The new SEAT Ibiza FR – space and pace. By David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). The new fifth generation SEAT Ibiza hatchback is only available as a five door and it is the first model in the Volkswagen Group of brands to use the new MQB AO modular platform –even before VW’s own new Polo supermini sized hatchback comes to market next year. The Ibiza has been the Spanish brand’s best … [Read more...]
News & Views
Our take on what’s been happening in the world of motoring
We appreciate that these days there are vast quantities of motoring news items freely available to all, from huge numbers of global sources. It would be impossible to bring them all to you through these pages – so we are not even going to try!
Instead, we will include selected motoring-related stories which we feel will be of interest. Depending on the item, we hope that they will also inform, encourage, entertain and provoke further thought!
Each item will be dated, and as new stories arrive, older posts will be archived chronologically.
Tough Technologies? Or are we just very confused by the latest innovations?
Six out of ten Brits are rendered clueless by their washing machine and nearly 70 per cent fail to recognise car dash symbols. Dacia makes the case for clarity... According to a survey by Dacia, a huge 84% of the population believe that gadgets have become too complicated… One in ten Brits use just 10% of tech on their gadgets. Less than a quarter are able to use all of their cars’ … [Read more...]
Tried and Tested – the UK’s best and worst performing vans for MoT test
Fiat Doblo is best performing van at first MoT, while Ford Ranger is pick of the pick-ups... Fiat Doblo’s 84% pass rate is the highest of any van at the first MoT Britain’s best-selling van, the Ford Transit, fares worst Ford Ranger is second best, while Toyota Hilux, Isuzu D-Max and Nissan Navara perform strongly The Fiat Doblo is the best van for passing the first-three-year MoT … [Read more...]
New Kia Stonic compact SUV – News and First Impressions
…And still new compact SUVs keep coming – Kia’s Stonic here this week. by David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). News Sales of SUVs of all sizes have reached record levels in Europe and the UK, and seemingly every week an additional new model joins the market place. The B-segment ‘supermini’ size area of the SUV market is the fastest growing and sales are expected to reach 2.2 million units … [Read more...]
News – Uncle Tom’s welcomed to First Stop family
Uncle Tom's Motorist Centre joins First Stop... The First Stop fast fit network is continuing to accelerate ahead with expansion plans across the UK, after welcoming Uncle Tom’s Motorist Centre to the family. The Harlow based garage is a motoring mainstay in the community, with Laurence Nicholls boasting 45 years of experience in the industry. His said that the decision to become a First … [Read more...]
Citroën news and latest C3 Aircross First Impressions
David Miles (Miles Better News Agency) reports… Citroën dealers around the country are opening their order books, probably now their computers, from 1 November waiting for eager customers to visit, see, try and hopefully buy the new C3 Aircross compact SUV. But the market is awash with small, medium and large new SUVs tracking down customers who have shown their desire to own these high riding … [Read more...]
Personalised registration plates – an investment or unnecessary expense?
By guest contributor Jake Smith (of absolutereg.co.uk), who expresses his own views on this subject… Private plates have, over the last few years, increased in value in the car market, and currently many people are opting to buy them instead of investing in ISA and other investment products. By contrast with the value of a car, that depreciates as it ages, the registration number displayed on the … [Read more...]
New or older cars best overall for the environment?
Buy new or carry on with the devil you know? Kim Henson provides some food for thought on this… (Note from Kim: The two photographs in our heading sequence are depicting current and older –1996 – Vauxhall Astras, just as examples). There is much debate currently taking place regarding vehicle emissions, the clean air/pollution issue and the environment in general. There is also much … [Read more...]
MINI News and More MINI Models – First Impressions
More MINI News and More MINI Models make their UK debut. David Miles (Miles Better News Agency) reports… “One out of every 40 new cars sold in the UK is a MINI” was the headline statement at the MINI Media Driving Day held last week. Headline act at the event was the global premiere of their special edition MINI 1499 GT. Although a termed a global reveal the 1499 GT three door Hatch is only … [Read more...]
Sun-drenched Dorset Delight
Kim Henson looks back happily on the 2017 Great Dorset Steam Fair… (All words and photographs by Kim, who adds, "Of course this is a motoring magazine website but I have also included photographs of 'non-wheeled' aspects of the Show, hopefully to illustrate its wide appeal to everyone in the family). The magnificent, five day long Great Dorset Steam Fair is a huge annual event that takes place … [Read more...]
