Car Reviews
Ayrton Senna's Toleman-Hart TG184-02 displayed at Chartwell!
July 1st 2011
See the car that legendery racing driver Ayrton Senna drove in the 1984 Monaco Grand Prix at Chartwell, Derby
Motoring Review - Lexus CT200h
May 19th 2011
Andrew Eyley test drives the latest petrol/electric Lexus CT200h
How the Mini Became a Giant
March 29th 2011
The 1950’s Mini was a revolutionary design, concept and vision. Without the Mini, thousands would have been put off by driving due to the costs involved...
Motoring Review - Mercedes M
November 29th 2010
Andrew Eyley shoulders his camera and gets behind the wheel of the marvellous Mercedes M
Motoring Review - Toyota Auris HSD
August 26th 2010
Toyota’s acclaimed hybrid technology is more widely available thanks to the Auris Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD). Steve Walker reports
Motoring Review - Jaguar XJ
June 28th 2010
Jaguar’s rejuvenation continues with the XJ luxury saloon. Steve Walker takes a look
Motoring Review - Subaru Forester 2.0D
April 26th 2010
Fitted with a class-leading diesel engine, Subaru’s Forester is suddenly an informed choice for compact 4x4 and all-wheel drive estate buyers alike. Jonathan Crouch reports ...
Motoring Review - Aston Martin Rapide
March 29th 2010
The Aston Martin Rapide is a long way from ordinary, but will this iconic British brand's take on the four-door sports car prove a hit or a miss with the demanding clientele who have the cash to buy it? Steve Walker reports...
Motoring Review - The Land Rover Freelander 2
February 11th 2010
The Land Rover Freelander 2 aims to redefine the compact 4x4 market with a blend of quality and capability that the opposition are powerless to match. Jonathan Crouch reports
Motoring Review- Volkswagen Polo
January 11th 2010
Steve Walker takes a look at the Volkswagen Polo, recently declared European Car of the Year for 2010 ...
Motoring Review - Triumph Bonneville
June 24th 2009
Andrew Eyley takes the iconic Triumph Bonneville for a spin around Ladybower Reservoir.
Motoring Review - Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster
May 6th 2009
When asked if he'd like to give the view of an ordinary average driver on the latest version of one of the world's most iconic sports cars, which involved having its sole use for two days, Tim Thurston just couldn't refuse.
Motoring Review - Toyota Avensis
April 6th 2009
Manufactured in Derbyshire at Toyota's Burnaston plant, the latest Avensis is as dependable as ever and has improvements across the board with a particular focus on safety and the environment, Steve Walker reports.
Motoring Review - Gumpert Apollo
July 6th 2008
Tim Thurston takes advantage of a rare opportunity to test drive the £277,995 supercar.
Motoring Review - BMW 1 Series Convertible range
June 1st 2008
Good looks and clever engineering add up on paper and on the road, Jonathan Crouch reports.
Motoring Review - Toyota Puris
April 1st 2008
Toyota's latest Prius is big, smart, clean and good looking. Can it finally convert us to the benefits of Hybrid technology?
Motoring Review - Suzuki Splash
March 1st 2008
Suzuki's new Splash has the European market firmly in its sights.

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