FIT FOR MODERN DAY PURPOSE - THE LATEST VW POLO… …Trying it out for size has been Robin Roberts (and Motoring Milestones). Whether you’re working from home, reducing mileage or simply downsizing to save money, today’s Volkswagen Polo clearly demonstrates city cars do not have to lack the refinements of much larger models. For 46 years, the VW Polo has been seen as the city car with status. … [Read more...]
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Mazda3 GT Sport – First Impressions
The first test drive of the new Mazda3 186 PS GT Sport with new e-Skyactive X hybrid technology... By Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). Just when you think things couldn’t get better, Mazda has improved its acclaimed Skyactiv engine technology. Constant engine development and software revisions have improved combustion and power, reduced emissions and extended economy in the … [Read more...]
Lexus ES300h – Road Test
The latest Lexus ES300h Takumi Saloon tried and tested by Robin Roberts (and Motoring Milestones). The Lexus ES300h Takumi saloon delivers some of motoring’s real surprises. This generation is a successor introduced in 2019 to the smaller Lexus GS series, it has the advanced petrol & electric powertrain developed by parent Toyota over some 25 years. Lexus has been setting the standard … [Read more...]
Volvo XC60 T6 Recharge – Road Test
Kieron Fennelly test drives Volvo’s XC60 mid-size, all wheel drive plug-in hybrid SUV… In 2010, Ford sold its Volvo subsidiary to the Chinese auto maker Geely. A decade under the auspices of the blue oval constrained Volvo as much as it did Jaguar, but Ford’s disciplined product planning schedule did leave the Gothenburg firm with a positive legacy of new models. Under a Geely which has granted … [Read more...]
Classic car owners offered a little hope re. DVLA registration difficulties
DVLA agrees to look again at classic car registration problems... Kim Henson says, "Dealing with the DVLA over classic car registration matters has become increasingly difficult in recent years. Indeed it has been a major worry to genuine classic enthusiasts, who have had to cope with strange interpretations of seemingly illogical rules, applied randomly. Now there is a little … [Read more...]
Mazda’s view of the road ahead… and their power units
There’s still joy to be had in petrol and diesel engines, says Mazda. This week, Mazda UK commissioned 20 electric charging points at its Dartford headquarters as more staff progressively returned to the office, writes Robin Roberts. However, the UK and Europe’s rush to turn on electric cars over the coming decade has not dimmed Mazda’s investment in the internal combustion engine. “Mazda … [Read more...]
Peugeot 2008 GT Line – Road Test
The popular PEUGEOT 2008 GT Line Puretech 130 Automatic tried by Robin Roberts (and Motoring Milestones). I have a soft spot for the Peugeot 2008 GT Line, having extensively used one during the 2020 Covid lockdown and experienced the previous series in the family stable. But they were invariably the six-speed manual versions and I jumped at the chance to experience the eight-speed automatic … [Read more...]
Could ‘E-Fuels’ make sense amidst a headlong dash towards vehicle electrification?
What about 'E-Fuels'? Vehicle electrification is widely being pushed as 'the' answer to achieving carbon neutral transportation in the near future. Yet the seemingly sensible alternative/supplementary option of using environmmentally-kind liquid 'E-Fuels' could have much to offer, while still being able to use the existing supply network and infrastructure... Kim Henson reports on a recent … [Read more...]
100 YEARS OF SUZUKI MILESTONES + HIGH UK CUSTOMER SERVICING RANKING
Robin Roberts (and Motoring Milestones) reports on the history of the company and the high regard in which it is held today… They may be one of the smaller engineering companies, but Suzuki has consistently shown over a century that it’s the size of an idea which matters. Some 11 years before the Suzuki Loom Manufacturing Co was officially formed in 1920, founder Michio Suzuki pioneered a new … [Read more...]
Skoda Octavia vRS Estate – Road Test
SPEED AND SPACE FROM SKODA’S IMPRESSIVE OCTAVIA vRS ESTATE. By Robin Roberts (and Motoring Milestones). There’s something attractive about being able to cover ground quickly but discretely. This probably explains why specialist police units opt for the Skoda Octavia Estate vRS. It’s quick, very quick in the right hands and is roomy and comfortable for long stints in service. The … [Read more...]
