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Daily Echo Motoring Specials
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Ford C-Max 1.6 Titanium
2:23pm Monday 3rd October 2011
AS FAMILY cars go, the latest version of Ford’s C-Max is bound to be a serious consideration for those with kids and lots of gear in tow.
Camping in comfort
10:24am Friday 23rd September 2011
THE purists will tell you that a music festival is all about camping.
Motorhome is key to independence
11:53am Tuesday 19th July 2011
THERE’S something quite satisfying about being able to take your home wherever you go.
Focus estate is an all-rounder
8:47am Saturday 18th June 2011
ANY car that can average 45mpg while lugging people and equipment around town is already onto a winner.
Ford Focus Titanium 1.6 Ecoboost tested
3:56pm Friday 1st April 2011
IT'S fair to say the humble five-door family hatch has come a long way.
Take a Leaf out of Nissan's book
11:00am Friday 11th March 2011
THIS year is set to be the one when the electric car finally makes its mark on the mass motoring market.
Jaguar XK is the perfect package
4:40pm Monday 31st January 2011
Mark Whittam gets behind the wheel of the Jaguar XK 5.0 V8 Portfolio Convertible
Absolutely Fabia
4:10pm Friday 15th October 2010
The refreshed Fabia model for 2010 includes a redesigned wider front grille, new headlights, new bonnet and a wrap around front windscreen, giving a more contemporary sporty look.
Porsche Panamera 4S is a dream drive
9:30am Wednesday 1st September 2010
At first glance, from the front of the car the Panamera could be mistaken for a 911. However, step to the side and you quickly notice the four doors and the much longer chassis.
The RCZ is stylish and a great ride
2:18pm Wednesday 25th August 2010
IREMEMBER seeing the RCZ concept car images back in 2007 and wondered whether it would ever make production – well it’s now here!
A lot of extra kit for your cash with the Toyota Landcruiser
12:02pm Thursday 22nd July 2010
SUBTLE styling changes for 2010 include a larger front bumper and bigger wheel arches.
Nissan Roadster is a road star
12:00pm Thursday 22nd July 2010
I FIRST drove the 370Z coupé nearly a year ago and have to admit I have a lot of time for the new ‘Z’ car and couldn’t wait to get my hands on the roadster to see how it compares to its ‘tin top’ brother.
Beefed up Mitsubishi Barbarian
11:51am Thursday 22nd July 2010
Mark Whittam drives the new 2010 Mitsubishi L200 2.5D-ID 4WD Barbarian Manual Double Cab
Audi A6 Avant makes giant strides
1:01pm Thursday 13th May 2010
Mark Whittam gets behind the wheel of the new Audi A6 Le Mans 2.0TDi Avant
Test drive on the new 2010 Range Rover Sport
2:43pm Monday 22nd February 2010
LAND ROVER has revised its most road-focused SUV (sports utility vehicle) and I have to say it’s improved.
Enjoying Stop Start technology with the Land Rover Freelander
12:39pm Tuesday 19th January 2010
I HAVE not driven a Freelander since 2005 and I have to say straight away the new model is nothing like the older car, even though some might say it looks similar on the outside.
Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet is a peak performer
4:01pm Wednesday 23rd December 2009
Mark Whittam drives the 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, also known as the second-generation 997
VW Polo is mint
3:52pm Wednesday 23rd December 2009
VW have sold over 11 million over the past 34 years. Mark Whittam drives the new fifth-generation Polo 1.4 SE DSG five door.
Golf GTD is diesel dynamite
2:56pm Friday 27th November 2009
Mark Whittam puts the new Golf GTD through its paces
The supercharged Range Rover Autobiography
5:37pm Tuesday 20th October 2009
Probably the best Range Rover to date. A strong statement, but is it true? Mark Whittam drives the new supercharged 5.0 V8 2010 Range Rover Autobiography to find out.
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