2009 Chevrolet HHR 2.2 LS (USA)
When Chrysler launched a production version of their PT Cruiser model, back in 1999, it was an instant success. For a couple of years, it was "the" mu...
Mondial de l’Automobile – Paris Auto Show – October 2010
Three things will epitomise the 2010 Mondial de l'Automobile, held in Paris, for me. Firstly, an overwhelming sense that despite all the economic gloo...
2010 Cadillac SRX 3.0 V6 AWD Luxury (USA)
Like it or not - and many manufacturers do not - most brands have a stereotypical image which has built up over a period of years, which is usually de...
RallyDay at Castle Combe – September 2010
The annual RallyDay at Castle Combe has been taking place since 2001. What started out as a small event, with around 2000 visitors, has gradually beco...
Renault World Series – September 2010
After the British Grand Prix, the Renault World Series is the most popular motor sport event in the UK, and it is not hard to see why. For a start, it...
2010 Opel Zafira 1.7 cdti Anniversary Edition (CH)
The success of Renault's Scenic, launched in 1996, was such that it did not take long before many of the other volume car manufacturers added a simila...
Chelsea AutoLegends – September 2010
The Chelsea AutoLegends is a new event, hosted in the gardens of the Royal Hospital, home to the Chelsea Pensioners. Although the publicity material s...
2010 Mitsubishi ASX 3 1.8 DiD 2WD (GB)
As all major manufacturers strive to grow their sales volume and market share by covering ever more niches, it should come as no surprise to find that...
2010 SEAT Ibiza 5 dr 1.4 TDi Ecomotive (GB)
It seems that the only Spanish manufacturer, SEAT, is almost constantly in the news, as parent company VAG agonises in how to translate the "Auto Emoc...
Auto Italia at Gaydon – August 2010
This event is the third of the trio of AutoItalia magazine organised displays of Italian cars to take place in the year, and has traditionally marked ...