Entering into a charity raffle proved highly successful for one woman recently, as she scooped the top prize of a new Ford Fiesta.
The Barking and Dagenham Post has revealed that Brenda Benbrook won the car in a raffle organised by St Francis Hospice in Havering-atte-Bower.
Allen Ford of Brentwood, Essex, donated the car, thought to be worth around £6,000, for the fundraising event, which in all helped provide the charity with an extra £59,000 to put towards its care work.
Ms Benbrook told the newspaper: "I’m absolutely delighted to hear that I won the car. I certainly never expected to."
She added that she only bought the ticket from a neighbour in support of the hospice as she is aware of its importance in the local community.
Top Gear made an interesting observation about the Ford Fiesta when it stated that the vehicle was "the sort of car people buy for their daughter but then steal back when she’s out".
The TV show added that the three-door version of the Fiesta "looks genuinely brilliant".
Motorists looking to buy a Renault Clio that is not a three or five-door hatchback have had their wishes answered thanks to the release of a new Sport Tourer offering.
The Renault Clio Sport Tourer is a vehicle that will benefit those looking for something with a larger boot as essentially it is an estate, according to a reviewer.
Neil Greenfield states in the Islington Gazette that the Sport Tourer increases the vehicle’s load space to 439 litres, an improvement on the 288 litres offered in the hatchback.
Also, the car is up to the task of providing a motorist with many miles for a full tank of fuel.
According to Mr Greenfield, when driven sensibly over 420 miles, the electronics revealed that the 55-litre tank still held enough fuel to cover another 213 miles.
He concludes by highlighting that "the Sport Tourer is an impressive addition to the Clio range".
The Sport Tourer is also "fun to drive and comfortable", according to a review in What Car?.
Female motorists looking to experience an Audi A3 while also taking up a career in modelling may want to enter themselves in the running to be crowned Miss Sunderland.
The Northern Echo reports that the Miss Sunderland beauty competition is to be held on May 22nd at the Stadium of Light, with auditions to begin on April 19th.
Some 24 women will be picked to contest the final, with the winner taking her first steps towards being crowned Miss England.
As well as winning a place in the Miss England showcase, the successful Miss Sunderland will also gain a modelling contract and the use of an Audi A3 cabriolet for a week.
Miss Sunderland’s organiser Gary Thompson told the publication: "The Miss Sunderland event has not been held in the region for a number of years.
"I decided to bring it back to breathe some life back into the attraction of Sunderland and to find some new top talent."
The judging panel for the final will include Emma Beard of the ITV2 show Paris Hilton’s British Best Friend and former Celebrity Love Island contestant Paul Danan.
Channel Four stated in a past review of the Audi A3 Cabriolet that the vehicle is practical and "stylish-looking", while featuring a "quality interior".
Motorists debating over whether to buy a used Audi A4 cabriolet have been told that if their decision is affirmative then they should ensure they pick up a model made after March 2005.
Writing for the Times, Jason Dawe states that the A4 made after this time is fairly easy to spot thanks to the inclusion of a "different grille and sportier bumper".
Furthermore, the more updated A4 features a change of engine, with the older 2.5-litre V6 engine changed to a more prudent 2.0-litre or a 3.0-litre V6 diesel.
To support these engine developments, Audi also made some tweaks to the steering and suspension, which helped to provide an improved "surefooted" ride, according to Mr Dawe.
Other facts that Audi A4 buyers may wish to know is that leather upholstery is fitted except on the most basic offerings and the manual gearbox has a good shift quality, Mr Dawe reveals.
According to What Car?, the A4 Cabriolet is a "superbly crafted" car that has a "well constructed hood".
Also, it is highlighted that the vehicle is "quiet and civil" for one which is open-topped.
Following the release of the Ford Focus RS, Renault has now released its challenger to the market, a review has stated.
Writing for the Sun, Phil Lanning believes that the French manufacturer has been "gripped by yellow fever" following its release of the appropriately named Renault Megane RS.
The vehicle was one of seven premiered by Renault at the Geneva Motor Show, but was the "star of the show", according to Mr Lanning.
He continues that the Focus will be challenged by the Megane’s 2.0-litre turbocharged engine, while the car is also amazing to look at.
Its striking yellow paintwork is combined with a piano black trim and a muscular bodykit, while RS badges and "cool" black alloys help to complete the look.
