Articles by Jack Rix

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Mercedes-Benz GLA250 2014 review

By Jack Rix · 26 Mar 2014

The Mercedes GLA might be referred to as a small SUV, but really it looks more like a larger, more comfortable version of the A-Class. It's taller than the hatchback it's based on, but is actually much smaller than the Audi Q3.Think of the Mercedes-Benz as a more comfortable and practival alternative to a family hatch and then it starts to make more sense.

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Volkswagen Golf R 2014 review

By Jack Rix · 16 Mar 2014

Driving the new VW Golf R on ice in Northern Sweeden is about as far from a real world as you can get but bare with because there is method to the madness.As with its predecessor and unlike the Gold GTI, the Golf R has a new generation Haldex four-wheel drive system capable of sending almost 100 per cent of the power to the rear axle. The engine is the same as the 2-litre TSI as the Golf GTI but heavily reworked to produce 206kW and 380Nm.

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Aston Martin Vanquish 2014 Review

By Jack Rix · 07 Jan 2014

The Vanquish Volante is the latest in a long line of V12 Aston Martin convertibles known more for their supermodel good looks and posing prowess than pin sharp handling.

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