Historic and Classic Vehicles Alliance seeks to help classic scene survive
New organisation set up to help ensure that classic car use and the industry surrounding it continues to thrive amidst increasing bureaucracy and ill-informed legislation... Kim writes, "For some time I, together with many classic car enthusiasts and those in the classic vehicle trade, have become increasingly concerned about the multiple threats to continuing to enjoy the cherished vehicles that … [Read more...]
For Your Bookshelf – “BMW M3 & M4 – The Complete History of These Ultimate Driving Machines”
Reviewed by Kieron Fennelly Author: Graham Robson Published by: Veloce: https://veloce.co.uk/ 253 pages (hardback) UK Price: £40.00 BUT check Veloce’s website – currently they advise “Get 35% off until further notice when quoting ‘STAY-INDOORS-AND-READ’!” ISBN: 978-1-787115-79-8 Originally compiled in 2013 to celebrate 25 years of the BMW M3, this new edition brings the story to … [Read more...]
Mercedes-Benz E220d – Road Test
UPHOLDING THE APPEAL OF EXECUTIVE SALOONS – THE MERCEDES-BENZ E220d... If you believe demand for executive saloons can be overtaken by SUVs, the Mercedes-Benz E220d AMG Line Night Edition Premium Plus could prove you wrong, says our road tester Robin Roberts (and Motoring Milestones). When it comes to good handling, comfort, sophistication and refinement, the classically shaped four-door … [Read more...]
Lamborghini Urus – Road Test
The Lamborghini Urus is probably the ultimate personal image booster for some. Boosting his image has been our road tester Robin Roberts (and Motoring Milestones)… *Images courtesy of Roger Donovan MediaPhotos.co.uk and to order or see more exclusive shots of this and other highly desirable cars visit his automotive site. Head-turning, big, quick and possessing some of the most wonderful … [Read more...]
For Your Bookshelf – “VW Type 4 411 and 412”
Reviewed by Kieron Fennelly. Author: Marc Cranswick Published by: Veloce: https://veloce.co.uk/ 184 pages (hardback) UK Price: £35/$60 BUT check Veloce’s website for special offers on their books – currently they advise “Get 35% off until further notice when quoting ‘STAY-INDOORS-AND-READ’!” ISBN: 978-1-787151-22-4 This book’s subtitle is ‘the final rear-engined cars,’ the 411 and … [Read more...]
Vauxhall Mokka-e – Road Test
ROBIN ROBERTS (AND MOTORING MILESTONES) PLUGS THE – THE NEW VAUXHALL MOKKA-e... Vauxhall is out to prove that electric cars do not have to be boring, utilitarian and underwhelming. In fact, there’s trouble brewing for rivals to the new ‘clean and green’ Mokka SUV/Crossover styled hatchback family car from Vauxhall with its high specification and options. Mokka-e gets the new look Vizor … [Read more...]
Audi TT quattro sport – modern classic ownership adventure latest
Restricted year—time to tamper! In the third instalment of this series, Jeremy Walton explains the latest improvements carried out on his modern classic Audi TT quattro sport – the car is fun to own and is getting better and better! (Kim adds: If you are interested in reading the two previous instalments of Jeremy's story of his ownership so far of this car, please enter 'Audi TT quattro sport' … [Read more...]
Bentley Continental GT – Road Test
The Bentley Continental GT V8 Coupé... GT is a very overused abbreviation but fully justified as a suffix to the Bentley Continental, writes Robin Roberts (and Motoring Milestones); images by Mediaphotos.co.uk. This 191 inch (4.85 metre) long two-door coupe oozes ability to cover immense distances without complaint and cocooned in complete luxury; the original Grand Tourer for the wealthiest of … [Read more...]
Mustang Marvel looks for new home…
Low mileage 1973 Mustang comes to market. Chris Adamson reports... A time warp 1973 Ford Mustang Coupe with one owner from new and less than 11,500 miles on the clock is set to go under the hammer at South Western Vehicle Auctions in Poole, Dorset on Friday 30 July. The gold Mustang was ordered new from Bristol Street Motors to the specification of the recently deceased owner which included a … [Read more...]
Jaguar XF Sportbrake – Road Test
Jaguar's XF Sportbrake R-Dynamic SE P250 tried and tested by Robin Roberts (and Motoring Milestones). (Photographs from Jaguar and from Robin Roberts). Style and sophistication are embodied in the practical and purposeful Jaguar XF Sportbrake and a serious alternative to SUVs. Introduced in 2017 to widen the appeal of the medium sized XF saloon, it sits alongside the now expanding range … [Read more...]
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