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September 
MINI Countryman
The Countryman is an intoxicating package. All the handling ability of a MINI in a larger package and the ability to go off-road (and it can), all wrapped up in one of the most desirable brands in the market.
The ‘swollen’ MINI looks take a little getting used to, and at first glance it doesn’t look cheap. But it is competing in the C-Segment, and actually looks good value when co... more
August
Kia Sportage
A rugged and capable looking car that will appeal to many. Offering more than the standard C-segment hatchback, but occupying a similar footprint, is definitely en-vogue at the moment. Well specified and sensibly priced, this is another Kia to be taken seriously.
The ‘crossover’ positioning may be stretching it a little; this seems to be a proper compact SUV, even if you can specify... more
August
Jaguar XJ
Dramatic styling, strong performance and handling, and a desire to own. Comments not often made of the Jaguar XJ in recent years, but the new model is another example that Jaguar is a brand renewed. This car is a high quality product, more akin to a Bentley than to its current peers in the segment. Pricing, specification and emissions are all very competitive.
The styling won’t appeal... more
August
Saab 9-5
Seemingly back from the dead (and years of GM suppression), the quirky Swedish brand has launched a competent, quality car that befits its heritage. Attractive, roomy and with a softer approach to being premium than other brands, a new 9-5 has been a long time coming - but actually worth the wait.
These ever austere times may not be the best to launch a large saloon car into a decreasing ... more
August
New Transit Tipper
Ford first launched its best selling One Stop Shop Transit Tipper into the UK 12 years ago. Now Ford has revamped it with 35 changes including improved payload, 40mm lower loading height, the installation and repositioning of end outline marker lamps, installation of intuitive joystick driven tipper control gear and a TUV approved body lock down system. In addition, the new tipper is subject to re... more
August
Expanding Ford Commercial Vehicle Range
Transit Minibus
A new 3.5-tonne 14-seat Transit Minibus is now on sale. Available with a choice of three 2.4TDCi powertrains ranging from the new 6-speed 100PS unit to the more powerful 140PS six-speed option. The new addition costs from £25,400 and can be driven on a category B car licence, as long as it’s used on a non hire and reward basis.
Standard s... more
August
New Leader Models From Ford
In response to customer demand, Ford has introduced two new ‘Leader’ models.
Priced at £11,995, the Transit Leader is a standard T260 SWB, low roof van in frozen white powered by the 2.2TDCi 85PS engine. Customers can ‘upspec’ the van with optional cargo stowage rails and Bluetooth connectivity.
At £9,995, the Transit Connect Leader is based on a standard T200 1.8... more
August
Audi A1
Compact, good looking, well packaged, quality build and the premium badge of the moment – how can it fail?
It has been suggested that it isn’t as exciting as a MINI, and that Audi DNA (although ticks all of the right boxes) is now becoming just a little too familiar. Maybe buyers will opt for A1 rather than A3, but that may be a good thing to reduce the brand’s dominance in the pr... more
August
Nissan Juke
The avant-garde design of the Juke is a real statement and offers something different to the mainstream B-segment offerings, however its looks may not be for everyone. It does act a as foil for the slightly bland new Micra.
Those polarising looks may be too bold for some, and also compromises some of the internal dimensions. The price position for Juke seems bold when compared to the m... more
August
All Change For The Isuzu Rodeo
The current Rodeo line-up gets a facelift for 2010, its first since the current model was launched in 2007.
Three new models will also be added to the range. A 3.0-litre Denver automatic to cater to those customers wanting extra power and torque, but don’t want the high specification of the Max LE. Manual and automatic versions of a 3.0-litre Denver Max Plus model will also be introd... more
August
VW Caddy Facelift
VW have released details of the new generation Caddy and Caddy Maxi range ahead of its world debut at this September’s IAA Hanover Commercial Vehicle show.
Due in the UK during November, the new Caddy range will be greener, more economical, offer more safety features and enhanced quality and refinement.
Externally, the new models will feature the latest frontal styling ... more
August
Mercedes-Benz Vario Facelift
Mercedes-Benz has confirmed that its Vario heavy-duty van range will receive a facelift and a new Euro 6 driveline.
The firm says that to meet Euro 6 compliancy, new exhaust technology will be introduced to supplement the SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) system already in use on the vehicle.
The Vario will use the same 4.25-litre four-pot unit fitted to its big brother... more
August
Mercedes-Benz Vito Facelift
Mercedes-Benz has just released early information on the Vito facelift, due for UK launch during quarter 3 this year.
From an external point of view, only the eagle-eyed will notice the revamped headlamps and modified bumpers on the new generation Vito however, look inside and its there that the major changes have taken place.
