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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:


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


Latest dog portrait completed by British artist

Paula Vize, Dog Portraits Old Retriever, Black Lab puppy and Border Terriers A British artist, renowned for her hunting and shooting paintings, has just finished her latest commission. Paula Vize from Hampshire has completed a painting of a Border Terrier, entitled Mr Pip.
- Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Motoring: Citroen Cactus

Not much can harm a cactus. And it is this fact that has been used to full advantage in the car of the same name by Citroen. It is absolutely unique because it incorporates clever air pockets on its doors. Why? Have you ever been thoroughly fed up on returning to your car in a car park to find a dent in the door? That’s not going to happen again with the Citroen Cactus because any door daring to touch the plastic air pouch will simply rebound like a bouncing ball. What a great idea. It doesn’t look half bad either.
- Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Prestigious exhibition in Great Britain

Eight established artists from across the UK exhibit their paintings at Rose Theatre, Kingston from January 26 to March 5, 2016.
- Wednesday, December 2, 2015


British artist is major success in USA

Matthew Alexander from Kent, UK has just started his 10th solo show in Dallas, USA. Needless to say, he is getting used to crossing the pond as more and more Americans fall in love with his landscape paintings.
- Saturday, November 28, 2015


Road test: Skoda Fabia Estate

When a friend needs a shipment of books collecting from the docks it is extremely convenient that I am testing the new Skoda Fabia Estate.
- Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Ireland - Enniscorthy and surrounding areas

“That clock is valued at 150,000 euros,” says our guide pointing at an intricately designed crystal longcase clock during our tour of Waterford Crystal in Waterford, Ireland. It is at this point that Caroline shudders and we wonder whether it is such a good idea to visit the world-renown factory with our daughters Harriett (4) and Heidi (2). But by the end of the informative 50 minute tour we know that we made the right decision.
- Monday, November 2, 2015



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