Kieron Fennelly test drives Volvo’s XC60 mid-size, all wheel drive plug-in hybrid SUV… In 2010, Ford sold its Volvo subsidiary to the Chinese auto maker Geely. A decade under the auspices of the blue oval constrained Volvo as much as it did Jaguar, but Ford’s disciplined product planning schedule did leave the Gothenburg firm with a positive legacy of new models. Under a Geely which has granted … [Read more...]
Road Tests
Our in-depth appraisals of new cars available in the UK
Peugeot 2008 GT Line – Road Test
The popular PEUGEOT 2008 GT Line Puretech 130 Automatic tried by Robin Roberts (and Motoring Milestones). I have a soft spot for the Peugeot 2008 GT Line, having extensively used one during the 2020 Covid lockdown and experienced the previous series in the family stable. But they were invariably the six-speed manual versions and I jumped at the chance to experience the eight-speed automatic … [Read more...]
Skoda Octavia vRS Estate – Road Test
SPEED AND SPACE FROM SKODA’S IMPRESSIVE OCTAVIA vRS ESTATE. By Robin Roberts (and Motoring Milestones). There’s something attractive about being able to cover ground quickly but discretely. This probably explains why specialist police units opt for the Skoda Octavia Estate vRS. It’s quick, very quick in the right hands and is roomy and comfortable for long stints in service. The … [Read more...]
Lotus Emira Arrives
New Lotus Emira 'unboxed' and introduced at re-born Hethel HQ... Sensational Emira debut staged at Lotus’ historic home, significantly upgraded with new facilities and all-new sports car factory Emira ‘unboxed’ live in front of more than 300 guests Jenson Button, F1 World Champion and Lotus customer, was surprise special guest with world-exclusive first Emira test drive … [Read more...]
Mercedes-Benz E220d – Road Test
UPHOLDING THE APPEAL OF EXECUTIVE SALOONS – THE MERCEDES-BENZ E220d... If you believe demand for executive saloons can be overtaken by SUVs, the Mercedes-Benz E220d AMG Line Night Edition Premium Plus could prove you wrong, says our road tester Robin Roberts (and Motoring Milestones). When it comes to good handling, comfort, sophistication and refinement, the classically shaped four-door … [Read more...]
Lamborghini Urus – Road Test
The Lamborghini Urus is probably the ultimate personal image booster for some. Boosting his image has been our road tester Robin Roberts (and Motoring Milestones)… *Images courtesy of Roger Donovan MediaPhotos.co.uk and to order or see more exclusive shots of this and other highly desirable cars visit his automotive site. Head-turning, big, quick and possessing some of the most wonderful … [Read more...]
Vauxhall Mokka-e – Road Test
ROBIN ROBERTS (AND MOTORING MILESTONES) PLUGS THE – THE NEW VAUXHALL MOKKA-e... Vauxhall is out to prove that electric cars do not have to be boring, utilitarian and underwhelming. In fact, there’s trouble brewing for rivals to the new ‘clean and green’ Mokka SUV/Crossover styled hatchback family car from Vauxhall with its high specification and options. Mokka-e gets the new look Vizor … [Read more...]
Bentley Continental GT – Road Test
The Bentley Continental GT V8 Coupé... GT is a very overused abbreviation but fully justified as a suffix to the Bentley Continental, writes Robin Roberts (and Motoring Milestones); images by Mediaphotos.co.uk. This 191 inch (4.85 metre) long two-door coupe oozes ability to cover immense distances without complaint and cocooned in complete luxury; the original Grand Tourer for the wealthiest of … [Read more...]
Jaguar XF Sportbrake – Road Test
Jaguar's XF Sportbrake R-Dynamic SE P250 tried and tested by Robin Roberts (and Motoring Milestones). (Photographs from Jaguar and from Robin Roberts). Style and sophistication are embodied in the practical and purposeful Jaguar XF Sportbrake and a serious alternative to SUVs. Introduced in 2017 to widen the appeal of the medium sized XF saloon, it sits alongside the now expanding range … [Read more...]
Jaguar XE Diesel – Road Test
The latest Jaguar XE Diesel SE R Dynamic put through its paces by Robin Roberts (and Motoring Milestones)… Jaguar’s baby car is maturing in its latest hybrid assisted guise. With an electric motor now added to provide added smoothness and boost, the powertrain is surprisingly strong for an engine of fractionally under 2.0 litres. The Jaguar XE series was introduced in 2015 to replace the … [Read more...]
