Car Reviews

The Porsche way from Guildford to Silverstone

May 9th 2012

If you’ve ever dreamt about getting behind the wheel of the legendary Porsche 911 and are thinking of buying one, then Porsche Guildford offer a dream way of handling your car shopping experience. Surrey Life’s Ade Holder takes it for a spin

Supercar driving experience at Longcross test track, Chertsey

March 20th 2012

If the thought of tearing around in the latest supercars appeals but the insurance costs and fear of spotting flashing blues in the wing mirrors doesn’t, then the 6th Gear Experience at Longcross, Chertsey may be the answer to your dreams.

I see, you see, we all C63! On the track at Mercedes-Benz World, Weybridge

November 9th 2011

At Mercedes-Benz World in Weybridge, not only can you lose yourself among motoring heritage but you can also take to the track with one of their driving experience. Ade Holder heads there to discover what their new C63 AMG Coupe has to offer

Testing the all new Mercedes SLK roadster: from Brooklands to Birdworld

September 22nd 2011

A misunderstood classic has just been given the revamp that should help it garner the plaudits it’s always deserved, says Ade Holder who takes the brand new Mercedes SLK for a spin round Surrey’s roads

Age of adventure for the Kia Sportage?

August 4th 2011

It’s funny how people form emotional attachments to cars, as Steve Ghosley from Salfords-based motoring media agency Car and Driving explains of the Kia Sportage

Aston Martin Rapide review: coming to a Surrey street near you

April 12th 2011

A symbol of pedigree and power, would Aston Martin’s first venture into the world of four-doors mean sacrificing any of the speed and style connoisseurs have come to expect? Ade Holder takes the £140,000 Rapide for a spin on Surrey’s roads

A SLice of the action at Mercedes-Benz World, Weybridge

November 5th 2010

For petrol-heads, it must be one of the ultimate drives. Ade Holder visits Mercedes-Benz World in Weybridge to put the new Mercedes SLS AMG through its paces at their brand-new experience day

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster : the name's Bond (well, for one day at least...)

April 25th 2008

Even if you didn't quite make it into the Surrey Life Rich List this year, that doesn't mean you can't look the part. ALAN TOVEY took the latest Aston Martin onto the country lanes of Surrey