Robin Roberts (WheelsWithinWales) writes… Maturity comes respect and in the age of electric cars, the Lexus ES has earned a place at the head of the queue. The new, eighth generation luxury saloon in 37 years has eschewed the trend towards SUVs and simply, but classically, redefined what many may consider a modern executive saloon. From the side it looks like a four-door coupe but is in fact … [Read more...]
Road Tests
Our in-depth appraisals of new cars available in the UK
Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab MY26 – Road Test
Few sights in the country are as familiar as the Mitsubishi L200 pick up, writes Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales). So it was sorely missed when it was put out to pasture in 2021 after a run of 43 years, but in a very clever move by importers and for owners in particular, the shire-horse of the shires has trotted back onto roads and rough tracks this year, along with a stripped down … [Read more...]
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Diamond – Road Test
A lot of new brands and models are coming into the UK market and what nearly all of them lack is experience, writes Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales). That might be knowledge of British buyers, selling to them, looking after them, supplying what they really want and setting prices which are really attractive and represent value-for-money. So imagine if you could introduce a brand and … [Read more...]
Isuzu D Max EV – Road Test
Isuzu is Japan’s oldest motor manufacturer with more than a century of experience and it has been the slowest to move into the electrical age, writes Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales). Its progress may appear to resemble an ice-berg on the move but the fact is, like that big lump of frozen water, you ignore it at your peril. While other manufacturers compromised carrying capacity and … [Read more...]
Honda Super-N Advance – Road Test
Those of a certain age who loved and longed for the original Mini will ooze happiness behind the wheel of the new Honda Super-N. So says our Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) after spending a week with this diminutive vehicle. And it will also delight drivers who want a modern city car for commuting and a weekend fun run skateboard to getaway - up to a point. Inspired by the Honda N-One … [Read more...]
GWM Havel Jolion Pro Ultra Hybrid – Road Test
This is a good question for any bar quiz or testing a motoring enthusiast: What roomy family car comes with luxury-car features for about £30,000? Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) gives his answer… As new car prices go through their own sunroofs, desirable features are left out and some dealers struggle to clear showrooms to fewer customers walking in, there is an underlying issue; demand … [Read more...]
Skoda Enyaq 85 BEV – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) writes… Skoda has traditionally been a conservative car-maker but it’s undergone a transformation this decade as it responded to changing buying habits and the arrival of electrified cars, notably from the Far East. Initially it was a little slow responding to the new challenges but as part of the Volkswagen Audi Group it quickly developed some very good … [Read more...]
Mazda MX-5 Roadster Exclusive – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) writes...While the tidal wave of the latest electric powered models washes into showrooms, one conventional car floats above them and remains an example of simplicity, style and sales success over a stunning and enviable 37 years. The Mazda MX-5 not only saved Mazda's fortunes in the 1990s but it also effectively revived the traditional affordable sportster … [Read more...]
Xpeng G6 Long Range – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) writes... "Whatever happens to the planned zero-emissions mandate with its stuttering schedule for implementation there is no denying it is bringing us some interesting and desirable models." But few of the newcomers will have the 'history' of Xpeng, which like Tesla of America, was rooted in technology and software rather than motor cars. Not to be phased … [Read more...]
First impressions after buying an all-electric car (EV)
Gerald Morgan reports comprehensively on his own early ownership experiences with a VW EV (pictured above)... (Text and all photographs © Gerald Morgan) Recently we traded in our VW Taigo for an all electric VW ID.3 (Pro Match S 77kWh) as we decided to go for it before we became too old to adapt… It also coincided with the latest oil crisis. My daughter has a VW ID.3, which is a 59kWh … [Read more...]
Kia EV4 Fastback GT-Line S – Road Test
The Kia EV4 is a landmark model for the brand as their first zero emissions hatchback and Fastback saloon, and it will seriously challenge the Continental luxury brands. Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) takes the wheel… The hatchback is built in Slovakia with a slightly smaller bootspace than the Fastback assembled in Korea and both models have a choice of 58.3 kWh standard battery or 81.4 … [Read more...]
Kia Picanto GT-Line S – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) writes… With the previous headline rush into pure electric cars now faltering, there is growing appreciation of what a good petrol car can do for a manufacturer, as in the Kia Picanto GT-Line S. While some rivals had axed their city cars or effectively moved them up market and therefore into more expensive territory, Kia adopted a policy of keeping open their … [Read more...]
BMW iX3 50 xDrive – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) writes... With VAT-free home charging from October, now is the time to put in your order for the BMW iX3 50 and just hope you’re not stuck in a queue of customers. That will be the only annoying fact if you want to get your hands on the World Car of 2026. It really is very, very good. If you think electric cars are boring, this Neue Klasse BMW iX3 will … [Read more...]
Honda Prelude Advance – Road Test
There is an almost ageless and timeless appeal about the Honda Prelude coupé, writes Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales)... It has always been a highly popular part of the Honda line-up and showed the Japanese engineers not only build very competent family cars but, given encouragement, can turn out a capable coupé which turns heads and delivers smiles-better-performance. It has the classic … [Read more...]
VW Golf GTE – Road Test
The popularity of the Volkswagen Golf has hardly dimmed since it was launched over 52 years ago, and there is little sign of this achievement being changed with the GTE phev version. Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) puts this model through its paces... There is a mind-boggling range of hatchbacks and saloons with a wide range of engines and selective trim levels, and we have been testing the … [Read more...]
Ford Mustang ‘Dark Horse’ – Brief First Impressions
Kim Henson test drives a special 21st Century Ford Mustang (All words and photographs © Kim Henson, except where individually credited). For many car enthusiasts there is something magical about the sound and feel of a V8 engine, and Ford’s current Mustang continues to delight with its vast useable reserves of performance, accompanied by its unique exhaust burble. The sound is heartwarming even … [Read more...]
Leapmotor B10 – Brief First Impressions
Kim Henson drives this family-friendly all-electric compact SUV. (All words and photographs © Kim Henson). During a recent multi-vehicle driving day arranged by the Western Group of Motoring Writers, I briefly road-tested the Leapmotor B10, an all-electric, rear wheel drive compact SUV that arrived on the UK market early in 2025. This five door vehicle, roomy within yet built on a compact … [Read more...]
Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica – Brief First Impressions
Kim Henson reports… (All words and photographs © Kim Henson). On the occasion of a multi-vehicle driving day organised annually by the Western Group of Motoring Writers, I recently had the opportunity to briefly test drive Alfa Romeo’s Junior Elettrica Sport Speciale, a compact all-electric SUV. To put the model in context, the Junior models are offered with a choice of two electric … [Read more...]
Volkswagen T-Roc 150 R – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) test drives the latest VW T-Roc... Almost a decade after its launch helped turn around Volkswagen fortunes and create one of its most successful SUV challengers, the T-Roc generation two is on sale. Beaten for demand only by the larger Tiguan, the T-Roc Gen2 is really a completely new model not a facelifted derivative, being redesigned outside and in, … [Read more...]
Kia range driving day event
Kim Henson reports on a fascinating day driving contrasting models from the Kia line-up… (All words and photographs © Kim Henson). This year Kia is celebrating 35 years in the UK, and the ongoing rise and rise of the company is testament to the quality and variety of models produced by the firm. These days Kia offers vehicles across a multitude of market sectors and with a variety of … [Read more...]
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