VIDEO – Ford Fiesta ST-2 review | 3 Good 3 Bad
Check out our brief review of the @forduk #Fiesta #ST. In the video below Dan talks through 3 things he liked, and 3 things he didn’t…
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Hyundai i30 Fastback N to build on success of i30 N
After we reviewed – and loved – the @Hyundai_UK i30 N Performance earlier in the year, we can’t wait to see the i30 Fastback N Performance. All that hooliganism but in a more elegant, grown up body. Sounds perfect!
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REVIEW – Hyundai i30 N Performance
“If I was in the market for a hot hatch, then the @Hyundai_UK #i30 #N would be the benchmark against all other cars being considered”. Read how I reached that conclusion here..
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REVIEW – Skoda Octavia vRS 245
It may be sold out for 2018, but we still want to share our thoughts about the @SKODAUK #Octavia #vRS #245. In short, it’s absolutely fantastic! Read the full review below.
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REVIEW – DS 3 Performance Black
With a list price of £26,165 the DS 3 Performance Black sets expectations high, but has too many niggles to meet them. 210PS and some serious kit – including Brembo 4-pots and a Torsen LSD – ensure it goes like stink.
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Leon CUPRA R is a sell out
The recently released Leon CUPRA R has proved a UK smash-hit, with all 24 snapped up about as quickly as the R will go from 0-62mph! Combining a whole host of technical upgrades with sophisticated styling and a premium finish, the CUPRA R proved to be a successful formula.
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REVIEW – Ford Focus TDCi ST-3
SCORE – 43/50. The ST badge is usually synonymous with performance, but I have to say that this diesel Focus is more ‘lukewarm’ than hot. But I think the concept works. The idea that you can have all the body kit, the lovely Recaro seats, whilst having a more sensible diesel.
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REVIEW – Audi S5 Sportback
SCORE – 48/50. The Audi S5 Sportback is fast, fun and makes a wonderful noise. It’s an easy car to live with, and one I could happily own. The styling is subtle and sophisticated on the outside, whilst the cabin is both luxurious and sporty. This, then, is a grown-up hot hatch.
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REVIEW – Ford Fiesta ST200
SCORE – 49/50. As modern cars move towards smaller, turbocharged engines with fuel-saving systems, the Fiesta ST200 could in fact be a last hoorah of the hot hatch as we know it. And that – and the exclusive colour scheme – could make it worth buying.
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Motor Mouth – July 2017
Here is another chance to catch my column from the July editions of The Local Herald and The Clitheroe Local.
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Hot hatchbacks that won’t disappoint
Hot hatchbacks give you all the function and practicality of a regular hatch, and still manage to be incredibly fun
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