Kia Xceed – Cosmopolitan
The Kia Xceed is our first guest of 2020. And I must say we start very well, with a very trendy, very cosmopolitan type of car. The Ceed family is
7th Annual Resident Motoring Awards
Another year over, a new one has just begun. So, these are the awards you had been waiting for. I wish I could say the best car I drove this
The Great Pretender
When it comes to importation taxes and rules, the Portuguese government keeps on pretending it doesn’t have to follow the European rules. But is this about to end? One of
Renault – To Zoe or not to Zoe?
The Zoe has wisely matured into a very accomplished city car. The fact it is a zero-emissions vehicle is just a very cool bonus. This is the third time I
Local hero
A restaurant owner has just become national rally champion, beating all the professional drivers. But trust me, he is an even better man than he is a driver. I remember
A day at the races
The Algarve Classic Festival is upon us again. Make sure your phone is fully charged, you are going to need it for the pictures. What are your plans for the
Peugeot – Last chance saloon
The 508 proves a saloon car from a mainstream brand can still set your heart racing. Peugeot went to great lengths to get this one right and they absolutely did.
Toyota Camry – Safe bet
The Camry is here to lure Europeans away from their German, Italian and French saloon cars with an appealing blend of tech and comfort. The Toyota Camry is the ninth
Mini – The Devil’s Advocate
Recently I noticed a billboard with an ad for the new Mini Clubman and Countryman John Cooper Works. It struck me as a good subject for a text. “306 horsepower.
Mercedes – Stepping stone or the best of both worlds?
Is a diesel hybrid just a way to pass the time until the right electric vehicle comes along or is it the right answer for the question in everyone’s minds?