Fiat 500e Icon hatchback – the new electric city car driven by Robin Roberts (and Motoring Milestones). The gradual return to city living and commuting will give a boost to the new generation of environmentally friendly small cars, and few makers have as much experience as Fiat. The Italian brand built its reputation on baby cars, particularly in the second half of the 20th century, and it's … [Read more...]
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Audi Q4 e-tron Sport 40 – Road Test
The Audi Q4 e-tron Sport 40 all-electric compact SUV... ...plugged-in and tried by Robin Roberts (and Motoring Milestones)… Form flows into function with the Audi Q4 e-tron as the German executive brand shapes up its first compact SUV in the pure battery battle. The Q4 e-tron is available with a choice of power units, 125, 150 or 220 kW outputs from two battery capacities, rear or … [Read more...]
Chinese electric van brands new to U.K. to arrive in the spring of 2022
Two Chinese electric van brands will go on sale in Britain early next year with five year warranties – and passenger cars could follow. By Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). DFSK and Skywell models will be imported by Innovation Automotive, based in the Cotswolds, and CEO is Paul Brigden, formerly Operations Director of Mitsubishi Motors UK headquartered in Cirencester. The … [Read more...]
Kia e-Niro – Road Test
The Kia e-Niro3 64kwH is not such a gamble as Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency) found out... Asians reputably love gambling, which goes some way to explain why the South Korean SUV styled 5-door Kia Niro is available with three power options including an all-battery version. But it’s not so much of a gamble to introduce and sell the e-Niro BEV because it’s one of the best of its … [Read more...]
Honda’s latest Jazz – Road Test
Honda’s Jazz EX Mark 4 generation put through its paces by Robin Roberts (and Motoring Milestones). You get more than you expect with the Honda Jazz. Two decades after the first model went on UK sale it still provides unrivalled practicality and versatility in the family compact hatchback market sector. It’s the Tardis of transport thanks to its really clever Magic Seats which take three … [Read more...]
Cupra Formentor – Road Test
The Cupra Formentor V2 e-Hybrid 204 PS SUV… …Tried and tested by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). The head-turning Cupra Formentor e-Hybrid is a genuinely new model in the booming family SUV sector where its stablemate SEAT brand has done so well. Formentor is the first model designed and developed exclusively for the Spanish Cupra sports brand and this spring picked up the … [Read more...]
Toyota Highlander – Road Test
If size matters – try the Toyota Highlander Excel 2.5 Hybrid AWD very large SUV… …Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency) has: Us individuals as a species are evolving and are getting larger and so are our cars. So it is the right time for the Toyota Highlander to be introduced to the UK market. Highlander is the company’s largest SUV and has been brought to European showrooms for the … [Read more...]
Honda e – First Drive Road Test
ALL ELECTRIC HONDA e ADVANCED FIRST DRIVE… …By Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). The power of dreams is going electric with the distinctive and multiple award winning Honda e. As if to really differentiate the design from anything which has gone before as the company begins its transition to full electric power, the Honda e is a completely new model from the ground up. Honda e … [Read more...]
Volkswagen Polo (sixth generation) – Road Test
FIT FOR MODERN DAY PURPOSE - THE LATEST VW POLO… …Trying it out for size has been Robin Roberts (and Motoring Milestones). Whether you’re working from home, reducing mileage or simply downsizing to save money, today’s Volkswagen Polo clearly demonstrates city cars do not have to lack the refinements of much larger models. For 46 years, the VW Polo has been seen as the city car with status. … [Read more...]
Mazda3 GT Sport – First Impressions
The first test drive of the new Mazda3 186 PS GT Sport with new e-Skyactive X hybrid technology... By Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). Just when you think things couldn’t get better, Mazda has improved its acclaimed Skyactiv engine technology. Constant engine development and software revisions have improved combustion and power, reduced emissions and extended economy in the … [Read more...]
Lexus ES300h – Road Test
The latest Lexus ES300h Takumi Saloon tried and tested by Robin Roberts (and Motoring Milestones). The Lexus ES300h Takumi saloon delivers some of motoring’s real surprises. This generation is a successor introduced in 2019 to the smaller Lexus GS series, it has the advanced petrol & electric powertrain developed by parent Toyota over some 25 years. Lexus has been setting the standard … [Read more...]
