Kim Henson test drives (off road) three examples from the INEOS Grenadier line-up… (All words and photographs by, and copyright Kim Henson). INEOS has been taking the 4x4 world by storm in catering for the many potential buyers who still prefer the ‘traditional’ approach to off-road vehicles. In describing the firm’s Grenadier, INEOS says, it’s “… a serious off-roader that no-one’s building … [Read more...]
Toyota RAV4 Plug-in GR Sport – Road Test
“Better late than never is probably what you can say about the impressive Toyota RAV4 PHEV”, advises Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales). We have always been fans of the Toyota RAV4 but when it launched the petrol-hybrid in 2016 we bemoaned the fact there was no plug-in derivative to improve emissions when other manufacturers were putting them into showrooms. So, Toyota has been slow to roll … [Read more...]
Isuzu ‘New Look’ D-Max V-Cross STEEL Edition Double Cab – Road Test
Kim Henson assesses Isuzu’s D-Max Double Cab (five seater) pick-up, in special STEEL Edition guise – limited to just 300 examples. In the spring of this year I tested the mid-range, comprehensively-equipped Isuzu D-Max DL40 Double Cab during a week of mixed motoring, and was impressed by its build quality, toughness and comfort; built for hard work but easy to drive and to live with in daily use. … [Read more...]
Skoda Kamiq SE 1.0TSI 95 PS – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) test drives Skoda’s latest small ‘crossover’… As the retail motor trade goes through a reset at the moment, squeezed by new technology and rising prices which private buyers are reluctant to embrace or pay, models like the Skoda Kamiq are standing out. It’s a straightforward petrol model for a family, with up to five seats, price-pitched perfectly for many … [Read more...]
Skoda Scala Monte Carlo – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) puts Skoda’s Scala hatchback through its paces… Skoda is emerging as a serious family and business car contender on UK roads, particularly after its extensive facelift and revisions earlier this year. Previously, many looked at Skoda only after discounting the higher priced alternatives in its sector but it has elbowed and shouldered its way to the front, … [Read more...]
Nissan X-Trail N-Connecta Mild Hybrid
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) road-tests Nissan’s latest X-Trail… The Nissan X-Trail was one of the first crossover models when unveiled in 2000 and now in its fourth generation as it enters its third decade, it is still one of the best family cars available. After globally passing seven million sales, today’s British range includes an unusual seven-seat electrified model, which we … [Read more...]
How to part with your car without trading it in…
Changing your car and don’t know what to do for the best with your old one? Gerald Morgan describes his dilemma and how he solved it… (All words and photographs by, and copyright, Gerald Morgan). I recently decided that time was up for me on my nearly 10 year old 2014 VW Polo BlueGT which had done nearly 80,000 miles. Looking round newer models I decided to buy a VW Taigo Style, and the VW … [Read more...]
Classic Car Loan Project Reaches 100 Drivers!
100 Not Out! The Classic Car Loan Project (CCLP), which gives younger enthusiasts a classic car for a whole year, has just reached the 100 driver mark. Kim writes, "This is a magnificent achievement for the Classic Car Loan Project, set up to encourage young people into the world of classic cars and thus helping to preserve interest for the future". They tell us: (All words and photographs … [Read more...]
Kia Sorento 2.2 CRD (2025 model) – First Impressions
Robin Roberts (WheelsWithinWales) samples the latest Sorento (2.2 diesel version). Twenty-one years after Kia's original Sorento launch the latest variant of the seven seat SUV has been taking design cues from its new all-electric stablemate, the EV9. Unlike the BEV, the Sorento is available in three grades in the UK: ‘2’, ‘3’ and ‘4’ with the choice of 190 bhp 2.2-litre common-rail diesel, … [Read more...]
Jeremy Walton’s Audi TT quattro Sport – giving great service after five years (so far) of fun!
Five years and counting... Jeremy Walton reports on his Audi TT quattro Sport, which seems to be a 'keeper'! In the eighth part of his series on owning and living with his TT quattro Sport, Jeremy confirms that the car is still going strong... and is still very much fun to own and use. (All words and images by, and copyright, Jeremy Walton). Closing in on 100,000 miles, our 5-years … [Read more...]
