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...]
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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...]
30 years of Vauxhall’s Frontera
Frontera still knows no boundaries 30 years on – by Dave Moss. (Images from Vauxhall Heritage). During the 1980s the so-called "world car" concept began to take hold. Vehicles were increasingly becoming truly international products, as technology, joint ventures and improving component supply allowed design, development, and manufacture in different places. This approach facilitated sales … [Read more...]
Higher doses of ethanol arriving – the reasons (we are told…), and the potential dangers
E10 petrol is coming soon – to filling stations near you... by Dave Moss. Why E10, and why now? The British government's ambition to drive down carbon emissions to net-zero by 2050 involves ever-tightening targets, which last December stood at a 68% reduction by 2030 compared to 1990... However, in April, days before the US climate summit, rumours began circulating that yet another emissions … [Read more...]
Jaguar XE Diesel – Road Test
The latest Jaguar XE Diesel SE R Dynamic put through its paces by Robin Roberts (and Motoring Milestones)… Jaguar’s baby car is maturing in its latest hybrid assisted guise. With an electric motor now added to provide added smoothness and boost, the powertrain is surprisingly strong for an engine of fractionally under 2.0 litres. The Jaguar XE series was introduced in 2015 to replace the … [Read more...]
McLaren 620R – First Drive
Chris Adamson assesses Mclaren’s latest model, the new 620R… (Photos as individually credited). McLaren’s current resurgence in Formula One has put the British brand back in the sporting spotlight although for most racing enthusiasts the thrill of motorsport is still very much a long-distance connection. However, if you do want to experience some of the visceral energy of motor racing and … [Read more...]
Porter Press offers discount to Wheels-Alive readers
Do you love motoring-related books? If so it’s well worth exploring the wide range of titles published by Porter Press – especially now that they are offering a discount for our readers, advises Kim Henson. As mentioned in my very recent review of their excellent Model T book, Porter Press International has sent up a discount code for all their titles for Wheels-Alive readers, who are entitled to … [Read more...]
VW T-Roc Cabriolet – Road Test
The Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet Design 1.0 TSI 110 PS review, by Robin Roberts (and Motoring Milestones). The Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet is definitely good for your health this summer. We are increasingly being implored to get out into the fresh air to reduce the chance of catching Coronavirus but there are few true family four-seater convertibles on the market at this price. You don’t want … [Read more...]
For Your Bookshelf – “Ford Model T – An Enthusiast’s Guide” (1908 to 1927, all models and variants)
Reviewed by Kim Henson Author: Chas Parker (with contributions from Chris Barker and Neil Tuckett) Published by: Porter Publishing: https://porterpress.co.uk/ 160 pages (Jacketed hardback), incorporating more than 220 images UK Price: £30.00 BUT good news… the publishers have sent up a discount code for all Porter Press titles for Wheels-Alive readers, who are entitled to 10% off … [Read more...]
Kia Sorento 4 1.6T Hybrid AWD large SUV – Road Test
The Kia Sorento 4 is full of surprises in a market which often delivers nothing out of the ordinary, writes Robin Roberts (and Miles Better Motoring). I mean; what car comes with a beach, a wood-burner, a café or its own forest? They are part of the “nat sounds” available in the highly sophisticated infotainment system and are a calming or relaxing influence in a car which is already in the … [Read more...]
Stonehenge – Which way around it? That is the question for the A303
Stonehenge and the motorist: A 6,000 year old story... so far – by Dave Moss. (All images from Highways England). On November 12th 2020, permission was granted to join up existing dual carriageways on the A303 in Wiltshire via a new dual carriageway section, running via a twin-bore four-lane road tunnel just south of Stonehenge. The decision reignited controversy which has raged over roads … [Read more...]
A new McLaren arrives
First view of the McLaren Artura… …By Chris Adamson. (Photographs as individually credited, from McLaren and from Chris). Hybrid hypercar pioneers McLaren first wowed the motoring world with the 2012 debut of the P1, now, almost a decade later, they are set to go hybrid mainstream – well, if you can call a car that costs over £180,000 mainstream that is. Welcome to the Artura, a high … [Read more...]
Vauxhall Insignia SRi – Road Test
Vauxhall’s latest Insignia SRi VX-Line Nav 1.5D Manual on the road with Robin Roberts (and Milestones Motoring). The Vauxhall Insignia is a lesson to its rivals. While many challengers have or are about to move out of saloons/ hatchbacks and into crossover models in the modestly priced family sector, or executive brands keep pushing up prices but offering less in return, the Vauxhall hatchback … [Read more...]
MG’s electric MG5 estate – Road Test
–– PLUGGED-IN – NOW IT’S READY TO GO DRIVEN BY ROBIN ROBERTS (MILES BETTER NEWS AGENCY) – THE MG5 EV ESTATE... All credit must go to the new MG5 EV Estate. As many manufacturers fall over themselves to produce what are essentially the same pure electric cars in hatchbacks or saloon styles, the MG5 stands out from a crowd of challengers because it has none, at least no pure electric estate cars … [Read more...]
Genesis arrives in Britain
It's a new beginning for Hyundai’s premium Genesis brand when it goes on UK sale this summer, says Robin Roberts (and Wheels Within Wales). There will not be a dealer network but the manufacturer will have a Genesis Studio in Westfield shopping centre, London and also provide sales on-line. Prices begin about £35,000 for the saloon and £50,000 for the SUV, and will be fixed and … [Read more...]
For Your Bookshelf – “The Boy – Stirling Moss, a Life in 60 Laps”
Reviewed by Kieron Fennelly Author: Richard Williams Published by: Simon and Schuster: https://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/ 306 pages (hardback) UK List Price: £20.00 (but may vary with retailer) ISBN: 978-1-4711-9845-8 Moss died in 2020 and this book is the first able to look back on his whole life. More has been written about Stirling Moss than any other British racing driver, … [Read more...]
Citroën C4 Coupé SUV– Road Test
THE LATEST CITROËN C4 - THREE BODY STYLES IN ONE NEW MODEL… …assessed by David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). Combine mid-sized hatchback dimensions with 5-doors in a coupe styled bodyshell then add in must-have SUV styling cues and that mix should make the new Citroën C4 highly desirable. For good measure Citroën has also thrown in attractive pricing and high specification. The C4 and its … [Read more...]
VW Arteon Shooting Brake – Road Test.
VOLKSWAGEN’S SPORTY EXECUTIVE ESTATE VISITED BY ROBIN ROBERTS (and Miles Better News Agency). (Photographs from Robin and Volkswagen). You can rightly expect exotic sports cars to turn heads, but when an estate car from a volume manufacturer manages to do that, you know the designers have created something very pleasing to the eyes. So it was full marks to the designers of the Volkswagen … [Read more...]
Honda is boosting its electric offensive with the introduction of the e:HRV in November.
Robin Roberts (WheelsWithinWales) gives his preliminary assessment of Honda's new HR-V hybrid... The new generation HRV uses two electric motors driving the front wheels to assist the regular 1.5 litre Atkinson cycle petrol engine but it’s not a plug-in hybrid. The 131 PS maximum powertrain develops 253 Nm (187 lb.ft) at 4,500 rpm and is essentially a boosted version of that in the Honda Jazz. … [Read more...]
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