Turning the corner with Alfa Romeo… …Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency) reports. Car sales are a series of twists and turns but there are strong signs that Alfa Romeo has turned the corner this year. A recent independent survey of owners who have used their models for some time concluded that the sporting Italian brand was second only to Lexus in terms of overall satisfaction with … [Read more...]
First Impressions
Our brief encounters with new models on the U.K. market
Volkswagen T-Cross – First Impressions
NEW VW T-CROSS URBAN SUV – ‘I AM MORE’ CLAIM THE MARKETERS’. David Miles (Miles Better News Agency) takes a first close look at this newcomer. With SUV styled vehicles now taking close to, or in some countries, over 40% of the new car market, manufacturers from budget to luxury brands have wasted no time in covering all angles in terms of size, performance and price. Another new SUV … [Read more...]
Very Brief Impressions – Cars driven at the Guild of Motoring Writers’ ‘Big Day Out’, 2019
Kim Henson samples a few of the latest models... On the occasion of the Guild of Motoring Writers’ ‘Big Day Out’ event, held recently at Castle Combe in Wiltshire, I was able to briefly test drive some of the latest offerings from different manufacturers… (All words and photos by Kim). Suzuki Vitara 1.4 (latest, 2019 version) The previous generation Vitaras (which arrived in 2015) were well … [Read more...]
Brand new Toyota Corolla – First Impressions
GOODBYE TOYOTA AURIS – HELLO AGAIN TOYOTA COROLLA. David Miles (Miles Better News Agency) explains and drives the new line-up… 14 years after the Toyota Auris name replaced the Corolla we see the return of the World’s best-selling car brand name – Corolla –å and it’s on sale in the UK from the new registration plate change month of March. The range is priced from £21,300 up to £30,340 with 21 … [Read more...]
Citroën C5 Aircross mid-sized SUV – First Impressions
Latest SUV from Citroën – the new C5 Aircross; first drive, plus news and views... ...from David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). 2019 is a big year for the French Citroën brand. It’s their 100th anniversary and already the year has got off to a successful start with their products picking up several Car/Van of the Year Awards in the current round of annual ‘Oscars’ given by the motoring … [Read more...]
Even better revised Honda NSX – First Impressions
Latest Honda NSX speeds into 2019… Tried and tested by Robin Roberts (Miles Better News Agency). The insanely-hot 191 mph Honda NSX with a zero to 62 mph time of just 2.9 seconds, has had a make-over for the New Year, and its handling is now better than ever. Hybrids are hot news at the moment, but none come hotter than the Honda NSX. With its twin turbo V6 3.5 litre petrol engine and … [Read more...]
Motoring Review of 2018 – The ups and downs of a turbulent year for the UK
2018 – WHAT AN UNSETTLED YEAR IT HAS BEEN FOR THE MOTOR INDUSTRY. David Miles (Miles Better News Agency) looks back on his motoring year... Seated at my keyboard responding to a request to write a review of the year from the 100 or so new or updated cars we have tried and tested this year, it’s difficult to know where to begin. Perhaps with the unknown fallout from Brexit, if it ever happens, … [Read more...]
Latest, revised Suzuki Vitara – First Impressions
Suzuki’s highly respected Vitara upgraded for 2019… David Miles (Miles Better News Agency) gives his views. On sale early in 2019, although UK order books were opened in September, is the upgraded Suzuki Vitara with mild styling updates but more notable are new engine options and specification upgrades. Priced from £16,999 to £25,649, the nine variant 2019 model line-up sees 1.0 litre and 1.4 … [Read more...]
Suzuki Jimny in action off-roading
New Suzuki Jimny shows its off-road credentials... Kim says, "For those who are interested in the latest Suzuki Jimny, you may have seen our 'First Impressions' report, written by David Miles (Miles Better News Agency), which went live on this website yesterday evening (22nd November 2018). At that time we didn't have available any photographs of the vehicle in action off-road, but some images … [Read more...]
Hot off the press – New Suzuki Jimny – First Impressions
It’s hip to be square with the 2019 new Suzuki Jimny... …says David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). Kim adds… “David has worked hard to get this report written and with us as soon as possible, having only just driven the car earlier today, Thursday 22nd November 2018. Thanks David for your dedication!" Dale Wyatt, Director of Suzuki Automobiles in the UK said this week at the press launch … [Read more...]
