Peugeot 508 HDi 200 GT Saloon Road Test Review by Oliver Hammond

Peugeot 508 GT HDi 200 saloon road test review by Oliver Hammond - front 34d

I’m renowned for my love of large French cars, particularly top of the range ones with all the toys, so it goes without saying that I was itching to get my hands on a Peugeot 508 saloon. Having driven a fair few executive saloons this year already, it was going to be interesting to see how the 508 stacked up – especially in tantalising GT guise. Modern Looks and Traditional Values Expertly Blended Peugeot saloons have never been bad-looking. The 406 saloon Read The Rest...

2012 Volvo XC60 D3 163bhp SEL Lux Premium Geartronic AWD Road Test Review by Oliver Hammond

2012 Volvo XC60 D3 SE LUX Geartronic AWD 163bhp road test review Oliver Hammond SimonsCarSpots-com - lead photo

Having spent last week piloting an XC90 around rural Norfolk lanes and up and down Britain’s motorways, it was certainly going to be interesting stepping straight into an XC60. The XC90 has been around since 2003 whereas its little brother the XC60 is relatively new, having debuted in 2008. I was keen to put this 2012 AWD model with its tweaked D3 engine through its paces to see what it’s made of. On Trend The Volvo XC60 is the XC90’s slightly smaller Read The Rest...

2012 Lexus GS Launch

Lexus has just launched the fourth generation of its mid-sized executive model, the GS. The new model promises a more engaging drive, bolder design with a spacious, contemporary interior. It will be available in the UK this spring with two models offered, the GS450h hybrid model (3.5 litre V6 petrol engine mated to a 39kW electric motor) and the basic V6 petrol powered GS250 (2.5 litre V6). Rivals to the GS include Jaguar’s award winning XF, the new BMW 5 Series, Read The Rest...

Volvo V40 Launch

The Volvo V40 is an important car for Volvo for two reasons: Firstly, it is the start of a new product offensive launched under its new Chinese owner, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, and secondly, it finally gives Volvo a credible rival to the might of the BMW 1 Series and Audi A3. In short, this is a stylish five door family hatchback that aims to lure premium buyers with its contemporary styling and sophisticated technology.  The V40 will be launched Read The Rest...

Ford Focus Estate 1.6 Duratec petrol manual Ti-VCT 125PS Titanium Road Test Review by Oliver Hammond

Ford Focus Estate 1-6 petrol manual 125PS Titanium Ti-VCT road test review by Oliver Hammond - front 2

The first two generations of Ford Focus were both generally accepted as class-leading in the dynamics stakes and for providing great all-round propositions. With this third generation model, has the Focus just got even better? Kinetic Design that blows your mind? In recent years, Ford has harped on about its Kinetic Design ethos and to be honest, who can blame them, as the new Mondeo which debuted in that James Bond film looked amazing to many, me included – and Ford carried their success on with Read The Rest...