A light-hearted approach to motoring
It may have lost two cylinders from the old V8, but let us tell you something: the new @AudiUK RS 4 is an absolute hoot. It is completely uncompromised, and as a family car it’s utterly perfect. This is the car we’ve found the hardest to give back. Ever.
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“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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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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SCORE – 48/50. I had a fantastic week with the Cupra. It looks fantastic. The Haldex AWD system is brilliant, and it’s a few grand cheaper than the equivalent Golf R. Being an estate it’s a hugely practical car, but with a small dose of lunacy thrown in for when you want a bit of fun.
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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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SCORE – 32/50. The SX4 S-Cross looks, I’m sorry, awful. Inside the no-frills cabin feels cheap, and the squeaks and rattles from the trim become a nuisance on a longer drive. On the other hand, the Boosterjet engine is a gem: the perfect blend of power and refinement for a car like the SX4 S-Cross.
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A car that has been called the ‘King’ of hot hatches more than any other is the Volkswagen Golf GTi.
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The crossover market is becoming increasingly crowded. More manufacturers are getting in on the game, and that means it’s harder
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Forgive me, but I’m going to go all nostalgic for a moment. When I first got my PS One, without
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Unbeknown to a significant majority of the public, Subaru have been updating their model line-up. Their latest car is called
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Pricing and specification for the all-new Abarth 124 spider have been announced ahead of the stunning new car’s arrival to
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