Automotive fans come in all shapes, sizes and ages. Gear heads often feel as if they have had an affinity to all things motoring since birth. This makes the first 17 years, pretty hard. Sure he may know everything there is to know about that brand new Jaguar F-Type, who’s poster graces the wall above his bed, but that doesn’t really […]
2012
First Drive: 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
Quick: in five seconds, pick the most iconic Volkswagen model ever. Done? Good. Yes, the correct answer is The Beetle. If you said anything else, you’re either fooling yourself by saying GTI or trying to sound clever by throwing out Veyron. Just get out, seriously. Want my point to be cemented? 60 years ago, they just called this car “Volkswagen.” […]
First Drive: 2012 Hyundai Accent
Sustainability is what Hyundai has put forth as their main focus, a point made clear as they announce that they will have no less than four 40 mpg models in 2012. This is 40 mpg with no premiums, by the way. Hyundai are keen to point out that with other manufacturers that promise the same fuel economy, there’s always that […]