2012 Archive

Rolls Royce Ghost Extended Wheel Base test drive review

Auto-life probably doesn’t get any better than this as Tim Saunders test drives the big-dollar, bigger-bodied Rolls Royce Ghost Extended Wheel Base

Kia Optima Eco Dynamics test drive review

Tim Saunders looks for an alternative to the obvious models in company car land with the frugally-focused Kia Optima Eco Dynamics 1.7-litre turbodiesel

Peugeot 308 SW Allure HDi 112 test drive review

Tim Saunders finds a handy seven seats and well laid out space inside Peugeot’s smaller estate car, the 308 SW

Volvo V60 D3 Ocean Race estate test drive review

Tim Saunders tests the full range of modern safety and convenience kit inside the Volvo V60 D3 Ocean Race estate. Some great, some a little jumpy

Marquis Motorhomes Lifestyle 624 motorhome test drive holiday review

Tim Saunders and family roam far and wide in the Marquis Motorhomes Lifestyle 624 motorhome

Citroen C4 HDi 150 2-litre diesel test drive review

Tim Saunders finds himself in the perfect car during the recent fuel shortage; the frugally-minded Citroen C4 HDi 150 2-litre diesel

Bentley Continental GT Cabriolet 6.0 W12 test drive review

As good as it gets? Tim Saunders seeks supreme luxury inside the £163,495 Bentley Continental GT Cabriolet 6.0 W12

Skoda Superb 1.8-litre TSi petrol test drive review

Tim Saunders sees if Skoda’s biggest and most expensive car to date, the Superb, lives up to its rather boastful name

Toyota Land Cruiser 3-litre diesel test drive review

Tim Saunders tries out the more frugal-natured big Land Cruiser with a 3-litre diesel engine, but still plenty of toys!

Kia Cee’d 1.6-litre diesel CRDi ‘2’ test drive review

Tim Saunders goes looking for value – in both purchase price and fuel economy – inside the Kia Cee’d CRDi ‘2’ 1.6-litre diesel

Driven: 2012 Honda Jazz 1.2i VTEC S (AC) 5-door review

Tim Saunders tries out Honda’s compact city car with space on the inside, but a little slow on the road

Driven: 2012 Volkswagen Golf Cabrio 1.4 TSi GT review

Tim Saunders finds satisfying quality inside VW’s latest Golf drop-top. Any excuse to get that roof down!

Read ‘em and weep: Top Gear Star in a Reasonably Priced Car lap time stats

A jazzy infographic with all the Top Gear lap time stats from 154 laps of celeb hooning. Which nationality, sex and job is winningest?

Driven: Suzuki Kizashi 2.4 Sport 4x4 CVT petrol

Tim Saunders enjoys every aspect of Suzuki’s strikingly styled new Ford Mondeo and Vauxhall Insignia rival

Historics under the hammer

Some exciting Historics automotive auction hours spent in the company of the costly, rare and downright wild...

Driven: Chevrolet Aveo 1.3 diesel (95bhp) LTZ 5-door

Tim Saunders gets impressed by Chevy's all-new Aveo 1.3-litre diesel, with 95bhp and stand-out styling

Driven: Peugeot Bipper Tepee Outdoor

Tim Saunders successfully mixes business with pleasure in twin-personality Peugeot Bipper Tepee Outdoor

Driven: Jaguar XF 3.0 diesel

Tim Saunders finds much to purr about in Jaguar’s smooth-cruising XF 3.0 diesel

Driven: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ-300

Tim Saunders finds the wonderful warp factor in Mitsubishi’s supercar-slaying Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ-300

Driven: Nissan Micra 1.2-litre DIG-S

Tim Saunders drives the eco-enhanced 76mpg Nissan Micra DIG-S 1.2-litre supercharged petrol. Is diesel’s superior economy reign over for good..?

Driven: Volvo S60 DRIVe Lux Start/Stop

Tim Saunders cruises 700 miles on one tank of diesel in Volvo’s latest eco-tuned S60 DRIVe. 65mpg and 114g/km CO2 are good numbers

Driven: Kia Rio 1.4 CRDi

Tim Saunders finds good value good looks and 50mpg with Kia’s latest Rio 1.4 CRDi

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What are the best Ford cars to buy at auction?

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Where are the best places to find your dream prestige car?

Owning a prestige car is something that many motoring enthusiasts can only dream of, but if you're lucky enough to have a high net worth it's something that you can actually turn into a reality. Unsurprisingly, it takes a bit more effort to get a good deal on a Rolls-Royce or Bentley than it does for more mainstream vehicles like Peugeots, in terms of both time and money.

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