http://www.herefordtimes.com/cars/roadtests/ Hereford Times /cars/roadtests/ en-gb Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:04:57 +0000 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:04:57 +0000 http://www.herefordtimes.com/cars/roadtests/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.herefordtimes.com/resources/images/1000821/?type=rsslogo http://www.herefordtimes.com/cars/roadtests/ http://www.herefordtimes.com/cars/roadtests/5070236.Roy_Lewis_road_tests_the_Land_Rover_Discovery_4_3_0_litre_TDV6_HSE/?ref=rss AT-A-GLANCE Land Rover Discovery 4 3.0-litre TDV6 HSE. Price: £48,795. Top speed: 112mph. 0-62mph: 9 seconds. Fuel: 30.4mpg (combined figure). C02 emissions (g/km): 244. Verdict: Top of the class, technically advanced, luxurious, superb motor and driving characteristics, distinctive looks and very versatile. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0000 d704c0a70f92e359c8e26f1161a07045 http://www.herefordtimes.com/cars/roadtests/5055831.Roy_Lewis_road_tests_the_Audi_A3_Sportback_1_6_litre_TDi_S_Line_five_door_five_speed_manual/?ref=rss 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 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0000 aec0ab135b9a1a0218f9b0365d264cb9 http://www.herefordtimes.com/cars/roadtests/5039572.Roy_Lewis_roadtests_the_Citroen_C_Crosser/?ref=rss THERE is a fairly fine line between cynicism and common sense that the Citroen C-Crosser bridges. Sat, 06 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0000 6c41ad3d4fb2458f34b59880561ee3c1 http://www.herefordtimes.com/cars/roadtests/5027964.Roy_Lewis_roadtests_the_Toyota_Urban_Cruiser/?ref=rss THE driver tops the priority list with Toyota’s new crossover, the clever little Urban Cruiser. Sat, 27 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0000 dbdedfb4da2c3e985f3e2a36d7bafe07 http://www.herefordtimes.com/cars/roadtests/5016225.Roy_Lewis_road_tests_the_Kia_Cee___d_1_6_litre_diesel_stop_and_go__6_speed_manual/?ref=rss 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. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0000 c4646654f93fbd3cef4f0087bc58c354 http://www.herefordtimes.com/cars/roadtests/4998935.Roy_Lewis_roadtests_the_Honda_Civic/?ref=rss 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. Sat, 13 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000 9016b894e37e50523866ab58fe1f699e http://www.herefordtimes.com/cars/roadtests/4887598.Roy_Lewis_roadtests_the_Fian_Punto_Evo/?ref=rss EVEN the outgoing Fiat Punto can still show its main rivals the way for style, value, space and desirability. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0000 ec68bc0f1e7f70c8ee480451080e8e07 http://www.herefordtimes.com/cars/roadtests/4874902.Roy_Lewis_roadtests_the_Renault_Scenic/?ref=rss FIERCE battles have been waged in the popular multi-purpose-vehicle sector with several manufacturers producing pioneering ideas that have wrong-footed the competition. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 07:00:00 +0000 e55106c3b1df23cfadadd5e08207d7b5 http://www.herefordtimes.com/cars/roadtests/4864399.Don_t_get_caught_out_again__sound_advice_to_stay_safe_in_a_Land_Rover/?ref=rss 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. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0000 39b6022bcb22c3b57e7a5d7ec4f87455 http://www.herefordtimes.com/cars/roadtests/4846938.Roy_Lewis_road_tests_the_new_VW_Golf_Estate_1_4_litre_TSi_SE_6_speed_manual/?ref=rss 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. Sat, 16 Jan 2010 07:00:00 +0000 2258b609ce7908b323622167ef799df3