'Bring Me Sunshine!' Chris Adamson samples a cheerful Fiat 500… (Words and photos by, and copyright, Chris Adamson). We may be heading into the depths of winter with dire economic warnings almost as gloomy as the long- range weather predictions – but one way to cheer any motorist is to contemplate the joys of open-top motoring to come next spring and summer. Add in a bit of retro styling and a … [Read more...]
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Honda Civic e:HEV – Road Test
A LONGER DRIVE IN THE NEW HONDA CIVIC e:HEV... ...By Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). Sometimes we look forward to long journeys with trepidation and other times with anticipation, and it was definitely the latter in the Honda Civic e:HEV. I briefly tested the new Honda Civic e:HEV family sized hatchback a few weeks earlier at the UK media launch but a longer time in the new car, … [Read more...]
Suzuki S-Cross Full Hybrid – First Impressions
Kim Henson samples the latest version of Suzuki’s popular S-Cross SUV… Suzuki has just introduced to motoring writers their new ‘Full Hybrid’ variants of the S-Cross, as distinct from the ‘Mild Hybrid’ versions of the all-new S-Cross model which arrived late in 2021. Perspective Before looking in more detail at the newcomer, it is interesting and useful to see how Suzuki is doing in what is a … [Read more...]
Latest electric vehicles on test…
New generation EVs are charging into showrooms... ...By Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). A whole new cell of cars is being created for our electric future and some of them were lined up at the annual SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) driving day for motoring writers. We have seen hybrid adaptations of some familiar models and they have been joined by pure electric … [Read more...]
Survey to establish how drivers of electric vehicles recharge them
How do electric vehicle drivers boost their power? A point by charge-point study is being carried out... Robin Roberts (Wheels Within Wales) reports. Zap-Map, the UK’s leading charge point mapping service, and UK law firm TLT have joined forces to uncover where, when and how UK consumers are charging electric vehicles (EV) – and what this means for the development and funding of the public … [Read more...]
Ford Focus ST – Road Test
The latest Ford Focus ST 5 door manual hot family hatchback… …test driven by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). Like every other manufacturer, Ford is struggling to fulfill orders in the current climate of confusion and shortage of components but it’s worth waiting to get your hands on the latest Focus ST. The market is changing for petrol-heads but the Focus ST still remains very … [Read more...]
SMMT Test Day South provides brief road test/first impressions opportunities a-plenty
Kim Henson reports on this year's ‘Test Day South’, held in Hampshire on 29th September… The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) recently held its annual regional Test Days (in the north and south of the country); always much-liked, useful events on the calendar of many motoring scribes… including me. (All words and photographs by, and copyright, Kim Henson). An annual event … [Read more...]
Motor Industry Problems Persist
Robin Roberts (Wheels Within Wales) reports on the Autolink 2022 conference, during which fears about continuing problems for the automotive sector were expressed... The UK Automotive industry is unlikely to return to previous high levels of production and component suppliers must look elsewhere to survive, delegates to the Autolink 2022 conference were told yesterday. The gloomy outlook and … [Read more...]
Audi RS3 Sportback – Road Test
The latest Audi RS3 Sportback is really a supercar, for sensible money – says our test driver Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). There has been a long line of highly acclaimed Audi RS3 models, higher performance versions of the popular A3 series which originally launched in 1996 and included the S derivatives. The Audi RS3 models joined the line-up and appeared in UK dealerships in … [Read more...]
Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake PHEV – Brief Road Test
Kim Henson samples this striking-looking ‘estate’ from VW… (Words and photographs by, and copyright, Kim Henson). The European debut of the Arteon was in 2017, with a facelift applied in 2020. Five door hatchback and five door Shooting Brake estate models are offered today, both of which have received widespread praise for their innovative and adventurous styling, especially the Shooting Brake … [Read more...]
The new MG4
MG4 Preview by Chris Adamson. Photos: MG Motor. Available this month, the new MG4 electric five door hatch-back is a dramatic change in direction for the famous British marque in many ways; both in areas you can see and those you can’t. One of the most striking features of the MG4 is how it looks; in recent years the Chinese owned brand has tended to be rather conservative in its offerings … [Read more...]
