2013 Kia Cee’d 2 1.6 CRDi SportWagon (GB)
During the 1960s and 1970s, the typical European family car underwent a transformation from conventional three-box saloon type desi...
Bristol Summer Classics – August 2013
Although you might think that the events calendar for the automotive enthusiast is now so packed that any new event would run the risk of having few c...
Queen Square Bristol Breakfast Club – August 2013
They say that it is a sign of ageing when you moan about how quickly time passes. I absolutely refute any suggestion that I am any older now than I wa...
Ace Cafe Italian Night – August 2013
In June, my diary was such that I made three visits to the legendary Ace Cafe within four days, but then I have not visited since. Like many people, I...
2013 Kia Rio 2 1.25 5 door (GB)
Utter the model name "Kia Rio" to any car enthusiast, and I predict you would get one of two reactions: either their eyes would glaze over, a...
Wilton House Supercars – August 2013
Five years ago, Lord Pembroke, owner of the fabulous Wilton House in the small town of the same name, and an avowed petrolhead, decided to invite some...
Queen Square Bristol Breakfast Club – July 2013
With a motoring calendar that seemed largely clear for a weekend, thanks to the enormous pull of the Goodwood Festival of Speed, it looked as if I mig...
2013 Peugeot 208 1.2 VTi Active 5 door (GB)
Much has been written about the sad changes in Peugeot's range of cars, from a time when they produced some of the best looking and best to drive affo...
Silverstone Classic – July 2013
After a relaunch a few years ago, with new organisers in charge, the Silverstone Classic has further strengthened its appeal as one of those absolutel...
Luton Festival of Transport – June 2013
Having enjoyed the Enfield Pageant of Motoring, a long running event which diary clashes had always precluded me from attending, I was delighted to se...