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Amazing Grace - the sweet sound of the AMG GLC 43

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on May 2, 2017 at 9:30 — No Comments

Petrol or diesel, only the future will tell?

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I recently watched fashion designer and creative director, Tom Ford's second film, Nocturnal Animals. A brilliant film by all accounts especially since…

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on April 25, 2017 at 9:30 — No Comments

The not-so-mini MINI

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I like history. Especially things that have one like the MINI brand.

The original MINI Countryman…

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on April 20, 2017 at 20:01 — No Comments

Moving on up!

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When buying a new car, in tough economic times, price is the predominant motivating factor. The problem with lower priced vehicles - you tend to get…

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on April 11, 2017 at 9:30 — No Comments

A muscle car in a tailored suit

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I remember when Audi first launched their A5 coupé in 2007 - it was a departure for the brand - in the sense that its new "5" range hailed a new…

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on March 28, 2017 at 9:30 — No Comments

Function over form

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It’s not very often these days that function is praised over form. It’s all about the way you look and the pretty things around us. Who cares if your diet isn’t healthy? The focus lies in the question, “Do I look fabulous?” Or, “Those shoes are amazing,…

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on March 22, 2017 at 9:30 — No Comments

Deserts to resort - the Hyundai Tucson

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Interesting name, Tucson! Think about it - naming your compact family crossover after an Arizona desert.

The word “desert” springs images to mind of…

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on March 14, 2017 at 10:00 — No Comments

Cross hatch run-about

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Currently, we're inundated with what seems like an endless smorgasbord of new car choices - another new hatchback, sedan or popular crossover.…

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on March 8, 2017 at 9:30 — No Comments

Are you Kwidding me?

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The world's gone mad - a billionaire evangelist has converted a nation, telling…

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on February 28, 2017 at 9:30 — No Comments

Entry level elegance done the Lexus IS way

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I like where Lexus are going with their designs - they're brave. Others have taken a cautious approach in creating their new cars: brands like Audi or…

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on February 21, 2017 at 21:30 — No Comments

Big city escape in Volvo's V40 Cross Country

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As a part of my New Year’s resolutions for 2016, I decided to enjoy my…

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on February 14, 2017 at 9:30 — No Comments

Plugin and go...the hybrid C-Class

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I close my eyes reminiscing over my time on this planet. Decades have passed with lots of things having changed over my journey. I think now,…

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on February 7, 2017 at 9:30 — No Comments

Volvo's brand revolution...meet the S90

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The full circle in recreating the Volvo brand began when Geely Holding, the Chinese car manufacturer and new owner of Volvo, began 7-years…

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on January 31, 2017 at 9:30 — No Comments

Gone in 62 seconds...The Nissan Qashqai

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What makes you buy a car?

Statistics says, looks are the most important…

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on January 24, 2017 at 14:30 — No Comments

Korean high-rise motoring done the Sportage way

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The KIA brand makes attractive cars. No surprise - their Chief Design Officer is Peter Schreyer. A doyen of the…

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on January 17, 2017 at 9:30 — No Comments

The French GT…I

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Renault's Mégane - a compact family car that's turned 21 this year.…

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on January 10, 2017 at 9:30 — No Comments

For the director...BMW's 7 Series

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As a…

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Added by Daniel Calbacho on December 13, 2016 at 9:30 — No Comments

The Crème Brûlée of hatchbacks

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Driving the Peugeot 308 GT Line, now with a 6-speed automatic gearbox, was a surprising highlight of my 2016 car…