A new drive system including a new 6-speed transm... more
August
Mercedes-Benz Vito E-Cell
Mercedes-Benz is to launch a Vito electric vehicle. The Vito E-Cell has a 130km range and offers a payload of around 900kg, depending on equipment specifications. Top speed will be set at 80km/h (50mph).
Externally it is only the decor of the Vito E-CELL that distinguishes it from the conventionally powered Vito. The body is completely unmodified, with the charging socket located behind... more
August
The New VW Touareg
Occupying a unique position as a semi-premium brand large SUV, the Touarag has a market niche of its own. The new car adopts the new VW family look and has a more modern feel. The interior is much more like a luxury car, and new engines (including a hybrid) have better economy and lower emissions.
As every new model has to be leaner and greener than the car it replaces, the Touareg has ... more
August
Iveco EcoDaily Electric
Iveco has launched its 3.5t and 5.2t EcoDaily Electric van and chassis cab models into the UK market. Prices start from £40,000 with the batteries leased separately and £63,000 for a complete vehicle with batteries.
The EcoDaily Electric looks identical to a regular Daily and can be fully recharged in eight hours from a three-phase supply and give an effective range of between 55 and ... more
July
The New Mitsubishi ASX 3 4Work 1.8DI-D Commercial van
Pricing is yet to be announced.
Mitsubishi is looking to launch a light commercial 4Work version of its new ASX crossover, sometime before the end of 2010.
It’s likely that the 4WD 6-speed, ASX 3 1.8-litre diesel model would be used as the base vehicle. It offers 49.6mpg on the combined cycle and emissions of 150g/Co2 and will be aimed at existing fleet customers.
... more
April
The Brief – Honda CR-Z
Deliveries from June, starting from £17,000
• Positioned as the ‘World’s first sports hybrid’, the Honda CR-Z could be seen as a bit of contradiction
• Sporty looks owe much to the CRX models of the 80s and 90s. The wedge shape is more suited to lighter colours, and looks especially dramatic with the panorama roof that is standard on the highe... more
March
The Brief – Peugeot RCZ
On sale from May, starting from £19,593
• Introduced in the year of Peugeot’s 200th anniversary, the RCZ is the first of a new parallel series of niche models to be offered alongside the mainstream products.
• This 'Hors Series' is the Peugeot equivalent of the DS strategy from Citroen. Aiming to be leaders in style and design, these cars will h... more
March
The Brief – BMW 5-Series
On sale from 20th March from £27,280
• The current E60 version of the 5-Series has been a real success story in the UK. Not everyone liked the styling initially, but it has been the most successful version so far, and a tough act to follow.
• The all-new F10 model is the sixth incarnation of the car, and it seems as if practice makes perfect. more
March
The Brief – Toyota Auris
On sale now from £13,687
• The successor to the competent but slightly dull Corolla, the Auris was supposed to invigorate Toyota’s offering in the lower medium segment. So far it has failed to make an impact.
• The revised model has been significantly tweaked to increase the car’s appeal and gives Toyota an opportunity to re-launch this almo... more
February
The Brief – Citroen DS3
On sale now from £10,865
• The 3 door sister model of the recently launched C3. But being prettier, and having a bit more go, it is bound to cause jealousy within the Citroen household.
• The first of the Citroen DS models that are set to change the perception of the brand. Higher quality, sportier and with a ‘desire to own’ factor, the halo mode... more
February
The Brief – Kia Venga
On sale now, priced from £10,750
• A new market entrant from Kia to compete in the supermini segemnt alongside the other current offerings, Rio and the Soul.
• A compact, but tall design that offers lots of practical interior space. This enables the Venga to compete against the usual B-segment suspects (Fiesta, Corsa, C3, Polo etc) but also the... more
February
The Brief – Citroen C3
On sale from January 15th
• The all new model is still instantly recognisable as a Citroen C3; no bad thing as the last incarnation did little wrong, but not many people actually knew that it existed.
• The exterior design is less cute than before, deliberately to try to attract a larger slice of the male side of the species that buy supermin... more
January
The Brief – Fiat Punto Evo
On sale now from £10,995:
• Although now longer called Grande, the Punto Evo is no smaller – in fact to the uninitiated it will seem hardly different, apart from the price.
• The Evo relates not only to the mild evolution of the exterior design (note evolution rather than improvement) but to a whole host of technological advances, especi... more
January
The Brief – Skoda Superb Estate
On sale from February 26th from £17,715 to £29,000:
• A brand defining product – exceptional value and an excellent product that achieves eveything that it was designed to do. A brand defining product – exceptional value and an excellent product that achieves eveything that it was designed to do.
• This car should finally dispel any nagging issu... more
