Review Archives - Iceni Magazine
Subaru Levorg 1.6i GT Lineartronic 2017 Review
July 20, 2017 | IceniBy Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Journalist – tweeting @carwriteups
Four-wheel-drive isn’t anything special anymore. So, when you see that the Levorg is badged up proudly telling the world it has all-wheel-drive, you feel like yawning.
That said; … Read More
Jaguar XJ R-Sport Review
May 3, 2017 | IceniBy Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Journalist. Tweeting @carwriteupsc
Jaguars are well-known for their graceful lines – and the XJ, with its lithe, modern-day style, backs that up.
The robust, brawny lower section of the Jaguar XJ is juxtaposed … Read More
2017 Audi A5 Sportback – REVIEWED
April 13, 2017 | IceniBy Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Journalist Tweeting: @carwriteups
There are lots of luxury German cars on the motoring market – and the 2017 Audi A5 Sportback is one of them.
The latest A5 is powerfully built, but … Read More
Vauxhall Astra VXR 2.0i Turbo (280PS)
July 29, 2015 | IceniVauxhall Astra VXR 2.0i Turbo (280PS)
By Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Journalist
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The hottest Astra – the VXR – from Vauxhall is exciting to look at and thrilling to drive.
The muscular stance, the … Read More
Vauxhall Insignia Hatch Techline 2.0 CDTi (170PS)
July 25, 2015 | IceniVauxhall Insignia Hatch Techline 2.0 CDTi (170PS)
By Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Journalist
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The latest Insignia range made its world debut at the end of 2013.
It’s offered as a five-door Hatch, four-door Saloon … Read More
All-New Ford Vignale Mondeo
May 29, 2015 | IceniBy Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Journalist
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The Ford Vignale Mondeo is the first vehicle to be introduced as part of Ford’s new Vignale brand.
Each model is hand-finished in a special Vignale … Read More
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
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.
Peugeot 3008 Crossover
December 8, 2014 | IceniBy Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Journalist www.carwriteups.co.uk Twitter: @carwriteups
I have lost count of the number of Peugeot 3008 Crossovers I’ve seen on the school run. It seems to be the law to buy one if you … Read More