SEAT Leon FR Review

Carlton Boyce

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May 16, 2012

The SEAT Leon is an understated, oft-ignored sight on our roads. It seems to have been about forever, quietly gaining a solid reputation – and an above-average buzzscore - as drivers discover its sporty, but reasonably priced, charms. 

We borrowed a Leon FR for a week to find out whether you really can save a bundle by choosing one instead of a Golf, its VW Group sibling that costs considerably more to buy...
 
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Five cool £20,000 coupés

Antony Ingram

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May 15, 2012

As hot hatchbacks rose back to prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000s the coupé craze receded, but we reckon it’s back - and to prove it, we’ve rounded up five sub-£20,000 coupés on the market right now, ready to add a bit of style to your daily commute.

Hyundai Veloster

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BMW reveals new 3-Series Touring

Antony Ingram

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May 14, 2012

How do you make the best, better?

If you’re BMW, you could try turning your saloon car into an estate, as BMW has done for years with its 3-Series and 5-Series Touring models...
 
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Peugeot RCZ HDi Road Test

Antony Ingram

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May 10, 2012

If coupés are all about style, then Peugeot has the market sewn up with its RCZ. As the first modern Peugeot to bring real excitement back to the brand it’s also a car that has attracted attention from enthusiasts and the style-conscious alike.

As a high on chic French style, low on price competitor to Audi’s TT, how does the RCZ fare? We spent a week with an RCZ HDi in GT trim, and can now bring you our verdict...
 
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GTI joins Golf Cabrio range

Antony Ingram

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May 09, 2012

Cabriolets have always been an integral part of the Golf range, providing customers with all the usual Golf attributes - solid good looks, quality, reliability - but adding a dash of open-air fun for those high days and holidays.

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BMW X1 Facelift

Carlton Boyce

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May 09, 2012

The BMW X1 has been revamped, overhauled - and extended with the addition of two new models: the Sport and xLine. 

BMW X1 Side On

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Mobile apps create new distractions for young drivers

Charlie Fraser

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May 09, 2012

The huge growth in popularity of the mobile has caused well documented increases in texting and calls at the wheel. The latest smartphones however  – which provide access to hundreds of thousands of apps – are increasing the amount of distraction at the wheel, reports BetaNews this week...

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New Polo R Line

Carlton Boyce

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May 01, 2012

Volkswagen has released a mini-me Polo GTI called the R Line. Based on the Polo Match but with additional styling tweaks it turns a mild-mannered hatchback into a pretty convincing imitation of a road-racer...

R-Line front

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Kia Rio 1.1 CRDi Road Test

Antony Ingram

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May 01, 2012

As little as fifteen years ago, Kia was virtually unheard of in the UK, and a brand whose cars you’d probably avoid at all costs. Things have changed though...

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Skoda Yeti Road Test

Carlton Boyce

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April 30, 2012

The Skoda Yeti has earned a great reputation since its launch in 2009, gaining an impressive carbuzz score as a consequence. Most motoring experts rate the Yeti very highly indeed, praising its versatility, practicality, and parsimony, restricting criticism to its ungainly looks and firm ride...

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