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Mazda2: Practicality pointsAbout two years ago I started collecting parts to build a new engine for a car that I owned at the time. Typically, after I’d carefully selected and bought everything, my...28 May 2012 -
Mazda2: That ain't rightSlowing down for a roundabout, I felt a strange vibration through the Mazda’s brake pedal. At first I thought it was the car’s anti-lock braking system, which when activated can generate a...30 Apr 2012 -
Mazda2: Long-distance testingSeizing the opportunity to catch up with an old friend, I pointed the Mazda2 north towards Manchester. It was going to be the longest journey I’d undertaken in the Mazda, totalling...26 Apr 2012 -
Mazda2: Aftermarket vs. factoryFor a small car the Mazda2 is surprisingly well equipped. Besides the usual niceties such as electric windows, it also comes with upmarket features like cruise and climate control. These make it...30 Mar 2012 -
Mazda2: Green considerationsFor many the cost of road tax is becoming a more significant factor. In the grand scheme of things it’s a relatively minor outlay, particularly when compared to depreciation and fuel...22 Mar 2012 -
Mazda2: Cool runningsWhen you’re using a car regularly, the smallest issues can quickly become major annoyances. One thing that can prove difficult to get right, and can frequently be a royal pain, is...9 Mar 2012 -
Mercedes-Benz B-Class: Buying guideThe Mercedes-Benz B-Class is a comfortable ‘compact sports tourer’ with premium appeal and a high degree of practicality. Taking the plunge to buy a new car, especially something like a Mercedes-Benz, is...29 Feb 2012 -
Audi A6 Avant: Buying guideThe Audi A6 Avant is a formidable estate car. It’s comfortable, refined, available with a wide range of options, and it’s faster and more efficient than previous generations. As a result, it’s...29 Feb 2012 -
Enjoyable used cars for less than £8,000When you’re thinking about buying a used car there are many aspects to consider. Besides choosing a car that’s appropriate for your use, you’ll need to look long and hard at...24 Feb 2012 -
Mazda2: Slip, sliding awayIf there’s one thing that’s guaranteed to bring trouble to our roads, it’s snow. As I live down an ungritted and hilly country road, winter conditions can occasionally cause a few...16 Feb 2012 -
Audi A1 Sportback: Buying guideThe Audi A1 has proven to be a very popular car because many have been tempted by its blend of stylish looks, excellent build quality and rewarding ownership experience. For some, however,...13 Feb 2012 -
Ford Ranger 2.2-litre TDCi XLT road testThe pick-up truck market is becoming increasingly competitive. It’s packed with long-standing and successful models like the Nissan Navara, Mitsubishi L200 and Toyota Hilux. So, the new Ford Ranger has its work...9 Feb 2012