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• re: XC60: avoid the automatic choice
  Very true - the manual will be harder to sell on. As for the XC90 - times have moved on. while the original...
• XC60: avoid the automatic choice
  Presumably because luxury is associated with doing as little as possible, the more expensive a car is...
• Swift is a supermini superstar
  In this game, you spend most of your time trying to assess cars on an objective basis. But sometimes...
• re: The Insignia finally does it
  Absolutely spot-on, manicm. It's always been the Mondy's weak spot as far as i'm concerned, and it's...
• The Insignia finally does it
  You’ve got to be prepared to head back nearly 20 years to remember the last time that Ford and...
• Fiesta's a mini Mondeo
  The new Ford Fiesta, now in its sixth incarnation, is not a car designed with me in mind. But while I...
• Citroen Berlingo: the relocation specialist
  Over the last week I’ve actually spent several nights driving to various homes in a Citroën...
• Chrysler cooler than Chevrolet?
  I still don't quite understand muscle cars. Actually, that's not true. What I really can't...
• How can I afford a playboy lifestyle?
  The other day I had a glimpse of what it means to be truly wealthy. I’m fortunate enough to already experience...
• re: Hyundai i30's a better long distance driver than a Golf
  Agreed on the looks front Joff, but I reckon the i30 has the edge on the Cee'd inside. Not much to choose...