase of
Megane Coupe: Renault rediscovers style
12 May 2009
Renault Megane Coupe 2.0 Dynamique TCe 180 Renault Megane Coupe 2.0 Dynamique TCe 180 What is it? Stylish coupe version of latest Renault Megane hatchback, bringing a welcome dash of
Audi R8: super sports V10
29 April 2009
Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro What is it? Audi’s striking R8 coupe with the addition of two extra cylinders. New V10 means 525PS (an additional
Audi A5 Cabriolet: refined roof-down runner
29 April 2009
Audi A5 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI S line Audi A5 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI S line What is it? Elegant new soft-top version of Audi A5 coupe. Features fabric hood for lighter
Fiat 500: retro look is contemporary winner
31 March 2009
Fiat 500 1.2 Lounge 3dr Fiat 500 1.2 Lounge 3dr What is it? Fiat’s version of the MINI, the 500 is the most desirable little car on the road at
SEAT Exeo: sports business car
26 March 2009
SEAT Exeo SE 2.0 TDI CR 143PS 4dr SEAT Exeo SE 2.0 TDI CR 143PS 4dr What is it? The SEAT Exeo – a brand new entrant into the business
Accord Type S: high-power Honda
23 March 2009
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC Type S 4dr What is it? THERE’S a new sporting Type S model for the Honda Accord range: with all the proper go to accompany
142 – Geneva Motor Show, part 5
12 March 2009
Press day can be a long affair at Geneva. After some 10 hours at the show it felt like it had been a very long, if enjoyable day. I met
VW Golf: economic certainty
2 March 2009
VW Golf SE 1.4 TSI 122PS 5dr road test report Volkswagen Golf SE 1.4 TSI 122PS 5dr What is it? The VW Golf has been with us for an astonishing
The supermini that thinks it’s an SUV
19 February 2009
Kia Soul 2 Kia Soul 2 What is it? The Kia Soul is difficult to categorise. It’s the size of a supermini – like a Ford Fiesta – but with
Driving abroad to a skiing holiday
12 February 2009
If you are driving your car abroad for a skiing holiday in the next few weeks, make sure you have the correct insurance, tyres, breakdown cover and the VE103 says
Return of the VW coupe
26 January 2009
Volkswagen Scirocco GT 2.0 TSI 200PS Volkswagen Scirocco GT 2.0 TSI 200PS What is it? Brilliant re-interpretation of VW’s coupe version of the Golf – the Scirocco – a two-door
Toyota Avensis: Mr Reliability comes dressed in a new suit
19 December 2008
Toyota Avensis 2.2 150 T4 4dr Toyota Avensis 2.2 150 T4 4dr What is it? Toyota’s all-new Avensis, built here in the UK. The range has now been slimmed down
