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Renault Clio

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 01:00:00 GMT

When shopping for a new compact car, one is tempted by many flavours. There's sturdy German, economical Korean, nifty Japanese, spirited Spanish and elegant Italian. This makes all cars the best in their own unique class. The Renault Clio is the latest addition to this list. Its design is more appealing than ever, and on top of that the all-new Clio promises to be the most economic of all small cars. Autozine was tempted to a test drive...

Volkswagen Golf VII

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 01:00:00 GMT

Volkswagen regards itself as the one and only brand. The Golf is considered to be the de facto car. There's a reason for this: Volkswagen sells more cars than any other brand. Also, the Golf is the best selling model and therefore the standard. Now Volkswagen introduces the Golf Mk 7 and just because of its heritage there's no doubt it will be another success. The question is: will the new Golf only be the standard because of its sales figures or also because of its qualities?

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 01:00:00 GMT

Mercedes-Benz has manufactured cars in all shapes and sizes. However, those who just wanted a base model still had little choice. The Mercedes A-Class was a compact yet tall family car. Although it offered all luxury and safety of a true Mercedes-Benz, its awkward looks made many choose another brand. This is why the all-new A-Class is different. It's even the first hatchback Mercedes-Benz that has introduced in its 125 years of existence.

Volvo V40

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 01:00:00 GMT

Volvo faced a major problem. The V50 was a good car. How does one improve on a proven success? And how does one make a new model that is so much better that even people who usually choose another brand now opt for a Volvo? The solution: set higher goals than ever before. According to Volvo the new V40 is the most dynamic, most frugal and the safest car in its class. Too good to be true?

Toyota GT86

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 01:00:00 GMT

Toyota is always the best boy in the class. The Avensis is neither exciting nor innovative, yet more than a rational choice for a company car. The Yaris is the most mature small car on the market. The Prius is the icon of green, politically correct driving. Now, Toyota introduces something completely different: the GT86. It is meant to be the bad boy in the class.

Citroen C4 Aircross

Sun, 17 Jun 2012 01:00:00 GMT

Car buyers are tempted by two things. Emotion says: buy the biggest, most beautiful and most exciting car available. The mind says: choose safety, go for green and think about the costs. When that new car has to be an SUV, these wishes are even more conflicting. Citro�n now claims to have the answer in the shape of the C4 Aircross: a combination of Japanese technology and French elegance.

Kia Cee'd

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 01:00:00 GMT

Every day the same is easy and predictable. But perhaps there is room for improvement, because there is more than the usual German bratwurst, French croissants and Japanese sushi? Up to now, in the motoring industry Korean meant cheaper yet certainly not better. Kia wants to change this by introducing the all-new Cee'd. According to the car maker it will even seduce the most stubborn creature of habit.

Peugeot 208

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 01:00:00 GMT

R�g�n�ration is Peugeot's way of indicating that the brand has reinvented itself. The last generation of Peugeots were appealing and good to drive, but they were neither exciting nor innovative. The 208 is advertised as the first of a new generation of Peugeots which are ground breaking, daring and desirable. Did Peugeot succeed?

Volkswagen Beetle

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 01:00:00 GMT

Retro is making a new product in the style of an old one. Underneath such a product is modern, but the outside remains true to the original from the past. Perhaps the best known retro product ever is a car: the Volkswagen Beetle. The original is from 1938 and now there's an all-new Beetle which is still true to its illustrious predecessor.

Skoda Citigo

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 01:00:00 GMT

Skoda distinguishes itself from other brands by being smarter and cheaper. The smartness can be found in little details that make everyday life with a Skoda more pleasant. The low price is thanks to the collaboration with Volkswagen, which gives proven technology a second life. This time Skoda doesn't introduce an old Volkswagen in a new suit, but rather a brand new one with Skoda looks. Still the price is lower. Too good to be true?