Pick up a Double-Cab Pick-Up at a UK Isuzu dealership… …Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency) tried the D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 for size. With so many passenger vehicles looking almost identical, it’s refreshing to review the impressive looking Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 Double-Cab. Put simply with its Arctic Trucks ‘butch’ styling and ‘lifestyle’ equipment, there is very little … [Read more...]
Road Tests
Our in-depth appraisals of new cars available in the UK
Toyota Corolla Hatchback – Road Test
The latest Toyota Corolla Hatchback Design 1.8 Hybrid tried and tested by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). However you look at it, the Toyota Corolla is remarkable among models and, perhaps not surprisingly as a result, is the world’s best-selling nameplate over six decades. Now in its 12th generation, the Corolla is the first to use the company’s fifth generation hybrid petrol … [Read more...]
Kia Picanto 2023 model – Road Test
The latest KIA Picanto 1.0 small car tried for size and value by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). With motoring costs soaring a lot of drivers are downsizing and face the dilemma of what to buy, yet do not realise how good a modern small 5-door hatchback can be. In fact, a recent study found the typical family car today costing around £32,700 has thousands of pounds of features, … [Read more...]
Road Test – ‘Roots’ Bamboo Bikes
Kim Henson reports on test-riding Roots Bamboo Bikes in and around Lostwithiel in Cornwall… In an article published on Wheels-Alive on 6th January this year (2023) on Wheels-Alive I described how the Roots Bamboo Bikes (which use sustainable bamboo – ethically-sourced and fairly-traded – for their frames) were developed in Ghana and how they came to be sold in Lostwithiel. In that feature I … [Read more...]
Secondhand buying – proceed with care! Robin Roberts advises… and bought a Toyota…
Buy with your head (not your heart!)… ...says Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). Robin ventures into the used car market in the form of a tidy Toyota Auris, but first gives sound advice on how to avoid pitfalls and scams when buying used… Car buying scams are on the rise, driven by criminals hoping to take advantage of drivers searching online for their next set of wheels. The … [Read more...]
An adventure in Scotland with a Genesis ‘Electrified G80’ saloon
Genesis Electrified G80 saloon tackles the High Road, with Guy Loveridge at the wheel... I live in a village of 1,500 odd people in West Yorkshire. We are 8 miles from Huddersfield and within 30 miles of Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield and Bradford. We do not have a single EV charging point in the place. Late in 2022 I had the opportunity of borrowing a Genesis Electrified G80 for a week. Having … [Read more...]
Skoda Kodiaq SE L seven seater Executive – Road Test
The latest Skoda Kodiaq SE L Executive AWD large SUV tried and tested by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). As motoring costs escalate one brand which has widened its appeal to meet mainstream customer needs is Skoda. From being the one time cheap if not cheerful car range, Skoda now add a smile and ownership pride to their brand values, particularly for families who appreciate … [Read more...]
Skoda Enyaq iV vRS – Road Test
The sporty Skoda Enyaq iV vRS all-electric Coupé/Suv plugged in and charged then test driven by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). As day follows night it was inevitable that Skoda would not only enter the burgeoning electric vehicle market but would bring to it something a bit different, a bit sporty. It has an impressive record among rallying and racing drivers as well as … [Read more...]
Genesis GV70 Turbo – Road Test
The petrol-powered Genesis GV70 2.5T AWD classy SUV sampled by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). In a year which has seen Britain’s new car market bump along and end up way below expectations, Genesis has provided a head-turning performance building on exclusivity and service which most manufacturers cannot match. Genesis is the premium brand of Hyundai, which includes KIA, and … [Read more...]
Genesis GV60 Sport Plus – Road Test
The Genesis GV60 Sport Plus pure battery SUV test driven by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). To some observers it’s a Bentley, to others an Aston Martin, and some will simply ask what it is as they have never seen a Genesis on the road. Those questions are testament to the design and rarity of the Genesis GV60 pure battery SUV and they are all good points about this premium … [Read more...]
