James Taylor
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BMW X1: Odds and endsThe BMW X1 has been with Parkers for some time now, so I thought for this update I’d take you through a round-up of some of the little things you...12 Feb 2014 -
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BMW X1: Safety firstLike many modern cars, our long-term BMW X1 is fitted with a large amount of safety technology. Let’s have a look at exactly what’s going on behind the scenes on...11 Feb 2014 -
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Which Ford Focus makes the best company car?There’s plenty to like about the Ford Focus. It’s decent to drive, practical and available with plenty of equipment. It’s not the easiest of ranges to get your head around though,...14 Jan 2014 -
Cars to watch out for in 2014It’s shaping up to be another busy year for new car releases. There are exciting new models on the way of all shapes and sizes in 2014, from hardcore performance cars...6 Jan 2014 -
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BMW X1: How practical is it?For a family car like the BMW X1, practicality is a key attribute. One aspect I reckon the X1 is slightly lacking in is the size of its boot –...3 Jan 2014 -
BMW X1: How economical?Take a quick look at the Facts and Figures section on the Parkers site and you’ll see that our BMW X1 M Sport xDrive 20d test car’s average fuel consumption...16 Dec 2013 -
BMW X1: Are you sitting comfortably?Recently the X1 has been mostly subjected to lengthy motorway journeys and that’s a role it plays very well. A great stereo and plenty of top-end power makes the X1...16 Dec 2013 -
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BMW X1: Which options are worth having?As Parkers editor Kieren explained when the X1 joined the fleet, it’s been fitted with quite a few optional extras. In fact, while the list price for a BMW X1 xDrive20d...3 Dec 2013 -
Thousands of VW Amarok pick-up trucks recalledAround 4,000 Volkswagen Amarok pick-up trucks are being recalled in the UK due to concerns over potential leaking fuel lines. It’s part of a wider recall of 2.6 million VW vehicles...15 Nov 2013
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Major Volkswagen recall announcedVolkswagen has issued a recall of 2.6 million vehicles worldwide over reliability concerns. It is one of the biggest recalls in the company’s history. The recall relates to potential problems with...15 Nov 2013 -
BMW X1: That's infotainmentThere’s no shortage of options fitted to our long-term test BMW X1. The most expensive is the Professional multimedia system, priced at £1,990. Cheap it ain’t, but it does include...11 Nov 2013 -
Mercedes expands Citan line-upMercedes-Benz has announced a new seven-seater version of its Citan van, set to go on sale in spring 2014. There are also two new engines on sale for the rest...22 Oct 2013