Sentinel, The; Stoke-on-Trent (UK)

Sharper Looks, Better Economy ; Advertisement Feature Steve Walker with an Assessment of the New- Look Kia Cee'd

KIA'S effort in the family hatchback sector is worthy of consideration by most buyers. The cee''d has been improved in a number of key areas in its latest facelifted guise and a package that was almost there before is that bit closer to the class leaders. Sharper looks, enhanced dynamics and better economy are not to be sniffed at. Kia and its sister brand Hyundai are in no way lacking the financial muscle to compete with the world''s top car brands. The main thing that was holding them back ...

Great Deals From 59-Ers ; Advertisement Feature After 59 Years in Business, This Dealership has Built an Enviable Reputation

THIS autumn ,with the launch of the 59 plate, you will find great deals for buyers at Marson's, "the family firm to trust." Fittingly, BS Marson and Sons is celebrating 59 years since its foundation. And that's not all - for the company has now spent 50 years in its Keele Road premises. It is also one of the country's longest-established Fiat dealers, having held the franchise for 40 years. The business started a few years after the Second World War, when John Marson's father, Bernard Stanley...

Stunning Coupe with 'Double Bubble' Roof ; Car Launch Peugeot Rcz Coupe the Rcz Makes a Stunning Debut, Says Robert Maddox

THE LAUNCH of the stunning Peugeot RCZ coupe will mark the start of a dynamic new chapter in the history of the French car maker. The 2+2 car will go on sale here next spring. It made its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show, which ended this week, with both production examples and a hybrid concept version being displayed. Peugeot's show line-up also includes a new electric city car from a joint venture with Japanese car maker Mitsubishi. The RCZ will be priced from Pounds 19,900 in res...

You Are Not a Loan in the Need for a New Car

It's a fact. Very few of us are rich enough to afford a decent car without a lender's help. And, writes Ray Castle of motors.co.uk, in the excitement of getting a shiny new motor, it's too easy to think little about where the money's coming from. So long as it's there, it's tempting to take the first loan you're offered. Stop. Not only will a cool head and a little research save you, potentially, hundreds of pounds, it could also mean that you can afford a far better car than you'd imagined. ...

Top Spot for Your Big Value Used Car ; Advertisement Feature the Dealership's Success in the Sales of New Models Means That There Are Bargain Deals to Be Found with Previously Owned Cars

MOTORISTS on the look out for a quality used car could see a major spin-off from a recent surge in new car sales. The release of the new '59' registration plate on September 1 saw a significant spike in the sales of new models at Stoke SEAT. And that's not only great news for the Lonsdale Road dealership, but also for anyone in the market for a pre-owned motor. That's because many of those opting for new a brand new car at the start of the month have traded in or part exchanged their old vehi...

Vital Statistics Latest Cool Cruiser's a Funky, Chunky Bruiser ; Road Test Toyota Urban Cruiser Urban Cruiser Is the Latest in a New Breed of Small Mpvs, Writes Robert Maddox

IT'S called the Urban Cruiser and is a car designed for city streets but I reckon that Toyota's new baby 4x4 will also appeal to those living out in the sticks. This is the 21st century answer to Toyota's much-loved Tercel compact 4x4 of the 1980s.

Your Life Could Be Saved for the Price of 20p

Dozens of lives could be saved and hundreds of accidents avoided in the UK each year for just 20p according to TyreSafe as it launches October's Tyre Safety Month. Throughout the month hundreds of garages across the country will be encouraging motorists to check the depth of their tyre tread by using a 20p coin, to ensure they stay safe and legal.

Abominable? No, Yeti's Fine

PLANNING to buy a new car shortly? Don't sign up for anything... at least not before you've read this, writes Ray Castle of motors.co.uk, because there's a rake of compelling new models about to reach the UK's streets. Not only are all-new versions of some of our favourite cars - such as the Vauxhall Astra and the VW Polo - promised before the year end, but there will be a brand-new make and model range to consider, too. Infiniti is a name well known to drivers in the United States - it's the...

Ford Focuses On Its Sporty Eco-Warrior ; Road Test Ford Focus Econetic Ford's Short-Term Solution Impresses Steve Walker

WHO needs advanced powertrain technology when you've got some spoilers and skinny tyres? The Focus ECOnetic takes a back-tobasics approach to saving the planet. Models like this attempt to push the limits of what can be achieved with the good old internal combustion engine. It is a good example of the kinds of short-term solutions that the major brands have come up with as the search for greener technologies goes on.