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Over the river and through the woods was more dangerous back when cars had crummy bias-ply tires, rear-wheel drive and ordinary brakes. So, tonight you feel confident driving home through several inches of freshly fallen snow after a sumptuous holiday dinner.
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Over the river and through the woods was more dangerous back when cars had crummy bias-ply tires, rear-wheel drive and ordinary brakes.
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Over the river and through the woods was more dangerous back when cars had crummy bias-ply tires, rear-wheel drive and ordinary brakes.
Review: Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupe
WHEN it comes to cars, Britain is anything but a classless society.
You can drive the most expensive German or Japanese car and you won‘t get a second look. But get behind the wheel of an Aston Martin and even the most reluctant of motoring enthusiasts give it an admiring glance.
Perhaps it’s the rarity value, perhaps it’s the fact it’s one of the few iconic British cars left, perhaps it’s the James Bond connection, or perhaps it’s just because it’s a thing of beauty.
Even with a price tag of £91,000, the Aston Martin Vantage is not perfect.
I have my criticisms but none of them would stop me buying one.
This car was the V8 Vantage which looked all the more impressive in white. Open the doors and on each of the sills there is a plate that proclaims “V8 Vantage: Hand built in England”. That’s what you pay for. It’s like buying a Savile Row suit rather than one off the peg.
You also get scintillating performance. It hits 180mph and reaches 62mph in 4.8 seconds. And it lets everyone know, with a spine-tingling roar and an exhaust note straight from Silverstone.
It’s not easy to engage reverse gear, the sun visors are not deep enough and it’s hard to read the computer in daylight.
But positives outweigh negatives.
The car feels like the ultimate sports car with superb road holding and great handling. The hand-made leather seats hold you snugly in position. Aston Martin still place the handbrake on the right hand side of the driver and when it comes to luggage, boot space is generous for a car of this size.
There’s also space behind the seats for soft bags – but not passengers.
But if you can afford more than £90,000, the chances are you will have a four- seater too. It just won’t have the same iconic status – unless it’s the four-seater Rapide, that is.
Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupe
- Price: £90,895
- Mechanical: 420bhp, 4735cc, 8cyl petrol engine driving rear wheels via 6-speed manual gearbox
- Max speed: 180mph
- 0-62mph: 4.8 seconds
- Combined mpg: 20.5
- Insurance group: 50
- CO2 emissions: 321g/km
- BIK rating: 35 per cent
- Warranty: Three years/unlimited mileage
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Citroen DS5 named Best Eco Car of the year
Citroën’s distinctively styled flagship, DS5, has added another exciting award to its CV of achievements as DS5 Hyrbid4 was named ‘Best Eco Car’ at the recent Scottish Car of the Year Awards, as voted for by the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers.
‘Out greening’ three other contenders to the title, DS5 Hybrid4 stood apart from the competition with its innovative and ecologically considerate drivetrain, which delivers impressive performance combined with fuel and CO2 efficiency.
The advanced, 200hp full hybrid diesel powertrain combines several technologies to deliver outstanding CO2 emissions as low as 91g/km.
John Murdoch, President at the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers, said; “Making the most of every drop of fuel is the perpetual quandary of car makers. Whilst some try to go further by skimping on equipment or driving pleasure Citroën DS5 offers all this and much more. It uses ingenious hybrid technology to cut emissions and boost economy, yet it also has all the style and glamour associated with the iconic name.”
New Citroën DS5 was also shortlisted for the ‘Best Family Car’ award, a title previously bestowed upon the model by Top Gear Magazine in their 2011 awards. Earlier this year, Citroën DS5 was named ‘Best Large Car’ in Diesel Car magazine’s Car of the Year Awards and the DS5 Hybrid4 was runner up in the ‘Eco Car’ category.
Fredéric Soulier, Managing Director of Citroën Motors Ireland, commented; “Our new Citroën flagship’s distinctive styling, sophisticated design and creative technology have received positive praise from both public and press. This latest accolade at the Scottish Car of the Year Awards is further evidence that Citroën is getting it right with the DS line.”