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Roy Lewis road tests the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6-litre TDi S Line five-door five-speed manual

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6-litre TDi S Line five-door five-speed manual

8:00am Friday 12th March 2010

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6-litre TDi S Line five-door five-speed manual, Start-Stop. Price: £21,990 (on the road). Top speed: 121mph. 0-62mph: 11.7 seconds. Fuel: 68.9mpg. Emissions C02 (g/km): 109. Verdict: Competent, stylish, top quality build and equipment, more frugal and cleaner than before. Pricey, but a prestige vehicle. Updated A3 offers prestige at a price

Roy Lewis roadtests the Citroen C-Crosser

Toyota Urban Cruiser.

8:00am Saturday 6th March 2010

THERE is a fairly fine line between cynicism and common sense that the Citroen C-Crosser bridges.

Roy Lewis roadtests the Toyota Urban Cruiser

Toyota Urban Cruiser.

8:00am Saturday 27th February 2010

THE driver tops the priority list with Toyota’s new crossover, the clever little Urban Cruiser.

Roy Lewis road tests the Kia Cee’d 1.6-litre diesel stop and go, 6-speed manual

Kia Cee’d 1.6-litre diesel stop and go, 6-speed manual

8:00am Friday 19th February 2010

AT-A-GLANCE Kia Cee’d 1.6-litre diesel, stop and go, 6-speed manual. Price: £14,503. Top speed: 107mph. 0-60mph: 13.5 seconds. Fuel: 67.3mpg (combined figure). C02 emissions (g/km): 110. Verdict: Excellent for town dwellers, cheap to run, versatile, stylish, well built, well equipped and great value for money with a seven-year warranty.

Roy Lewis roadtests the Honda Civic

Honda Civic

12:00pm Saturday 13th February 2010

THE small family hatch has probably seen more research and development than any other car on British roads, not only because it is one of the best sellers but because more and more motorists want bigcar qualities housed in a compact shape.

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.



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