Driven: Toyota Auris hybrid 1.8 VVT-i HSD 93g/km T Spirit
Tim Saunders stretches fuel economy to the max inside Toyota’s latest generation Auris hybrid, which is said to hit 850 miles on a tank of fuel
Archive of articles from 2011
Driven: Skoda Roomster Scout 1.6 TDi
Tim Saunders mixes van-like space with car-like cruise-ability in Skoda’s coolly-controversial, family-friendly Roomster Scout 1.6 TDi
Driven: Renault Grand Scenic 1.5dci
Tim Saunders transports wood for the fire, a full size Christmas tree and plenty of presents for the family in Renault's seven-seating Grand Scenic 1.5dci
Classic Clarkson!
Yes, the motor-mouthed TV terroriser's been at it again, racking up complaints and new enemies by the thousand. No-one has the the gift of the gaff like Clarkson, and here are some of his "best"...
Object of desire requires firm hand…
Tim Saunders samples supreme luxury at hair-raisiing velocity in the super sleek Maserati Quattroporte V8 Sport GTS saloon
Land Rover Defender Lives on until 2017
The force is strong in this one. The Defender lives on!
A people mover with The A-Team in mind…
Tim Saunders takes his own A-Team out and about in Peugeot's spacious 7-seater MPV, the 5008
Driven: Alfa Mito 1.4 turbo MultiAir
Tim Saunders makes light and stylish work of traffic jams and roadworks in Alfa’s nippy new Mito 1.4 turbo MultiAir
Welcome to the future… according to Volvo
Tim Saunders goes for a drive in a car that drives itself - the XC60 T5 SE R Design crossover
Driven: Peugeot Nuevo II ES Auto-Sleeper camper van
Tim Saunders and family enjoy ‘wild camping’ and sweet sleeps on their camper van holiday in the Peak District
Driven: Peugeot 508 GT HDI 200
Tim Saunders spends a happy, fuel-frugal week behind the wheel of the £29,050 Peugeot 508 GT HDI 200
BMW 3 Series: Motorsport Legend
Love your 3 Series BMWs? Of course you do. And here are all the stars of decades of 3 Series motorsport
Ferrari 458 Italia vs. McLaren MP4-12C - killer supercar stats
The supercar gloves are off! The final face-off the ultimate honours - which of these beasts is the best...?
Formula One's incredible facts and figures
Everything you need to know about the fastest, most advanced and most expensive motorsport in the world; F1. Not many engines cost £150,000!
Top 10 Bond Cars Ever!
Throughout the years James Bond has been ever-present in our cinemas and our culture, offering us sexy women, unbelievable gadgets, action scenes and, of course, fast cars. Here is a breakdown of the top ten Bond cars of all time.
Volvo evolved: driving the 2012 range of more frugal Volvos
Coming to a Volvo dealer near you this September is the 2012 range of cars and SUVs. We had a drive of the most popular models, and the most powerful Volvo ever
Big cat diary part 2: driving the 2012 range of Jaguar cars
The 2012 range of Jaguars will be in the dealers in September and it’s probably the most well-rounded, frugal and fastest range of Jaguars ever. And we drove them all. Part 2...
Big cat diary: driving the 2012 range of Jaguar cars
The 2012 range of Jaguars will be in the dealers in September and it’s probably the most well-rounded, frugal and fastest range of Jaguars ever. And we drove them all...
Are you experienced2: down ‘n’ dirty with Land Rover’s finest
A great day out if you’re thinking of buying a car from the Land Rover range or want to learn how to maximise your own Rover on the rough stuff. We drove the lot and loved it!
Are you experienced: down ‘n’ dirty with Land Rover’s finest
A great day out if you’re thinking of buying a car from the Land Rover range or want to learn how to maximise your own Rover on the rough stuff. We drove the lot and loved it!
Sharp Focus – the battle of the Focus RS cars! (the Final)
The MK1, MK2 and MK2 RS500 Ford Focus RS cars are some of the most popular enthusiast performance cars ever to grace the British back roads, but which is best? TotallyMotor climbs in, turns on, and boosts out!
Sharp Focus – the battle of the Focus RS cars! (part 4)
The MK1, MK2 and MK2 RS500 Ford Focus RS cars are some of the most popular enthusiast performance cars ever to grace the British back roads, but which is best? TotallyMotor climbs in, turns on, and boosts out!
Sharp Focus – the battle of the Focus RS cars! (part 3)
The MK1, MK2 and MK2 RS500 Ford Focus RS cars are some of the most popular enthusiast performance cars ever to grace the British back roads, but which is best? TotallyMotor climbs in, turns on, and boosts out!
Sharp Focus – the battle of the Focus RS cars! (part 2)
The MK1, MK2 and MK2 RS500 Ford Focus RS cars are some of the most popular enthusiast performance cars ever to grace the British back roads, but which is best? TotallyMotor climbs in, turns on, and boosts out!
Sharp Focus – the battle of the Focus RS cars!
The MK1, MK2 and MK2 RS500 Ford Focus RS cars are some of the most popular enthusiast performance cars ever to grace the British back roads, but which is best? TotallyMotor climbs in, turns on, and boosts out!
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CSMA Club
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Listers
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P&H Motorcycles
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Car Shop
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Driver's Directory Articles
Buying a new car should be fun, not stressful
Are there any purchases in life that are more exciting than buying a new car? Picturing yourself behind the wheel of different vehicles is something we all do when searching for our next motor - and it can be great fun checking out the latest models.
Inside the BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo
The BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo is a new addition to the 3 Series range of cars that’s been in dealers for a few months now, and it’s like no other 3 Series we’ve seen before. Proof that, even after all these years, there is more and more to come from the evergreen 3 Series; all it needs is a flick of the designer’s pen here and there and a whole new stylish model is born. The BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo is the bigger 3 Series, with touring on the mind.
A guide to BMW's diesel fleet
BMW, the famous German car manufacturer, offer a wide and comprehensive range of diesel models to choose from, as well as some of the very latest and most efficient turbo-diesel engine technology of any mainstream manufacturer out there. It’s no mean feat, but through years of design and engineering experience, BMW has managed to make their diesel-powered cars both high performance and fun to drive, and more miserly than most when it comes to pricy diesel fuel. That’s a win, win combination alright.
Features
Hyundai i30 1.6 diesel test drive review
Tim Saunders finds impressive diesel engine quietness and plenty of practical space inside Hyundai's new family hatchback, the i30
Kia Picanto test drive review
Tim Saunders finds good value and a respectable level of creature comforts inside Kia’s nippy little Picanto city car
Audi A3 1.8 TFSi S line test drive review
Tim Saunders finds interior comfort and quality, and impressive petrol-turbo performance inside Audi’s popular hatchback, the A3
Citroen C5 2.0 HDI 16V Exclusive test drive review
Tim Saunders finds a cavernous boot, good fuel economy and chic French styling inside Citroen’s recently updated C5 saloon