More power, more appeal – Vauxhall’s latest Crossland X Ultimate 130 hp… ...assessed by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). With a third of all new European car sales going to the SUV market it’s a sector no car-maker can ignore, and Vauxhall is going for it big and small time with its new models. The Crossland X was introduced as an urban compact five door SUV with front wheel … [Read more...]
Road Tests
Our in-depth appraisals of new cars available in the UK
Latest Suzuki Swift Sport – Road Test
FUN ON FOUR WHEELS... The first two generations of Suzuki’s Swift Sport supermini were well-received by the motoring press and buyers… but the latest version is even better! Kim Henson test-drives the new Swift Sport… Suzuki’s original Swift Sport made its U.K. debut in 2006, with second generation models arriving in 2012, and the car has always been a serious contender in the sporting … [Read more...]
Citroën Grand C4 SpaceTourer seven seater MPV – Road Test
New name, same stylish and versatile MPV functionality – The Citroën Grand C4 SpaceTourer… …put through its paces in a week-long family use road test by David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). Citroën earlier this year announced that the Picasso name for their mid to large sized MPV people-carrier models would be changed to the C4 SpaceTourer for the five seater versions and Grand C4 SpaceTourer … [Read more...]
Suzuki Ignis 1.2 Adventure – Road Test
Kim Henson assesses a special edition of Suzuki’s compact five door ‘crossover’/SUV city car… (All words and photographs by Kim). Suzuki’s Ignis arrived in the U.K. early in 2017, at once appealing to buyers due to its ‘stand-out-from-the-crowd’ looks, also its sprightly performance and commendable fuel consumption. Buyers also like the car for its generous interior space (within a compact body … [Read more...]
Sporty SEAT Leon Cupra Estate – Road Test
The Leon Cupra 300 hp ST estate provides pace and space… …says David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). SEAT’s Leon range of mid-sized C-segment models covers SC three door hatchbacks, Leon five door hatchbacks and ST five door estates, with a long list of 1.4 to 2.0 litre engines, both petrol and diesel, and with a comprehensive level of specifications with prices covering a huge scale from … [Read more...]
Latest Volvo V60 estate – Road Test
New Volvo V60 continues the company’s heritage of producing estates... …assessed by David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). For over 60 years Volvo has built roomy, practical estate cars and the second generation V60 mid-sized estate follows that tradition with a classy dynamic and elegant new range. Sold by Ford eight years ago, Volvo is now under the parentage of the Chinese Geely … [Read more...]
Big, Bold, Brash and Over Here – Ford Mustang V8 Convertible Road Test
David Miles (Miles Better News Agency) test drives the latest Mustang… The first official Ford Mustangs came to Europe and the UK in early 2016 and now we have the updated 2018/19 versions with added safety equipment, revised engines, increased personalisation options and a variety of styling tweaks. As before the Mustang is available in two-door, 2+2 seater, Fastback Coupe and Convertible … [Read more...]
Latest Hyundai Kona – Road Test
Hyundai Kona SE 1.0 T-GDI petrol with 2WD – small but perfectly formed. By Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). While it takes its name from a Hawaiian island, Hyundai’s Kona is really more of a landmark in the mainstream compact SUV sector. Kona is available in 11 versions based on five trim levels, and powered by a choice of new 115 or 136 hp six or seven speed 1.6 turbo-diesels, … [Read more...]
Latest Honda Jazz – Road Test
Honda’s new Jazz – Might hit the right notes for some. Tried and tested by David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). The Honda Jazz supermini sized B-segment five door hatchback is one of Honda’s best selling model range in the UK. But this third generation range is no longer built in this country as production for global markets at their Swindon plant has been given over to the latest Civic … [Read more...]
The taller and wider Ford Fiesta Active – Road Test
Going up in the world – The Ford Fiesta Active. Tried and tested by David Miles (Miles Better News Agency)… There is a global love affair with SUVs, 4x4s, off-roaders and crossovers, call them what you will and they come in all sizes and capabilities and at hugely varying costs. But the demand has been so great that it has even spawned SUV styling to be added to affordable hatchbacks and … [Read more...]