In terms of performance, the vehicle is expected to fly to 60 miles per hour from standstill in under six seconds, although official figures are yet to be revealed.
According to Top Gear, the Megane RS "looks deeply, deeply excellent", with the nice touch of big arches that "morph into brake vents at the back".
Motorists investing in the Audi A4 Avant will not be disappointed with the quality displayed throughout the vehicle, a reviewer has remarked.
Writing for the Perthshire Advertiser, Val Jessop stated that the furnishings and materials used inside the vehicle are "top calibre", despite not being as elaborate as some used by rival cars.
Compared with older Avant vehicles, the latest offering also feels a lot "bigger in every way", according to Ms Jessop, despite statistics revealing that no major changes have been made.
The cabin is thought to be "significantly more roomy", while extra space is available in the back, especially when the rear seats are folded down.
Furthermore, more "zest" has been promised in the Avant’s performance, with the 2.0-litre engine allowing the vehicle to hit 62 miles per hour from standstill in 8.6 seconds.
What Car? highlighted in a review of the vehicle that the Audi A4 Avant offered all the benefits that are typically expected of a saloon, but with larger levels of space and practicality.
Motorists looking to buy a Volkswagen Golf have been told that good financial deals are currently on offer.
The Volkswagen Retailer Network is offering a number of finance packages to help motorists afford a new car of their choice.
Graham Wheeler, head of Volkswagen Financial Services, stated that many motorists may currently have a little bit of spare money as a result of the falling interest rate.
He explained: "The recent changes in the Bank of England base rate mean that there are over three million tracker mortgage customers who will be up to £260 per month better off."
Mr Wheeler added that wannabe Golf buyers can pick up a vehicle for as little as having to pay monthly sums of £199.
Furthermore, he concluded that these deals provide those unable to gain any money from their bank with the chance to still buy a new car.
Channel Four stated in a review of the Volkswagen Golf that its petrol engine is "punchy and smooth", while overall the vehicle is a "good drive" that "rides well".
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class continues with the manufacturer’s tradition of creating a vehicle that is high on comfort and refinement, according to a reviewer.
Writing for the Dumfries and Galloway Standard, Peter Hayward reveals that the C-Class Estate has an inside that is "svelte and sophisticated".
Furthermore, buyers of the vehicle will benefit from a larger boot than other models in its class.
In terms of what can be achieved on the road, Mr Hayward indicates that the "acceleration through the gears is brilliant", with the long travel clutch proving "light and easy".
Meanwhile, the vehicle is said to be "superb" when it comes to motorway cruising.
He added that the acceleration was that good from the 1.8-litre supercharged engine that he was interested to see what conclusions could be drawn from the model’s larger engine sizes.
A review of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class by Fifth Gear stated that the quality of materials used and the way they fit together is a "welcome" improvement to past offerings in the range.
Motorists looking to buy a sexy family car need to look no further than the Renault Megane, a reviewer has stated.
Andy Richards commented in the Paisley Daily Express that the Megane Dynamique 1.5 dCi 106 "bowled him over" in terms of its looks and its performance.
He revealed that the vehicle "oozes power aplenty", while remaining comfortable to sit in and having great ability on the road.
One factor that has helped its on road performance, according to Mr Richards, has been a successful weight saving programme.
He explained that although the vehicle is larger than other Megane offerings it weighs an average of 8kg less, which helps boost its handling and general all-round efficiency.
Furthermore, from the front the vehicle has an "assertive, racy appearance" and inside there is a surprising amount of room.
Top Gear in the past called the Renault Megane the "Vanessa Feltz of the road" as it was a vehicle that marketed itself on the fact that it had a "big bum".
Motorists considering buying a used Audi A4 may want to know about results in Germany, where the vehicle was the 2008 top-seller in the premium car category.
No other vehicle in the premium segment in Germany managed to sell more than the 98,714 sales achieved by the A4 last year, with diesel offerings proving the most sought after.
Furthermore, the Audi A4 was responsible for almost 40 per cent of the total sales from the manufacturer last year, while also significantly helping the brand surpass one million sales worldwide in a year for the first time.
Among the aspects that helped boost the likeability of the A4 was the availability of the S tronic dual-clutch transmission option.
The seven-speed S tronic transmission is new to the A4 range and helps the vehicle feel more sporty, while ensuring it is more fuel efficient than past offerings of the model.
According to Top Gear, the A4 is "brilliant" and a "supremely confident car".
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