Spot The Difference-Range Rover

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Review of the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Whilst the new A-Class looks the part, it certainly doesn't feel the part. The A-Class feels so cramped and small it makes its little brother, The Smart Car, feel like a bus. This is mainly down to the lack of visibility. The A-Class has extremely small windows giving the effect you are in a cave. Therefore, if you have to do a tight parallel park, you better hope luck is on your side. Apart from it being too cramped and dark, it also has chronically hard seats (usually harder on sports models), making the owner feels, as soon as they get into it, they want to get straight out again! The A-Classes space has to account for this because in such a small car, you can't afford to waste space with big, comfy seats. Now I come to think about it, I think I have sat on comfier bikes!

The former A-Classes have been quite tall, practical and smooth. BUT WHAT HAPPENED TO THIS ONE???? The new one is very low down and way too small. The last one could fit a family of 4 very comfortably or a family of 5 a bit less comfortably (only in the back) but this one seats up to 5 but none of them will be in comfort. It also isn't the best car for practicality. The boot is quite small and the way the boot is shaped makes the opening very tight meaning you will have a struggle getting a big box in and then getting it out again. The ride and handling on this one is sloppy too. The ride is a bit firm and choppy and the handling can feel a bit lifeless.

Now don't get me wrong, I have been harsh on the A-Class but in actual fact the A-Class isn't all bad. After all, it is a Mercedes and they know a thing or two when it comes to luxury. Even though they missed out on having luxurious seats, it is the most basic car they make and you have to applaud them to a certain extent because they have tried to take a leaf out of BMW'S books by combining luxury and sports, so having firm seats are what you would expect. I just think they aren't for me or the rest of Mercedes main/general target buyers. With options for heated seats, all-electric windows, electric seats and lot more, the A-Class comes as standard with some sneaky yet useful storage compartments. It also has a centre armrest which can be moved backward and forwards. (I really like that feature). You will also get quite a few glances at you whilst crushing down the town because as I said, the A-Class is a great looking car. This new A-Class looks particularly different because the previous A-Classes have had the sandwich effect which is where there are two hollowed out floors meaning when you crash the engine goes under you not into you. This gave the A-Class a high cabin and a flat front but because the new one doesn't have it, it has allowed them to give the A-Class a completely new look and a lower ride and cabin.

The A-Class engine sizes are a 180CDI, 180 petrol, 200CDI, 200 petrol and a 250 petrol. There are rumours for a 450 AMG A-Class as well.

Overall, The A-Class is quite firm and uncomfortable but still has a few tricks up its sleeve. It is a good looking car but needs to have work done to its seats and ride. The A-Class gets a 5/10 from me. Therefore, if what you want is a small, sporty, nippy car that will get you some looks and is made by Mercedes, get the A-Class although I would personally save up for a bit longer and get the practical, stylish and slightly comfier B-Class.

Mercedes Benz World at Silverstone

Mercedes Benz World is a magical place, and they have extended their magic all the way to Silverstone. The pavilion the reception is based in used to be the F1 centre at Silverstone. Even though the pavilion is small, the tracks are vast. The 4X4 track is very muddy, slippery, bumpy, hilly and wet. Even when the day is hot and dry, the track will still be sloppy. It is very challenging to because it puts you strengths to the test with the forest and the ruts, the step inclines and the nervous hill starts. If the car isn't drenched in mud by the end of the experience, you'll know you've done something wrong. If you have a child that is wanting to drive a car, you could give them and Under 16's experience which I where your child has the chance to do a hill start on the road, park the car, pulling away from a junction, going round a roundabout and managing speed on an exclusive part of the Silverstone circuit. They are also very accommodating at the Mercedes Benz world pavilion at Silverstone because they welcome you and let you play on the playstation and give you drinks. Which ever experience you choose, you will be treated like royalty.

Alan Sugar's Rolls Royce change

If any of you petrol-heads watch The Apprentice, then you will have noticed that between this series and the last series, Lord Sugar has downsized from his 5.8 metre long Rolls Royce Phantom, to a smaller 5.3 metre long Rolls Royce Ghost. Even though he has a different car, his number plate has stayed the same.

"Identify the car" game answers

I hope you all enjoyed the game and it is now time to reveal the answers.


Pontiac GTO


Nissan Figaro


Ford Flex


Ford Edsel


Honda Element


New Ford Mondeo (England) Ford Fusion (America)


BMW Isetta (Bubble Car)


Mercedes-Benz F200 Concept (At Mercedes-Benz world)


Bugatti Type 35T GP

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI

Sorry I haven't been posting lately, it's because my internet connection has been really bad lately so I couldn't access my blog.

If what you want is a car that looks good, goes quickly and will get your kids to school without being moaned at by the eco-mentalists, then this is the car for you. The Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake.