Hazel Chapman and the 100,000th Lotus – in the firm’s 70th anniversary Celebrations
Lotus 70 not out... Widow of Lotus founder joins sports car company’s celebrations Helping mark the 70th anniversary of Colin Chapman’s first car 100,000th Lotus built in tribute to Team Lotus racer Jim Clark Commissioned to support the Jim Clark Trust Enter the competition to win the car at www.jimclarklotus.com Joining the celebrations for one of the world’s most … [Read more...]
Peugeot 308 GT Line Blue HDi 130 – Road Test
Peugeot 308 GT Line BlueHDI 130 automatic… …assessed by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). The Peugeot 308 has been European Car of the Year and is very much up to date now after a comprehensive reworking and new Euro 6.2 rated engines. The Peugeot 308 succeeded the 307 in September 2007 with the first generation running until 2013, then voted CoY in 2014 with the second … [Read more...]
Award-winning Volvo XC40 – Road Test
Awards and sales flow in for the Volvo XC40 Compact SUV… By David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). Even before the Volvo mid-sized XC40 SUV range was launched in the UK in April this year it had already been given the 2018 European Car of the Year award and numerous others have followed since then, including a Towcar of the Year trophy. Awards lead to publicity and media coverage leads to … [Read more...]
Fiat 500C – Road Test
Fiat 500C convertible – it’s what summers are for… By Robin Roberts (Miles Better News Agency). For any car to be a true success is remarkable, but to do it twice is, well, sensational. There is no doubting the fact that the Fiat 500 has been an unqualified double success, first launching in 1957 and then reborn fifty years later. Since 2007 a staggering two million Fiat 500 models have … [Read more...]
Latest BMW X4 – Road Test
New BMW X4 tried and tested… By David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). The BMW X4 is a five door aggressively styled coupé version of the X3 mid-sized SAV (Sports Activity Vehicle) as BMW calls its SUVs. This is the second generation range and the new X4 made its World debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March this year. Over 200,000 global sales were achieved by the first generation niche model … [Read more...]
Mazda MX-5 2.0 Z-Sport – Road Test
Mazda MX-5 2.0 Z-Sport for 2018. By Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). Summer is never complete for me without testing the latest Mazda MX-5 convertible. It is arguably the most successful modern sports car and exudes excitement from its simple but clean lines and combines ability with agility so it covers the miles and makes winding country roads a delight to drive as … [Read more...]
Audi A7 Sportback – Road Test
Svelte looking high tech Audi A7 Sportback test-driven… …by David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). Bristling with the latest technologies, high performance, striking coupé five door styling, impeccable quality high class interior and muscular performance, the second generation Audi A7 Sportback is on sale with of course premium brand pricing. The newcomer is likely to appeal to customers who … [Read more...]
Vauxhall Viva Rocks 1.0 – Road Test
Fun in the Sun... with the Vauxhall Viva Rocks 1.0… ...assessed by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). The greatest challenge to any car designer is getting the most of what you are given and when Vauxhall’s team wanted to create a very compact city car SUV they looked to the Viva. The original Viva was a boxy saloon built in Ellesmere Port, now home of the Astra, from 1963 to 1979 … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Astra – Road Test
Vauxhall Astra gains new engines and high Ultimate spec. level… David Miles (Miles Better News Agency) reports. It’s onwards and upwards in the constantly fast changing motoring world. Take the Vauxhall/Opel brand as an example. Now owned by the French PSA Group it has joined their brand line-up of Peugeot, Citroën and DS. Keeping their popular Astra mid-sized family car range future proof, … [Read more...]
Latest Ford Mustang 2.3 – Road Test
Ford’s updated Mustang Fastback 2.3 litre… Tried and tested by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). One of the most elusive features for any manufacturer is building emotion into a car. Tech is to be expected, reliability taken for granted, build quality must be very good, comfort cannot be ignored, so put this together and price it carefully and what you get is …. another car to … [Read more...]
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