News – New Bridgestone Turanza premium touring tyre
Bridgestone launches Turanza T005 premium touring tyre. Bridgestone (said to be the world’s number one tyre and rubber manufacturer in terms of tyre sales in 2016), has officially unveiled its latest premium touring tyre, the Turanza T005. Developed and produced in Europe, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 is claimed to deliver outstanding wet performance and fuel economy, combined with high … [Read more...]
Which are the most car-friendly cities in Britain?
Ranked: the Most Car-Friendly Cities in the UK Author: OPONEO.CO.UK Have you ever wondered - while sat in traffic, dreaming of an existence in some rural idyll - if life would be easier if you upped sticks and moved to a different city? We have. So we dispatched an army of minions to gather data from 12 of the UK’s largest cities and across a range of categories - from fuel prices to … [Read more...]
Firestone continues its long association with music, and gives new artists a golden opportunity, with its latest ‘Battle of the Bands’
Unsigned acts to be heard in Firestone’s Battle of the Bands! Unsigned music acts and artists across the UK are being given the breakthrough opportunity of a lifetime with Firestone, whose Battle of the Bands competition is back for another year, featuring Orange Amplification and Wolf Alice bassist Theo Ellis. Firestone’s Battle of the Bands will provide hundreds of acts with the opportunity … [Read more...]
Fascinating Facts about Toyota
What do you know about Toyota? Read on to find out more... 80 years ago the car company Toyota was founded by Kiichiro Toyoda. Famous for producing some seriously stylish and reliable vehicles, OSV (https://www.osv.ltd.uk) wanted to celebrate the company’s 80th birthday by sharing some interesting facts. A Little History The Toyota Motor Corporation was founded in 1937, and was a division of … [Read more...]
Watch out; proposed MoT changes may mean safety problems ahead…
Four-year MoT exemption proposal will put lives at risk, according to Government figures uncovered by HonestJohn.co.uk Proposals for extending the date of a vehicle’s first MoT from three to four years would allow up to 385,000 unsafe vehicles to remain on the road Analysis of more than 400m MoT records show that one in six cars fails its first test Brakes, lighting and tyres among the … [Read more...]
Going green – Discover the real cost of sustainable driving
Petrol still cheaper overall than electric and diesel on average… Low servicing costs and no road-tax making electric cars more viable for drivers… Running costs of electric car 20% less than petrol and diesel… New research from leading price comparison website MoneySuperMarket (www.moneysupermarket.com) reveals the price of driving electric versus driving a petrol or diesel vehicle. This … [Read more...]
News – Poole Accident Repair wins major award
Poole Accident Repair Embodies Success... Poole-based prestige Vehicle Body Repairer, Poole Accident Repair, has won the coveted Large Bodyshop of the Year Award at the 21st Bodyshop Magazine Awards held at the Hilton Metropole Birmingham. The achievement follows the recent development of Poole Accident Repair’s new 8,000 sq ft. workshop – one of only a limited number of multi material … [Read more...]
Nightmare commuters, best avoided?
12 Commuters we all hate – a light-hearted look... This is not just about motoring but some of the following may ring true... Vehicle leasing company OSV (www.osv.ltd.uk) has created an infographic titled “The Twelve Most Despised Commuters” For many of us, commuting is a necessary evil. It’s not always easy, but it is something that we have to do nearly every day of the week. The … [Read more...]
News – Poole Accident Repair Makes its Marque
Further good news for Poole Accident Repair... Dorset-based Poole Accident Repair has announced that it has been successfully approved by BMW Group, thereby formally allowing the company to work on the BMW and MINI marques in its pioneering workshops. The approval from BMW and MINI UK (the only Dorset approvals at present) allows Poole Accident Repair to work on multi material vehicle … [Read more...]
News – Japanese and Korean car brands dominate servicing satisfaction survey
Drivers of Japanese and Korean makes are happiest with their car servicing… What Car? Servicing Satisfaction Survey reveals how individual car brands rank among their customers... Honda finishes first, while Japanese and Korean car makers take seven of the top 10 places. Dacia, Jaguar and MG complete the top 10. To read the full results, the article is available to view here: … [Read more...]
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