The GTE badge was first ushered in with the VW Golf and it eventually made its way to the more conservative Passat.
Motoring
Auto-biographies – Abarth 124 Spider
The Abarth 124 Spider is cast from the same die as the Fiat 124, and to improve it Abarth has used the same tactic as it did to change the Fiat 500 into the Abarth 595. In other words, it has added lithe looks, noise and, most importantly, muscle.
Car Test – Ford Kuga
The Kuga came on to the scene in 2008. Built in two- wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive it was Ford’s response to SUVs, such as the Nissan Qashqai. It was also built to challenge more established 4x4s, such as the Honda CR-V.
Beware – cash for crash scams can cost you a fortune. Top 10 hotspots revealed
As Birmingham is given the dubious honour of becoming Britain’s ‘crash-for-cash’ capital, we look at how this scam could affect you, and reveal the top tips on how to avoid becoming a victim.
Fighting For Your Rights – Appealing Unappealing Parking Tickets
We all hate getting parking tickets, but sometimes it just happens. And sometimes it can really feel a bit unfair.
Road Test – Range Rover 3.0 TDV6 Vouge SE
This car is big – and it never lets you forget that. Even behind the wheel you are aware that you’re in charge of a two-tonne luxury machine.
Road Test – Mercedes-Benz GLE 350d Coupe 4Matic AMG Line
If you love pomp and ceremony, you will adore this broad-shouldered offering from Mercedes-Benz. Read more
AUTO-BIOGRAPHIES – New ŠKODA Superb Estate
The new ŠKODA Superb Estate is the ideal companion for everyday family and working life. Read more
Thinking Of Changing Your Car? Have You Seen The All-New Mazda MX5?
The all-new Mazda MX-5; The awesome sports car has already been named Roadster of the Year in Britain. But why does the MX-5 rock? And why is it awesome? Well, quite simply, the car is a brand icon. It is brilliant fun to drive – and that has been the case in all of its incarnations over the last 25 years. Read more
Auto-Biographies – New Jeep Cherokee 2.2 Diesel
Jeep is celebrating its most fruitful year in Britain ever. It is a vital market for the company because we Brits buy more Cherokees than anywhere else in Europe or Africa. Read more