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February 5, 2013
First Drive Review: Volvo V40 T5 Cross Country
There were two questions we were keen to answer when we drove Volvo's new V40 Cross Country last week - how different is it to drive than a regular V40 ES? And, what does it offer to justify its premium...
January 31, 2013
First Drive Review: Volvo V40 T5 & D4 R-Design
What does 'sporty' mean to you? Is it a firm ride with vice-like body control? Or perhaps a hyper-sensitive steering with an almost telepathic foresight of your next manoeuvre? Maybe a razor sharp...
December 17, 2012
Electric Cars: Are we nearly there yet?
We are led to believe that electric cars are an invention of modern times, a testament to Moore's law - which posits that the processing power of computers will double every two years.
October 11, 2012
Girls & Cars: Emma Quinlan
Emma Quinlan is a rare breed of car enthusiast, in fact she's a rare breed of girl. On the surface she appears to be a model, burlesque performer and party host, but get to know her and you'd find she's an animal lover, outdoors type and huge fan of horse racing.
October 4, 2012
The Twelve Most Valuable Automotive Brands of 2012
Earlier this week, Interbrand, one of the world’s largest branding consultancies, published its 2012 review of 'Top 100 Brands'. It makes interesting reading, not least because this is the first time Facebook joins the list following its controversial IPO in May.
But of course we're interested in the Automotive brands and what it tells us about sector's recovery, following the unprecedented slump in 2009/10.
October 1, 2012
Focus: Green Car Design/Review – Special Paris Motor Show Edition
For the first time in the magazine's brief history, Green Car Design has been chosen as an official media partner to Mondial de l'automobile 2012. It's something founder Hannah Macmurray could never have imagined when she set out in 2008 to explore the juxtaposition between car design and greener forms of propulsion.
September 17, 2012
Desk Drive: BMW’s M135i xDrive takes the fight to Audi’s RS 3 Sportback
BMW has announced the official launch of its M135i xDrive at next week's Paris motor show and although it won't be available here in the UK, we were curious to find out how it compared with Audi's RS 3 Sportback - the enthusiast’s choice for those seeking the ultimate in high performance and all-weather traction.
July 30, 2012
Ferrari F12berlinetta around Fiorano
Ferrari are in the midst of launching the new F12berlinetta this week, stretching the legs of its newest prancing horse in the hills above Maranello where the car was originally developed.







