The KIA Ceed 2 1.5T-GDi, Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency) found the Holy Grail for his road test… To some motoring journalists the Holy Grail of a range is the entry-level model of any series. Mentioned in price lists but rarely seen in showrooms or on the road, these starter models are often just a price point to get into a sector and destined to become the model of choice in … [Read more...]
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Nissan Ariya Evolve – Road Test
Nissan Ariya Evolve – Road Test The new Nissan Ariya Evolve 87kWh Sportpack – all-electric coupé styled mid sized SUV driven by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). The Nissan Ariya not only turns heads but has the ability to change minds about electric vehicles. Striking styling both outside and in comes with deep carpets, arm-chair comfort, double-glazed windows and cabin-filling … [Read more...]
Nissan Qashqai e-Power 190 – Road Test
The Nissan Qashqai e-Power 190 2WD Auto mid-sized Crossover tried and tested by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). Built in Sunderland since 2006 when it was launched, the Nissan Qashqai has been an enduring success story. It was one of the first modern generation Crossover models and instantly won hearts and minds, not forgetting bank accounts, of British buyers, rolling into new … [Read more...]
MG100 at Beaulieu – Saturday 30th September 2023
A celebration of 100 years of MGs, will take place at Beaulieu on Saturday 30th September 2023... Chris Adamson tells us... (All words and photographs copyright Chris Adamson). A major event, featuring hundreds of MGs of all ages, will celebrate 100 years of the famous British sportscar marque in the picturesque parkland surroundings of the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu on Saturday 30 … [Read more...]
Cupra Born V2 – Road Test
The Cupra Born V2 all-electric family sized car plugged in, charged and tested by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). As sales growth continues in the electric car market, some traditional manufacturers like SEAT are refining and introducing new sub-brands. The emerging sector has pulled in completely new brands from China alongside off-shoots of European and Asian manufacturers who … [Read more...]
SEAT Leon 1.5TSI FR Sport – Road Test
The revised SEAT Leon Hatchback 1.5TSI FR Sport test driven by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). SEAT Leon has raised its game in the very competitive family car sector as the industry slowly pulls away from the Covid pandemic and components shortages. It was unfortunate timing for the comprehensively revised Leon to be announced three years ago to date and all the changes are … [Read more...]
VW ID.Buzz – Road Test
The Volkswagen ID.Buzz all electric multi-utility vehicle plugged in, charged and test driven by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). Move over supercars and SUVs, there’s a new head turner on the road, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz MUV. Talked about for a few years and on sale last year in Britain, the very retro Buzz is one of the rare newcomers that manage to break with modern convention … [Read more...]
Beaulieu’s sun-bathed 2023 Spring Autojumble ticks all the boxes for classic enthusiasts
Kim Henson reports on his day there, giving his personal view of his visit… (All words by, and copyright, Kim Henson. All photographs by, and copyright, Kim Henson and Jeff Carter, as individually credited. Kim adds, “Grateful thanks to photographer Jeff for his assistance at the event”.) After weeks of ‘variable’ weather, the sun shone in earnest for this year’s Beaulieu Spring Autojumble, … [Read more...]
Kia Soul Urban EV – Road Test
The all-new, all-electric KIA Soul Urban EV - Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency) was fully charged up for his test drive report… KIA new car sales are soaring in Britain and to keep ahead it has seemingly taken a step back with the latest generation of the popular Soul EV priced at £32,845, the price of our test car, and ranging up to £39,790. KIA Soul was first launched in 2008 … [Read more...]
Lancia’s decline and fall from being a well-respected brand… and the firm is now rising again!
Better late than never... a sad story heading for a happy ending - by Dave Moss. It’s thirty years since Lancia cars disappeared from British showrooms, the start of a slippery slope for this much-loved Italian marque with a long, diverse history. Established to make cars in Turin in 1906, later adding commercial vehicles, buses, and, eventually, trolleybuses, the first half of its existence … [Read more...]
