Austin Sevens and Big Sevens galore, plus their enthusiastic owners, descend on the New Forest… Kim Henson reports. (All photographs by, and copyright, Kim Henson, except for the view from the air of the '60' formation image, copyright Beaulieu Enterprises Ltd.). Over the weekend of 1st and 2nd July, The Pre-War Austin Seven Club held their 60th National Austin Seven Rally at the National … [Read more...]
High Standards at Daventry… in the sunshine
Kim Henson gives his personal assessment of the 2023 Standard Motor Club’s International Rally, celebrating 120 years of Standard cars… Over the (mostly) sun-bathed long weekend of 23rd to 25th June, enthusiasts of Standard vehicles met at the Daventry Court Hotel in Northamptonshire, coming from far and wide to celebrate the marque, to admire the cars and to enjoy each other’s company. While … [Read more...]
Kia Soul EV ‘Explore’ – Road Test
The new Kia Soul EV ‘Explore’ – all-electric longer range version tried and tested by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). The Kia Soul EV was the first modern zero emission model from the Korean manufacturer, one of the earliest compact electric cars and that experience has been put to good use. Originally, the Soul Maxx zero emissions model of 2019 was affected by the pandemics but … [Read more...]
KIA Ceed 2 1.5T-GDi – Road Test
The KIA Ceed 2 1.5T-GDi, Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency) found the Holy Grail for his road test… To some motoring journalists the Holy Grail of a range is the entry-level model of any series. Mentioned in price lists but rarely seen in showrooms or on the road, these starter models are often just a price point to get into a sector and destined to become the model of choice in … [Read more...]
Sustainable fuels from P1 Fuels power classics in the Mille Miglia endurance rally
P1 Fuels, with Mercedes-Benz and pre-War specialists, cross the finishing line in the gruelling Mille Miglia endurance rally in Italy, and showcase the net-zero future of the internal combustion engine... P1 Fuels tells us: P1 Fuels completed its biggest test yet at this year’s Mille Miglia ‘1000 Miglia’, the renowned 1,000-mile endurance race in Italy Mercedes-Benz Classic powered all … [Read more...]
Nissan Ariya Evolve – Road Test
Nissan Ariya Evolve – Road Test The new Nissan Ariya Evolve 87kWh Sportpack – all-electric coupé styled mid sized SUV driven by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). The Nissan Ariya not only turns heads but has the ability to change minds about electric vehicles. Striking styling both outside and in comes with deep carpets, arm-chair comfort, double-glazed windows and cabin-filling … [Read more...]
Nissan Qashqai e-Power 190 – Road Test
The Nissan Qashqai e-Power 190 2WD Auto mid-sized Crossover tried and tested by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). Built in Sunderland since 2006 when it was launched, the Nissan Qashqai has been an enduring success story. It was one of the first modern generation Crossover models and instantly won hearts and minds, not forgetting bank accounts, of British buyers, rolling into new … [Read more...]
MG100 at Beaulieu – Saturday 30th September 2023
A celebration of 100 years of MGs, will take place at Beaulieu on Saturday 30th September 2023... Chris Adamson tells us... (All words and photographs copyright Chris Adamson). A major event, featuring hundreds of MGs of all ages, will celebrate 100 years of the famous British sportscar marque in the picturesque parkland surroundings of the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu on Saturday 30 … [Read more...]
Cupra Born V2 – Road Test
The Cupra Born V2 all-electric family sized car plugged in, charged and tested by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). As sales growth continues in the electric car market, some traditional manufacturers like SEAT are refining and introducing new sub-brands. The emerging sector has pulled in completely new brands from China alongside off-shoots of European and Asian manufacturers who … [Read more...]
SEAT Leon 1.5TSI FR Sport – Road Test
The revised SEAT Leon Hatchback 1.5TSI FR Sport test driven by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). SEAT Leon has raised its game in the very competitive family car sector as the industry slowly pulls away from the Covid pandemic and components shortages. It was unfortunate timing for the comprehensively revised Leon to be announced three years ago to date and all the changes are … [Read more...]
