At the recent classic vehicle sale held by South Western Vehicle Auctions (SWVA) in Poole, Dorset, a wide range of classics changed hands for a variety of prices. Chris Adamson was there with his camera; here’s his report… An extensively restored 1962 Daimler SP250 which was finished in 2015 after nearly 30 years work topped the sales at the latest South Western Vehicle Auctions classic auction … [Read more...]
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New MG ZS SUV – First Impressions
New kid on the block in the compact SUV market – MG's ZS has arrived... Words and all photos by Chris Adamson. (Note: The red car depicted in Chris's photos is the mid-range Excite version with the 1.5 litre engine and manual transmission; the white car is the range-topping best-seller 1.0 Auto in Exclusive trim.) Sales and marketing boss Matthew Cheyne is confidently predicting that in 2018 … [Read more...]
Skoda Fabia ‘Edition Redline’ – Road Test
The Skoda Fabia Supermini hatch has price on its side… By David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). Although the demand for compact SUVs is high, the similar sized but less tall supermini hatchbacks are still the UK’s best selling new cars, with the new Ford Fiesta supermini range still leading the way as Britain’s most popular new car. One of the Fiesta’s rivals is the not so new but cheaper … [Read more...]
Latest SEAT Ibiza News and FR version Road Test
The new SEAT Ibiza FR – space and pace. By David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). The new fifth generation SEAT Ibiza hatchback is only available as a five door and it is the first model in the Volkswagen Group of brands to use the new MQB AO modular platform –even before VW’s own new Polo supermini sized hatchback comes to market next year. The Ibiza has been the Spanish brand’s best … [Read more...]
New Kia Stonic compact SUV – News and First Impressions
…And still new compact SUVs keep coming – Kia’s Stonic here this week. by David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). News Sales of SUVs of all sizes have reached record levels in Europe and the UK, and seemingly every week an additional new model joins the market place. The B-segment ‘supermini’ size area of the SUV market is the fastest growing and sales are expected to reach 2.2 million units … [Read more...]
Citroën news and latest C3 Aircross First Impressions
David Miles (Miles Better News Agency) reports… Citroën dealers around the country are opening their order books, probably now their computers, from 1 November waiting for eager customers to visit, see, try and hopefully buy the new C3 Aircross compact SUV. But the market is awash with small, medium and large new SUVs tracking down customers who have shown their desire to own these high riding … [Read more...]
Skoda Kodiaq – Road Test
Keith Ward test drive’s Skoda’s seven seater family SUV… UNLIKE some classier brands, Skodas seem to be designed by people who actually drive their cars in everyday situations. It is to their credit. Take the big new seven-seat family SUV, the Kodiaq. Ours came with a pair of umbrellas concealed in the front door armrests. Open the passenger doors and a sort of hairy rubber caterpillar on … [Read more...]
New Vauxhall Grandland X – First Impressions
New Vauxhall Grandland X joins the fast-growing SUV market… By David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). Other than the growing demand for Alternatively Fuelled Vehicles – up by 34.6% in the UK so far this year, the fastest growing sector by vehicle size are SUVs, with sales increasing by 30% in Europe year-to-date and by approximately the same amount in the UK. In just the last few weeks we … [Read more...]
New or older cars best overall for the environment?
Buy new or carry on with the devil you know? Kim Henson provides some food for thought on this… (Note from Kim: The two photographs in our heading sequence are depicting current and older –1996 – Vauxhall Astras, just as examples). There is much debate currently taking place regarding vehicle emissions, the clean air/pollution issue and the environment in general. There is also much … [Read more...]
MINI News and More MINI Models – First Impressions
More MINI News and More MINI Models make their UK debut. David Miles (Miles Better News Agency) reports… “One out of every 40 new cars sold in the UK is a MINI” was the headline statement at the MINI Media Driving Day held last week. Headline act at the event was the global premiere of their special edition MINI 1499 GT. Although a termed a global reveal the 1499 GT three door Hatch is only … [Read more...]