STOLEN FORD ESCORT MARK I – HELP NEEDED PLEASE (REWARD OFFERED)
FORD ESCORT MARK I – STOLEN AND STILL MISSING: PLEASE CAN ANYONE HELP? A much-loved bronze-coloured Ford Escort Mark I two door saloon, registration UFX 365L, was stolen on April 12th, 2022 from a private driveway in Wallisdown, east Dorset. It is believed that it was taken in the early hours of the morning. This car is still missing and the owner, Graham King, is appealing again to see if … [Read more...]
Latest Toyota RAV 4 PHEV – Road Test
The new Toyota RAV4 PHEV Dynamic plug-in petrol/electric hybrid put through its paces by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). Toyota’s original SUV is now its flagship hybrid and most powerful. However, it’s not all about power as it also delivers excellent economy and a long electric-only range with good real-world performance. For the new model year 2023 it’s sold in Design, … [Read more...]
Beaulieu International Autojumble 2022 – 55 not out!
This year’s Beaulieu International Autojumble went ahead and those attending seemed very happy to be there. Kim Henson reports… (Words by, and copyright, Kim Henson; photographs by, and copyright, Kim Henson and Chris Adamson, as individually credited). Many classic vehicle enthusiasts were looking forward to the 2022 International Autojumble at Beaulieu, the 55th event (sponsored again by … [Read more...]
Kia Niro self-charging mild hybrid – Road Test
The latest KIA Niro 1.6 GDI HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) Grade 4 reviewed by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). After being initially launched in Britain in 2016, the Kia Niro Crossover SUV has risen to become the marque’s second best seller in the UK and the third most popular in Europe, consistently increasing sales each year. Constant improvement has seen the core of the range … [Read more...]
Latest Mazda CX-60 Plug-in Hybrid – News and First Impressions
The new Mazda CX-60 PHEV SUV News and First Drive Views… … by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). News The new Mazda CX-60 priced from £43,950 now going on sale is the most powerful model ever from the company. The range-topping SUV is Mazda's PHEV first plug-in hybrid and it combines their acclaimed Skyactiv-G 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a 100 kW electric motor and … [Read more...]
Great Dorset Steam Fair is back at last…
The Great Dorset Steam Fair, knocked out by Covid for 2020 and 2021, came back in 2022, much to the deep joy of participants and visitors. Kim Henson reports… (All words and photographs by, and copyright, Kim Henson). They say that you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone, and it has certainly been the case that the much-loved Great Dorset Steam Fair has been much missed by devotees. … [Read more...]
For Your Bookshelf – Alvis Society – a century of drivers
For Your Bookshelf – Alvis Society – a century of drivers Reviewed by Kieron Fennelly Author: David Culshaw Published by: Veloce; https://www.veloce.co.uk/ 224 pages hardback; 215 pictures UK Price: £50; U.S.A. price $80 ISBN: 978-787114-73-9 David Culshaw is to Alvis as Karl Ludvigsen is to Porsche: a committed historian whose knowledge has been gleaned over many decades. Like … [Read more...]
Jaguar Land Rover struggling with parts shortages…
Jaguar Land Rover facing difficulties in terms of parts supplies... by Robin Roberts. Jaguar Land Rover is facing assembly problems at its plants in September. Ironically, its only full electric model, the I-Pace assembled by Magna International in Graz, Austria, is also on stop at a time when demand for electric cars is surging. No Land Rover Discovery, Evoque and Velar models … [Read more...]
Lexus UX 300e SUV – Road Test
The all-electric Lexus UX 300e Premium Plus compact SUV… … tried and tested by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). Lexus has always been the quiet executive car brand and reaches a new level of refinement with its 300e pure battery version of the existing 250h petrol electric self-charging hybrid compact SUV. Some 15 years experience building hybrid cars were brought to bear when it … [Read more...]
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