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Here's a report from AE on the Seat with ASG http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/seat/mii/59881/seat-mii-auto-5-dr?DCMP=NLC-Newsletters&utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen/up/59540/vw-automatic?DCMP=NLC-Newsletters&utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter Some info on the above link but what will it be like to drive, that will be the real test - hopefully not jerky ?

Article from AE re Yeti facelift http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/283924/skoda_yeti_facelift.html?CMP=NLC-Newsletters&uid=5cbd2a1e3dcd55e98382a7df06ea6815

From AE http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/283594/skoda_rapid_spy_pictures.html?CMP=NLC-Newsletters&uid=5cbd2a1e3dcd55e98382a7df06ea6815

Trouble is they are so bouncy and I realise that many of our roads are in poor condition but the little Suzuki simulates an off road ride even while on the tarmac. Okay providing you take a course of 'Sea Legs' prior to departure.

There are of course two types of DSG within the VAG Group, a wet type and a dry type, the latter being the lighter. Thought I read some where that a special lighter one was being developed for the Up/Citigo/Mii - or was I dreaming ? :zzz:

This I believe tops it by some margin, will it ever make production? http://in.news.yahoo.com/photos/toyota-ft-bh-concept-the-hybrid-car-of-tomorrow-slideshow/

Looking at Amazon's site, this product gets great reviews - 222 of them with a maximum 5 stars. Wonder if it really is that good?

http://www.karcher.co.uk/uk/Products/Home__Garden/Window_Vac.htm#what

Not many years ago Honda and Toyota were virtually unbeatable in these polls, those glory days for them now appear to have gone.

My facelift Octavia had fabric seats which I disliked, they were like a magnet to any lint/ fluff/bits. Regretting not specifying the leather initially, I decided to have the fabric replaced via a bespoke method. Seat Surgeons near York carried out the task in one day, I dropped the car off in the morning and picked it up later that afternoon. My fabric had been replaced with full nappa leather to the seats, head restraints & door cards. This cost less than the Skoda leather option on the Octavia at that time and was far superior in quality to the part leather in the Yeti. Of course, in the UK, their is no choice other than leather on the Elegance. Had cloth been available I would have considered taking the same route with my Yeti.

Renewed mine with 'Sex And Games for the Aged' a month ago - came out top for me on two comparison sites. Ah, the benefits of advanced years. You are not alone old chap

Did you read AE's road test from the link on that web page ?- far better than I anticipated. http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/firstdrives/251371/dacia_duster.html

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/281836/dacia_duster_100_deposit_deal.html?CMP=NLC-Newsletters&uid=5cbd2a1e3dcd55e98382a7df06ea6815

Although I started this thread last August, I have now received another email from Skoda trying to flog this once again - I never unsubscribed. . Has anyone taken it up as yet? https://www.insurewithskoda.co.uk/Products/Ensurance/

Mine was booked in today for its first service (fixed) - I was told computer showed badge replacements if necessary plus turbo software update.

Just remember,not that long ago, the Japanese ruled most of the surveys. Look at those one time favourites now - Jazz, Civic, Yaris, Micra, Lexus IS etc. Best enjoy it while it lasts.

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/233235-yeti-filming/ No fibre optic luxuries in the sticks, my copper wire provides downloads around the 6.5MB but no troubles with streaming though. The video on the link page was initially absent but once it appeared it played perfectly.

Hope this video link works, seems a bit slow loading http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/driver_power/

I seem to recall those 'Superb boys' rubbing it in last year - now we have swapped places should we take out our revenge? - as if we would

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/driver_power/281179/best_car_of_2012.html

Here's another opinion of the new VAG robotised manual :- "There's even a new option of a five-speed automatic gearbox, though fans of the firm's excellent DSG transmission will be disappointed, as its weight and cost mean it's left off the options list. Which is a shame, as the robotised manual offered in its place is neither as smooth nor as quick-witted. Each ratio change is accompanied by a serious slack in acceleration". Also a mention of it here:- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pY6wSOvh-cw Looks as though it will be another jerky affair - Honda's defunct and unloved i-Shift / Toyota's MMT. spring to mind Oh dear.

Get Skoda to bring back the old Sahara Beige shade - perhaps it would not show

Obviously not so 'silly' - perhaps you should change your name to 'Wise Old Hector'

This will go down well with the oil companies:- http://www.alt-energy.info/hybrid-electric-cars/tata-motors-minicat-air-car-to-be-released-in-august-2012/