Car Reviews
All-new Vauxhall Corsa Review
September 30, 2020 | IceniThe all-new Corsa is lower, lighter and far more efficient than the last model.
It’s good value, too, with the line-up starting at around £15,500. That said, the car will set you back at least another ten thousand … Read More
Volvo XC40 T5 AWD R-Design Pro Automatic Review
November 2, 2019 | IceniBy motoring journalist, Tim Barnes-Clay – Instagram @tbarnesclay and Twitter @carwriteups
Sweden seems to radiate cool. You can see the Northern Lights from Northern Europe’s biggest country – and then there’s the food, fashion and tradition. Oh, and … Read More
New Peugeot 508 SW 2019 review
November 1, 2019 | IceniBy motoring journalist, Tim Barnes-Clay – Twitter @carwriteups Instagram @tbarnesclay
The new Peugeot 508 SW is a sexy estate car. Does it sound weird me writing ‘sexy’ and ‘estate car’ in the same sentence? Well, maybe. But, as … Read More
The Isuzu D-Max and Subaru XV go head to head
June 4, 2019 | IceniIf you’re into Japanese vehicles and you like grip and load-lugging prowess, then check out this double-helping of car review content from our motoring journalist, Tim Barnes-Clay. Isuzu D-Max
When it comes to getting the work … Read More
If you like cars, these two motors will pique your interest…
May 29, 2019 | IceniBy Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Journalist. Follow on Instagram @tbarnesclay Jeep Compass
The Compass offers a bunch of attributes that includes 4×4 off-road capability as well as contemporary and authentic Jeep design.
In Britain, the Compass … Read More
Tim Tests a Trio of Fords
April 8, 2019 | IceniBy motoring editor, Tim Barnes-Clay. Follow Tim on Instagram @tbarnesclay Fiesta ST
Ford’s fresh Fiesta ST is a fearless hot hatch with a 200ps slab of power under the bonnet. It also wears a self-assured body kit … Read More
Lexus RX450h L Premier 2018 reviewed
January 7, 2019 | IceniBy Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring journalist – tweeting @carwriteups
Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) seem to be the flavour of the last few years in Britain. They are often as bland as a bowl of watery noodles, but we still … Read More
SEAT Ateca FR 2.0 TDI 4Drive 190PS 7-Speed DSG Review
June 5, 2018 | IceniBy Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Journalist – tweeting @carwriteups
SEAT isn’t exactly used to making Sport Utility Vehicles. In fact, the all-new SEAT Ateca is the first SUV ever produced by the Spanish automaker.
The Ateca is … Read More
Skoda Superb Hatchback Review
May 2, 2018 | IceniBy Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring journalist – tweeting @carwriteups
What do you call a Skoda that makes it to the top of a hill? A miracle. How do you double the value of a Skoda? Fill it full of … Read More
DS5 Performance Line BlueHDi 180 Review
April 25, 2018 | IceniBy Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Editor – tweeting @carwriteups
Not long ago, French brand, Citroen, decided it needed to break into the upmarket territories occupied by the likes of Audi, Mercedes, and Jaguar.
It wanted to … Read More