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Some cars are designed simply to be a blast to drive. This is a rather old-fashioned approach to car making given the fact that most manufacturers are now (owing to regulations) obsessing over CO2 figures rather than considering how a car makes you feel. Luckily, Toyota did not ignore this very important aspect of design […]
There are a significant number of hot hatchbacks on the market ranging from the diminutive Abarth 500 all the way up to the Ford Focus RS. As a shining light of power, poise, performance and ability the Renaultsport Megane 265 stands out from the crowd to take the title of Car Articles Hot Hatch Of […]
This is the seventh generation Volkswagen Golf – and it is the Car Articles Car of the Year 2012. The seventh-generation Golf was unveiled on 4 September 2012, 38 years and 29 million units after the original model redefined the small family car. Based on the new MQB platform, the new Golf is bigger, lighter […]
Jaguar Director of Design Ian Callum has been named one of TopGear magazine’s Men of the Year 2012, selected by its awards judging panel for “designing beautiful cars, again and again”. The accolade adds to Callum’s international success this year, following the worldwide acclaim for his design of the new Jaguar F-TYPE two-seater sports car, […]
A massive congratulations goes out to the delightful Jessica Ennis, who has won the Most Inspirational Sportwoman of the Year Award for 2012 at the Jaguar Academy of Sport Awards. Jessica Ennis said: “I’ve had such a great evening and to win this award is fantastic. A lot of hard work went into winning that […]
The five-door Ford Fiesta 1.25-litre Zetec was voted best in the used supermini class – retaining the title from last year – while also taking the prestigious overall Used Car of the Year award. Judges praised its value for money as a pre-owned vehicle, refinement and ability to put a smile on any driver’s face. […]
The Suzuki Swift Sport has shown off some top quality credentials and been named the top sports car in a test of 30 cars at Carbuyer.co.uk. The Swift Sport was the only car to score 5 out of a possible 5 overall, with the judges all agreeing that the latest model combines agile and entertaining […]
Auto Express has now revealed their list of the best new cars for 2012 – head over to their site and see if you agree with the official top picks. As always, the Car Articles awards will appear toward the end of the year but it’s always interesting to see if you agree with the […]
The jury of Women’s World Car of the Year, which comprises women motoring writers from 12 countries, has completed the voting process to announce their choices for the best cars of 2012. There are four categories in the awards structure. Judges award points for every car from a voting criteria and the car receiving the […]
If you are up to date with your car news, you’ll know that Auto Express recently completed the ‘Driver Power’ survey for 2012. Perhaps surprising for some is the news that Skoda have managed to place three cars in the top five! The Czech brand powered the Yeti to the top spot, the Superb ranked […]