Aston Martin DB11 – First Impressions
Spied – the new Aston Martin DB11 Volante and Vantage. Tried and tested by Robin Roberts (Miles Better News Agency) – stirred but not shaken… The Aston Martin story has all the excitement, luxury, twists and turns of a good James Bond book, but the reality in your hands is an exclusive range of high performance sports cars which now include the DB11 Volante and Vantage coupé. These are the … [Read more...]
Citroën Berlingo (third generation) – First Impressions
Chris Adamson test drives the latest Berlingo ‘Leisure Activity Vehicle’… (All words and photos by Chris). Citroën was among the leading players when the concept of the multi-purpose vehicle first evolved (although they like to call it the Leisure Activity Vehicle) and, like most of its rivals, it based these practical, family oriented, models on a van conversion. While others (including … [Read more...]
Volvo’s latest XC40 SUV, V60 estate and a new 1.5 litre engine – First Impressions
Big Sales for Volvo’s smaller SUV and new 1.5 litre engine for 2019. David Miles (Miles Better News Agency) tells all… With the September new registration plate month over, The Paris Motor Show finished, diesel engine vilification ongoing, not to mention Brexit and oh yes the Government’ Autumn Budget, it is still that time of year when car manufacturers need to roll out their 2019 model … [Read more...]
VW Polo GTi and up! GTi – First Impressions
Volkswagen’s new GTi twins. Tried and tested by Robin Roberts (Miles Better News Agency). Brits love their hot hatches and Volkswagen has turned back the clock to mark time for future success. Just over 40 years ago, the original Golf GTi was released to eager owners and over the decades that popularity has spread to create the Polo and up! GTi models, which are arguably more in tune with … [Read more...]
Revamped Skoda Fabia – First Impressions
Probable ‘piece of cake’ sales success for the revised Skoda Fabia. David Miles (Miles Better News Agency) reports… To coincide with the launch of the revised Fabia range of ‘supermini’ sector five door Hatch and Estates, Skoda UK has commissioned professional baker and 2016 Great British Bake Off winner, Candice Brown, to produce a small-scale version of the iconic Fabia cake which starred in … [Read more...]
Latest Dacia Duster and Lexus RX450hL – First Impressions
New Dacia and Lexus SUVs tried and tested by David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). On a regular basis the UK’s Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders get together the latest new models at one of their test days for accredited motoring journalists to briefly sample the latest new car offerings. At the most recent event, due to the fact that sales of SUVs of all sizes and prices are … [Read more...]
Brief Impressions – Cars driven at the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ Test Day South 2018
Testing, Testing… Kim Henson assesses a few new models. Over many years I have found useful, and have enjoyed, the annual SMMT Test Days, which are held to provide accredited motoring writers with the opportunity to test drive a variety of new models from a wide range of manufacturers. (All words and photos by Kim). In the autumn each year the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders … [Read more...]
Peugeot Rifter – First Impressions
Convenience, practicality, good looks – The new Peugeot Rifter. David Miles (Miles Better News Agency) gives his initial thoughts… A practical vehicle for all reasons with good looks is the new Peugeot Rifter which has just gone on sale in September with prices starting from £19,650 for the five seater models available now, and £21,570 for the seven seat versions which become available early … [Read more...]
Peugeot 508 Fastback – First Impressions
New Peugeot 508 Fastback drives a different route to market… …explains David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). Sales of D-segment saloons and estates have had a tough decade of diminishing desirability, especially if they do not carry a premium brand label. Customers have either downsized to newer higher specification hatchbacks and estates that offer more technologies, are cheaper to … [Read more...]
New Audi A6 – First Impressions
New Audi A6 Saloon and Avant estate tried and tested... By Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). Audi’s success has been built on the sum of its parts, whether that’s quattro technology, TT-style or out-and-out performance through the wheels of the R8, but it’s also been piling up sales with estates. In the UK last year the A6 range saw an approximate 55/45 split between Saloon and … [Read more...]
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