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Dec 30, 2024 | 
hucknalldispatch.co.uk | Julie Marshall
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
harrogateadvertiser.co.uk | Julie Marshall |Julie Marshall
The Tiguan – Volkswagen’s most popular SUV is as good as ever, says Julie MarshallMore than 7.5 million Volkswagen Tiguans have been sold worldwide to date making it the German giant’s most popular SUV. This family-sized SUV has been around since 2007 and the third generation made its worldwide debut last year. The British car buying public likes Tiguan too. In September this year it was eighth in the table of new car registrations at 4,327. Top of the table was the Kia Sportage with 7,482.
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Sep 16, 2024 | 
dewsburyreporter.co.uk | Julie Marshall |Julie Marshall
Volkswagen may have some tough decisions to make but the Golf is riding highGerman automotive giant Volkswagen has been in the news over the past couple of weeks, not for the right reasons. The company announced earlier this month that to remain competitive it is considering closing some of its German factories for the first time in its 87-year history. This is obviously not good news.
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Aug 21, 2024 | 
thescarboroughnews.co.uk | Julie Marshall |Julie Marshall
Once you buy a Suzuki Swift – you’ll be hookedSuzuki Swift owners are a loyal bunch. A good friend of mine is on to her fifth consecutive model. Even though it is only 12 months old with just a handful of miles on the clock, after going for a ride in this fourth generation edition she is considering a trip to the dealer some time soon. Swift has been around for 40 years in the UK and since it was introduced as a global model in 2004 there have been nine million sold across 119 countries.
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Apr 18, 2024 | 
yorkshirepost.co.uk | Julie Marshall
Futuristic Ariya gets the thumbs up from Julie MarshallI’ve driven quite a few electric cars so far this year as manufacturers launch their new models. And, I have been pleasantly surprised by just how good they are and how much I’ve enjoyed driving them - once I’ve put my worries about range anxiety aside.
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Feb 14, 2024 | 
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk | Julie Marshall
The Cupra Leon Estate is more than just a capable load lugger, says Julie MarshallFor once my test car coincided with the task I had in mind for that week. More usually, for example, when I have a convertible and plan a trip to the coast, it rains for the entire week or if I’m sent a tiny little city car my services as a taxi to the airport are requested. So when the splendid Cupra Leon Estate arrived with its 620 litres of load space I was delighted.
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Jan 31, 2024 | 
thestar.co.uk | Julie Marshall
You can sometimes have too much wind in your hair, writes Julie MarshallIn the midst of a week when two named storms battered the UK senseless I was delivered of a cute little Fiat 500 cabriolet. Needless to say, I didn’t attempt any top-down motoring - it was far too dangerous - which is a real shame. I did operate the roll-back canvas roof to see how it worked but closed it again in double-quick time.
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Jan 3, 2024 | 
yorkshirepost.co.uk | Julie Marshall
The Picanto is the smallest model in Kia’s line-up and is currently well into its third generation, says Julie MarshallThe Picanto may be tiny but it has five doors and can seat four in relative comfort - unless you have a trio of six-footers to transport. It is powered by a three-cylinder 99bhp one-litre turbocharged petrol engine which is not particularly refined nor quick, and keeping up with traffic on fast roads can be a challenge.
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Dec 19, 2023 | 
doncasterfreepress.co.uk | Julie Marshall
If going pure electric is a bit too left field for you but you’d like to embrace the concept of partial electrification then the new Mazda MX-30 R-EV may be for you, says Julie Marshall. The MX-30 R-EV joins the fully electric version of the MX-30 which has been around since 2021. Although this was well received in some quarters at the time, the range of just 124 miles put a lot of people off.
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Nov 8, 2023 | 
wakefieldexpress.co.uk | Julie Marshall
Harnessing the added power of an electric motor makes the Audi A3 a practical proposition, says Julie MarshallUntil the driving range of electric cars improves and the charging infrastructure keeps pace with demand, plug-in hybrids offer the best of both worlds. The A3 Sportback 40 TFSI e plug-in will potentially travel 41 miles before the petrol engine kicks in - perfect if you have a low-mileage commute and somewhere to plug in at both ends of the journey.
