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Mini Cooper S (R53): Wheels within wheels

7 August 2020

Trying to improve the ride on my R53 Mini, I ditched the 17in wheels and switched to a set of 16s. Has it worked? … More Mini Cooper S (R53): Wheels within wheels

Mini Cooper S (R53): Wheels within wheels

Volvo XC60 D4 R-Design lockdown test

2 August 2020

Three months with a Volvo XC60 D4 have passed. It shows there’s a lot to be said for a car that’s ‘nice’. … More Volvo XC60 D4 R-Design lockdown test

Volvo XC60 D4 R-Design lockdown test

Mini Cooper S (R53): Introduction

2 July 2020

Why the R53 Mini Cooper S is the ultimate hot hatch bargain. … More Mini Cooper S (R53): Introduction

Mini Cooper S (R53): Introduction

Tech Focus: Bugatti T35 Alloy Wheels

29 August 2017

Wheels define the look of a car. At a time when all wheels looked roughly the same, Bugatti changed the game by pioneering a technology that wouldn’t become widespread until half a decade later. … More Tech Focus: Bugatti T35 Alloy Wheels

Tech Focus: Bugatti T35 Alloy Wheels

Coventry MotoFest kicks off 3 and 4 June

3 July 2017

The city of Coventry will be taken over by MotoFest on 3 and 4 June. Project leader James Noble talks about what it is and why you should go. … More Coventry MotoFest kicks off 3 and 4 June

Coventry MotoFest kicks off 3 and 4 June

Assorted Magazine Features

16 June 2017

Here you can find a collection of excerpts from Automotive Magazine. … More Assorted Magazine Features

Assorted Magazine Features

Bangers to Bangor

16 June 2017

Need a practical car on a budget? You could do much worse than a BMW E30 or a Volvo S80. … More Bangers to Bangor

Bangers to Bangor

Step up in class for new KIA Picanto

16 June 2017

Smallest KIA moves further upmarket with classier interior and turbocharged engine option . … More Step up in class for new KIA Picanto

Step up in class for new KIA Picanto

Coventry’s Hydrogen Cars

16 June 2017

Is hydrogen still the fuel of the future? We sat down with Microcab’s Professor John Jostins to find out. … More Coventry’s Hydrogen Cars

Coventry’s Hydrogen Cars

Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.0 Petrol First Drive

16 June 2017

Petrol version of Alfa’s 3-series fighter, the Giulia, is a flawed but thoroughly likeable package. … More Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.0 Petrol First Drive

Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.0 Petrol First Drive
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