Monthly Archives: February 2009
Audi vs BMW – which is cooler?
Audi’s sales are rocketing – the company reportedly sold one million cars last year, and is one of the most profitable carmakers in the current crisis. But are they cool?
Renault Twingo – Rate it on the Auto Trader Cool-o-meter
The Renaultsport Twingo is £12k of driving magic. Yes, the French mechanics have waved their wand over this unassuming city car. And yes, it will show most cars with twice the power a clean set of heels along a bendy … Continue reading
Skoda Superb – Rate it on the Auto Trader Cool-o-meter
It’s bigger than a Mondeo, cheaper than a Mercedes-Benz C Class and built like a BMW – but is the new Skoda Superb cool? Yes – buy a budget car with all the trimmings and you smack of ‘Captain Sensible’, … Continue reading
Kia Soul: Rate it on the Auto Trader Cool-o-meter
No, this is not the latest NASA Moon Buggy. You are in fact looking at the Kia Soul Shaker. It’s an SUV-crossover with lots of character and plenty of kit for the iPod generation. Is it cool? Check out the … Continue reading
Filed under Kia, Soul, Uncategorized
Seat Exeo: First look
I’m in a breezy Marbella for the launch of the Seat Exeo. This sharp-looking new car marks Seat’s return to the saloon car market. It’s not all brand new though – the Exeo is based on the underpinnings of the … Continue reading
Kia Soul: first look
You can’t help but form an initial opinion of a car based on seeing it for the first time. And the Kia Soul made a positive first impression on me at its UK launch this week. As its name suggests … Continue reading
Michael Jackson’s cars for sale
Always wanted a pair of Michael Jackson’s socks with unique rhinestone banding dating back to 1981? How about his jewel-encrusted trademark white glove? Perhaps an oil painting of Michael dressed as a king? Maybe you’d be more interested in his … Continue reading
Filed under Celebrities, GM, Rolls-Royce
Gumpert Apollo: Rate it on the Auto Trader Cool-o-meter
This is the Gumpert Apollo – one of the craziest ever production cars. With a 4.2-litre twin-turbocharged engine, it’s also one of the quickest cars too with a 0-62mph time of just 3 seconds and top speed of 224mph. So … Continue reading
2009 Mazda MX-5: Rate it on the Auto Trader Cool-o-meter
The Mazda MX-5 is already an icon, so it’s hardly surprising the 2009 model doesn’t break the mould. It simply has sportier bumpers, tweaked suspension and slightly more efficient engines. But this isn’t a criticism. When you put the roof … Continue reading
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