Ford uses the ‘ECOnetic’ badge to denote its most economical cars - and they have been proving popular with customers. You can also get ECOnetic versions of the Fiesta and Focus and each offers economy and tax benefits, but are the savings really that great compared with regular diesels?
The sharper-suited version of the well-established V70 estate should broaden the car’s appeal, says Peter Carroll. And those who prefer the traditional estate car format may be more interested in another recent addition to the Swedes’ range: the V70 R-Design estate.
Apart from one uncharacteristically racy phase during the 1960s, when its glamorous P1800 coupe was the vehicle of choice for TV’s The Saint, Volvo has preferred to emphasize more down-to-earth qualities like comfort, space and, of course, safety, when selling its cars.
The new scrappage scheme and general move away from larger cars ought to be a boon for a firm like Daihatsu, which specialises in small urban vehicles.
Volkswagen will later this year launch a 265hp version of its stylish coupe with a new engine, hotter handling - and even sharper styling. Read Peter Carroll’s review and see more pictures in our gallery.
Record numbers of enthusiasts descended the British Mini Club’s annual vehicle show and 50th anniversary at Himley Hall to see more than 500 exhibitors with their pride and joy. Take a look at our pictures from the event.
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Audi unveiled its striking new compact performance SUV at this year’s Shanghai Motor Show, which ends on April 28, 2009. See more pictures in our gallery.
Peter Carroll marks the 50th anniversary of the pioneering Mini with a 1,000-mile test drive of the latest model fo the new breed of MINIs.
The mark two MINI may have been with us since as long ago as November 2006, but it is only now that the Cabriolet has been upgraded to match the rest of the range. Peter Carroll takes a closer look.
Launched in the UK last summer, SEAT’s new Ibiza still appears to be taking on its rivals with one hand tied behind its back.
Amazing escape after crash 
Flash flooding hits region 
Sandwell Race for Life - pictures 
Paul Weller rocks Cannock Chase 
Jackson death overshadows Motown celebration 
