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Gearbox Archive
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2014 Kia Soul first drive review
Posted on 23.03.2014 | No CommentsBreathless petrol engine makes hard work of things in Kia’s new baby crossover. Good value – but still not a good choice The second-generation Kia Soul, powered by petrol. Offering a peak 130bhp and coming to market at well under £13k in entry... -
Fun-esse At Any Speed: 2014 Audi R8 4.2 Coupe Quattro Manual Tested
Posted on 21.03.2014 | No CommentsIt hits you like a smack upside the head as you upshift through the six gears of the Audi R8’s manual gearbox. Despite the serious look of its brushed aluminum shift gate, the stirring 4.2-liter V-8 residing directly behind you, and the still-futuristic exterior styling, the R8’s cockpit remains a remarkably friendly place to go […] -
Porsche Boxster and Cayman GTS revealed
Posted on 19.03.2014 | No CommentsPorsche’s two new GTS flagships pack more power, revised suspension and extra performance kit Porsche has topped its Cayman and Boxster line-ups with new GTS models. The Cayman GTS and Boxster GTS get more power and performance, revised styling and... -
Ethanol Fueled: Breathalyzers, Tested in the Name of Science—Of Course
Posted on 18.03.2014 | No CommentsPut aside for a moment that if you are wondering how drunk you are, the answer is essentially always some version of “drunk.” The precise level of your drunkenness is pretty meaningless. Further, let us say at the outset that if you feel compelled to test your blood-alcohol concentration (BAC), you should be immediately disqualified […] -
Citroën DS5 BlueHDi 180 first drive review
Posted on 18.03.2014 | No CommentsThis new DS5 gets improved efficiency and more power but the ride still needs work The flagship of Citroën’s DS range: a family car aimed at the stylish end of the market and billed as a more dynamic, interesting choice than the French firm’s ... -
Clean 1955 Citroen Traction Avant Costs $16,500 in Woodstock, Illinois
Posted on 14.03.2014 | No CommentsThe Traction Avant was, in its day, a midsized luxury executive car that came in a variety of body styles, though all shared the same front-wheel drive layout and three-speed manual gearbox with column shift. Read more » -
Audi S3 saloon UK first drive review
Posted on 12.03.2014 | No CommentsA UK drive of Audi's new potent saloon reveals plenty of talent from the engine and gearbox, but it's let down by numb steering Our first chance to try the saloon version of Audi’s rapid S3 hatch on UK roads. Which comes with 296bhp, quattro four... -
Fiat recalling 2014 500L over dual-clutch transmission
Posted on 11.03.2014 | No CommentsMuch like it did yesterday, Fiat Chrysler Automotive is announcing a voluntary recall of the five-door Fiat 500L. Where yesterday's recall covered Jeep and Dodge SUVs over performance issues with the brakes, today's bulletin is perhaps more serious. ... -
Industry getting closer to phasing out manual transmission, Audi executive says
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Production confirmed for 300bhp Vauxhall Astra Extreme
Posted on 07.03.2014 | No CommentsMost powerful front-wheel drive Vauxhall ever will come to the UK in low volumes in 2015 The Vauxhall Astra VXR Extreme, unveiled at the Geneva motor show, will come to the UK in right-hand drive form in 2015.Speaking to Autocar at the show, a compan... -
Audi eyes smaller engines for next-gen R8 supercar
Posted on 04.03.2014 | No CommentsSmaller turbocharged engines under consideration for upcoming Audi R8 that's set to share much with the Lamborghini Huracán The next-generation Audi R8 line-up could ultimately include an engine smaller than a V8, Audi technical chief Ulrich Hackenb... -
Why the Citroen C1, Toyota Aygo and Peugeot 108 are moving upmarket
Posted on 04.03.2014 | No CommentsThe trio of new city cars promise to be cleaner and more fuel efficient than before, but still major on style The launch of Citroen's C1 at Geneva, with its siblings the Peugeot 108 and Toyota Aygo hard on its heels, demonstrates the underlying succe...