May 22, 2013

Mini Cooper CVT Review: A Mini Experience

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Ever since I was a schoolboy, Minis have captured my imagination. So much so that after passing my driving test I was sure a Mini would be my first set of wheels. When my parents decided an Austin Metro was a more suitable alternative, it was a bitter disappointment, as the Metro possessed none of … [Read more...]

Audi RS6 Review: Bavarian Powerhouse

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450 BHP, 0-60 4.8 seconds, five-doors. Introducing the original Audi RS6. The first generation Audio RS6 is an increasingly familiar sight, as more second hand examples come onto the market. Despite the astonishing performance on offer, this car has all the practicality of the regular A6 Avant. But … [Read more...]

Fiat Croma Review: Big Fiat fails to impress

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Fiat has made some great small cars: Fiat Coupe, Punto, Brava, Panda and most recently, the new baby 500. So why do they so often shoot wide of the mark with their larger family cars? Take the Fiat Croma, launched in 2005 - a largely unknown cross between a hatchback and an estate  - perhaps only … [Read more...]