Is the 85ps FIAT 500 TwinAir a real alternative to the 500 1.4?

I want to buy a FIAT 500 and decided that the 100PS 1.4 engine should provide the kind of performance I am looking for. FIAT has now produced the 85PS 'TwinAir'. Should I consider this, as FIAT claim,...

Can you recommend a fun convertible for commuting and weekend drives?

We are a family with two family cars. We are looking to replace the second car, an ageing Vauxhall Vectra, with something more fun. This would primarily be for my short daily commute and for weekends when...

Can I say how excellent the SsangYong Rodius is for large families?

I feel compelled to sing the praises of the SsangYong Rodius. We have had four kids for twelve years and we have owned, rented or test-driven just about every MPV there is. We are now on our second SsangYong...

Is it true that an electronic upgrade to my 2010 Audi A6 could increase the power to over 200hp?

There are a number of what look like reputable companies advertising simple-to-install electronic upgrades that are claimed to increase the power output and economy of turbo diesel engines. They also claim...

Setting sale

I recently enquired about a BMW 635csi Highline for sale in Liverpool. I have been in contact with the seller about the car and have asked him any problems wrong with it. I first rang him last weekend...

I'd like a Volkswagen Golf but should I consider a Polo?

I have read that the new Volkswagen Polo is not a lot smaller than the Golf, but a fair bit cheaper. I was considering a Golf, but this buyer's guide recommends that I take a look at the Polo as well....

Why does my Peugeot 405 seem faster, as well as more noisy?

I have an N-reg Peugeot 405 TD and for the past week the car has got a lot quicker, but this has come with a noise during boost. What would you say it was?

Would wider tyres help my car to stop more rapidly?

My car came with 185 tires. If I exchange them for wider tires such as 205s, will I be able to achieve shorter stopping distances? What about road holding? Will I sacrifice fuel consumption?

Audi A5 coupe quattro or BMW 330 xDrive?

I'm in the process of choosing my new car. I definitely want a four-wheel drive because I like to drive to the mountains in wintertime. My primary concern is great handling of the car for fast cornering....

Which Nissan 350Z model is the best?

I am finally in a position to indulge in a two-seat sports car and would welcome your advise regarding the best Nissan 350Z version to buy. I could get a high mileage (50,000) 2008 GT version for about...