Basingstoke Observer Newspaper

After putting Subaru’s new Outback through the ultimate test, some very impressive figures are returned; it’s just a shame that one particular figure undoes all the hard work.

If you need to function around the countryside, and many people do, then durability, flexibility and a hardy work ethic are some of the qualities you may need to get about. And similarly, if you need your car to function alongside you, then the same qualities are even more desirable. The outgoing Outlander already...

Is there anything more life affirming than an unruly blast around Warwickshire’s autumnal country lanes in Astons stunning V8 Vantage Roadster? I spent a day in the hands of Britain’s coolest brand in search of the answer.The Drive

So where do I start with a car like this? Should I discuss the rich automotive heritage that surrounds Aston Martin? Or maybe I should cover the culture of Aston Martin and how it reflects the aspirations of today? Well, for me, it’s neither. The examination...

Peugeot is going through a French revolution at the moment. With the beautiful RCZ turning more heads than a naked supermodel and the clever 3008 having a busier mantelpiece than Ricky Gervais, the 5008 might find it difficult to steal a little limelight. But it does. Peugeot has produced another cracker, and in my opinion, it’s well in with the others.Practicality

I might as well say it now: this car is the most practical thing on the market.
The 5008 serves as the ultimate platform for...

Four years on and Honda's unassuming 'all-rounder' continues to top the charts. A timely mid-life, face-lift reminds us that the ol' CR-V can still show the new boys a thing or two.

If you are deciding to buy a new, family orientated SUV, you'd do well to consider Honda's stalwart, because their fantastic CR-V continues to make everything look so simple, allowing the modern family to lead a (relatively) happy and contented life.

Safety

When it comes to safety, you daren't mess about...