South Wales Evening Post

Turbocharged Saab Proves It has Value ; Saab's Special Edition 9-3 Really Ups the Anti From a Value for Money Standpoint, As Steve Walker Reports.

PEOPLE used to look down their noses at tubocharged cars, the turbo viewed as something of a blunt instrument, a cheap, cheerful and somewhat crude way of increasing performance. Saab was one manufacturer that stuck with the technology, however, and today the industry's view of forced induction has changed markedly. Turbocharged engines are everywhere and suddenly Saab's overwhelmingly turbocharged engine range looks firmly back in vogue. What a great time, then, for the Swedish manufacturer ...

Cool Cars for Trendy Types

BEING cool isn't easy, but it's increasingly important to car manufacturers trying to sell trendy small cars to young urban buyers, writes STEVE WALKER. Fiat's 500 is generally thought of as one of the cooler small cars on the market but in a bid to chill its public profile further, the Italian marque has enlisted the help of Italian fashion brand Diesel. The result is the 500byDIESEL, a Fiat 500 that's been on the receiving end of a comprehensive make-over by Diesel's designers.

Mean and Moody Touareg ; Buyers Who Really Want Their Volkswagen Touareg in Mean and Moody Mode Had Better Specify the Altitude Trim, As Steve Walker Reports

IT'S called the Altitude, but, if the Volkswagen marketing department are listening, the Attitude may have been more appropriate. Certainly, the price is fairly lofty at around Pounds 2,800 over and above the mid-range SE Touareg models but this collection of cosmetic enhancements adds a bold, aggressive edge to the vehicle that should appeal strongly to a certain section of the market.

Stadium Cars: ; Dealer Profile Where Customers Come First Quality Local Low Mileage Used Cars a Speciality

If you are searching for a car, have decided to go down the used car route and you wish to gain maximum value for money, and let's face it who doesn't, there are few dealers that can match the quality and variety offered by Stadium Cars in Neath. The dealership may have only re-opened under new management in March this year but it's backed by a great deal of automotive retailing experience. Based within the old Stadium Garage showroom on Main Road in Skewen, Neath, Stadium Cars offers quality...

Mazda's Model for All Seasons

TO mark the arrival of the new ''59'' registration plate in September, FRF Mazda in Swansea is inviting drivers to find out about Mazda's impressive selection of models that cater for every taste and budget. Customers will also have the opportunity to take advantage of special offers available until the end of September.