THE NEW VOLVO S60 T8 TWIN ENGINE PLUG-IN HYBRID SALOON… …tried and tested by David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). The new Volvo S60 premium mid-sized saloon range was introduced in the Spring of this year and its arrival heralded two important moves. Firstly it is the first modern day Volvo car range not to include a diesel engine. Secondly it is the first model to be built in Volvo’s US … [Read more...]
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Citroën C5 Aircross Flair (diesel) – Road Test
The Citroën C5 Aircross Flair 1.5 litre BlueHDi 130hp automatic, large SUV… …Assessed by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). Family life endures a lot and so must their choice of car. The Citroën C5 Aircross SUV replaced the smaller C4 and was designed, engineered and is marketed as a more sophisticated model for today’s market. That seems to have clicked with buyers. Just six … [Read more...]
Accreditation scheme for electric vehicles gains ground…
Robin Roberts describes the NFDA's Electric Vehicle Approved accreditation scheme... "It is extremely positive to see franchised retailers embrace NFDA’s Electric Vehicle Approved accreditation scheme which demonstrates the efforts the automotive retail industry is making to drive the growth of the electric vehicle sector", said Sue Robinson, Director of the National Franchised Dealers … [Read more...]
News – Aston Martin DBX Unveiled
Robin Roberts reports on the arrival of a vital new car for Aston Martin… The first Aston Martin DBX five-seat SUV will roll off new production lines in South Wales in Spring 2020. Breaking new ground for the 106-year-old luxury British marque, the DBX was unveiled simultaneously in the Beijing, China motor show and in the £250M St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan assembly plant today. The DBX … [Read more...]
NEWS – BRITISH MOTOR SHOW 2020
BRITISH MOTOR SHOW 2020 – to be held at Farnborough. Story by Chris Adamson. Plans have been announced to revive the British Motor Show name in August 2020 - but it is going to be very different to the last time an event with a similar name was held at the Excel Centre in London in 2008. For starters ‘International’ has been dropped from the title and rather than London it is going to be held … [Read more...]
Honda Civic Type R GT – Road Test
Just how good is Honda’s current Civic Type R? Kim Henson test drives the top line GT version, to find out. (All words and photographs by Kim). In the late summer of 2001 Honda introduced their original, first generation performance-orientated Civic Type R, and I was fortunate enough to be invited to the launch event for UK motoring writers, held on the Isle of Man. Unfortunately the weather … [Read more...]
Nissan Micra IG-T100 – Road Test
IT’S A PERKY BLINDER – THE LATEST NISSAN MICRA IG-T100 HATCHBACK… …explains David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). The 100 hp turbo petrol engine is perky in performance and the design of the five-door supermini sized hatchback body is blindingly more eye-catching than the previous four generations of Micra which have been served up since 1983. Most recently Nissan has further revised some … [Read more...]
Volvo XC90 – Road Test
DIESEL POWER STILL THE MOST POPULAR FOR THE VOLVO XC90 LARGE SUV… …for good reasons, says David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). The second generation Volvo XC90 large SUV with 4x4 traction and seven seats is the flagship of the revitalised Volvo range. It was introduced in 2014 and recently it has undergone its mid-term revisions to keep it relevant in today’s expanding SUV market … [Read more...]
Used Car Sales on the increase…
Robin Roberts reports on the latest sales figures for secondhand cars in Britain... The SMMT said used car sales rose 0.9% in Q3 after nine quarters of decline. Some 2,076,382 transactions took place between July and September, 18,925 more than the same period in 2018. Demand for diesel models was up 1.4% in the quarter with 858,442 changing hands, while petrol sales were flat with a slight … [Read more...]
Insurance industry under scrutiny from the Financial Conduct Authority
Young drivers could be paying more than they should for car insurance... Robin Roberts tells all... A new report sheds light on the practices price comparison websites are implementing to persuade vulnerable young drivers to part with their hard-earned cash - when they already pay 149% more than national average on their insurance. Earlier this month the Financial Conduct Authority released an … [Read more...]