VW ID.Buzz – Road Test
The Volkswagen ID.Buzz all electric multi-utility vehicle plugged in, charged and test driven by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). Move over supercars and SUVs, there’s a new head turner on the road, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz MUV. Talked about for a few years and on sale last year in Britain, the very retro Buzz is one of the rare newcomers that manage to break with modern convention … [Read more...]
Beaulieu’s sun-bathed 2023 Spring Autojumble ticks all the boxes for classic enthusiasts
Kim Henson reports on his day there, giving his personal view of his visit… (All words by, and copyright, Kim Henson. All photographs by, and copyright, Kim Henson and Jeff Carter, as individually credited. Kim adds, “Grateful thanks to photographer Jeff for his assistance at the event”.) After weeks of ‘variable’ weather, the sun shone in earnest for this year’s Beaulieu Spring Autojumble, … [Read more...]
Lancia’s decline and fall from being a well-respected brand… and the firm is now rising again!
Better late than never... a sad story heading for a happy ending - by Dave Moss. It’s thirty years since Lancia cars disappeared from British showrooms, the start of a slippery slope for this much-loved Italian marque with a long, diverse history. Established to make cars in Turin in 1906, later adding commercial vehicles, buses, and, eventually, trolleybuses, the first half of its existence … [Read more...]
Suzuki Swace (updated) – First Impressions
Kim Henson briefly samples the latest, updated version of Suzuki’s British-built Swace estate car… When I road-tested the first generation mid-size Suzuki Swace, in 2021, I rated it highly for its interior space, comfort, practicality and cost-effective economy of running (achieving nearly 60 miles per gallon in almost 500 miles of ‘real life’ motoring). I also enjoyed it dynamically; the Swace … [Read more...]
To EV or not to EV – that was the question!!
John Jacobs describes his personal automotive journey from a Morris Minor 1000 Traveller to an all-electric MG4, and recalls all the cars he has known along the way to ‘going electric’. Here’s his story… (All words by, and copyright, John, and the opinions expressed are his own. Photographs by, and copyright, John, except as individually credited). Part 1 - From ICE to EV When I started driving … [Read more...]
The Classic Car Loan Project welcomes new enthusiasts as custodians of classics for for the next 12 months
More newcomers to classic car motoring benefit from the much-acclaimed Classic Car Loan Project, with the latest handover of vehicles taking place at The British Motor Museum, Gaydon... 20 young drivers have received a classic car on loan, for a whole year, at a Hand Over Day at The British Motor Museum. The cars are part of the Classic Car Loan Project (CCLP) which is sponsored by BMM to … [Read more...]
Latest Honda Civic Type R – Road Test
The model year 2023 Honda Civic Type R… …Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency) gave it an airing. Every now and again a car comes along which immediately turns heads, raises eyebrows and the game; then becomes a standard setter or cult model for many years, such as the Honda Civic Type R. Now a quarter of a century on from its introduction it is still one of the fastest cars on road, … [Read more...]
McLaren Artura – First Impressions
The new McLaren Artura PHEV petrol-electric supercar – The exclusive sports car maker has turned the corner, says Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). A huge multi-million pound investment, new management with encouragement for a brand that has uncompromisingly delivered drivers' cars, has now enabled, embraced and enriched the latest hybrid powertrain technology. But, of course, … [Read more...]
GWM ORA Funky Cat 1st Edition – Road Test
The GWM ORA Funky Cat 1st Edition, Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency) tells us if it was an ‘electrifying’ experience... The UK’s electric car revolution is becoming a bloody affair. From initially resisting the new technology on cost grounds, including writing off established investments in petrol and diesel engine technology and having to develop hybrid or pure electric … [Read more...]
The Motor Ombudsman urges caution when buying a used car
The Motor Ombudman advises taking great care to avoid cutting corners when buying a secondhand car... They tell us: Research by The Motor Ombudsman has revealed that over seven in ten consumers (73%1) would buy a car that was used rather than new in 2023 to help save money. For more than a quarter of them (28%), it would be their first experience of buying a secondhand … [Read more...]
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