Sun-drenched Dorset Delight
Kim Henson looks back happily on the 2017 Great Dorset Steam Fair… (All words and photographs by Kim, who adds, "Of course this is a motoring magazine website but I have also included photographs of 'non-wheeled' aspects of the Show, hopefully to illustrate its wide appeal to everyone in the family). The magnificent, five day long Great Dorset Steam Fair is a huge annual event that takes place … [Read more...]
BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo – First Impressions
The grand BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo makes its UK debut. David Miles (Miles Better News Agency) has been driving it… Launched to the UK’s motoring media last week, aptly in the Valley of the Racehorse, Lambourn, Berkshire where fine breeding and horsepower of the four legged variety are commonplace, was the new BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo which makes its official sales debut on 11 November … [Read more...]
Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian – Road Test
David Miles (Miles Better News Agency) reviews the Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian SVP Double Cab Pick-up. The award winning Mitsubishi L200 pick-up range is now into its fifth generation and the line-up includes Single Cab, Club Cab and Double Cab versions with UK prices starting from £18,500 excluding VAT as they are classed as commercial vehicles. The latest addition to the best selling line up … [Read more...]
New McLaren 570S Spider – First Impressions
Chris Adamson test-drives the latest fast mover from McLaren... (All words and photographs by Chris). In the depths of a blustery autumn with another British winter on the horizon you can cheer yourself with thoughts of summer and the joys of open top motoring that await. If that dream also includes achieving this wind in the hair experience at close on 200 miles an hour and you have almost … [Read more...]
Suzuki ALLGRIP models – Getting to grips with them during road (and off-road) tests
Kim Henson heads off to the Welsh hills to test drive examples of vehicles equipped with Suzuki’s ALLGRIP four wheel drive system technologies, the details of which vary according to the model... (All words by Kim; photographs by Kim and – where indicated – Matt Kimberley). For many decades Suzuki has been associated with producing highly effective and very reliable four wheel drive vehicles, … [Read more...]
Totally-new Peugeot 5008 – First Impressions
All-new Peugeot 5008 finally arrives in UK… By David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). Originally debuted at the Paris Motor Show in the Autumn of 2016 and originally scheduled to arrive in the UK in the Spring of this year, the all-new Peugeot 5008 seven seater SUV has finally started to arrive in the UK, but full availability for delivery to customers won’t start until January 2018. The … [Read more...]
Brief Impressions – Cars driven at the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ Test Day South 2017
Testing Times! Kim Henson reports. I have always found useful and enjoyable the annual SMMT Test Days, which provide accredited motoring writers with the chance to sample a selection of new models from a variety of manufacturers. This year was no exception… All words and photos by Kim, with the exception of the main heading photograph, kindly provided by Jeremy Walton. Each year the … [Read more...]
Lexus LC500 – First Impressions
Visually stunning 2018 Lexus LC500 First UK Drive, courtesy of David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). Kim comments, "David is one of the very first motoring writers to be able to test drive this desirable Lexus..."). The UK debut of the Lexus brand’s new sporting flagship, the LC500 2+2 Grand Tourer two-door Coupé at the Goodwood Festival of Speed a few months ago whetted the appetites of … [Read more...]
News – Jaguar Land Rover engine production to cease at Ford’s Bridgend plant
JLR engines to be pulled from Ford Bridgend Engine Plant… Robin Roberts reports. Ford Bridgend Engine Plant will lose the JLR (Jaguar Land Rover) engine build contract in three years. The plant has been making V8 and V6 engines for JLR since 1990 when it was part of the Ford Group, but continued after purchase of the luxury brands by Tata. Now Ford has said it has told GMB & Unite of … [Read more...]
Hot off the press ‘very first’ First Impressions – Range Rover’s brand new Velar mid-sized SUV, driven this morning (28th September 2017) for Wheels-Alive
Range Rover’s new Velar mid-sized SUV – Captured at last and test-driven this morning by David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). Kim comments: Grateful thanks to David for making a pre-dawn start today to get to the SMMT’s Test Day South event very early, specifically to drive this car ahead of other motoring writers in attendance, to bring his impressions of the new Velar as soon as possible … [Read more...]
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