New Consultation on proposals to make MoT tests fit for the future - by Dave Moss. The Department for Transport has launched a detailed two-part consultation seeking views on various options aimed at updating the MoT testing regime for cars, vans and motorcycles. Its declared intention is to ensure roadworthiness checks continue balancing costs to motorists against the need to ensure road safety, … [Read more...]
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Genesis GV70 Turbo – Road Test
The petrol-powered Genesis GV70 2.5T AWD classy SUV sampled by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). In a year which has seen Britain’s new car market bump along and end up way below expectations, Genesis has provided a head-turning performance building on exclusivity and service which most manufacturers cannot match. Genesis is the premium brand of Hyundai, which includes KIA, and … [Read more...]
Genesis GV60 Sport Plus – Road Test
The Genesis GV60 Sport Plus pure battery SUV test driven by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). To some observers it’s a Bentley, to others an Aston Martin, and some will simply ask what it is as they have never seen a Genesis on the road. Those questions are testament to the design and rarity of the Genesis GV60 pure battery SUV and they are all good points about this premium … [Read more...]
Britain’s EV charging infrastructure – are we nearly there yet? Ask Robin Roberts…
The electric avenue is not the fast way to Zero emissions, says Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). Britain’s electric charging network is shorting, slowing sales of the low emission vehicles and the Government’s drive to a greener future, as well as frustrating drivers. That’s my opinion after testing one of the best new electric cars, the Genesis GV60, over two long trips in a few … [Read more...]
GWM ORA Funky Cat EV – Coming very soon!
The debut of the GWM ORA Funky Cat all-electric car from China... ...By Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). The feathers are about to fly in Britain’s electric car market after the entry of a new Chinese brand this spring. The GWM ORA Funky Cat First Edition is being imported from £31,995 by a part of the IM Group, which is already well known through its Subaru and Isuzu distribution … [Read more...]
Latest Kia XCeed 1.5 T-GDi GT-Line S – Road Test
The 2023 model year KIA XCeed 1.5 T-GDi GT-Line S SUV put through its New Year paces by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). KIA has risen to become one of Britain’s most popular ranges of models and the family-friendly Ceed family has a lot to do with that, last year helping them pass 100,000 UK registrations annually over three decades. After the Sportage and Niro SUVs the Ceed … [Read more...]
Efuels Report Europe takes an in-depth look at the current state of play with carbon-neutral synthetic fuels
Given their chance, efuels (synthetic fuels) could help us and the planet!! Kim Henson writes: The German fuelling association ‘UNITI’ has very recently presented the second edition of the European magazine “Efuels Report Europe”, and I have just studied in depth its 28 pages… This comprehensive document sets out in detail, and in a balanced manner considering many aspects, the challenges … [Read more...]
Audi R8 V10 Coupé – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency) gets his road test year off to a flying start, at the wheel of the Audi R8 V10 Coupé Performance, rear wheel drive… Audi took a step back to go forward with the second generation R8 Coupé. Originally launched in 2006, the model shot to fame on the back of an Iron Man film part and the legendary quattro all-wheel-drive system. Come the new … [Read more...]
Bamboo Bikes – Made in Ghana, sold from Cornwall
Kim Henson describes an alternative form of bicycle construction which employs sustainable bamboo for the main frame assembly, and provides work for people in Ghana… (Photographs by Roots Yard/Roots Bamboo Bikes). My wife and I were recently enjoying a short break in Cornwall when a chance encounter with Jacqueline Ababio introduced us to the concept of bicycles constructed using bamboo. This … [Read more...]
New car sales in Britain in 2022 – good and bad aspects
New car registrations continued to improve in December and the market in Britain reached 1.61M, but still the lowest in three decades... Robin Roberts reports. The UK new car market recorded its fifth consecutive month of growth in December, with an 18.3% increase to reach 128,462 new registrations, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders … [Read more...]
