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By Martin Ward on
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
25th March 2009 - This weeks manufacturer news
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By Martin Ward on
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Pau is in the Pyrenees in France about 100 miles north of the Spanish border. This location is often chosen by BMW and Mini for many of their launches as the weather is generally good, the scenery is breathtaking and there is exclusive use of the Pau circuit.
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By Martin Ward on
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Volkswagen managed to get so many things right when it comes to the Passat CC but they are also some negative aspects. On the plus side it has to be the most stylish four door Saloon available today; it looks superb from every angle, it stands out in a crowd and it is noticed everywhere it goes. The interior quality is as good as the best premium cars on the market as the fit, finish and materials used are of the highest quality.
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By Martin Ward on
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
18th March 2009 - This weeks manufacturer news
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By Martin Ward on
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Mercedes-Benz chose the centre of Spain to launch the latest in a long line of the E Class Saloon. Madrid at this time of year is almost guaranteed to have good weather but the city is easily accessible from most parts of the world and when they are flying in around 100 people per day for nearly four weeks, ease of access is paramount. The sun shone the whole time we were there and made the lines of the new car even more appealing. The last time we saw the new E Class, it was in a semi-darkened room which did not do the car justice but the bright daylight in Madrid seemed to completely change the appearance of the car.
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By Martin Ward on
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
The Urban Cruiser model line up is easy to follow, with just one model and two engines. The car we tested was fitted with a 1.3 VVT-i petrol engine that produces 101ps and is front wheel drive. The other engine is a 1.4 litre diesel that produces 90hp and is only available with 4WD.
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By Martin Ward on
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
11th March 2009 - This weeks manufacturer news
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By Martin Ward on
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
It was a strange place to hold a large event that goes on for weeks, to accommodate the European press. There are no direct flights from Europe so the only way to get there is via Barcelona or Madrid. Santander is probably more famous for its bank than it being a very nice coastal resort with a large port. The surrounding area is packed with industry; it is a very rich part of Spain and is not dependant on tourism as its main source of income. This area is in the North of Spain which is close to the French border and has scenery more like Austria than Spain. Even the cars we drove were Austrian registered which made it even more confusing with snow on the mountains, chalets with balconies and goats roaming around. We could have been in Bavaria as it was very wet, windy and at times blizzard like.
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By Martin Ward on
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
It is most people’s dream to drive an exotic sports car and an Aston Martin has to be in the top three for desirability. Just the name conjures up such a high image; an Aston is not just a car to drive it is an object of beauty. Everybody knows what an Aston Martin is whether they be young or old or from anywhere in the world. Manufacturers spend millions on brand recognition but Aston do not have to; they are a household name but not every household will have the chance to own one.
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By Martin Ward on
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
The previous Ka made its world debut at the Paris motor show in 1996 and has been on sale for over twelve years with hardly any facelifts or noticeable modifications. It has been a resounding success for Ford with over 1.46 million sold worldwide, with 500,000 of those being sold in the UK.
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