The Mazda 323 never had an easy life. Even though it was a relatively well engineered car, it remained in the shadow of the Toyota Corolla. Understandably, Mazda wanted to change this. In 1980 it introduced the new 323 (code…
Name changes in the world of cars are nothing new. By doing this the manufacturers want to highlight the “new beginning” and draw a clear line between the new model and its predecessors. Two years ago Renault took this approach…
The Clio is one of Renault’s best known models; sold on many markets around the world, consistently being one of Europe’s most popular cars. Design that’s pleasant to the eye, comfortable interior and economical engines are the main reasons behind…
“The queen of Polish roads”, “The sock”, “The Hen catcher” – to the Polish car enthusiasts these names are instantly recognizable. They all describe a popular Syrena – the only fully Polish mass-produced car. Despite many flaws the Syrena was…
Skoda 1000 MB (letters ‘MB’ coming from the initials of Mlada Boleslav, Skoda’s hometown) was first presented in April 1964, as the successor for the Skoda Octavia and was the first model of the long line of rear-engined Skodas. The…
The production of the Warszawa 201F began in 1960, but the work on the first prototypes began in the late 1950s. The car was based on the Warszawa Pick-up, with the only difference being the rear of the car –…
Renault Captur is a small crossover produced by Renault since 2013. The prototype (Captur Concept) was shown during the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, while the production version was introduced two years later. The Captur is based on the Renault Clio…
Renault Clio I (its name deriving from the Greek muse of history – Clio) was first introduced in June 1990 at the Paris Motor Show, with sales starting shortly after. The car replaced the ageing Renault 5 in the company’s…
Renault Mégane RS (Renaultsport) was presented in 2004. It was based on the 2nd generation of the Renault Mégane and was available as a 3-door and a 5-door hatchback. The car is powered by a 2.0 turbocharged engine that produced…
Renault Clio RS was presented in 2012. It is based on the 4th generation Renault Clio. The Clio RS uses a 1.6 turbocharged petrol engine which has 200bhp and a top speed of 230 km It is also the first…