Latest Honda Civic Type R – First Impressions
Kim Henson briefly samples the newest version of the Type R… It is more than three years since I enjoyed a week of test driving Honda’s Civic Type R, liking its overall competence and its distinctly sporting personality, which also, cleverly, didn’t detract from everyday family motoring practicality. Fast-forward to 2023 and the latest incarnation of the Type R is with us, some 22 years after … [Read more...]
SsangYong Musso Saracen+ Double Cab Pick-up – Road Test
The SsangYong Musso Saracen+ – if size matters Our road tester Robin Roberts (with Miles better news Agency) thinks it does… The SsangYong Musso has just extended its appeal, literally. We tested the Musso double cab pick-up back in late 2022 and were impressed with its room and practical points and as we were giving it the once over, SsangYong Motor UK announced a little extension to the … [Read more...]
Suzuki Swace (updated) – First Impressions
Kim Henson briefly samples the latest, updated version of Suzuki’s British-built Swace estate car… When I road-tested the first generation mid-size Suzuki Swace, in 2021, I rated it highly for its interior space, comfort, practicality and cost-effective economy of running (achieving nearly 60 miles per gallon in almost 500 miles of ‘real life’ motoring). I also enjoyed it dynamically; the Swace … [Read more...]
Auto Vivendi Supercar Club Profile
Robin Roberts (WheelsWithinWales) reports... Two Welsh enthusiasts behind the world’s largest private members’ supercar club have partnered with exclusive villa and country-house businesses and brought the business back to Wales for a growing number of local members. Auto Vivendi supercar club members from around the world will now be able to select breaks at luxury rental … [Read more...]
Nissan Juke Hybrid – Road Test
The latest Nissan Juke Hybrid 2WD Tekna+ tried and tested By Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). The Nissan Juke has been with us for over a decade but it can still hold its own against rivals now it has been given a Hybrid powertrain for higher specification versions. It has just picked up five-stars for safety as well so it’s not lacking where it matters for many families. In … [Read more...]
Latest Honda Civic Type R – Road Test
The model year 2023 Honda Civic Type R… …Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency) gave it an airing. Every now and again a car comes along which immediately turns heads, raises eyebrows and the game; then becomes a standard setter or cult model for many years, such as the Honda Civic Type R. Now a quarter of a century on from its introduction it is still one of the fastest cars on road, … [Read more...]
McLaren Artura – First Impressions
The new McLaren Artura PHEV petrol-electric supercar – The exclusive sports car maker has turned the corner, says Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). A huge multi-million pound investment, new management with encouragement for a brand that has uncompromisingly delivered drivers' cars, has now enabled, embraced and enriched the latest hybrid powertrain technology. But, of course, … [Read more...]
GWM ORA Funky Cat 1st Edition – Road Test
The GWM ORA Funky Cat 1st Edition, Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency) tells us if it was an ‘electrifying’ experience... The UK’s electric car revolution is becoming a bloody affair. From initially resisting the new technology on cost grounds, including writing off established investments in petrol and diesel engine technology and having to develop hybrid or pure electric … [Read more...]
Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 double-cab pick-up – Road Test
Pick up a Double-Cab Pick-Up at a UK Isuzu dealership… …Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency) tried the D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 for size. With so many passenger vehicles looking almost identical, it’s refreshing to review the impressive looking Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 Double-Cab. Put simply with its Arctic Trucks ‘butch’ styling and ‘lifestyle’ equipment, there is very little … [Read more...]
Toyota Corolla Hatchback – Road Test
The latest Toyota Corolla Hatchback Design 1.8 Hybrid tried and tested by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). However you look at it, the Toyota Corolla is remarkable among models and, perhaps not surprisingly as a result, is the world’s best-selling nameplate over six decades. Now in its 12th generation, the Corolla is the first to use the company’s fifth generation hybrid petrol … [Read more...]
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