First Welsh Motorsport & Supercar Festival
Robin Roberts (WheelsWithinWales) reports on a new event to take place in September 2024… Pembrey Circuit will host the inaugural Welsh Motorsport & Supercar Festival on Sunday 22 September, exactly 31 years to the day since the late Brazilian F1 racing driver Ayrton Senna set the fastest lap around the home of Welsh motorsport. It was widely reported at the time that Senna broke the … [Read more...]
Suzuki Swift 1.2 Ultra MEV 2WD – Road Test
The fourth generation Suzuki Swift is already a landmark model, just months after its introduction. Robin Roberts reports… While it builds on the success of previous models over the last 40 years and is one of the most capable city cars on sale it is also the last of its kind since Suzuki announced it will step up its battery electric vehicle range and in that will be a model to replace the Swift … [Read more...]
For Your Bookshelf: “Fast Fords” – 50 years up close and personal with Ford’s finest
Book Review: Fast Fords Reviewed by Kim Henson Author: Jeremy Walton Published by: Evro Publishing www.evropublishing.com 408 pages (hardback), large format (270 x 210mm), and including 300 photographs UK Price: £60 (or £75 for copies signed by the author, Jeremy Walton) ISBN: 978-1-910505-83-0 Over the years there have been many books written about classic Fords, including … [Read more...]
Veterans set to sparkle on RM Sotheby’s Summer Veteran Car Run
Royal Automobile Club hosts warm-up for the 2024 RM Sotheby's Summer Veteran Car Run... RM Sotheby's tells us: (All words and photographs from RM Sotheby). A packed entry of enthusiastic participants are preparing themselves – and their wonderful pre-1905 cars – for the third running of the Royal Automobile Club’s much-loved Summer Veteran Car Run (Thursday 18 July). The … [Read more...]
For Your Bookshelf: “Oiling The Cogs” – Reg Bishop’s role in the British Motor Industry’s Golden Age
Book Review – 'Oiling the Cogs' Reviewed by Kim Henson Author: Jim and Guy Loveridge Published by: Douglas Loveridge Publications, Moss View, 85 Warburton, Emley, Yorkshire, HD8 9QP. On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/automobiliaauctions/ Important Note: Limited print run of just 200 signed copies. 216 pages (paperback) UK Price: £30 plus postage ISBN: … [Read more...]
New Suzuki Swift Hybrid – Road Test (plus Suzuki’s range electrification plans)
Kim Henson test drives Suzuki’s latest, fourth generation version of its Swift compact supermini... (Photographs and words by, and copyright, Kim Henson). Big news from Suzuki is that the firm plans to introduce its first fully electric car later in 2024, with further EV models arriving through to 2030. In order to make way for the new electric models, Suzuki is discontinuing (by early 2025 … [Read more...]
Honda e:Ny1 electric SUV – Brief Road Test
Kim Henson briefly test-drives Honda’s all-electric e:Ny1 Advance… (All words and photographs by, and copyright Kim Henson). The neat and stylish e:Ny1 is a fully electric SUV, with a powerful electric motor (only) which uses a water-cooled battery to ensure consistent power delivery and to help extend battery life. The battery is low-mounted within the vehicle, helping to optimise interior … [Read more...]
Subaru Crosstrek Touring – Road Test
Subaru has one of the smallest model ranges on sale in Britain, but arguably it is also one of the best, says Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales). After building a reputation on performance in the World Rally Championship, Subaru has since focused on active leisure and lifestyle buyers and now is exclusively a four-wheel-drive producer. Early in 2024, the new Subaru Crosstrek replaced the … [Read more...]
INEOS Grenadier Trialmaster Edition – Brief Road Test
Kim Henson briefly test-drives (on tarmac) the petrol-powered version of the INEOS Grenadier, in Trialmaster Edition form… (All words and photographs by, and copyright Kim Henson). Despite the proliferation of modern 4x4 vehicles, there are many potential users who still prefer the traditional’ non-nonsense approach to off-road machines. Enter the INEOS Grenadier, which is aimed at filling the … [Read more...]
Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Touring – Brief Road Test
Kim Henson takes the wheel of Subaru’s all wheel drive Crosstrek… (All words and photographs by, and copyright Kim Henson). I first test-drove a Subaru (an all wheel drive estate car) in the autumn of 1979, and was impressed by the performance of its horizontally-opposed ‘boxer’ engine, its versatility in everyday use, and its spectacular levels of traction (albeit without a differential … [Read more...]
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