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Saturday 16 January 2021
Independent motor journalist Michael Sheridan looks at the last twelve months – and what to expect this year.
Motoring expert Dave Humphreys shares his picks for the year ahead.
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Want something a bit smaller but still roomy? We’ve got a Toyota Corolla for you too.
Want something a bit bigger with more power? We’ve got an Audi A6 for you too.
Want something a bit more slinky? We’ve got a BMW 5 Series saloon for you too.
Need something with a bit more space? We’ve got a BMW 3 Series convertible for you too.
Want something that offers a better driving experience? We’ve got a Ford Mondeo for you too.
Need something bigger with three seats? We’ve got a Citroen Berlingo for you too.
Want something a bit more funky and fun to drive? We’ve got a Toyota Aygo for you too.
Want more power? We’ve got the SEAT Leon Cupra 290 for you too.
Want something a bit more left field? We’ve got a Mitsubishi Lancer for you too.
Need something smaller? We’ve got an Opel Karl for you too.
Need space for just eight? We’ve got a Citroen SpaceTourer for you too.
Need something bigger and more powerful? We’ve got a Dacia Duster 4×4 for you too.
Want something more compact? We’ve got a Citroen Berlingo for you too.
Fancy a new 171 supermini? We’ve picked two just for you.
Need something smaller? We’ve got a brand new 171 Hyundai i20 for you too.
Want something smaller and practical? We’ve got a Ford B-Max for you too.
Want a something bigger and more practical? We’ve got a Toyota Corolla just for you.
Want a something bigger? We’ve got a Honda CR-V for you too.
Want a something smaller? We’ve got a Mercedes-Benz A-Class for your consideration too.
Beep beep. Buckle up and let’s find out.
Want something a bit more refined? We’ve a Nissan Qashqai for you too.
But if you need more space we have another BMW for you.
And we’ve matched it up against the even roomier Volkswagen Passat Estate.
And we’ve matched it up against the capable Toyota RAV4.
And we’ve matched it up against the spacious Hyundai i40 Tourer.
Matched up against the funky Renault Zoe.
This week we have two small cars which are easy to drive and cheap to run.
This week we have two EVs that rival their petrol or diesel counterparts.
This week we have two SUVs with four-wheel drive and great off-road capabilities.
This week we have two compact saloons with lots of equipment and a low price tag.
These practical seven-seaters are spacious, pleasant to drive and perfect for large families.
The Ford Focus and Opel Astra are two spacious mid-size hatchbacks with economical engines.
The Renault Fluence and SEAT Toledo are great family cars offering space, comfort and generous amounts of equipment.
The Dacia Sandero and Renault Clio are both easy on the wallet, easy to drive and easy to maintain.
The SEAT Leon ST Cupra and Volkswagen Golf R look unassuming but both hide some potency.
Both of these 162 cars are great value, frugal and practical.
THE GOVERNMENT IS planning to introduce new legislation this year that would give employees the legal right to request to work remotely.
Remote work hubs will be invested in to ensure they are in locations that suit commuters and are close to childcare facilities.
The practice has become normalised since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, and many are relishing the opportunity to avoid long commutes and being away from home.
If it was brought in on a permanent basis, it would also mean employees could technically live wherever they wanted.
So today we’re asking: Would you live somewhere else if you had the option to work from home permanently?
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