Audi A1 Clubsport Quattro

Forget the S1 Quattro, the Clubsport has a2.5 litre engine with 500bhp, 0-60 mph in under 4 seconds!

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2014 MINI 'Mini' (Auto Express) SCOOP

The new MINI will be much shorter than the current 3 door model but will still seat 3 people (or possibly 4)

After 9 years on the scene MINI will finally have  a model in its line up that stays true to Alec Issigonis' pioneering design philosophy

MG6 GT brochure DOWNLOAD NOW

www.mg.co.uk/MG6_Brochure.pdf

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MG6 GT from Jaybee Motors, Bodicote, Banbury, Oxfordshire

Jaybee Motors, near Banbury, oxon (Renault & MG dealer)

JayBee Motors 01295 227100 Oxford Road, Bodicote, Oxfordshire OX15 4 http://m.google.co.uk/u/m/QBnYmJ

2013 Peugeot 309 / 301 SCOOP

More sculpted surfaces to create a more
solid look whilst looking sporty too

SUV inspired greenhouse, 508 inspired front design

Audi MPV - Good idea??

Ford Focus ST enters final testing | Auto Express News SPYSHOTS

Standard Focus bodywork hides a thoroughly
re-worked chassis and engine

Front bumber is the same as lower level Focus'

The finished car (concept)

MG 6 1.8 T TSE - Autocar.co.uk FIRST DRIVE

First UK MG6 road test from AutoCar. Overall MG have done well, if only the ha a small capacity petrol & diesel engine.What a great looking car!

An interior worlds award from MG Rovers of old

2012 Vauxhall Zafira Tourer Official

Finally the wraps have come off the new Zafira but this time round its all change. The 3rd generation car has increased significantly in size (now Insignia based rather than Astra) and will be pitched against cars such as the Ford S-Max. Vauxhall have promised that the interior is built to premium standards making the higher list price easier to swallow. First impressions see very positive. The Zafira Tourer features Vauxhall's new "boomerang" lights at the front, backward blade on the rear door and a neat rear end. For anyone who isn't keen on the Tourer, the current Zafira will soldier on for a few more years with a mild facelift on the way . 

Spies Get Clear Look Inside the 2013 Ford Kuga - Car and Driver Blog

Spies Get Clear Look Inside the 2013 Ford Kuga - Car and Driver Blog

Looking at the spy pic the 2nd generation Kuga had a very similar cabin to the recently launched Focus, which is no bad thing.

2012 MINI COUPE in Cowley, Oxford SPOTTED

The rise of KIA as a major global competitor

Kia Carens (MPV)

Kia Soul (photo by RMc)

Kia Motors (part of The Hyundai Motor Group) was founded in back in 1944 and in recent years have been sanonomous with reliable, budget motoring but lacking in the European style and build quality pioneered by the VW Group. Since the appointment of Peter Schreyer (designer of the original Audi TT) as Chief Design Officer in 2006 Kia  Motors have gone through a design revolution and are now producing cars that can compete with more established brands such as Renault, Citroen and Vauxhall. All Kias feature the "Tiger Nose" which gives the brand an instant identity along with prominant wailisne, interesting panel surfacing and thoroughly modern light designs. On top of this the introduction of the industry first 7 Year Warranty Kias are now a serious contender for many new car buyers looking for an attractive, practical and reliable.

Kia Soul (photo by RMc)

2012 BMW 3-series 328i/335i SPYSHOTS

The camo is coming off pretty quickly now, styling is a mix of 3 & 5-series

2012/13 Fiat Panda SNEAK PEAK

First look at the 2013/13 Fiat Panda which seems to be based heavily on the Brazilian UNO

2010 Vauxhall Meriva FIRST DRIVE

2010/60 1.4 16V S (AC) 5d

Exterior

The Meriva is a much larger car then the previous generation model & now rivals the Focus C-Max & Scenic.The car is styled with direct cues from the larger Insignia & Astra including the "blade" that features on front doors, large back-swept headlamps and large grille. What makes the styling of the Meriva more interesting that some rivals is the stepped waistline (with kids in mind) and the shape of the rear window that meets the numberplate surround.Overall the exterior styling is clean and modern without being ground breaking, admittedly the model I tested would have looked better with larger wheels, preferably alloys.

Interior

Like the exterior the interior is very well proportioned and the "FlexDoors" are an interesting feature although it remains to be seen whether they are a more practical solution in tight parking spaces than sliding doors.The cabin is very well designed and is will screwed together with excellent perceived quality with the use of rich, rubberised textures on the top half of the dash and harder wearing, more scratchy plastics lower down.The S is very well kitted out with climate control, an electronic parking brake, CD player, cruise control & electric front and rear windows The driving position is multi-adjustable (both seat & steering column) making its easy to find a comfortable driving position. All the major controls fall nicely to hand and have a solid weighting even if the centre console is littered with equal sized buttons which are hard to read.  

Drive

The relatively small 1.4 98bhp petrol engine was perfectly suited to town driving but needed to be revved on inclines and when overtaking but not excessively and always remained relatively hushed. The ride quality is very good, firm yet well damped & quiet, the handling is stable if lacking in entertaining on twisty country roads and there is little kickback through the steering .The gear-change is a touch notchy but the steering is nicely weighted at all times & the pedals are well spaced

Summary

The Meriva has come a long since the 1st generation model and is an attractive, well rounded proposition for small families.

Mercedes A-Class leaked! | Auto Express News | News | Auto Express

Mercedes A-Class leaked! | Auto Express News | News | Auto Express

Citroen DS4 (2012) with pictures and wallpapers