http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/ Top stories for Motoring http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2108068_citron_ds5_makes_a_statement The new Citroën DS5 is somewhat of a statement. This bold addition to the already established DS line becomes the new flagship model for Citroën. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2108068_citron_ds5_makes_a_statement Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2107941_vw_amarok_under_review Volkswagen’s shiny new pick-up truck, the Amarok 163PS 4MOTION Trendline, caught my eye a long, long time ago. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2107941_vw_amarok_under_review Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2107510_south_central_ambulance_service_win_fleet_safety_award The borough’s ambulance service has won a fleet safety award. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2107510_south_central_ambulance_service_win_fleet_safety_award Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2107506_volkswagen_golf_cabriolet_is_softtop_king The Volkswagen Golf, to my mind, has been the pinnacle of affordable family motoring for the last decade. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2107506_volkswagen_golf_cabriolet_is_softtop_king Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2107176_get_a_grip_this_winter_at_mercedesbenz_driving_academy Philip Shoulder heads down to Mercedes Benz World, Weybridge, where he learns the techniques of safe winter driving. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2107176_get_a_grip_this_winter_at_mercedesbenz_driving_academy Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2107151_new_renault_twingo_launches_in_february Renault has confirmed UK pricing and specification for its funky new Twingo, which launches this Feburary. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2107151_new_renault_twingo_launches_in_february Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2106790_new_porsche_boxster_arrives_in_the_uk_this_spring The new Porsche Boxster arrives in the UK this spring and offers open-top driving enthusiasts an improved option of the iconic roadster. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2106790_new_porsche_boxster_arrives_in_the_uk_this_spring Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2106696_west_end_brings_kia_to_town_with_all_new_facility West End Garage Kia, Perodua and Proton celebrated the launch of its brand new showrooms last week to over 300 friends, neighbours and customers. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2106696_west_end_brings_kia_to_town_with_all_new_facility Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2106309_nissan_juke_r_hits_the_track With the build now complete, Nissan have taken the prototype to MIRA testing ground to check that all the car’s systems are functioning properly. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2106309_nissan_juke_r_hits_the_track Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2106307_hitech_luxgen_executive_saloon_unveiled Taiwanese car manufacturer Luxgen is set to market their first medium-sized saloon, which will preview at the Taipei Motor show in April. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2106307_hitech_luxgen_executive_saloon_unveiled Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2106280_jeep_grand_cherokee_overland_reviewed Most people who are familiar with this column may already know that I am not the world’s biggest fan of American Automobiles. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2106280_jeep_grand_cherokee_overland_reviewed Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2105876_sparks_fly_over_audi_a1_quattro_limited_edition_ Sparks are about to fly in the subcompact class as a limited edition Audi A1 stakes a claim to be the most powerful and fastest accelerating car of its kind ever created. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2105876_sparks_fly_over_audi_a1_quattro_limited_edition_ Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2105819_mgane_renaultsport_265_trophy_reviewed Up until recently, the brilliant Mégane Renaultsport 250 Cup was regarded by most in the know, as the ultimate bang for your buck. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2105819_mgane_renaultsport_265_trophy_reviewed Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2105501_motoring_news_donkervoort_gto Donkervoort Automobielen is about to present their rather unique take on what a sports car ought to look like and after two and a half years of close collaboration with Audi Quattro GmbH, the Donkervoort GTO promises to be quite a sensation. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2105501_motoring_news_donkervoort_gto Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2105499_used_car_review_volvo_v70_24d_se Since the late 1990s, Volvo have been trying to shake off ‘the tank-on-wheels’ image of their cars. It began with the S80 which saw a massive change in styling from previous boxy designs. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2105499_used_car_review_volvo_v70_24d_se Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2105345_hot_new_abarth_500s__revealed Abarth has unveiled two latest versions of the 500 at the Bologna motor show. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2105345_hot_new_abarth_500s__revealed Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2105107_driven_mini_coup_john_cooper_works It was not that long ago that these very hallowed pages broke the news of MINI’s latest new arrival. At the time, its mission was a simple one: to put the thrill back into driving. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2105107_driven_mini_coup_john_cooper_works Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2104895_driven_audi_a6_30_tdi_se_quattro_ It’s incredible to think that today’s range of diesel executive cars are offering the kind of performance that 20 years ago only thirsty petrol super saloons and sports cars could muster. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2104895_driven_audi_a6_30_tdi_se_quattro_ Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2104740_toyota_gt_86_makes_its_debut Toyota’s new GT 86 sports car finally made its long awaited debut at last months Tokyo motor show and the compact 2+2 has been one of the most keenly awaited new cars of the coming year, will go on sale in the UK in June 2012. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2104740_toyota_gt_86_makes_its_debut Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2104342_driven_porsche_911_carrera_4_gts As the motoring industry gets prepared to receive the next instalment of Porsches historic 911, I think its only fair that we pay a fitting tribute to the last version of the utterly brilliant outgoing model. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2104342_driven_porsche_911_carrera_4_gts Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2103804_leonard_daborn_offering_free_winter_checks_for_your_vehicle Leonard Daborn Ltd are offering FREE WINTER CHECKS until the end of December, so come along and make sure your car is ready for winter! http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2103804_leonard_daborn_offering_free_winter_checks_for_your_vehicle Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2103723_driven_nissan_qashqai_130_ps_16_dci_tekna_ntec_plus Since its launch in 2007, sales of Nissan’s small family Crossover have been strong with more than one million Qashqai and seven-seat Qashqai+2 models built at the Sunderland factory. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2103723_driven_nissan_qashqai_130_ps_16_dci_tekna_ntec_plus Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2103574_driven_bmw_650i_se_convertible For 2011, the new BMW 6 Series Convertible is a car that aims to offer the driver a unique blend of styling, luxury and sporting performance. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2103574_driven_bmw_650i_se_convertible Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2103573_the_new_vauxhall_astra_vxr Hot on the heels of the recently launched GTC is the next chapter of Vauxhalls hot hatch heaven. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2103573_the_new_vauxhall_astra_vxr Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2102822_review_volkswagen_amarok_163ps_4motion_trendline Volkswagen’s shiny new pick-up truck caught my eye a long, long time ago. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2102822_review_volkswagen_amarok_163ps_4motion_trendline Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2102722_get_reading_for_winter_driving_with_quentin_willson If you’ve ever ventured out into the snow or ice in your car you’ll know it can be scary, dangerous and treacherous to navigate your vehicle while skidding around in low visibility. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2102722_get_reading_for_winter_driving_with_quentin_willson Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2102309_bmw_release_details_of_the_new_3_series BMW has revealed details and pictures of their age-old moneymaker: the beloved 3 Series. With it’s predecessor clocking up around a fifth of BMW’s total global sales, the new BMW’s job of managing all those fuel-saving technologies with the ‘ultimate drivers car’ tag has never been so crucial. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2102309_bmw_release_details_of_the_new_3_series Wed, 26 Oct 2011 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2102271_driven_volkswagen_golf_cabriolet_16_tdi_se The Volkswagen Golf, to my mind, has been the pinnacle of affordable family motoring for the last decade. But what does it become when you chop off the roof? http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2102271_driven_volkswagen_golf_cabriolet_16_tdi_se Tue, 25 Oct 2011 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2102270_new_seat_mii_unveiled Seat is unveiling the Mii city car – the perfect vehicle for today’s urban lifestyle. Put simply, the Mii tries to make life easier with a compelling combination of practicality, driving fun, amazing efficiency and innovative technology. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2102270_new_seat_mii_unveiled Tue, 25 Oct 2011 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2100578_news_new_bmw_m5 The world’s most desirable four-door bruiser is back. And BMW’s fifth generation M5 comes with a brand new M powered, 4.4-litre V8 instead of the crunching V10 that made it such an icon. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2100578_news_new_bmw_m5 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2100292_renault_takes_the_wraps_off_frendzy_concept_car Renault took the wraps off FRENDZY, the fourth concept car to illustrate the brand’s new strategy, at the recent International Frankfurt Motor Show. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2100292_renault_takes_the_wraps_off_frendzy_concept_car Thu, 22 Sep 2011 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2100291_peugeot_508_rxh_promises_exclusivity A new Peugeot is so exclusive that just 30 of the limited edition vehicles will make it to the UK next year. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2100291_peugeot_508_rxh_promises_exclusivity Thu, 22 Sep 2011 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2100159_driven_alfa_romeo_giulietta_cloverleaf If you want to get a small family car that makes your neighbour’s one look ugly, you simply go to you’re nearest Alfa Romeo dealership and buy one of their stunning-looking Giulietta’s. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2100159_driven_alfa_romeo_giulietta_cloverleaf Wed, 21 Sep 2011 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2099718_news_new_jaguar_xc16 The Jaguar C-X16 concept is another intriguing statement of Jaguar’s intentions. The C-X16 takes the traditional front-engined, rear-wheel drive formula that Jaguar defined over the decades and reinvents it for the 21st century with a hybrid twist. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2099718_news_new_jaguar_xc16 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2099339_review_seat_alhambra Fresh from last months Mazda5 MPV loan, I find myself yet again, getting bogged down in the mysterious and quizzical world of adaptive seat combinations, boot space litre-age and random games of ‘find the ingeniously placed cubby hole’. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/motoring/s/2099339_review_seat_alhambra Wed, 07 Sep 2011 23:00:00 -0000