VW T-Roc Cabriolet – Road Test
The Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet Design 1.0 TSI 110 PS review, by Robin Roberts (and Motoring Milestones). The Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet is definitely good for your health this summer. We are increasingly being implored to get out into the fresh air to reduce the chance of catching Coronavirus but there are few true family four-seater convertibles on the market at this price. You don’t want … [Read more...]
Kia Sorento 4 1.6T Hybrid AWD large SUV – Road Test
The Kia Sorento 4 is full of surprises in a market which often delivers nothing out of the ordinary, writes Robin Roberts (and Miles Better Motoring). I mean; what car comes with a beach, a wood-burner, a café or its own forest? They are part of the “nat sounds” available in the highly sophisticated infotainment system and are a calming or relaxing influence in a car which is already in the … [Read more...]
Vauxhall Insignia SRi – Road Test
Vauxhall’s latest Insignia SRi VX-Line Nav 1.5D Manual on the road with Robin Roberts (and Milestones Motoring). The Vauxhall Insignia is a lesson to its rivals. While many challengers have or are about to move out of saloons/ hatchbacks and into crossover models in the modestly priced family sector, or executive brands keep pushing up prices but offering less in return, the Vauxhall hatchback … [Read more...]
MG’s electric MG5 estate – Road Test
–– PLUGGED-IN – NOW IT’S READY TO GO DRIVEN BY ROBIN ROBERTS (MILES BETTER NEWS AGENCY) – THE MG5 EV ESTATE... All credit must go to the new MG5 EV Estate. As many manufacturers fall over themselves to produce what are essentially the same pure electric cars in hatchbacks or saloon styles, the MG5 stands out from a crowd of challengers because it has none, at least no pure electric estate cars … [Read more...]
Citroën C4 Coupé SUV– Road Test
THE LATEST CITROËN C4 - THREE BODY STYLES IN ONE NEW MODEL… …assessed by David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). Combine mid-sized hatchback dimensions with 5-doors in a coupe styled bodyshell then add in must-have SUV styling cues and that mix should make the new Citroën C4 highly desirable. For good measure Citroën has also thrown in attractive pricing and high specification. The C4 and its … [Read more...]
VW Arteon Shooting Brake – Road Test.
VOLKSWAGEN’S SPORTY EXECUTIVE ESTATE VISITED BY ROBIN ROBERTS (and Miles Better News Agency). (Photographs from Robin and Volkswagen). You can rightly expect exotic sports cars to turn heads, but when an estate car from a volume manufacturer manages to do that, you know the designers have created something very pleasing to the eyes. So it was full marks to the designers of the Volkswagen … [Read more...]
Latest Vauxhall Crossland – Road Test
NEW VAUXHALL CROSSLAND AND OTHER NEW MODELS MEET THEIR CUSTOMERS FACE TO FACE AFTER THE COVID LOCKDOWN… …explains David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). David also details the differences between the Mokka and Crossland SUV models in the Vauxhall line-up. After the latest Covid lockdown some 4,500 franchised car dealerships, plus many more used car centres, opened their showrooms to the … [Read more...]
Ford Puma ST – Road Test
Ford’s future lies in models such as the Puma ST, says road tester Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). Drivers of a certain age will fondly remember Ford’s sporting derivatives of fairly ordinary, nothing-to-shout-about family cars. The world has moved on in the last five decades and families have also changed and want something more than a saloon or hatchback. So it was only a … [Read more...]
Latest version of Peugeot’s 5008 SUV – Road Test
REFRESHED AND RARING TO GO THE 2021 REVISED PEUGEOT 5008 LARGE SUV… …Tried and tested by David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). The UK car industry has come to the end of its Covid induced click and collect period this week following healthy March new registration plate month sales. Registrations were up by 11.5% over sales in March last year when Covid first closed UK car showrooms. However … [Read more...]
VW Golf Life 1.0 TSi – Road Test
ANYONE FOR GOLF? ROBIN ROBERTS (AND MILES BETTER NEWS AGENCY) PLAYS A ROUND WITH THIS VW MODEL… The VW Golf has often been held up as the benchmark for family hatchbacks and is frequently the best selling car in Europe, although not always in Britain. After the Beetle which rebuilt VW’s brand and fortune following WW2, the Golf was really the model that put the German company on the road to … [Read more...]
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