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Ineos Grenadier – First Impressions

4th September 2021

Kieron Fennelly gives his views on this classically-inspired tough-in-nature new four wheel drive machine… It was Ferry Porsche who, sixty years ago, famously said “I couldn’t find a sports car I liked, so I decided to build my own.” The man behind the Ineos Grenadier, Sir James Ratcliffe evidently had a similar idea. But unlike Porsche who saw his mission as developing his father’s consultancy … [Read more...]

A look (in amazement, astonishment and wonder) at Lada, then and now… Part Two: The capable four wheel drive Niva

27th December 2020

Niva say never... as little known best seller reaches 40 – by Dave Moss This story begins on April 5th 1977, when LHD Russian market sales of what was known there as the VAZ 2121 began. Right hand drive examples were badged "Lada Niva", with a list price just over £5000, at their 1980 British International Motor Show launch, where they were heavily overshadowed by the introduction of BL's Austin … [Read more...]

Jeep Wrangler Night Eagle – Road Test

4th December 2020

A REVIEW OF THE LATEST JEEP WRANGLER 4-DOOR NIGHT EAGLE… …By David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). Its big, its brash, its still the iconic all-American 4WD SUV but the modern Jeep brand is owned by Chrysler and they are part of the Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles conglomerate which in turn is now in partnership with the PSA Group of brands. Following the recent merger the FCA and PSA groups … [Read more...]

Jeep Wrangler – Road Test

26th October 2020

Iconic Jeep Wrangler – Sahara Unlimited 4-door petrol model. By Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). (Photographs by Chrysler and, where individually credited, by Robin). Respect is earned not awarded in the motor industry, and one of the most influential vehicle brands is Jeep, now on the eve of celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2021. Think about that for a minute; it was born … [Read more...]

Latest Jeep Renegade PHEV – First Impressions

6th October 2020

New Jeep Renegade 4xe news and first drive views… By Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). Jeep has turned a corner with its new PHEV plug-in hybrid electric Renegade. Without compromising its famous off-road abilities the Renegade 4xe adds emission lowering and power enhancing electric drive and it’s the first electrified Jeep to be sold in Britain. It uses the familiar … [Read more...]

Ineos about turn with Welsh factory

8th July 2020

Ineos has suspended its plans to build its new 4x4 Grenadier in Wales... Robin Roberts reports... In a blow to Welsh automotive manufacturing which promised up to 500 jobs the firm said today, “INEOS Automotive can confirm that it is reviewing its manufacturing strategy for the new Grenadier in light of the COVID-19 pandemic – which has led to some delays in our development plans, but has also … [Read more...]

Here comes the INEOS Grenadier 4×4 – designed for hard work

1st July 2020

This is the new INEOS Grenadier... ...writes Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). The British-designed, German engineered and powered heavy duty 4x4 will go into production in Wales at the end of 2021 as part of a £600 Million investment directed by one of the richest men in Britain, Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Heavily influenced by the previous Land Rover Defender loved by INEOS Group boss … [Read more...]

Suzuki Jimny – Road Test

6th March 2020

THE SMALL BUT MIGHTY SUZUKI JIMNY SZ5 ALLGRIP... ...Test-driven by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). Every manufacturer loves to cram features into their model to make as much money as possible, but the Suzuki Jimny has something few ever include, a free smile. The standard-spec smile is something so many modern cars lack but the simple Suzuki has it in spades. And then … [Read more...]

Latest Jeep Grand Cherokee – Road Test

24th January 2019

JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE - A LEGEND IN ITS OWN LIFETIME... David Miles (Miles Better News Agency) investigates this iconic American machine. The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 is a globally recognised large, five-seater, hard-core heavyweight and seriously capable off-roader with a long history and high specification. It has evolved over many years since 1993 with over five million sales, the most recent in … [Read more...]

Latest Toyota Land Cruiser – Road Test

25th June 2018

Global 4x4 SUV workhorse updated – Toyota Land Cruiser… …tried and tested by David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). Sold in over 190 countries around the World, the latest Land Cruiser and Toyota’s all wheel drive technology has 65 years of history behind them. The hard-core Land Cruiser has a legendary reputation for toughness, reliability, durability and go-anywhere capabilities whether … [Read more...]

Fiat Panda 4×4 1.3 – Road Test

10th May 2018

Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency) assesses Fiat’s compact 4x4… Italian singers are often short in stature but big in heart and voice, just like the Fiat Panda 4x4. The cheeky all-wheel-drive car is part of a compact 12-model range sharing a five door body. It provides a choice of 900cc or 1.2 litre petrol engines along with a 1.3 diesel, in five trim levels and even offers a … [Read more...]

Suzuki ALLGRIP models – Getting to grips with them during road (and off-road) tests

5th October 2017

Kim Henson heads off to the Welsh hills to test drive examples of vehicles equipped with Suzuki’s ALLGRIP four wheel drive system technologies, the details of which vary according to the model... (All words by Kim; photographs by Kim and – where indicated – Matt Kimberley). For many decades Suzuki has been associated with producing highly effective and very reliable four wheel drive vehicles, … [Read more...]

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