Jeep vehicles have been renowned for their toughness and off-road abilities for more than 70 years... …Kim Henson test drives the Trailhawk version of the Renegade. (All words and photographs by Kim). Jeep’s Renegade is a direct descendant of the Willys MB four wheel drive military vehicle of the 1940s, and with a pedigree like that its off-road credentials should be – and are – good. Yet for … [Read more...]
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Is SUV demand putting at risk meeting the net zero emissions target?
The demand for sports utility vehicles is said to be threatening the UK’s attempts to clean up the transport sector... or for potential vehicle buyers is this more down to cost, charging point availability, 'range anxiety' and restricted choices in electric vehicles? ...Robin Roberts reports. Sales of new SUVs now outnumber electric vehicle sales at a rate of 37 to 1.In its 2019 annual Review of … [Read more...]
New Mazda CX-30 – First Impressions
Mazda’s latest version of the CX-30 arrives in the UK in January 2020… Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency) reports. The new Mazda CX-30 enters the booming SUV sector in January. Sitting between the CX-3 small SUV and CX-5 large SUV, the newcomer will be priced from £22,895 for the 26 models in five trim levels, and with a choice of rear or all-wheel-drive depending on the buyer’s … [Read more...]
Aston Martin DBX SUV – ‘a pivotal model’ for the firm
Robin Roberts reports on the opening remarks made yesterday (6th December) as Aston Martin Lagonda's new factory opened in St. Athan... The new Aston Martin DBX SUV will be a pivotal model for the company and firmly put Wales on the map for motor manufacturing, some 260 guests were told today at the official opening of the luxury brand's new factory at St Athan, near Cardiff.Addressing an … [Read more...]
Need to Know 5 – Vehicle Batteries (for cars and commercials – classic and modern)
Regardless of age and type, your vehicle relies on electrical power in order to function properly, and the battery is vital in storing/providing it. Dave Moss explains how to look after your battery and keep you on the road. (Photographs by Dave Moss and Kim Henson, as individually attributed). This feature was prompted by the ten year old battery in the author's 19 year old diesel Fiesta van … [Read more...]
News – Aston Martin Lagonda facility opening today
Robin Roberts reports on the start of the latest exciting chapter for Aston Martin Lagonda... Aston Martin Lagonda this morning opened its new £250M manufacturing facility at St Athan. First Minister of Wales, Rt Hon Mark Drakeford AM joined Aston Martin Lagonda President and Group CEO, Dr Andy Palmer at a ceremony after three-years of intense development and conversion from RAF Superhangers … [Read more...]
Latest Raft of BMW Plug-in Hybrids – First Impressions
BMW NOW WITH MORE VARIETY OF POWERTRAINS WITH PLUG-IN HYBRIDS… Hotfoot from this week's BMW PHEV driving event, David Miles (Miles Better News Agency) reports. (Photographs from BMW and David Miles – 330e interior and engine bay). The figures speak for themselves with the latest line-up of new BMW PHEV plug-in hybrid electric vehicles on offer, and with more models to come. To get to grips … [Read more...]
New Vauxhall Astra – Road Test
NOW BEING DELIVERED TO UK CUSTOMERS – THE LATEST VAUXHALL ASTRA. David Miles (Miles Better News Agency) test-drives the new model and gives his opinion… The revised British-built Vauxhall Astra started to arrive in our domestic market showrooms in November, good news for the 25% of British motorists who have either owned or driven one since the Mark 1 made its appearance in 1979. Since then, … [Read more...]
Hyundai Nexo Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle – Road Test
Hyundai NEXO FCEV (Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle) Premium SE large SUV… ...Put through its paces by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). If you are a business, family or individual which really wants to go green with your motoring then the £69,495 Hyundai Nexo Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle is a very rare opportunity to do just that. Its only UK rival at the moment is a saloon and after … [Read more...]
Ferdinand Piëch: 1937-2019
Ferdinand Piëch: 1937-2019. Kieron Fennelly looks back at an extraordinary and crucially important career in the motor industry… Ferdinand Piëch died suddenly on August 25th. Once the most powerful man in the auto industry, he was also instrumental in the early development of the Porsche 911 and on more than one occasion, its reprieve. From his earliest days where he worked with Hans Mezger … [Read more...]
Volvo S60 T8 Plug-in Hybrid saloon – Road Test
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...]
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...]
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