Isuzu is Japan’s oldest motor manufacturer with more than a century of experience and it has been the slowest to move into the electrical age, writes Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales). Its progress may appear to resemble an ice-berg on the move but the fact is, like that big lump of frozen water, you ignore it at your peril. While other manufacturers compromised carrying capacity and … [Read more...]
Features by Robin Roberts
Honda Super-N Advance – Road Test
Those of a certain age who loved and longed for the original Mini will ooze happiness behind the wheel of the new Honda Super-N. So says our Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) after spending a week with this diminutive vehicle. And it will also delight drivers who want a modern city car for commuting and a weekend fun run skateboard to getaway - up to a point. Inspired by the Honda N-One … [Read more...]
GWM Havel Jolion Pro Ultra Hybrid – Road Test
This is a good question for any bar quiz or testing a motoring enthusiast: What roomy family car comes with luxury-car features for about £30,000? Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) gives his answer… As new car prices go through their own sunroofs, desirable features are left out and some dealers struggle to clear showrooms to fewer customers walking in, there is an underlying issue; demand … [Read more...]
UK Car Sales August 2026
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) writes... It has again been a very strong month for BEVs, and Kia has led the way as it prepares to launch its new small EV2 series. The New Automotive Electric Car Count indicates: - Strongest August for BEV registrations: BEVs captured 30% of all new car registrations in August 2026, with sales surging 30% year-on-year - spurred in part by shifting fuel … [Read more...]
Skoda Enyaq 85 BEV – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) writes… Skoda has traditionally been a conservative car-maker but it’s undergone a transformation this decade as it responded to changing buying habits and the arrival of electrified cars, notably from the Far East. Initially it was a little slow responding to the new challenges but as part of the Volkswagen Audi Group it quickly developed some very good … [Read more...]
Mazda MX-5 Roadster Exclusive – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) writes...While the tidal wave of the latest electric powered models washes into showrooms, one conventional car floats above them and remains an example of simplicity, style and sales success over a stunning and enviable 37 years. The Mazda MX-5 not only saved Mazda's fortunes in the 1990s but it also effectively revived the traditional affordable sportster … [Read more...]
Xpeng G6 Long Range – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) writes... "Whatever happens to the planned zero-emissions mandate with its stuttering schedule for implementation there is no denying it is bringing us some interesting and desirable models." But few of the newcomers will have the 'history' of Xpeng, which like Tesla of America, was rooted in technology and software rather than motor cars. Not to be phased … [Read more...]
Kia EV4 Fastback GT-Line S – Road Test
The Kia EV4 is a landmark model for the brand as their first zero emissions hatchback and Fastback saloon, and it will seriously challenge the Continental luxury brands. Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) takes the wheel… The hatchback is built in Slovakia with a slightly smaller bootspace than the Fastback assembled in Korea and both models have a choice of 58.3 kWh standard battery or 81.4 … [Read more...]
Kia Picanto GT-Line S – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) writes… With the previous headline rush into pure electric cars now faltering, there is growing appreciation of what a good petrol car can do for a manufacturer, as in the Kia Picanto GT-Line S. While some rivals had axed their city cars or effectively moved them up market and therefore into more expensive territory, Kia adopted a policy of keeping open their … [Read more...]
BMW iX3 50 xDrive – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) writes... With VAT-free home charging from October, now is the time to put in your order for the BMW iX3 50 and just hope you’re not stuck in a queue of customers. That will be the only annoying fact if you want to get your hands on the World Car of 2026. It really is very, very good. If you think electric cars are boring, this Neue Klasse BMW iX3 will … [Read more...]
Honda Prelude Advance – Road Test
There is an almost ageless and timeless appeal about the Honda Prelude coupé, writes Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales)... It has always been a highly popular part of the Honda line-up and showed the Japanese engineers not only build very competent family cars but, given encouragement, can turn out a capable coupé which turns heads and delivers smiles-better-performance. It has the classic … [Read more...]
VW Golf GTE – Road Test
The popularity of the Volkswagen Golf has hardly dimmed since it was launched over 52 years ago, and there is little sign of this achievement being changed with the GTE phev version. Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) puts this model through its paces... There is a mind-boggling range of hatchbacks and saloons with a wide range of engines and selective trim levels, and we have been testing the … [Read more...]
Mazda 6e – First Impressions
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) samples the latest Mazda... Despite the drive towards a 'greener' car market, the choice of what you can buy in Britain has been largely limited to SUVs and smaller cars, but that’s changing with the arrival of the Mazda6e medium-sized saloon. The result of a joint venture with China’s Changan company which provided the powertrain and platform, the UK … [Read more...]
The new Mitsubishi Outlander arrives!
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) reports on, and test drives, the new Mitsubishi Outlander MY26... It’s back! The Mitsubishi Outlander has returned to showrooms and country life like it has never been away. Following a gap of just two years after Mitsubishi decided to contract in Europe, the famous three-diamonds are glinting again on the very latest version brought in by the team behind … [Read more...]
Mitsubishi L200 MY26 – First Impressions
The legendary Mitsubishi L200 lives again, writes Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales). After months of anticipation, the seventh generation of this global best selling pick up is now available in the UK and it’s more powerful, economical, better specified, comfortable and capable than ever before. In five-seat double cab layout it can be bought in Titan or higher Barbarian trim with a … [Read more...]
Volkswagen T-Roc 150 R – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) test drives the latest VW T-Roc... Almost a decade after its launch helped turn around Volkswagen fortunes and create one of its most successful SUV challengers, the T-Roc generation two is on sale. Beaten for demand only by the larger Tiguan, the T-Roc Gen2 is really a completely new model not a facelifted derivative, being redesigned outside and in, … [Read more...]
Kia PV5 Passenger – First Impressions
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) gives his views... They upset the car market, then the EV sector, and now it looks like Kia will disrupt the lucrative MPV and business categories. Kia predicted their electric PV5 Passenger model and van would reach 2,500 sales in Britain, but it has doubled that and is still climbing with just a five-seat model and very big luggage capacity. The addition … [Read more...]
May 2026 vehicle sales in the UK
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) writes... The UK’s new car market delivered its strongest May performance since before the pandemic, with registrations rising 7.1% to 160,662 units, reported the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The performance was the best recorded for the month since 2019, although still -12.6% behind pre-pandemic levels. Registrations in Wales last month … [Read more...]
Maserati MCPura Cielo – First Impressions
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) writes... When it comes to sports cars and motor-sport, one Italian brand stands out - and it’s not what you may think - Maserati. Rarer than those cars with a prancing horse badge, the Maserati Trident is still the only badge on an Italian model which has twice won the Indianapolis 500 and has endeared it to thousands of American car fans. In the United … [Read more...]
Audi Q3 150TFSi S Line Mild Hybrid SUV – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) writes… Audi has a habit of putting its finger on precisely the right section of the market to make a point to rivals. It has succeeded with sports cars, coupés, limousines and big SUVs, so the Q3 really deserves consideration in the compact SUV sector. Essentially it is a taller and roomier vehicle with strong associations to the A3 Hatch and comes in a … [Read more...]
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