This month, we wave goodbye to a dear friend, a colleague, and a motoring legend, as we announce the sad death of Sue Baker. For over 50 years she was a trailblazer in the world of motoring, and here at Diesel&EcoCar, we’re really going to miss her. She had been suffering with Motor Neurone Disease for the past few years and the cruel disease took her from us far too soon. In this month’s issue we have a tribute to her motoring life that spanned five decades, including more than 20 years contributing to this very magazine, and having the accolade of being the longest running television presenter of BBC’s Top Gear programme.
Elsewhere, we test the facelifted BMW 3 Series Touring – is it still as great as it has always been, and the pick of the compact executive crop? We also get behind the wheel of the updated Citroën C5 Aircross, drive the excellent new Nissan X-Trail and try out the Volkswagen ID.5 on UK roads. We also welcome a Citroën e-C4 to the long-term fleet to see what it’s like to live with day-to-day with the electric French family hatch. This month’s used car buyer’s guide is all about the Dacia Duster, the cheapest new SUV on the market, but how does it fare as a secondhand buy?
But that’s not all, we also have your favourites, including The Doctor, Fuel for Thought, Motor Grump, Autojumble, Bright Spark, Road Watch, Techzone, Current Affairs and Christmas Gadget Inspector, as well as focusing on the Mercedes-Benz E 350 BlueTec in our Tuning and Modifying section. That’s in addition to the most up-to-date data section in the business. There’s even a Christmas Crossword, so that you can escape the family over the festive period and test your motoring knowledge.
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Tuning & Modifying
Used Car Buyer's Guide
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