Daily Star :: Motoring Feed

New Suzuki needs Kiz of life

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:25:57 GMT

TO say I was amazed by the Suzuki Kizashi would put it mildly.

Date with GT

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:19:44 GMT

HOW much is this fantastic- looking sports car? Well, in the words of modern marketing men who think we're all thick, it is: "Less than £25,000."

Iffy clutch stalls fun in new Kia mini

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:01:09 GMT

NIPPED along to Jaguar Land Rover HQ last week to drive some cars. More on that trip at a later date.

Silent might

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:29:06 GMT

GOING on a car launch is like borrowing someone's wife.

Focus on a miracle

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:15:51 GMT

FANCY a Ford Focus with a 1.0-litre engine? No, of course you don't. It would perform like it was being driven by a mouse on a wheel.

VW plan is knock-out

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:11:50 GMT

HOW'S this for weird? Volkswagen are to make their Transporter and Multivan vehicles in Jakarta which, as you know, is the capital of Indonesia.

KTM's Duke is a hoot

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:28:11 GMT

JUST got back from the launch of a pretty remarkable bike - KTM's new 690 Duke, a model that's been around since the Norman invasion but has come on a bit of late.

Howl not to do it...

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:24:32 GMT

THE old Honda Civic Type R has a cult (I said cult) following which is usual for something this fast and focused.

Ford's new-look Mondeo

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:19:00 GMT

THERE may be much fuss about the recently launched new-look Mondeo and its handsome Aston Martin-esque appearance but don't write the old one off yet.

Radio drives me Gaga - nutter nobles my Audi stereo

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:26:59 GMT

I OFTEN have trouble deciding which features of a car to pick for my Tasty Touches and Naughty Niggles sections.

It's super Scenic

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:18:51 GMT

I DON'T really know why I like the Renault Scenic so much.

5 Reasons why they're driving badly

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Superman French driver Stephane Peterhansel roars to his tenth Dakar Rally win

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:20:57 GMT

YOU may have heard. Frenchman Stephane Peterhansel claimed his tenth Dakar Rally win last Sunday and Mini's first.

Asleep at the wheel

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:10:40 GMT

I'VE often dreamed about having a driveable bed.

To Infiniti (and beyond)

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:47:39 GMT

I ALMOST believed it, but only almost. For quite a long time - well a day at least - I really believed I was driving one of the best cars in the world.

Better Porsche Boxster

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:41:51 GMT

THE Porsche Boxster is so fantastic to drive you could easily argue that there's no point spending any more money on a faster or bigger car. It's that good.

The G-Force

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 02:00:38 GMT

I HAVE to admit I didn't know an awful lot about the Mercedes G-Class before it showed up outside the office.

Little change

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:40:39 GMT

THREE stories to hit my desk (inbox) this week were called: "New Citroën C1, sharper and greener," followed by "Peugeot's stylish new 107" and finally "New year, new Toyota Aygo".

Roll of honour

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:33:46 GMT

I REMEMBER my driving test like it was yesterday.

Sharp blade

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:02:46 GMT

WELL, that's it. She's left me. Gone.

New Hyundai i40 is 'bang' on the money

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:51:40 GMT

THE question that's on everybody's lips this week is a fairly simple one.

Cars of the Year

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 01:21:38 GMT

IT'S that time of the year again, folks. So here we go with my annual MAGIC awards ... the most sought after prizes in the entire history of motoring journalism. At least, that's what I say.

Back to Black Galaxy scrubs up well

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:33:51 GMT

I'VE got a big job ahead of me sometime over the next few days.

It's rich pickings: New Bentley Continental GT fit for a king

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:00:02 GMT

IT'S the question that puzzles every car driver year after year.

Ring- a - ding

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 02:55:47 GMT

THIS bad boy is the most expensive Vauxhall Corsa ever.