Mazda’s view of the road ahead… and their power units
There’s still joy to be had in petrol and diesel engines, says Mazda. This week, Mazda UK commissioned 20 electric charging points at its Dartford headquarters as more staff progressively returned to the office, writes Robin Roberts. However, the UK and Europe’s rush to turn on electric cars over the coming decade has not dimmed Mazda’s investment in the internal combustion engine. “Mazda … [Read more...]
Peugeot 2008 GT Line – Road Test
The popular PEUGEOT 2008 GT Line Puretech 130 Automatic tried by Robin Roberts (and Motoring Milestones). I have a soft spot for the Peugeot 2008 GT Line, having extensively used one during the 2020 Covid lockdown and experienced the previous series in the family stable. But they were invariably the six-speed manual versions and I jumped at the chance to experience the eight-speed automatic … [Read more...]
100 YEARS OF SUZUKI MILESTONES + HIGH UK CUSTOMER SERVICING RANKING
Robin Roberts (and Motoring Milestones) reports on the history of the company and the high regard in which it is held today… They may be one of the smaller engineering companies, but Suzuki has consistently shown over a century that it’s the size of an idea which matters. Some 11 years before the Suzuki Loom Manufacturing Co was officially formed in 1920, founder Michio Suzuki pioneered a new … [Read more...]
Skoda Octavia vRS Estate – Road Test
SPEED AND SPACE FROM SKODA’S IMPRESSIVE OCTAVIA vRS ESTATE. By Robin Roberts (and Motoring Milestones). There’s something attractive about being able to cover ground quickly but discretely. This probably explains why specialist police units opt for the Skoda Octavia Estate vRS. It’s quick, very quick in the right hands and is roomy and comfortable for long stints in service. The … [Read more...]
Mercedes-Benz E220d – Road Test
UPHOLDING THE APPEAL OF EXECUTIVE SALOONS – THE MERCEDES-BENZ E220d... If you believe demand for executive saloons can be overtaken by SUVs, the Mercedes-Benz E220d AMG Line Night Edition Premium Plus could prove you wrong, says our road tester Robin Roberts (and Motoring Milestones). When it comes to good handling, comfort, sophistication and refinement, the classically shaped four-door … [Read more...]
Lamborghini Urus – Road Test
The Lamborghini Urus is probably the ultimate personal image booster for some. Boosting his image has been our road tester Robin Roberts (and Motoring Milestones)… *Images courtesy of Roger Donovan MediaPhotos.co.uk and to order or see more exclusive shots of this and other highly desirable cars visit his automotive site. Head-turning, big, quick and possessing some of the most wonderful … [Read more...]
Vauxhall Mokka-e – Road Test
ROBIN ROBERTS (AND MOTORING MILESTONES) PLUGS THE – THE NEW VAUXHALL MOKKA-e... Vauxhall is out to prove that electric cars do not have to be boring, utilitarian and underwhelming. In fact, there’s trouble brewing for rivals to the new ‘clean and green’ Mokka SUV/Crossover styled hatchback family car from Vauxhall with its high specification and options. Mokka-e gets the new look Vizor … [Read more...]
Bentley Continental GT – Road Test
The Bentley Continental GT V8 Coupé... GT is a very overused abbreviation but fully justified as a suffix to the Bentley Continental, writes Robin Roberts (and Motoring Milestones); images by Mediaphotos.co.uk. This 191 inch (4.85 metre) long two-door coupe oozes ability to cover immense distances without complaint and cocooned in complete luxury; the original Grand Tourer for the wealthiest of … [Read more...]
Jaguar XF Sportbrake – Road Test
Jaguar's XF Sportbrake R-Dynamic SE P250 tried and tested by Robin Roberts (and Motoring Milestones). (Photographs from Jaguar and from Robin Roberts). Style and sophistication are embodied in the practical and purposeful Jaguar XF Sportbrake and a serious alternative to SUVs. Introduced in 2017 to widen the appeal of the medium sized XF saloon, it sits alongside the now expanding range … [Read more...]
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