Turning over a new Leaf

If your commutes rarely stretch beyond 60-70km this is worth considering, writes Stephen Rogers.

Every morning outside my daughter’s school I am ashamed to admit my scruffy car looks a little sad parked between high-powered and high-priced BMWs, Audis and Mercedes.

It is a perfectly adequate 1.6l — but deep down I am envious of the sleek German machines.