The word Brio comes from the Italian for ‘verve’, ‘vigour’, ‘cheerfulness’ and ‘energy’. It’s an apt moniker considering that Honda’s designers were aiming for lively, funky styling that would appeal to young, first-time buyers. From the front end it looks pleasing – the family face links well enough to big brother Jazz. […]
Is the 208 really the girly car it would grinningly like you to believe? Certainly, the new 208 has an element of softness about its design. Look at it and allow those soft curves, gently-raked ‘screens and gaping grille to whisper sweetly to you. Admire Peugeot’s happy, new family face and other ‘cute’ bits such as the tail-light cluster, that’s designed to mimic claws digging into the car’s voluptuous rump […]
These TWO CARS, Audi A3 and BMW 125i, are more than just your average hatchbacks – they’re premium hot hatches. Sure, each of them has a powerful drivetrain, impressive dynamics and a proven pedigree to match. […]
BMW is the past master of creating deliciously understated sports saloons: ever since 1979’s Missi, we’ve become accustomed to slick executive sedans being packed off to the gym and , returning with muscular bulges and more powerful hearts. […]
The spy photographers hiding around Aston’s Gaydon HQ probably wouldn’t bat an eyelid, but there are two telltale clues that this isn’t any old Aston Rapide. Firstly, the extra pipes that protrude from the exhaust tips are there to hook up to emissions testing equipment, a giveaway that this is a test hack. […]
BMW 328i review
BMW’s Ultimate Driving Machine slogan dates back to 1975. After testing the 3 Series for more than 11,000 miles, we found that the “ultimate” part largely depends on your driving conditions. Under fair skies on smooth roads, the car lived up to its reputation. “Crisp handling, tight steering, and supple suspension; brakes are marvelous and wheel grip is substantial,” one PM staffer wrote. “Rides nice, yet has an aggressive side!” […]
Ford C-Max Energi review
When the C-Max Hybrid came out in late 2012 it rapidly became Ford’s best-selling hybrid. With the C-Max Energi, Ford adds plug-in rechargeable capability to the lineup. Battery capacity is 7.6 kilowatt-hours and good for a 21-mile EPA range and an 85-mph top speed on all-electric power. […]
Take a long, slow walk around the new Viper and it’s clear the design is more organic and voluptuous than the last generation. That’s not the only difference. Under that stretched hood is still an 8.4-liter V-10, but the engine is lighter by 25 pounds and now belts out a formidable 640 hp and 600 lb-ft of torque—strong enough to run right up to a mind-numbing top speed of 206 mph. […]
The name bicycle was a term coined in 1869. However, bicyclelike machines were built much earlier during that century. The walking machine of 1817 may not have possessed pedals, but it did have a steerable handlebar and was used throughout Europe. In Britain they were known as ‘hobby horses’. […]
Flying faster than the speed of sound has always been the sole proviso of the military, but in the late-Sixties, Russia, France, the UK and the US were all working on the idea of supersonic commercial travel. Faster planes meant shorter travel times, increased demand and higher prices. […]