Honda HR-V Sport (CVT) – Road Test
Sporty in nature, innovative and so very user-friendly with its wonderful ‘Magic Seats’ – it’s Honda’s HR-V. Kim Henson test drives the Sport version, with seven speed CVT transmission… (All words and photographs by Kim). Boldly styled, with impressive performance credentials and excellent practicality, the latest versions of Honda’s HR-V have much to offer in today’s crowded market for … [Read more...]
Alfa Stelvio – Road Test
Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio Q4 Sports SUV – Italian Stallion. By Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). Anyone who thinks SUVs are boring big cars should look at the dark-horse Stelvio Quadrifoglio Q4, it’s an Italian Stallion. The term Sports Utility Vehicle is definitely over-used among car-makers, but Alfa has groomed a great car which ticks all the boxes for its enthusiastic … [Read more...]
Mitsubishi Classics – On the Road Today
Kim Henson samples a few of the most significant Mitsubishi models ever produced. Here are his impressions… (Words and photographs by Kim). I was recently privileged to be given the opportunity to briefly test drive some of Mitsubishi’s Heritage Collection vehicles, which represent some of the most important of the company’s cars ever to have been brought to the UK, and thoroughly enjoyed the … [Read more...]
Mitsubishi (and Volvo) PHEV news…
MITSUBISHI MOTORS OUTLINES PHEV SALES FACT FROM FICTION MYTHS. Plus… Late news in from Volvo re. free electricity for their new PHEV customers David Miles (Miles Better News Agency) tells all. At a recent motoring media briefing, Conor Twomey, General Manager Internal Communications and Government Affairs for Mitsubishi Motors in the UK, outlined the issues the industry is having with … [Read more...]
Latest Range Rover Evoque – Road Test
THE BABY RANGE ROVER – THE 2020 EVOQUE WITH GROWNUP PRICES. By David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). Launched earlier this year the second generation baby Range Rover – the Evoque – now starts its 2020 model year sales with prices ranging from £31,295 to £50,425 plus options. The original compact SUV Evoque launched in 2011 was seen by us motoring folk to be the replacement for the … [Read more...]
Honda CR-V Hybrid EX AWD – Road Test
Honda’s CR-V has been a tough, reliable contender in the SUV market for nearly 25 years... Kim Henson assesses the latest 2019 Hybrid version, in range-topping EX form, with all wheel drive and CVT automatic transmission. Before I describe the current CR-V in self-charging Hybrid form, I’d like briefly to reflect on the history and reliability of the models bearing that name so far. At the … [Read more...]
SEAT Tarraco 2.0TSi – Road Test
Put through its paces – SEAT Tarraco 2.0TSI 4Drive 190hp large SUV… …By Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). SEAT, the Spanish brand within the Volkswagen Group, has risen from being an also-ran car-maker to a pace-setter and it’s most obvious with their flagship Tarraco large SUV. Heading a range of SUVs offering reasonably priced models in different sectors, the SEAT Tarraco … [Read more...]
Audi TT quattro sport – A modern classic much enjoyed
Collector’s dream or aged Golf in drag? The first edition of Audi’s TT is 21 years old and divides opinions sharply, as Jeremy Walton discovered when he bought a limited edition TT quattro sport… Kim adds: A very warm 'welcome aboard' to Jeremy as a contributor to Wheels-Alive. He will already be known to many readers as a highly experienced motoring writer, especially in terms of covering … [Read more...]
Latest Skoda Superb estate car – Road Test
REVISED SKODA SUPERB ESTATE DOES WHAT IT SAYS IN THE TITLE… …proclaims David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). The Skoda Superb large Estate and its five door Hatchback stablemate models have over the years not only pulled in huge global sales but have received numerous awards and accolades. These have been not just for its D-segment class-leading interior passenger and load space, but for its … [Read more...]
Citroën C5 Aircross – Long Term Road Test
Chris Adamson samples Citroën’s innovative C5 Aircross during an extended road test… (All words and photographs by Chris, except overall dashboard shot, courtesy of Citroën and taken by Matt Howell). Six months ago I first drove the Citroën C5 Aircross and if you have been following this website will have read that I wasn’t entirely convinced by the novel hydraulic suspension – but a longer … [Read more...]
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