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Road Test: Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ti-VCT
The paintwork options on the Verve, Ford's concept car for 2007, were such a hit they've retained the look for the funky new Fiesta
Car Choice: Why buy when a lease can deliver more flash for your cash?
Liam McGarry, 31, is a self-employed consultant based in Belfast. He drives more than 1,000 miles a month in his 1998 Renault Clio 1.2 Grande, and that amount is set to increase. Liam would prefer a hatchback that is easy to manoeuvre and has more boot space. He is unsure whether to buy petrol or diesel but the priority is that the car is great to drive, reliable, economical and has the power to overtake. Liam believes that as he will be meeting more clients, a smart car is important. His budget is around £7,000.
- Car Choice: Head for the hills
- Car Choice: You can combine space and economy, especially with the right tyre pressure
- Car Choice: Diesel goes the extra mile for father who needs to keep his boy on track
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- Car Choice: Don't be put off by high mileage on a well-kept diesel
- Car Choice: Lights, cameras, action – but carrying the gear is another matter
- Car Choice: Long journeys are wearing on hips and knees, I need a comfortable ride
On The Road: Small wonder
The Toyota iQ outsmarts the competition until, that is, you look at the price. And, let's face it, the name is not that clever either
- On The Road: Nobody drives for fun, so how are we managing to cut back our car use?
- On the road: The top cat
- A lot more mileage is left in the diesel vs petrol debate
- Car choice: Finding a car that gives you both comfort and joy can be a real pain
- Introducing the hybrid you can hear (so it won't run you over)
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