Top Gear June 2005
Overview
Publication Details
| Type | Magazine |
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| Publisher | Top Gear |
| Published date | 01/06/2005 |
| Pages | 316 |
Articles
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| 76 | Muted applause - The new 911 Cabrio is a fantastic car, says James May. But it also hits a few bum notes, suggesting that with this car, you’re best off sticking to the classic. Porsche 911 | Features | 2 |
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| 79 | The truth hurts - Hyundai Coupe - Pain, apparently, is the closest sensation to pleasure. But Matt Master still finds there’s no joy to be found in driving the Hyundai Coupe 2.0. | Features | 1 |
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| 80 | Not fab enough - Skoda hopes the Fabia Sport will give the tired range a much needed jab of steroids. But for Tom Ford it’s too little to late. | Features | 1 |
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| 83 | Sex on wheels - Beauty never needs to beg forgiveness, it’s always given unconditionally. Such is the case with the 147, which Paul Horrell finds lumpy, but lovely. Alfa Romeo 147 | Features | 1 |
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| 84 | Conservative clubbing - VW Passat P6 - It may be designed with affluent Fifty-somethings in mind, but VW claims the Passat has an all-new party vibe. Richard Fleury gets ready to rock. | Features | 2 |
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| 87 | Red Dwarf - Perfect for town life, the Daihatsu Sirion ticks all the right boxes for a city car. Esther Neve climbs aboard for a drive. | Features | 1 |
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| 98 | 6 Form - Filled with the kind of technology that pulverises non-scientific minds, the spectacular new M6 has every electronic gadget possible. Tom Ford cuts through the formulae. | Features | 4 |
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| 102 | Form V Function - The BMW M6 may have the power game tied up, but has it got the finesse to beat the current champ, the Porsche 997 Carrera S? The unlucky Tom Ford finds out. | Features | 6 |
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| 108 | The doors of perception - It’s a bit surreal, gauging reaction to the small Pug 1007 over in the Big Apple, but Paul Horrell finds it goes down a treat. | Features | 7 |
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| 115 | Perfect Curves - Chic, Luxurious and Seductive might well sum up the new Mercedes-Benz CLS. But, wonders James May, is this a future design classic or just clever marketing? | Features | 7 |
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| 122 | Dont’ blame us - The Rover breakdown - There are many reasons why MG Rover has finally, and sadly, gone under, says Richard Feast. But the least of the company’s worries was Top Gear. | Features | 4 |
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| 126 | Drive Snaft - The porn industry is worth more than Hollywood, while its performers are just as keen to adopt the trappings of fame. Jeremy Hart checks out some readers’ drives. | Features | 5 |
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| 131 | Pedal Eau - Two wheels good - The future’s clear, and it’s powered by hydrogen. Tom Ford meets the cell’s angels from Intelligent Energy who have created a bike with a clean conscience and a cool image. | Features | 4 |
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| 135 | Riding with the King - Elvis was a man who liked buying Cadillacs, be it for himself or anyone else. Richard Fleury heads to Memphis in search of people on the receiving end of his surreal acts of generosity. | Features | 8 |
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| 144 | Come and have aygo - Toyota Aygo - If you think you’re cheap enough to take on the brilliantly basic Aygo, says Paul Horrell, then you’re probably sharing the same platform. | Features | 6 |
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| 150 | The big test: Diesel Saloons - Shopping for a Diesel? Shopping for a premium small saloon? The list is short; the answer, obvious. We pit the apparently untouchable BMW 320d against a pair of determinedly different alternatives. And look what doesn’t happen... BMW 320d SE, audi A4 2.0 TDI SE Saab 9-31.9 TiD Vector | Multi vehicle - Reviews | 9 |
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| 166 | Range Rover V8 S2 - Depreciation means these classic motors now cost from just £7k. PAUL WALTON says they’re a steal. | Features | 3 |
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