Author Archives: andrewgoodwin

Kia Sorento impresses

I’ve driven the 2010 Kia Sorento once before at it’s launch in Spain, and getting back into it again this week on UK roads, I was reminded how good it is. Continue reading

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Dust off the map if you’re heading to Cornwall

I’ve enjoyed breaks in Cornwall for the past five years, but have never really needed to use sat-nav for one reason or another. Continue reading

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We go up the hill in an MX-5 Superlight at Goodwood Festival of Speed

The Goodwood Festival of Speed boasted plenty to make it memorable for the 150,000 people who basked in the sun to a soundtrack of revving engines and squealing tyres. But it was more memorable than usual for me thanks to … Continue reading

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What do TVR owners buy next?

We’ve just been contemplating which new cars would float the boat of an ex-TVR owner. Continue reading

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Police hires ‘Guardian Angel’ to stop speeding drivers

Police in Fribourg, Switzerland, have taken a novel approach to road safety, with its very own ‘guardian angel’ to encourage drivers to slow down on the town’s roads. The actor – who is dressed all in white with a rather … Continue reading

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‘Fire up the Quattro’ as prices double

The popularity of the BBC’s Ashes to Ashes is said to have doubled the price of used Audi Quattros. The iconic motor was produced between 1980 and 1991. It is now the chosen mode of transport for the shows lead … Continue reading

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Citroen launches DS3 design competition

Citroen is taking on rivals the Audi A1, Fiat 500 and Mini with a new competition that allows you to create a unique design for the roof and dashboard of its DS3. The winner of the Citroen Creative Award will … Continue reading

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The UK has voted: Clarkson for Transport Minister

The people have spoken. Britain may not have voted as one for the UK’s new prime minster, but we do know that we need Sir Richard Branson and Jeremy Clarkson at the head of transportation. According to a pole by … Continue reading

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Police buy seven high-performance Jaguar XFs

With high performance, beautiful looks and a fine interior – a lucky group of traffic cops in Staffordshire, Mercia and the West Midlands are sure to be smitten with their seven new Jaguar XFs. Continue reading

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Billboard wars: BMW vs Audi

It seems the advertising battle between arch-rivals Audi and BMW is well and truly back on. BMW has placed a huge advert for its new 5 Series on a billboard directly above the largest Audi dealership in Hong Kong.

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