If the word ‘Samba’ is derived from the Angolan term ‘semba’, which referred to an invitation to dance, then the Talbot Samba can be regarded as Talbot’s final dance…

For as long as I can remember Suzuki have offered the Swift model in their vast range of cars and if memory serves me correct the models from 20 or so years ago came in a faster, better handling package known at the Swift GTi.

The Modified Motors crew are gearing up to return to Fintona, Co. Tyrone on August 28th with a new show called “Reignited”. This venue was the birthplace of Modified Motors Live events, which went on to become must attend shows for years to follow throughout Ireland.

The letters DS are something which most will relate to the Citroen brand of cars from the likes of the Citroen DS3 for example. However in recent years the letters DS have moved away from carrying the badge of Citroen and indeed the name completely as “DS Automobiles” now holds its own entity.

All motorsport events need volunteers to help them run safely and effectively. The Circuit of Ireland Rally for example had more than 800 volunteers working on the event. Additional help is always welcome but just how do you get involved? When…

The recently revised new PEUGEOT 2008 SUV that arrived in UK showrooms in June is in strong demand with over 40,000 existing UK customers and 500,000 produced since launch in 2013. The appetite for this model continues to rise, with sales in the first half of 2016 up 16%, with 99,900 units sold worldwide.

At the end of 2014 we covered the Fiat 500X which was launched to the media at the Balocco Proving ground in Italy, followed by our first test drives in the cars around the hills and villages surrounding Turin. Back then Fiat were incredibly excited about the car, and with right also as it was the first time the Italian marque has entered the crossover segment and they have come in with an awesome car and keen pricing.

Subaru are renowned for four wheel drive vehicles that range from turbo charged petrol rally inspired saloon cars right up to the country gentleman’s diesel favourites that will accommodate a few buckets of meal for the herd or a shotgun and a couple of Spaniels.

A few months back, on a reasonably mild winters afternoon on the north coast of Northern Ireland, I arrived at Edwin May Coleraine to get the keys for a few different models of cars for review from their vast stock…

For many years Kia has been a somewhat budget brand and as such the quality of their vehicles felt to me, less than quality compared to other brands. In recent years however, they really have stepped up the game and this latest seven seated cross over option from the brand really is surprisingly fantastic and affordable.