Seasons & episodes
S43 · E8Episode 8 2000-03-09
The team mark the 20th anniversary of the Audi Quattro and test a 1985 model against a Mitsubishi Evo 6.
S43 · E9Episode 9 2000-03-16
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S43 · E10Episode 10 2000-03-23
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S43 · E11Episode 11 2000-03-30
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S43 · E12Episode 12 2000-04-06
Vicki Butler-Henderson tests the new Mitsubishi Shogun and goes head to head against Kate Humble in a top-of-the-range Land Rover Discovery in a battle of the four-by-fours. Quentin Willson has advice on buying second-hand off-roaders.
S43 · E13Episode 13 2000-04-13
Motoring magazine show, tonight revealing the results of a survey of 24,000 British motorists who assess top-selling models.
S43 · E14Episode 14 2000-04-20
Motoring magazine, this week looking at racing tips ahead of the weekend’s British Grand Prix.
S43 · E15Episode 15 2000-04-27
Hard on the heels of Sunday’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone, Vicki Butler-Henderson takes a ride in an Arrows Formula One racing car. Plus the usual roundup of automotive reviews and advice.
S43 · E16Episode 16 2000-05-04
Tiff Needell test-drives Jaguar’s latest Formula One car on the track in Barcelona, while Quentin Willson offers tips on buying the marque’s sixties classic — the E-type.
S43 · E17Episode 17 2000-05-18
Quentin Wilson takes a look at the new Ford Transit and Tiff Needell test-drives the Audi TT.
S43 · E18Episode 18 2000-05-25
To close the series, the team choose their favourite luxury vehicles.
S44 · E1Episode 1 2000-09-07
The motoring show returns, with new presenter Jason Barlow joining the team. Tonight, there’s a road-test of the new Audi A2, a look at 17 cars set to re-define the market, and Tiff Needell goes head-to-head with Formula One’s Jenson Button in the new BMW 330.
S44 · E2Episode 2 2000-09-14
Jason Barlow investigates ways of buying a car, from dealerships to the internet and importing from abroad. Tiff Needell races the GT version of the Lotus Elise and looks at a road version of the sports car — the Lotus Exige. Plus, the new Mercedes C-Class and the Australian Holden.
S44 · E3Episode 3 2000-09-21
Vicki Butler-Henderson finds out why the motoring world is talking about the new Vauxhall VX220, while Jason Barlow test drives the new Peugeot 607. Meanwhile, Tiff Needell proves that the Audi RS4 estate is definitely not boring.
S44 · E4Episode 4 2000-09-28
Tiff Needell looks at British sports cars, while Vicki Butler-Henderson reaches for the convertible hood in some upmarket machines from Mercedes, Saab and BMW.
S44 · E5Episode 5 2000-10-05
The motoring magazine stages a “Fuelympics” to find out which one of five low-emission cars best marries performance with environment friendliness. Jason Barlow, meanwhile, assesses the new-look Vauxhall Corsa.
S44 · E6Episode 6 2000-10-12
Today, Jason Barlow road-tests the new Ford Mondeo, Vicki Butler-Henderson uncovers some surprisingly affordable and stylish second-hand coupes, and Tiff Needell revels in the power of one of the last Aston Martin V8s.
S44 · E7Episode 7 2000-10-19
The motoring magazine visits Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre for Motor Show 2000, where Jason Barlow surveys the range of cars available under the Ford monicker. Tiff Needell tests Renault’s hatchbacks, and there’s a chance to see Aston Martin and MG Rover’s new models.
S44 · E8Episode 8 2000-10-26
Jason Barlow assesses Alfa’s new Sportswagon, Adrian Simpson reveals some surprisingly attractive options for those wanting to put a car on the road for £1,000, and Tiff Needell lines up on the grid at Goodwood — in an Aston Martin valued at some £2.5 million.
S44 · E9Episode 9 2000-11-02
Jason Barlow gets to grips with the latest Audi A4 and asks if it will be able to hold its own against stiff competition from BMW. Vicki Butler-Henderson attends a track day at Brands Hatch, where drivers of all kinds of cars get the chance to push their vehicles to the limit.
S44 · E10Episode 10 2000-11-09
Tiff Needell joins the Ferrari Formula One team in Italy as they celebrate their first victory in 21 years. Meanwhile Jason Barlow test-drives the new Lexus LS 430, and Vicki Butler-Henderson takes the wheel of Ibiza’s Cupra R model.
S44 · E11Episode 11 2000-11-16
Tiff Needell joins owners and drivers on the grid as he enters the glamorous finals of the biggest Ferrari Festival ever in Italy. Plus highlights from this year’s international bike show in Birmingham.
S44 · E12Episode 12 2000-11-23
Tiff Needell celebrates the 40th birthday of Cosworth, the engine that revolutionised Formula One motor racing, while Vicki Butler-Henderson has a test ride on the bestselling 50cc scooters. Plus a look at the Ford Ka, three years after it first hit the market.
S44 · E13Episode 13 2000-11-30
In this week’s edition of the motoring magazine, Tiff Needell investigates the growing popularity of the push-button gear-shift, and the recently beefed up Vauxhall Astra coupe goes head-to-head with Toyota’s newly boosted Celica.