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I have recently taken ownership of a Volvo C30 1.6D Driv-e (my Polo 1.4 TDI was horrid). It is wonderfully economical, very quiet, responsive, well finished, relaxing and refined. A dream, in as many...
So Gordon Brown wants us all to whizz around in electric cars because they are 'green'. I see plenty of downsides but not many upsides, except reduced pollution in cities. Which from cars is miniscule...
I own a 2002 Yaris 1.3 auto from new, which has now done 26,000 miles. I thought should change my motor for a new Yaris. I am 77 - maybe five more road years left in me (not the car).
I'm thinking of buying a Ford Focus hatchback. But which series, and which engine? I live in west London completely surrounded by speed bumps. I will mostly use the car for short trips. So the suspension...
My shortlist for my next car includes Citroen C4, Ford Focus ECOnetic, and SEAT Ibiza/Leon Ecomotive. I am looking at manual gearbox, room for four adults including the 6' 3'' driver (me), a reasonable...