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Seat breathes new spirit into the Ibiza Cupra

November 5, 2012

Seat's cars have always been known for their good value, but sometimes we forget just how appealing this can sometimes be. The new Ibiza Cupra provides a worthy reminder.

Automotive

Mazda3 MPS gains more visual appeal

Automotive

Peugeot introduces a Limited Edition 208 GTi for £20,495

Peugeot reveals details of the new 208 GTi due in Spring 2013

September 3, 2012

There's a lot riding on the new 208 GTi - the troubled French car maker needs a halo model to draw customers back into its showrooms after cutting 8,000 jobs in July. Sales are down 23% compared to 2007 levels and unions have described the cuts as a "declaration of war".

If ever there was a time to 'get it right' with a GTi model, this is it.

Features & Reviews

ROAD 25: Peugeot Special – Motion & Emotion

Automotive

Peugeot attempts to reinvent the GTi

New Astra VXR breaks cover

November 4, 2011

Following the enthusiastic response to Vauxhall's Astra GTC, the Luton car maker has been quick to reveal the headline-grabbing VXR version, packing 276 bhp and a mighty 400 Nm of torque.

Automotive

Type R MUGEN 2.2 provides a fitting swansong for the Honda Civic

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September 3, 2012

Peugeot reveals details of the new 208 GTi due in Spring 2013

There's a lot riding on the new 208 GTi - the troubled French car maker needs a halo model to draw customers back into its showrooms after cutting 8,000 jobs in July.…

March 30, 2012

ROAD 25: Peugeot Special – Motion & Emotion

Welcome, or should we say bienvenue to this très Gallic Peugeot special of ROAD Magazine. Peugeot’s current advertising slogan is ‘Motion & Emotion,’ which when you…

February 17, 2012

Peugeot attempts to reinvent the GTi

It seems a risky strategy for Peugeot to claim that the legendary 205 GTi is back. After all, the company has cried 'wolf' many times before - 206 GTi, 207 GTi, 308…

November 4, 2011

New Astra VXR breaks cover

Following the enthusiastic response to Vauxhall's Astra GTC, the Luton car maker has been quick to reveal the headline-grabbing VXR version, packing 276 bhp and a mighty…

September 8, 2011

Type R MUGEN 2.2 provides a fitting swansong for the Honda Civic

Honda's Civic 237 bhp Type R MUGEN first emerged on the scene in 2010 - a hand-built, motorsport-derived hot hatch, with a 20-strong limited edition production run. But…

April 22, 2011

Nürburgring Edition upgrade makes Vauxhall’s Corsa VXR even more playful

I have always found the Corsa VXR to be the most endearing of Vauxhall's VX range - there's an honesty about its performance that matches the way it looks on the road, a…

August 6, 2010

Ford introduces a new ‘Hill’ to Goodwood’s famous hillclimb

Josh Hill lives every 19-year old's dream at the wheel of Ford's 345bhp Focus RS500

June 16, 2010

Renault Clio Gordini

It doesn't seem that long ago that the latest Clio Renaultsport would be automatically considered the best value performance hatch in its class. Whilst a decent Mini…

Déjà vu Where have we seen this before? A talente

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The maths suggests any one of six, a reality check

Double top for McLaren It's British GT finals day

There's not been a huge amount of joy at Restart R

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