Citroen C5 road test
By Tim Saunders Friday, May 17, 2013
The size of a boot is extremely important, especially if you have a growing family, like me.
This week’s road testBy Tim Saunders Friday, May 10, 2013
Designers, like writers, crave inspiration and a desire to stand out from the crowd. For all the right reasons, too.
Jaguar XJ road testBy Tim Saunders Friday, May 3, 2013
There is justice in the world. This point is emphasised by the Jaguar XJ but not in the way that you might first imagine.
Seat Toledo road testBy Tim Saunders Friday, March 29, 2013
We live in extremely straitened times where most countries including the UK continue to accumulate debt. The prospect of a career for life has become virtually non-existent. UK house prices have risen to such an extent that first time buyers are now nearly 40 years old.
This week’s road testBy Tim Saunders Friday, March 22, 2013
Delivery drivers are a misunderstood breed. Imagine what their lives must be like with a never ending list of deliveries to make to various locations within a set time frame. This is only set to increase as online shopping becomes ever more popular. Remember this demanding schedule when one pulls out in front of you without indicating.
Suzuki SX4 diesel road test
By Tim Saunders Friday, March 8, 2013
Robust and versatile.
Two words that spring to mind when I am confronted by the Suzuki SX4 DDiS, the 4x4 hatchback. A switch allows the driver to select between two- and four-wheel drive, which is useful in this day and age of increasingly expensive fuel. Vehicles are always more efficient when in two-wheel drive and this is great for typical day-to-day use. Four-wheel drive is ideal for challenging winter conditions or the occasional bit of off-roading. Being able to switch between the two while you’re driving is really useful. Compare this to a Land Rover 90 where you have to be stationary to perform this move and I am already impressed.
This week’s road testBy Tim Saunders Friday, March 1, 2013
A friend needs a broken cooker replacing immediately. I suggest repairing it but he says it costs more to repair than to replace. He is frustrated that only the four hobs on his Beko work and that an element for the grill and oven needs replacing at considerable expense, which isn’t justifiable.
BMW X3 – a vehicle that sports activityBy Jim Bray Friday, March 1, 2013
“Joy is a journey that has no end.” So proclaims BMW’s Canadian website when you surf over to where the X3 resides on it.
This week’s road testBy Tim Saunders Friday, February 22, 2013
Performance enhancing drugs have been favoured by a small number of disgraced sports personalities. Most notably former world champion cyclist Lance Armstrong and athlete Ben Johnson.
BMW 3 series road testBy Tim Saunders Friday, February 15, 2013
Have you made a new year’s resolution? Perhaps more importantly, are you sticking to it?
This week’s road test
By Tim Saunders Friday, February 8, 2013
Infallibility is a dangerous feeling and often results in disappointment, I am told.
BMW 3 series – still the “Ultimate driving machine?”By Jim Bray Friday, February 8, 2013
The “ultimate driving machine” is back with a new generation, and it will undoubtedly arouse the usual lust in BMW fans and wannabe fans. And it’s very nice to drive.
January Auto Sales Start the Year Slightly SofterBy News on the Net Friday, February 1, 2013
TORONTO – Despite strengthening consumer confidence, the new year began where December left off, with sales to open the year down 2.2% from January 2012. Total unit sales in January were 95,306. While consumer confidence in January reached its highest level since June 2011 according to the Conference Board of Canada, this did not translate into stronger overall vehicle sales.
This week’s road testBy Tim Saunders Friday, February 1, 2013
“Added emotion, character, improved proportions and stance.”
That’s how Peter Schreyer, Kia’s Chief Design Officer, describes the new Cee’d Sportswagon in comparison to its predecessor.
This week’s road testBy Tim Saunders Friday, January 25, 2013
America is renowned for its enormous Cadillacs and other notorious gas guzzlers. It is not associated with small, efficient hatchbacks.
Next 15 Columns - >>