Kim Henson sheds light on a seldom-told pre-War success story for the Standard Motor Company… (Words and all photographs by Kim). Complex and very wide-ranging, the 'Flying' Standard line-up found buyers galore keen to own the boldly styled models. This is what happened... Since the last Standard-badged car for the UK was produced well over half a century ago, it is perhaps unsurprising that … [Read more...]
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Citroën Grand C4 Space Tourer – Road Test
MORE SPACE MAKES MORE SENSE – CITROEN GRAND C4 SPACE TOURER MPV… …Assessed by David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). In the real world of practical motoring requirements are we losing our must-have desire for an SUV or Crossover type of vehicle? New car sales suggest not but in the UK’s used car market a recent survey has found that the fastest selling used cars are roomier and more practical … [Read more...]
Revised VW Passat – First Impressions
LATEST GENERATION VW PASSAT DEBUTS IN THE UK. By David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). From its launch in 1973 The Passat is now Volkswagen’s longest-lived name-plate after the Beetle went out of production this year. With over 30 million sold worldwide in 46 years, the Passat is the best-selling mid-size car in the world after eight versions have been launched. In the UK the Mark 8 models … [Read more...]
Ineos Bridgend confirmed
A £600M new car investment has been confirmed for Wales, writes Robin Roberts. The anticipated Grenadier 4x4 vehicle will be assembled in a new factory at Brocastle, backing onto the current Ford Bridgend Engine plant which is due to close in 12 months with the loss of 1,700 jobs. Grenadier will initially create about 200 jobs in Bridgend and 300 more over time but there are likely to be still … [Read more...]
Skoda Scala Diesel – Road Test
SKODA SCALA DIESEL - THE FUEL FRUGAL MODEL… …tried and tested by David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). The all-new Skoda Scala, a C-segment five-door hatchback, is in effect the replacement for their Rapid range and sits between the Volkswagen Group’s Czech brand Fabia supermini and larger C/D segment high selling Octavia model ranges. Currently prices range from £16,595 to £23,315 and the … [Read more...]
BMW 840d Convertible – Road Test
The BMW 840d Convertible - designed to impress… …By Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). Refinement and rarity are the driving forces behind the new BMW 8 Series, and its halo model has to be the Convertible. Relaunching its flagship series last year after nearly two decades out of the market, it means the premium German brand is better placed to tackle its rivals and raise … [Read more...]
TVR News
Robin Roberts reports on good news for TVR devotees... The TVR sports cars’ Welsh factory will be fitted out for assembly of its 200 mph Griffith supercar, the company has told its enthusiastic owners’ club. Jones Brothers have been appointed to carry out the work on its site adjacent to the A465 Heads of the Valleys road and overlooking Ebbw Vale. In a statement, the TVR Car Club said, … [Read more...]
Beaulieu International Autojumble 2019
It’s the ‘big one’; time once more for the Beaulieu International Autojumble. Kim Henson was there again, and asks himself why… (Photographs by Kim, with many more, individually acknowledged with thanks, provided by Chris Adamson). Why do people attend the Beaulieu Autojumble, and what is it that keeps them coming back, year after year? Well, for starters of course there are the vintage and … [Read more...]
Latest Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport – Road Test
By David Miles (Miles Better News Agency), who writes… …MY REFRESHING DRIVE WITH THE 2019.5 MODEL YEAR VAUXHALL INSIGNIA GRAND SPORT. Although I tend to review new or at least recently refreshed cars, just occasionally it is time to relook at a longer serving model which still continues to pull-in awards, mainly due to the space it offers, its extensive range of models and its competitive … [Read more...]
Mazda3 2.0 Sport – Road Test
New Mazda3 2.0 122 hp Sport Lux five door hatchback could light up your life… By Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). A lot is being pinned on the all-new Mazda3 hatchback, and deservedly so. Launched in the UK in spring 2019, it is competing in a tough sector of family and company cars but it’s about to get a big boost this autumn. The new Mazda3 hatchbacks initially came with … [Read more...]
