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Tim Saunders

Tim Saunders is the former Business and Motoring Editor of the Bournemouth Echo in the UK. testdrives.biz

Most Recent Articles by Tim Saunders:

A slower pace of life can be found in Suffolk

This comes as quite a surprise when you think that it is only 80 miles from London. In Suffolk there is great support for local produce and the independent trader. So much so that I am told even a well known supermarket chain has been unable to secure planning permission to build a store in Halesworth.
- Thursday, April 13, 2017

Motoring: Honda HR-V

When the Honda HR-V arrives on my doorstep (it’s a tough job being a motoring journalist) I am very pleasantly surprised. You see I remember the original HR-V in production from 1999 to 2006, which looked, frankly, strange. It was a quirky vehicle that didn’t really look comfortable in itself and quite boxy, too.
- Sunday, April 9, 2017





Motoring: Mazda 2

The art of deception is a difficult thing to master. The Victorians were particularly adept at this when building their terrace houses that appear small from the outside and are often far larger than expected on the inside. I know because I live in one.
- Monday, May 9, 2016


Motoring: Citroen C1 road test

“It’s the same car isn’t it?” asks a friend as he looks at the Citroen C1 parked alongside the Peugeot 108. They even share the same glass tailgate and handles.
- Friday, April 1, 2016

Travel feature: Bridport and Lyme Regis

Holidays are sacred. So when a bank holiday arrives you don’t really want to be stuck at home doing the chores. Much better to explore the great British countryside. That’s what I did when I visited Dorset with my wife Caroline and baby daughter Harriett.
- Friday, April 1, 2016


NEW Mitsubishi Outlander

It is interesting to see how technology falls down through the ranks. When I road tested the Rolls Royce Ghost a few years ago it shared a unique piece of technology with Volvo. That was intelligent cruise control that kept the vehicle at a safe distance from the car in front, automatically braking and accelerating as required.
- Tuesday, March 1, 2016

TRAVEL FEATURE: Hampshire: Shawford and Winchester

The little known village of Shawford on the outskirts of Winchester is famous for two things. Firstly, it has the longest railway viaduct of over 2,000 feet in length and 40 feet in height. Secondly, its village pub The Bridge Inn was chosen as the location of the cantankerous Victor Meldrew’s hit-and-run death in the final episode of BBC comedy One Foot in the Grave.
- Tuesday, March 1, 2016


MOTORING: Kia Venga road test

I like surprises. When I took delivery of the Kia Venga, the mini MPV (Multi Purpose Vehicle), I don’t mind revealing that I was just a little bit disappointed by its small size. In fact I thought I was going to have to re-evaluate what we took on holiday and leave much of our luggage for our trip to Cornwall, at home.
- Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Travel feature - Dorset: Lulworth Cove and Wareham, UK

I have fond memories of visiting Lulworth Cove and Wareham as a child. During the warm summer days my mother, sister and I would enjoy walking to the beach and when we were feeling adventurous enough we would make our way up the cove itself. This is the backdrop to the historic fishing village, which featured in blockbuster Hollywood film World War Z starring Brad Pitt as well as Doctor Who.
- Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Painting the future at Coastal Gallery

A growing number of discerning art buyers and interior designers visit a British gallery for high quality contemporary art and design.
- Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Road test: Skoda Rapid

As far as family hatchbacks go the Skoda Rapid is sure to please.
- Monday, January 4, 2016

Travel feature: Salisbury, UK

Only 16 miles lies between Romsey, Hampshire and Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK - a matter of just 40 minutes or so.
- Monday, January 4, 2016


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