While economy in cars doesn’t always mean small, the Fiat 500 is a great example of how the two can be really well combined. For Fiat enthusiasts – and there are many around the United Kingdom – the arrival of the new version has been well worth the wait. This 2-door, 4-passenger car offers economy [...]
With winter fast approaching and the North East’s notoriously icy roads almost upon us we thought we’d take a look at a comparatively inexpensive 4×4 that can help get through it all safely. It’s a long time since Fiat developed a four-wheel-drive system into their Panda range and the recently launched third generation of this [...]
According to this year’s annual survey of more than 50,000 cars conducted by ‘What Car?’ in conjunction with ‘Warranty Direct’ Mazda’s MX-5 sports car is the most reliable car in Britain. That’s because MX-5 models built since 2005 recorded a failure rate of just four per cent – the lowest of all cars in the [...]
Having checked out the Vauxhall Astra last month we felt it only right to give the other top seller in this country – the Ford Focus – the chance to also stake its claims. We selected the Focus Zetec 1.6 and quickly discovered that the latest model has a cleaner and more environmentally friendly engine [...]
A new Astra has become something of a boost for the car buying public because it has been a favourite for many years. This latest model – the VXR – is what you would expect, an improvement on anything that has gone before. Priced from around £27,000 it is obviously not a cheap alternative to [...]
We recently reviewed VW’s new and already very popular model The UP, and now it’s sister company Skoda’s turn with the launch of what is almost the same car. They claim, however, that their new Citigo is the most direct competition the Up will face, so let’s examine the facts. Both have the same engine, [...]
Already named as ‘Car Buyer’ magazine’s ‘2012 Car of the Year’ and ’Best Family Buy’ the exquisite Hyundai i30 boasts some of the highest equipment levels in the family hatchback sector. Striking good looks, a superb interior and impressive comfort levels combine with real economy and a very smooth ride to make it an ideal [...]
Following its introduction as a concept car at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2007, VW’s new small city class car ‘up!’ has been one of the most eagerly awaited vehicles of the decade and has now been released as an integral part of the German manufacturer’s new range for 2012. It promises to set new [...]
With the summer and music festivals on the way, there is no cooler way to camp this year. If you love music, mud and Mother Nature you’re probably heading to a camp site at some point this summer. But why take shelter in some dull, conventional tent when you can recreate the Summer of Love [...]
If you are the sort of car buyer who wants the thrills of a hot hatchback without the large bills, there is certainly space in the market for a car like Suzuki’s Swift Sport. This is the second generation of the model, with a series of improvements over the first since it was launched in [...]
Year 9 student, Harry Tinkler, 14 years old from Huntcliff School in Saltburn, has won a prestigious award for...
Cleveland Police is seeking the services of the UK Missing Person’s Bureau in identifying two outstanding missing people on...
The twelfth Ridewell event will take place on Sunday 11th August 2013 at Preston Park. This year will see...
St Cuthberts Church in Kirkleatham is holding a flower festival this weekend. Open Times: Saturday 25th 10am...
FIREFIGHTERS across Cleveland will be visiting boat owners over the next week to make vital safety checks and give...
Cleveland Police has unveiled its new Deputy Chief Constable as Iain Spittal, who is currently serving as Assistant Chief...
