2012 Porsche 911 Profile

  The Porsche 911 needs no introduction; for over forty-five years it has been consistently rated as the world’s best sports car with its unique rear-engined, rear-wheel drive setup. All new versions don’t come around very often so when an all new version does come along, it is worthy of a line or two. The latest 911 model, known internally as the 991, continues Porsche’s evolutionary rather than revolutionary design process.  It’s instantly recognisable as a 911 but what isn’t so noticeable Read The Rest...

Skoda Yeti 1.8 TSI SE Plus 4×4 Road Test Review by Oliver Hammond

Skoda Yeti 1-8 TSI 4x4 road test review by Oliver Hammond - rural front

When we announced that the car being reviewed by SimonsCarSpots this week was coming in the form of a Škoda Yeti, yep, you bet – we heard them all! Abominable, Snowman, Bigfoot, Monster, Ugly… the list goes on. But despite the preconceptions, the Škoda Yeti has been heaped with praise by most people who have driven one. Read on to find out why Oliver Hammond equally concurs that the Škoda Yeti is one stonking little-big car on many levels… Prices for Read The Rest...

Volvo C30: Client Report

Volvo C30 Summary Pros: Great looking hatchback, enough interior space for four adults. Cons: Luggage space is a bit limited. Performance All engines are more than adequate for performance. From an investment and economy point of view, I recommend the diesel units, either the 1.6- or 2.0-litre. Even the 1.6 litre provides ample power, including the DRIVe version. Note, the DRIVe version is the 1.6 diesel model of the range that focuses on economy with features such as lowered suspension and aerodynamic aids. It’s Read The Rest...

2011 MINI Coupe Review – “Eager to Please”

The MINI Coupe is the latest edition to the new MINI family. I say new but, the ‘new’ MINI has been around for ten years; amazing how time flies! It’s certainly been a success too. Recently the two millionth example rolled off the production line in Oxford, UK. Certainly a modern day British success story albeit with financial help from the Germans. I am not going to do the usual cliché of saying how the new MINIs are nothing like the Read The Rest...

2011 Nissan Leaf Review – “Swift, Silent, Progress”

I welcome you all to the world’s first mass produced electric car as well as the Car of the Year 2011, the Nissan LEAF (Leading, Environmentally friendly, Affordable, Family Car - the “Leaf”).   The Leaf is the car that heralds the start of a new generation of full electric cars that will hit the market over the next five years and Nissan is the first to bring its to market. The Leaf’s fairly ordinary appearance hides a technological secret.  Not actually powered Read The Rest...