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15
Jan
Suzuki SX4 SZ-L rear

Things that make you go hmmm: Suzuki SX4

In general, my material possessions can broadly speaking be split into two distinct categories. There are emotional possessions and rational possessions. Or, to give it a more contemporary feel, possessions that make me go hmmm and possessions that make me go meh. Bear with me on this, OK.

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9
Dec
Skoda Superb estate

Joker in the pack: Škoda Superb estate

Car naming is a tricky business. Once a name has been agreed, there are a number of checks to be made. The most crucial of which would be potential trademark infringements and global translation issues. Check out Pajero and Nova for just two of the most embarrassing translation problems. Read more »

16
Nov
Suzuki Swift Sport

Dawn Raid! Suzuki Swift Sport

Reading the spec sheet for the Suzuki Swift Sport, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d been transported back to the Eighties. As hot hatches go, a 1.6 litre normally aspirated engine developing 123 bhp and a 0-60 time of just under nine seconds is hardly headline writing stuff. Back in the day, the Swift Sport would have been tempting buyers away from the likes of Ford, Vauxhall, Peugeot and Volkswagen. Read more »
8
Nov
Suzuki Swift Sport review preview PetrolBlog

Preview: Suzuki Swift Sport

My week with the Suzuki Swift Sport has begun. I’ve been trying to think of three words to sum up the drive back from the railway station this morning and I think I’ve cracked it. ‘Fun’, ‘Fun’ and ‘Fun’. Read more »

29
Oct

Suzuki Swift Sport: Q&A

 

On the 8th November, I’m delighted to announce that I will take delivery of a Suzuki Swift Sport. This is a car I’ve been keen to drive for quite some time, so a Dawn Raid road test will be in order and I’ll also be putting together a video of the car in action. Read more »

30
Sep
Skoda Fabia vRS Shell V-Power

Dawn Raid! Skoda Fabia vRS

When reviewing a hot hatch, there’s one test that can be conducted before a wheel is turned. In fact, you can make up your mind even before you get out of bed. I’m referring to the bed test, or more specifically the out of bed test. If a car creates enough anticipation and excitement to make you spring out of bed before dawn, then it is off to a flyer. If, on the other hand, you wake and set the snooze button for another two hours, then it isn’t all that. Read more »
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