Latest Kia XCeed 1.5 T-GDi GT-Line S – Road Test
The 2023 model year KIA XCeed 1.5 T-GDi GT-Line S SUV put through its New Year paces by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). KIA has risen to become one of Britain’s most popular ranges of models and the family-friendly Ceed family has a lot to do with that, last year helping them pass 100,000 UK registrations annually over three decades. After the Sportage and Niro SUVs the Ceed … [Read more...]
Audi R8 V10 Coupé – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency) gets his road test year off to a flying start, at the wheel of the Audi R8 V10 Coupé Performance, rear wheel drive… Audi took a step back to go forward with the second generation R8 Coupé. Originally launched in 2006, the model shot to fame on the back of an Iron Man film part and the legendary quattro all-wheel-drive system. Come the new … [Read more...]
Porsche Taycan 4S all-electric four door saloon – Road Test
The Porsche Taycan 4S all-electric 4-door saloon ‘happily’ driven for the New Year road test by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency)… For many pure petrol-heads, Porsche is the pinnacle of performance and a brand which has dominated endurance racing for decades. So the challenge of defending that reputation while moving into the new era of electrification means they have to come up … [Read more...]
MG4 EV SE Long Range – Road Test
Chris Adamson takes to the wheel of the MG4 EV – SE Long Range... (Text and Photos: By and copyright Chris Adamson – apart from photos as indicated, from MG Motors). Since its launch only a few months ago the new MG4 all-electric hatchback has been Hoovering up awards left right and centre – Chris Adamson, who has driven every new MG over the past 40 years, investigates what all the … [Read more...]
Aston Martin DBX707 – Road Test
A festive season road test of the more powerful Aston Martin DBX707… …By Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). Quintessentially British Aston Martin has never shirked showing us something different and making heads turn and that’s very much the philosophy behind the flagship DBX707 SUV. The DBX707 is priced at a hot £190k, that’s a cool £24k over the standard DBX. Launching the … [Read more...]
Toyota Yaris GR Sport – Road Test
The Toyota Yaris GR Sport Hybrid put through its paces by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency)… Toyota dominated this year’s World Rally Championship with their WRC GR Yaris Hybrid and some of this success will promote their sophisticated small car, the Yaris GR Sport Hybrid 5-door hatchback variant. This is not to be confused with the turbocharged 257 bhp GR Yaris 3-door which is … [Read more...]
Kia Niro EV 2 – Road Test
The new KIA Niro EV 2 – all electric Crossover/SUV plugged in and test driven by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). Kia has been in the forefront of the modern drive towards electric cars and its highly successful Niro compact Crossover/SUV/Hatchback is the latest aimed at the mass market. It completes the latest generation Niro line-up which started with petrol models and then … [Read more...]
Suzuki Vitara ALLGRIP Full Hybrid SZ5 – Road Test
Kim Henson assesses the Full Hybrid all wheel drive (‘ALLGRIP’) SZ5 version of Suzuki’s latest Vitara. (All words and photographs by, and copyright, Kim Henson). The Vitara compact SUV has long been a favourite among buyers, offering good performance, affordable running costs and top notch reliability, in addition to everyday versatility for family motoring. From the spring of 2022 the … [Read more...]
Maintenance – Ensure your vehicle can cope with the winter
3 Tips to keep your vehicle in perfect condition for the winter... Note: This article incorporates sponsored content. Keeping your car in perfect condition during winter can enhance your safety when driving in cold weather. While the repairs may seem simple, they can make the difference between getting stranded by the roadside and arriving at your destination on time. Here are some tips to … [Read more...]
Volvo C40 Recharge Twin – Road Test
The Volvo C40 Recharge Twin all-electric Coupé SUV tried and tested by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). Volvo has set out to change its drivers’ views on mass market electric cars with the latest addition to its battery-only range – the C40 Recharge. Like all electric cars new retrospective taxation levels will apply in the UK from April 2025. It’s different from the moment … [Read more...]
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