Motoring

Lexus UX

Lexus UX doesn’t disappoint when it comes to comfort.

The smallest of the three Lexus SUVs goes up against the likes of the Audi Q2 and BMW X2 in the premium, compact crossover market.

Date Published 14/01/2020


Volkswagen T-Roc, can this small SUV stand out from the crowd?

As we appear to be drowning in a sea of SUV and crossover vehicles, it's hard to distinguish one from another. So, the manufacturer that can get its affordable, small SUV to stand...

Date Published 03/12/2019

Volvo V60 is a family estate car that certainly turns heads.

Swedish manufacturer Volvo has been having somewhat of a renaissance in recent years with some very good-looking motors rolling off the production its line.

Date Published 30/08/2019


The Maserati Levante is a handsome beast with coupe lines that give a flowing silhouette

Just the word “Maserati” can give you a warm feeling all over and, of course, it trumps all rivals for bragging-rights if you actually own one.

Date Published 17/07/2019

Hyundai i30N Fastback an astonishingly capable alternative to the more expensive alternatives.

How times have changed, Hyundai have now become one of the top-10 best-selling manufacturer’s in the UK with over 90,000 vehicles sold last year.

Date Published 04/06/2019


Big-hearted Aygo

Toyota’s city-car still has the edge when it comes to style.

Date Published 15/03/2019

the new XC40Volvo XC 40 - a premium compact SUV that will also appeal to the less-mature end of the market.

With the new XC40 you get the impression that someone at Volvo has gone out on a bit of a limb. Someone hasn’t followed the design brief that says the XC40 should be a smaller...

Date Published 26/02/2019


Mercedes A-Class is not only easier to live with but looks better than ever.

The Mercedes Benz A-Class is a best-seller in Europe – and especially here in the UK where Mercedes sell more A-Class models than any other; Which is no surprise really as it’s...

Date Published 26/02/2019

Check out the award-winning Stinger at OMC Kia

Ending the year on a high, the all-new Kia Stinger, which is available now at OMC Kia in Oldham has been awarded ‘Sports Saloon of the Year’ by evo magazine.

Date Published 02/01/2019


Pick-up this Nissan truck and you won't be disappointed

For those needing a working vehicle that will double as the family transport there has never been more choice and the all-new Nissan Navara NP300 is a pick-up truck that should...

Date Published 11/12/2018

Hybrid Lexus impresses so much

Lexus don’t do the obvious.

Date Published 30/11/2018


The Range Rover Velar - simply stunning

If the best advertisement for a car is simply for it to be seen then Land Rover should be selling the Velar by the truckload – it's simply stunning to behold.

Date Published 30/11/2018

25 years and counting for the Kia Sportage

The new Kia Sportage, available at OMC Kia in Oldham, is celebrating its 25th anniversary.

Date Published 06/11/2018


Gearing up for this year's Classic Car show

Get ready to gear up for a day of ‘roarsome’ automotive-themed entertainment as Oldham welcomes the return of its annual Classic Car Show.

Date Published 28/06/2018

Change of direction for two town centre streets

Oldham Council is informing motorists and pedestrians that the flow of traffic on two town centre streets is to change direction.

Date Published 24/05/2018


RAC could be the career for you

The RAC is on the lookout locally as the company bids to recruit up to 60 elite vehicle technicians to join its existing 1,600 strong orange UK patrol force, supporting eight...

Date Published 08/05/2018

A lighter, sleeker Audi for you

The new Audi Q5, in true Audi fashion, doesn’t look a great deal different from the old Audi Q5 which I’m sure doesn’t worry the Audi accountants very much as the Q5 has always...

Date Published 30/04/2018


Mazda CX-5 is much-improved in virtually every aspect.

If you like your mid-sized SUV's to feel sporty as well as spacious then you need to take a look at the Mazda CX-5.

Date Published 25/04/2018

Subaru BRZ a 2+2 coupe for under £30,000

If you’re after a driver-focused, rear-wheel-drive coupe, then you could do a lot worse than settle on the Subaru BRZ.

Date Published 13/04/2018


Check out the new Kia Stinger at OMC Motor Group

Kia Motors (UK) Limited is offering eight lucky winners and a guest the chance to put the new 3.3 litre twin-turbo V6 Kia Stinger through its paces at the home of British motor...

Date Published 22/03/2018

Kia Sorento, Kia's flagship offering.

The Kia Sorento is the South Korean company’s flagship offering and this 3rd generation SUV is bigger and bolder than what has gone before, now offering 7-seats as standard across...

Date Published 19/03/2018


The new sporty Insignia is just fine by me

The new Insignia has now been given the added title of "Grand Sport" in its hatchback guise but I'm not sure why Vauxhall feel the need to add the extra title as plain "Insignia"...

Date Published 13/02/2018

Discover this new, sleeker Land Rover

The new, fifth generation Land Rover Discovery has been on a bit of a diet.

Date Published 13/02/2018


Check out the BMW 520d M Sport Saloon

The new BMW 5-Series is so refined and offers such good driving dynamics that it had me convinced that this car could be all things to all people - whether you’re a business user...

Date Published 02/02/2018

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