Car Reviews
Vauxhall Adam 1.0 Turbo 2015
May 14, 2015 | IceniBy Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Journalist
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I drove a good couple of hundred miles in the Adam with its 1.0 litre turbo motor during my test period, and one thing’s obvious: … Read More
Infiniti Q70 Hybrid
May 4, 2015 | IceniBy Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Journalist
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This Infiniti is no oil painting, but it’s not ugly either. The car is different, in a curvaceous sort of way.
Touches like the … Read More
Vauxhall Astra 1.6 Diesel Reviewed
April 11, 2015 | IceniBy Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Journalist Follow Tim on twitter: @carwriteups
Vauxhalls have never been at the top of my list of ‘must have’ cars. And that’s strange, because I’ve owned two of them. They were both Astras, and … Read More
Skoda Octavia 2.0TSi 220PS vRS Hatchback
April 11, 2015 | IceniBy Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Journalist Follow Tim on twitter: @carwriteups
The spacious, reliable, Skoda Octavia has always been the most unrelentingly sensible of family cars. But add a ‘vRS’ badge to the rear and it undergoes a metamorphosis.
Mazda3 2.2D 150ps Hatchback Sport Nav
March 29, 2015 | IceniBy Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Journalist www.carwriteups.co.uk Twitter: @carwriteups
Data from vehicle valuation experts CAP Automotive suggests that the Mazda3 beats many similar sized rivals in terms of average forecasted pound note depreciation.
Crushed competition includes the … Read More
New Citroën Relay van
January 29, 2015 | IceniBy Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Journalist Follow Tim on twitter: @carwriteups Visit: www.carwriteups.co.uk
The latest Citroën Relay van stands out from its competitors with a stylish front end and large high-mounted headlights incorporating daytime … Read More
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI quattro S line S tronic
January 27, 2015 | IceniBy Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Journalist Follow Tim on twitter @carwriteups – www.carwriteups.co.uk
If I had over £40,000 I would happily buy the 3.0 TDI quattro S line, S tronic version of the Audi Q5.
Citroën Berlingo – improved for 2015
January 20, 2015 | IceniBy Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Journalist Twitter @carwriteups www.carwriteups.co.uk
Citroën’s best-selling van, the Berlingo, now delivers even better fuel economy and reduced CO2 emissions – up to 62.8mpg and as low as 118g/km.
As part … Read More
New Mercedes C220 BlueTEC AMG Line
December 18, 2014 | IceniBy Tim Barnes-Clay Motoring Journalist Join him on Twitter @carwriteups
Opting for a Mercedes can be an obvious choice. This C-Class, for instance, can just about justify its asking price of just over £34,000, but it won’t necessarily … Read More
Infiniti QX70 30d S
December 15, 2014 | IceniBy Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Journalist Twitter: @carwriteups www.carwriteups.co.uk
Think Porsche Cayenne; think BMW X6… think Infinity QX70? Well, when it comes to muscle-bound, opulent sport utility vehicles (SUV’s), the first two motors might come to mind but I … Read More
