Big Data helps pick future classics... Robin Roberts reports. Used car buyers with a keen eye for an investment could be set to benefit from a new online tool that reveals the cars that are appreciating and could become collectors’ items. ‘Future classics’ created by automotive data and valuations expert HPI is an online site that allows users to find out which cars are likely to … [Read more...]
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Peugeot Rifter – First Impressions
Convenience, practicality, good looks – The new Peugeot Rifter. David Miles (Miles Better News Agency) gives his initial thoughts… A practical vehicle for all reasons with good looks is the new Peugeot Rifter which has just gone on sale in September with prices starting from £19,650 for the five seater models available now, and £21,570 for the seven seat versions which become available early … [Read more...]
Suzuki Ignis 1.2 Adventure – Road Test
Kim Henson assesses a special edition of Suzuki’s compact five door ‘crossover’/SUV city car… (All words and photographs by Kim). Suzuki’s Ignis arrived in the U.K. early in 2017, at once appealing to buyers due to its ‘stand-out-from-the-crowd’ looks, also its sprightly performance and commendable fuel consumption. Buyers also like the car for its generous interior space (within a compact body … [Read more...]
Circuit of Wales plan back on track
A new attempt to create the Circuit of Wales is underway... ...writes Robin Roberts. The controversial £433M scheme on a mountainside overlooking Ebbw Vale was rejected for Welsh Government assistance in June 2017. The original proposers of the 2013 venture failed to secure the confidence of the Welsh Government which had put £9M into studies to turn over 800 acres of mountain moorland into a … [Read more...]
Peugeot 508 Fastback – First Impressions
New Peugeot 508 Fastback drives a different route to market… …explains David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). Sales of D-segment saloons and estates have had a tough decade of diminishing desirability, especially if they do not carry a premium brand label. Customers have either downsized to newer higher specification hatchbacks and estates that offer more technologies, are cheaper to … [Read more...]
Book Review – A fascinating children’s story about a long-dormant Jaguar XK120 and its re-awakening
The XK Files: 120. Reviewed by Kim Henson. Author: Jennifer Barker (and illustrated by Robin Lawrie) Published by: Porter Press International Ltd; https://porterpress.co.uk/ 128 pages; softback Price: £6.99 UK; $9.99 USA. ISBN: 978-1-907085-72-7 When I was a lad I used to love reading, as well as being interested in motor cars, and I was always excited to find books that heavily … [Read more...]
New Audi A6 – First Impressions
New Audi A6 Saloon and Avant estate tried and tested... By Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). Audi’s success has been built on the sum of its parts, whether that’s quattro technology, TT-style or out-and-out performance through the wheels of the R8, but it’s also been piling up sales with estates. In the UK last year the A6 range saw an approximate 55/45 split between Saloon and … [Read more...]
Volkswagen News and new Touareg – First Impressions
David Miles (Miles Better News Agency) reports on what’s happening in the VW world and test-drives the firm’s latest Touareg… The trials and repercussions of the Volkswagen Group of brands re. emissions have been well documented but that didn’t stop them becoming the world’s largest manufacturer of vehicles, with 10.74 million vehicles produced last year and 4,100,000 sold so far this … [Read more...]
Sporty SEAT Leon Cupra Estate – Road Test
The Leon Cupra 300 hp ST estate provides pace and space… …says David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). SEAT’s Leon range of mid-sized C-segment models covers SC three door hatchbacks, Leon five door hatchbacks and ST five door estates, with a long list of 1.4 to 2.0 litre engines, both petrol and diesel, and with a comprehensive level of specifications with prices covering a huge scale from … [Read more...]
Jaguar E-Pace – First Impressions
Chris Adamson puts Jaguar’s new compact SUV through its paces... (All words and photographs by Chris). As Jaguar’s first successful entry into the SUV market the F-Pace set pulses racing and buyers rushing to open their cheque books – now the smaller E-Pace is doing much the same thanks to its smart good looks and attractive entry price. The designers have attempted to combine a bit of Jaguar … [Read more...]
