For decades, Kia Motors have produced highly affordable motoring, proving incredibly reliable and well screwed together but slightly lacking in quality – nonetheless, they sold in millions globally offering exactly what the motorist required – affordability, reliability and a good, honest mode of transport.
A while back we attended the launch of the all-new SEAT Arona, and having reported on what’s available across the range, we then took the punchy ‘FR Sport’ model out for a blast, and a blast it turned out to be.
If you hear the words Vauxhall and GSi in the same sentence – you will recall fond memories of the Nova and Astra – cars that set the hot-hatch market alight back in the day – today though; GSi is reborn on something very different.
In the past twelve-months I can think of two cars that have produced media frenzy – both from Korea and both geared around performance and driving experience – this is the latest award winner, named ‘Stinger’ and from Kia Motors.
It may not look vastly different to the rest of the range, but there has been big changes with Audi’s RS4 Avant – namely the removal of 2-cylinders – with that, the RS4 has been treated to a pair of turbochargers – pedigree that stems back to where Audi RS first began.
Vauxhall have never been distinguished for building SUV’s – I mean the old Frontera and more recent Antara are prime examples of incredibly bland modes of transport that proved sluggish with handling characteristics similar to RMS Titanic – the question is, can this all-new Grandland X change opinions for the better?
The Audi TT has been a frequent sight on our roads for two-decades and now in its third generation, has never looked so good – recently we got to drive the epitome of TT, in a package known as the TTRS.
As you maybe know, the Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) market is absolutely booming of late with most manufacturers offering a couple of models, covering most demographics and Mazda is no different.
The Fiat 124 Spider is a new comer to the roadster market but one that comes with an established driving experience due to the fact the chassis and many components are that of Mazda’s MX-5.
Audi, with their RS3 Sportback, have quite possibly gained the status of ‘King of Hot Hatches’ in a very bold segment with many a debate to be had over who is king.