Early Standard Vanguards brought together…
A variety of Standard Vanguard Phase I and II models, and their owners, took part in a recent event celebrating these enjoyable and competent vehicles… Kim Henson was there... (All words and photos by Kim). During the late 1930s the Standard Motor Company produced a very wide range of ‘Flying Standard’ models that proved to be popular with buyers and it is no exaggeration to say that these … [Read more...]
Latest BMW 3 Series – Road Test
ALL-NEW BMW 3 SERIES SALOON SETS THE STANDARD AGAIN… …says David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). The BMW 3 Series has been a two ‘marks’ model. Firstly it’s the ‘hallmark’ core model range in the extensive BMW model line-up. Secondly it’s the ‘benchmark’ model that other manufacturer’s models in the upper medium sized ranges of saloon and estates are compared to. The new BMW 3 Series Saloon … [Read more...]
Green Dragon EV Rally 2019 – Results
An electric atmosphere… Robin Roberts reports. Last weekend thousands of shoppers, holidaymakers and sports enthusiasts saw some of the world’s most advanced cars in Swansea, for Britain’s first exclusively low carbon rally. Fuel cell models lined up with a wide range of battery electric vehicles from nearly every manufacturer selling in Britain, to compete in the Green Dragon EV Rally and … [Read more...]
Mini Happy Returns – 60 Years since BMC’s baby was introduced
Small Wonder... Britain's favourite small car of the 1960s and 70s, celebrated by Dave Moss. It was exactly 60 years ago this week, on 26th August 1959, that the Mini was introduced to the world. In this first instalment of a series about the BMC/British Leyland/Rover Minis, Dave describes the background to, and development of, this small but revolutionary car, dubbed 'Wizardry on Wheels' in … [Read more...]
Peugeot 508 SW estate car – Road Test
NEW PEUGEOT 508 SW ESTATE – LOADS OF SPACE AND STYLE. Tried and tested by David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). The new Peugeot 508 SW five door five seater estates have recently come to market with prices starting from £26,845, but the wide range of engine choices and specification levels plus options can push the price up to almost £41,000. The new estate compliments the award winning … [Read more...]
Latest Honda HR-V – Road Test
NEW GENERATION HONDA HR-V COMPACT SUV READY TO GO. By David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). With only a few weeks to go until the new 69 registration plate peak sales month of September, Honda, like many other manufactures, are eager for customers and there is a whole range of offers to attract sales in a new car market still in decline. Honda, for instance, is currently offering a Test … [Read more...]
GDEV Rally – Britain’s greenest ever motorsport event
Britain’s greenest-ever rally is taking place in Wales this week... Robin Roberts reports. The Green Dragon EV Rally is exclusively for hydrogen and pure electric cars and is based in Swansea, where Sir William Robert Grove invented the fuel cell in the 1840s. The event also breaks ground as it’s not only the first low carbon rally to be held in Britain, but it also allows any driver with a … [Read more...]
Latest Mitsubishi L200 Pick-up – First Impressions
ON THE RIGHT TRACKS – THE NEW MITSUBISHI 6 SERIES L200 PICK-UP RANGE… …David Miles (Miles Better News Agency) reports. Arriving in UK Mitsubishi Motors showrooms in time for the new registration plate month of September is the new Series 6 L200 Pick-Up range, where the Double Cab versions are the most popular for business, hard graft and leisure uses. Mitsubishi say the Series 6 is more … [Read more...]
Vauxhall Vivaro Life MPV – Road Test
LARGER THAN LIFE – The new Vauxhall Vivaro Life Elite MPV. By Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). At a time when every motor manufacturer is rushing to produce popular crossover and SUV models, Vauxhall has delivered something different, in the shape of the Vivaro Life, a very large MPV with standard and longwheelbase choices. Prices start from £40,705 for the main selling Elite … [Read more...]
Mini Happy Returns – News and MINI Road Test
60th ANNIVERSARY EDITION MINI AND 10 MILLION MINIS BUILT AND COUNTING. By David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). (Photographs by David, and from MINI). The original Alex Issigonis designed British Mini was launched in 1959 under BMC’s Austin and Morris brands priced from £497 to £537. It had an 848cc, 33 hp normally aspirated transversely mounted four cylinder petrol engine and until its … [Read more...]
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