Porsche Taycan 4S all-electric four door saloon – Road Test
The Porsche Taycan 4S all-electric 4-door saloon ‘happily’ driven for the New Year road test by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency)… For many pure petrol-heads, Porsche is the pinnacle of performance and a brand which has dominated endurance racing for decades. So the challenge of defending that reputation while moving into the new era of electrification means they have to come up … [Read more...]
MG4 EV SE Long Range – Road Test
Chris Adamson takes to the wheel of the MG4 EV – SE Long Range... (Text and Photos: By and copyright Chris Adamson – apart from photos as indicated, from MG Motors). Since its launch only a few months ago the new MG4 all-electric hatchback has been Hoovering up awards left right and centre – Chris Adamson, who has driven every new MG over the past 40 years, investigates what all the … [Read more...]
Aston Martin DBX707 – Road Test
A festive season road test of the more powerful Aston Martin DBX707… …By Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). Quintessentially British Aston Martin has never shirked showing us something different and making heads turn and that’s very much the philosophy behind the flagship DBX707 SUV. The DBX707 is priced at a hot £190k, that’s a cool £24k over the standard DBX. Launching the … [Read more...]
For Your (Christmas and New Year) Bookshelf – Seven Years With Samantha (Around the World in a Vintage Austin Seven)
For Your (Christmas and New Year!) Bookshelf – Seven Years With Samantha (Around the World in a Vintage Austin Seven) Reviewed by: Kim Henson Author: Clive Ball (with black and white photographs by the author, plus drawings by Cedric Baxter) Published by: Patrick Stephens Ltd. (First edition September 1974) 248 pages (hardback) UK Price: Varies (no longer in print but used copies are … [Read more...]
Toyota Yaris GR Sport – Road Test
The Toyota Yaris GR Sport Hybrid put through its paces by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency)… Toyota dominated this year’s World Rally Championship with their WRC GR Yaris Hybrid and some of this success will promote their sophisticated small car, the Yaris GR Sport Hybrid 5-door hatchback variant. This is not to be confused with the turbocharged 257 bhp GR Yaris 3-door which is … [Read more...]
For Your Bookshelf – Max Hoffman: Million Dollar Middleman
For Your Bookshelf – Max Hoffman: Million Dollar Middleman Reviewed by Kieron Fennelly Author: Myles Kornblatt Published by: Veloce; https://veloce.co.uk/ 160 pages (hardback) UK List Price: £30.00 ($50) ISBN: 978-1-787115-03-3 Max Hoffman is well-known as the entrepreneur who introduced various European manufacturers to the USA in the post war years. Author Kornblatt recounts … [Read more...]
Stellantis controversy over new car registrations…
Stellantis row with dealers over registrations... Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) reports. Stellantis appears to be manipulating the new car market and making buyers pay for it. The trade press has reported the massive PSA/ Fiat/ Vauxhall conglomerate has been making dealers register cars still on their way or in logistics hubs but not on the road in the hands of their … [Read more...]
Kia Niro EV 2 – Road Test
The new KIA Niro EV 2 – all electric Crossover/SUV plugged in and test driven by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). Kia has been in the forefront of the modern drive towards electric cars and its highly successful Niro compact Crossover/SUV/Hatchback is the latest aimed at the mass market. It completes the latest generation Niro line-up which started with petrol models and then … [Read more...]
Suzuki Vitara ALLGRIP Full Hybrid SZ5 – Road Test
Kim Henson assesses the Full Hybrid all wheel drive (‘ALLGRIP’) SZ5 version of Suzuki’s latest Vitara. (All words and photographs by, and copyright, Kim Henson). The Vitara compact SUV has long been a favourite among buyers, offering good performance, affordable running costs and top notch reliability, in addition to everyday versatility for family motoring. From the spring of 2022 the … [Read more...]
Austin A30/A35 book; Accessible Classics, ‘Enjoying Your Austin’
If you are own, or are interested in buying, an Austin A30 or A35, or are just fascinated by the vehicles, this book may be useful and enjoyable for you... says Kim. Okay I'll declare an interest at once – since I wrote this book and it was a labour of love, taking six years to put together. Several 'Wheels-Alive' readers have been in touch to ask if this Austin book is still available; the … [Read more...]
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