Tim Barnes-Clay 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
New Jeep Cherokee 2.2 Diesel
August 11, 2015 | IceniNew Jeep Cherokee 2.2 Diesel
By Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Journalist
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Jeep is celebrating its most successful year in the UK ever, and it aims to repeat that achievement in 2016. But how’s the … 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
Volvo S60 D5 R-Design Lux Nav Optimised by Polestar
July 12, 2015 | IceniVolvo S60 D5 R-Design Lux Nav Optimised by Polestar
By Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Journalist
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Volvo has never had the same appeal as its German executive cousins. It has at no time looked as aggressive as … Read More
Range Rover Sport Autobiography Dynamic
June 14, 2015 | IceniBy Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Journalist
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The Range Rover Sport Autobiography Dynamic is amongst the most sumptuous of its kind. It competes against German heavy-weights such as the BMW X5, Porsche Cayenne, and the Mercedes-Benz ML-Class.
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
DRIVEN: ŠKODA Rapid Sport 1.2 TSI 105PS
May 25, 2015 | IceniBy Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Journalist
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This car is more budget than bling; but that in itself is no problem.
The new hatchback from ŠKODA has space for … Read More
Citroën C3 Exclusive PureTech 110
May 25, 2015 | IceniBy Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Journalist
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The Citroën C3 has been around for 13 years, but it now has different features to strengthen and enhance its appeal.
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