Skoda has produced the 500,000th third-generation Fabia – and the four-millionth Fabia since the model debuted in 1999. The half-millionth Fabia – a Combi with a 1.0 TSI petrol engine and an automatic DSG transmission in Moon white – rolled off the production line in Mladá Boleslav in the Czech …
Read More »UK’s fastest selling used cars revealed
The BMW 3 Series saloon was the UK’s fastest selling used car in May, according to the latest Auto Trader data. The 2016 petrol manual version took on average 14 days to sell, just pipping the 2016 petrol automatic Skoda Fabia and Ford Mondeo which both took 16 days to …
Read More »Nissan Micra review
Rarely has a car changed so much from one generation to the next as the new Nissan Micra. Once an ugly duckling so beloved of driving schools and people of a certain age, the fifth-generation is now the coolest new kid on the block. Fresh and modern, the striking new …
Read More »Kia Rio review
Some cars that are seemingly launched without huge fanfare turn out to be surprisingly good. The all-new Kia Rio is just such a vehicle. Now in its fourth generation, the Rio has the unenviable task of doing battle in a sector, dominated by Britain’s best-selling car for the past eight …
Read More »Suzuki Baleno review
Once in a while a new car comes along – seemingly out of the blue – and surprises everyone. The new Suzuki Baleno supermini is just such a car. The Baleno seems to be all about Suzuki cementing its position in the small car sector with another value offering. The …
Read More »Skoda Fabia review
The new Skoda Fabia just made choosing a new small car even more tricky – it’s funky too… Originally launched in 1999, the Fabia has proved itself to be a popular, well-built, reliable small car. Now in its third generation, it looks like it’s going to sell in even bigger …
Read More »Mazda2 review
Mazda’s impressive model launch offensive continues with the Mazda2 – its all-important, all-new supermini. With the latest incarnation of the iconic MX-5 and new CX-3 compact SUV still come, it’s a big year for Mazda, and first off is the Mazda2. Not only is it attractive, but it’s also distinctive, …
Read More »Meet the new Skoda Fabia
We’ve been testing the all new Skoda Fabia at the UK launch of the car. Already the winner of the prestigious overall What Car? Car of the Year 2015 award and the Best Small Car category, it’s now on its way to Skoda showrooms nationwide. The new Fabia features innovative comfort …
Read More »2015 What Car? Car of the Year
Skoda Fabia wins prestigious What Car? Car of the Year award, plus get all the category winners. The victorious Skoda Fabia 1.2 TSI 90 SE model’s engine was praised by the channel of judges for its punchy and flexible performance with impressive efficiency credentials. The Fabia also beat its main …
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