DOWNSIZE WITHOUT HARMING ONE’S IMAGE – THE NEW AUDI A3 SALOON FITS THE BILL. By David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). (Photographs from Audi and – blue car – by David). In these troubled times all aspects of our life are, or should be, coming under review whether it’s our health, wealth, family, work, transport or generally the downsizing of areas such as our cars and homes to more … [Read more...]
Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.0 – Road Test
Kieron Fennelly test drives Alfa’s Giulia saloon – practical but with a sporty heart beating beneath its suave exterior… One of the earliest and most revered names in the auto industry, Alfa Romeo was founded in 1910. Its halcyon days were the pre-and post-war periods when it dominated European motor racing. Aided by Italian styling houses, the company produced some of the most attractive cars of … [Read more...]
Jaguar XE P250 SE R Dynamic – Road Test
The 2020 model year Jaguar XE P250 SE R Dynamic… … Tried and tested by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). You have to admire Jaguar, which has gone through tough times yet always produces some head-turning desirable cars. The latest Jaguar XE saloon is a good case in point and offers a very broad range of eye-catching four-door saloons in rear and all-wheel-drive as it pitches … [Read more...]
Toyota Camry – Road Test
TOYOTA BRINGS THEIR CAMRY BACK TO THE UK AFTER 15 YEARS ABSENCE.. …here the latest model is assessed by David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). Increasing demand for hybrid vehicles has prompted Toyota to return the Camry mid-sized four-door saloon back into its UK line-up after an absence of 15 years. This is the all new eighth generation Camry. The original model went on sale first in … [Read more...]
Latest BMW 3 Series – Road Test
ALL-NEW BMW 3 SERIES SALOON SETS THE STANDARD AGAIN… …says David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). The BMW 3 Series has been a two ‘marks’ model. Firstly it’s the ‘hallmark’ core model range in the extensive BMW model line-up. Secondly it’s the ‘benchmark’ model that other manufacturer’s models in the upper medium sized ranges of saloon and estates are compared to. The new BMW 3 Series Saloon … [Read more...]
Volvo S60 – Road Test
VOLVO S60 SPORTS SALOON CONTINUES THE BRAND’S NEW MODEL ONSLAUGHT… …says David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). In five years the Swedish Volvo premium brand has more or less completely transformed its range of vehicles from roomy but solidly built conservatively styled models appealing to older buyers to a dynamic range of SUVs, estates and saloons with much more kerb appeal, whilst retaining … [Read more...]
Kia Optima saloon – Road Test
KIA Optima 1.6 CRDi 2 ISG Saloon… …put through its paces by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). From being an also-ran when launched in the UK in 1991, Kia has become a serious challenger to the best from Japan and mainland Europe and the latest Optima D-segment saloon is a good example of why their rivals should worry. Built for a target audience, and not necessarily down to a … [Read more...]
Honda Civic Saloon – Road Test
Honda adds another string to the Civic’s bow… … says David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). With no Estate version in the tenth generation Honda Civic range, until now only available in five door Hatchback form, now Honda has extended the Civic’s appeal by adding four door Saloon versions. Unlike the … [Read more...]