50 Not Out – The Great Dorset Steam Fair
From small beginnings in the late 1960s, the Great Dorset Steam Fair has grown to become the largest and most well known event of its type in the world. Kim Henson was there again this year for the unique '500 at 50' event… Loved for its huge variety of vintage and classic vehicles (including cars, commercials, military vehicles, motorcycles and bicycles), ancient machinery of all types, … [Read more...]
Latest Volvo V60 estate – Road Test
New Volvo V60 continues the company’s heritage of producing estates... …assessed by David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). For over 60 years Volvo has built roomy, practical estate cars and the second generation V60 mid-sized estate follows that tradition with a classy dynamic and elegant new range. Sold by Ford eight years ago, Volvo is now under the parentage of the Chinese Geely … [Read more...]
Range Rover Velar – First Impressions
Chris Adamson test drives a new alternative sporty model in the Land Rover line-up.… (All words and photographs by Chris). With its extensive line-up of rugged all-purpose all-terrain vehicles and luxury appointed Range Rovers you would imagine that Land Rover has all the bases covered when it comes to four-wheel drive – but apparently not. Into the already crowded Land Rover showrooms comes … [Read more...]
Suzuki Vitara – First Impressions
Chris Adamson test drives a 1.4 litre Boosterjet all wheel drive version of Suzuki's competent Vitara... (All words and photos by Chris). Before the sports utility vehicle became an essential part of every manufacturer’s line-up, a few car makers bravely ploughed a lone furrow with compact four-wheel drives – among these pioneers was Suzuki who never really received the credit for being ahead … [Read more...]
Aston Martin Lagonda’s new generation of electric super-cars will be built in Wales, it confirmed today.
Robin Roberts reports on good news for Aston Martin and Wales... News that the new St Athan site will become its centre for electrification confirms an exclusive story which appeared on WheelsWithinWales earlier in March. The Aston Martin Rapide E will be the first Battery Electric Vehicle from the international luxury sporting brand in 2019 and St Athan will also assemble future … [Read more...]
Big, Bold, Brash and Over Here – Ford Mustang V8 Convertible Road Test
David Miles (Miles Better News Agency) test drives the latest Mustang… The first official Ford Mustangs came to Europe and the UK in early 2016 and now we have the updated 2018/19 versions with added safety equipment, revised engines, increased personalisation options and a variety of styling tweaks. As before the Mustang is available in two-door, 2+2 seater, Fastback Coupe and Convertible … [Read more...]
2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV – First Impressions
The new (2019) version of Mitsubishi’s Outlander PHEV large SUV is even less taxing than its predecessor… …says David miles (Miles Better News Agency). The new 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) five seater SUV with 4WD is now available in the UK priced from £34,255 including the Government’s £2,500 plug-in vehicle grant. It is available at launch with five … [Read more...]
Suzuki tops the lot – according to ‘What Car?’ readers who are owners…
'What Car?' readers rate Suzuki as top of the tree for reliability. Kim Henson reports... Japanese cars in general have deservedly earned respect for their dependability, and, more specifically, for many years motor trade contacts and owners alike have been telling me about the real-world long-term reliability that has been rewarding the buyers of Suzuki vehicles. As one example, … [Read more...]
New car sales increase significantly during August…
New car registrations in Britain soared last month on the eve of an EU change in law which would ban models not meeting the tougher WLTP emissions test. Robin Roberts reports... Thousands of models across Europe were heavily discounted by dealers backed by car makers anxious to clear unsold stock of the NEDC tested models. This push and the fact some car makers are struggling to build cars … [Read more...]
Beaulieu International Autojumble 2018 – Wheels-Alive was there!
Kim Henson has attended every ‘Beaulieu’ since 1978, and describes this, THE biggest autojumble in Britain. In fact Beaulieu Autojumble is the original such event, the biggest in Europe and widely acknowledged to be the best… (Photographs by Kim, plus additional shots, individually and gratefully acknowledged with thanks, provided by Chris Adamson). Enthusiasts (in their droves!) made their way … [Read more...]
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