Mercedes-Benz has taken practicality, good looks, speed and luxury with the CLS Shooting Brake. Whilst it can reach a top speed of 155MPH it can also do 47.1 MPG, making this car quick and fairly economical. The CLS 350 comes with a V6 engine costing around £53,000. If you don't want the CLS 350 you have the option of a 250 CDI costing around £50,000 and a 6.3 AMG CLS costing about £83,000. If your budget won't stretch to that cost you could try the slightly cheaper E 63 AMG costing £75,250, but if fast elegance is what you’re after, you should stick to the CLS 63 AMG, although both of them will send your dog hurtling to the back of the boot.

The Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake 350 CDI doesn’t have many rivals because this is one of the first 5 door coupe estates, but if it did, it would most likely rival it's sibling, the E-class estate or the BMW 5-series touring. Although if you want a rival to the CLS Shooting Brake that is slightly more understated than any of these choices, you should go for the Audi A6 Avant.

Therefore, if you want a car that gets you around in style but you can also sling your dogs into the back of, get the Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake.

Fisker Karmas faulty fans

It has been reported that 2 Fisker Karmas have caught fire due to faulty fans that have been made by a different manafacturer. This means that all Karmas have to be recalled to be fixed. One un-happy owners Fisker cought fire but because it was parked in his/her garage, it also set fire to that which ment the other car set alight too. I would not be happy if that was me.

"Identify the car" game

If you have a few spare minutes, why don't you try this little game I came up with? It is called "Identify The Car" and al you need to do is try and guess what the car is.

The answers will be revealed in a couple of weeks time.

ENJOY!!!

BMW games cars

As you will know, BMW are the official automotive sponsors for the London 2012 Olympic Games, and as a result of that, BMW's are being used as the official system of transport for things like the pulling cars for the boats or the cars to take judges to events. BMW have put Olympic stickers on a fleet of over 3,000 cars and when the games are over, they will all be sold through BMW's "Approved Used" car scheme to the general public. The main cars will be the new 3 series and the 5 series but more of the BMW range will be used.

Car fit for a queen

As you may know, this year marks sixty years of the queens reign and a maker of the queens cars, Bentley, has been hard at work by making a special edition of their Mulsanne called the Mulsanne Jubilee Edition. There will be sixty made to represent the amount of years the queen has been reigning for. The Mulsanne Jubilee Edition has been inspired by the Bentley State Limousine which the queen recieved in 2002. The special edition will include bespoke gold stitching in the head-rests, veneer rear seat tables with a logo showing the royal carrage accompanied with courtesy cushions displaying the same picture.



We are all enjoying the jubilee but don't forget to think about the homless people out there who at the end of a day of celebrating do not have a warm palace or castle to return to!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BMW Drive To London

This year BMW is hosting a "Drive To London". It sis because BMW are one of the main sponsors for the Olympics so they are hosting this event to raise money and get BMW drivers involved. It will raise awearness for BMW and the 2012 Olympic games. So if you have a BMW, come down and join in.

HAPPY 60th BIRTHDAY MERC SL

This year the Mercedes-Benz SL is celebrating its 60th birthday aswell as the company celebrating its 125th birthday. The first SL produced was the 300 SL Gullwing. The gullwing means the gullwing doors, they were put there instead of regular doors because Mercedes had to save space. The firts one was produced in 1952. SL stands for "sport leicht" which means in English "sport light".

Here is a list of the models and when they came out.

1955 – 300SL 'Gullwing'
1956 – 190SL
1969 – 280SL 'Pagoda'
1980 – 450SL
1989 – 500SL
2001 – SL500 'Silver Arrows' 
2004 – SL55 AMG
2011 – SL350
2012 – All new generation

Audi A1 QUATTRO

Did you know that there were only 333 Audi A1 QUATTRO'S manafactured. So if you want one you need to order one FAST.

It has got 249BHP, 258lb ft of torque, can do naught to sixty in 5.7 seconds and can reach a top speed of 152MPH.

Which Merc???

As you all know the new Mercedes-Benz B-Class and M-Class are both coming out in March and I would like to know which one you are more excited about.
Here they are:

Toyota hybrid

In 1994, Toyota launced the first hybrid car. Toyota have been commited to making economic, safe, and reliable cars for a very long time. They are still making profits out of their HSD (Hybrid Synergy Drive) cars. The range consists of the Auris hybrid, Yaris concept,  7 seat prius + and of course the Prius. More and more cars are becoming hybrids or electric cars because of the worry that fossil fuels will die out. Nissan and Lexus are making hybrid and electric cars such as the Nissan Leaf, Lexus RX300/350/400/450/500H, and a lot more.