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Roy Lewis roadtests the Fian Punto Evo

Fiat Punto Evo

8:00am Saturday 6th February 2010

EVEN the outgoing Fiat Punto can still show its main rivals the way for style, value, space and desirability.

Roy Lewis roadtests the Renault Scenic

Renault Scenic.

7:00am Saturday 30th January 2010

FIERCE battles have been waged in the popular multi-purpose-vehicle sector with several manufacturers producing pioneering ideas that have wrong-footed the competition.

Don't get caught out again, sound advice to stay safe in a Land Rover

The Land Rover

8:00am Friday 22nd January 2010

WITH at least one weather expert warning that 2010 could become one of the coldest UK winters in 100 years, Hereford Land Rover in Much Cowarne is giving advice to all motorists in how to counter adverse driving conditions – as well as providing an opportunity for 4x4 ownership for less than £20,000.

Roy Lewis road tests the new VW Golf Estate 1.4-litre TSi SE 6-speed manual

VW Golf Estate 1.4-litre TSi SE 6-speed manual

7:00am Saturday 16th January 2010

WHEN you want extra space for the growing family you don’t always need to buy a bigger car or plump for a multi-purpose holdall.

Roy Lewis road tests the Peugeot 107 1.0-litre 3-cylinder 5-door Verve

Peugeot 107 1.0-litre 3-cylinder 5-door Verve

8:00am Friday 8th January 2010

AT-A-GLANCE Peugeot 107 1.0-litre 3-cylinder 5-door Verve. Price: £9,495. Top speed: 100mph. 0-62mph: 14.2 seconds. Fuel: 61.3mpg (combined figure). CO 2 emissions (g/km): 106. Verdict: Good to drive, cheap to run, roomy, well built, modern design and a sensible buy.

Roy Lewis road tests the Subaru Forester XS

Subaru Forester XS.

7:00am Saturday 2nd January 2010

SUBARU’S new diesel motor has been a long time coming but the wait has been worth it.

Roy Lewis road tests the Seat Exeo 2.0 TDi CR 143PS Sport

7:00am Thursday 24th December 2009

IF sheer value for money is your main consideration when buying, then few other quality family cars can come close to the new Seat Exeo.

Roy Lewis road tests the Mercedes-Benz SLK 200 Kompresssor 2LOOK 1.8-litre

Mercedes-Benz SLK 200 Kompresssor 2LOOK 1.8-litre

8:00am Friday 18th December 2009

AT-A-GLANCE Mercedes-Benz SLK 200 Kompresssor 2LOOK 1.8-litre 6-speed manual. Price: £31,235 (on the road). Top speed: 147mph. 0-62mph: 7.6 seconds. Fuel: 35.8mpg (combined figure). Emissions C02 (g/km): 188. Verdict: Looks great, superb to drive, excellent blend of performance and economy, beautifully built and possesses the wow factor.

Roy Lewis Road tests the Volve C30 1.6D DRIVe SE

Skoda Octavia Hatch Elegance,

8:00am Saturday 12th December 2009

AT-A-GLANCE Volve C30 1.6D DRIVe SE stop/start 5-speed. Price: £17,745. Top speed: 118mph. 0-60mpg: 10.7 seconds. Fuel: 72.4mpg average. CO 2 emmissions (g/km): 104. Verdict: Great design and build quality, eye-catching looks, superb economy, good to drive, comfortable, tops for safety and technology.

Roy Lewis road tests the Skoda Octavia Hatch Elegance

Skoda Octavia Hatch Elegance 1.4-litre TS1

7:00am Saturday 5th December 2009

SKODA’S award-winning Octavia has earned a reputation for being well built, refined and excellent value for money. But as far as looks go, it has cut a rather restrained dash.



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