News Round-up from Bridgestone/Firestone... Including Bridgestone links with Maserati, golf and Alfa Romeo, plus two new Firestone tyre ranges; all summarised by Kim Henson… Bridgestone tyres selected for the first Maserati SUV Maserati has selected Bridgestone tyres for the new Levante, the luxury brand’s first-ever SUV. The all-wheel-drive SUV started leaving the Mirafiori plant near Turin … [Read more...]
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Citroën C4 Grand Picasso Road Test
A work of art – the latest Citroën Grand C4 Picasso seven seat MPV. By David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). Sales of MPV people carriers have taken a hit in recent years from the public’s move to must-have fashionable SUVs, soft-offroaders and crossover models, but there are signs of recovery prompted by the introduction of new models. In 2015 MPV sales in the UK were down by over 21% to … [Read more...]
Motoring For Fun – A Wonderful Road Trip in North Borneo (Sabah)
Kim Henson describes an unforgettable automotive adventure a long way from home… Of all the places in the world, I never imagined that I would be visiting North Borneo (Sabah). From 1946 known as ‘British North Borneo Crown’ (until as recently as 1963), today the state of Sabah is part of Malaysia. However, until a few years ago I must admit that all I knew of the country was what I had gleaned … [Read more...]
SEAT Ateca 2.0 TDi 150 XCELLENCE Road Test
At last SEAT joins the SUV race for sales… Says David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). It had to be only a matter of time before SEAT, the Spanish brand in the Volkswagen Group of car companies, produced their much needed SUV or Crossover vehicle range. With almost half the UK new car market now taken up by sales of SUVs, 4x4s or Crossover models, SEAT had a big hole in their range of … [Read more...]
Shepton Show Shines! Happy Days for Enthusiasts at This Year’s Footman James (16th) Classic Vehicle Restoration Show
Kim Henson refreshes his enthusiasm for old cars at the Footman James 16th Classic Vehicle Restoration Show, Shepton Mallet. (All words by Kim, and all photos except that of Robert Webb's Healey 3000). Held at the Royal Bath and West Showground on the weekend of 5th and 6th November, this year’s Footman James 16th Classic Vehicle Restoration Show attracted enthusiasts from far and wide. Some … [Read more...]
Motoring For Fun – On the Road Enjoying the Fall (Autumn) in New England, by Rachel Henson
Touring (Autumnal) Vermont in a Chevrolet Cruze LT… Rachel Henson reports ‘live’ from the U.S.A. during an adventure that has seen her driving in north America for the first time. A visit to the United States of America had been looming on the horizon for months, so the actual departure almost took me by surprise when it eventually came. The plan was to visit Vermont in New England, from late … [Read more...]
New Audi Q2 First Impressions
Form a ‘Q’ – For the new Audi A2 Compact SUV… …says David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). Since the order books for the new Audi Q2 premium compact SUV opened in August this year there have been over 18,000 registrations of interest, half of them from non-Audi owners, with current Range Rover Evoque drivers seemingly the most interested. The expected 15,000 units of Q2 available for the UK … [Read more...]
Going, Going… Sold! – South Western Vehicle Auctions Classic Sale, 28th October 2016.
Much Interest as Buyers Galore Flock to this October’s Quarterly SWVA Classic Car Sale… Chris Adamson reports for ‘Wheels-Alive’ (and didn’t come home with another classic…). MGs dominated at the recent South Western Vehicle Auctions quarterly classic car and motorcycle sale in Poole Dorset, with no les than 12 of the 75 lots carrying the Octagon badge. Pride of place went to an immaculate … [Read more...]
smart fortwo prime cabrio Road Test
By Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). Horses for courses is a particularly apt phrase to describe the smart fortwo… There’s no denying it was ahead of its time when the original model went on sale in 1998, and now the quirky two-seater rarely gets a second glance. The original car was a product of the cooperation between Swatch and Daimler/Mercedes-Benz. But in 18 years it has … [Read more...]
Suzuki SX4 S-Cross 1.4 Boosterjet SZ5 ALLGRIP Auto – Full Road Test
Kim Henson takes the wheel of the facelifted 2017 version of Suzuki’s SX4 S-Cross, in petrol-powered 1.4 litre Boosterjet form. It is now three years since the original five seater, five door Suzuki SX4 S-Cross made its UK debut. This was the company’s first ‘C’ segment ‘Crossover’ model (aimed at families as well as corporate/fleet buyers) and it impressed motoring writers and buyers alike with … [Read more...]
Citroën C4 Cactus Road Test
C4 Cactus Could Solve a Prickly Problem for Citroën. By David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). One of the major issues for the French PSA Group is differentiating their three mainstream brands, Citroën, Peugeot and DS. Citroën is changing its position according to Linda Jackson, the brand’s chief executive, who is reported as saying at the C3 international media launch that “We’re now in … [Read more...]
Devon Classic Car Firm Open Day Raises Cash for Charity
KMJ Restorations Charity Open Day Helps Hospiscare Exeter… Words and Photographs by Kim Henson. It never ceases to amaze me how generous in spirit most classic car owners, clubs and firms are… In the last few days I have attended different events in the south and west of England, at which considerable sums of money have been unselfishly raised for charitable causes, by various individuals and … [Read more...]
Book Review: “BMC Competitions Department Secrets”
Kieron Fennelly reads the amazing story of what actually happened in BMC's Competitions Department in the 1950s and 60s, written by those who were there at the time... Authors: Marcus Chambers, Stuart Turner and Peter Browning Published by: Veloce: www.veloce.co.uk 640 pages (hardback) UK Price: £25.00 ($39.95 US) ISBN: 978-1-845849-94-8 This book is essentially a pictorial history of … [Read more...]
McLaren News – Future Direction – and 570GT Coupé Road Test
McLaren outlines the firm’s way forward – plus the new 570GT Road Test. All by David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). McLaren Automotive Limited has just undertaken what they called ‘The Tour 2016’ to outline to the UK’s motoring media the company’s plans for the next six years. Although the McLaren name has been synonymous with motor racing for over 50 years, their Automotive Limited … [Read more...]
BRIEF IMPRESSIONS – CARS DRIVEN AT THE SOCIETY OF MOTOR MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS’ TEST DAY SOUTH 2016
The annual SMMT Test Days provide accredited motoring writers with the opportunity to drive a selection of new cars from a variety of manufacturers. Kim Henson enjoyed this year’s event, as always… Words and all photos by Kim. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) hosts an annual driving event specifically for motoring writers hailing from the south of the UK. I always find … [Read more...]
McLaren 650S Spider Road Test
‘If you want a convertible McLaren road car then there is only one option – the £220,000 650S Spider and Chris Adamson has had the privilege of driving one’. Words and all photos by Chris. The McLaren name will always be associated with motor racing, historically that has been through Formula One although, at the moment, the Woking team is struggling at the back of the grid. But the brand has … [Read more...]
Poole Audi’s New Centre Sign Off
Poole Audi’s New Centre Sign Off Audi AG, the brand’s global head office, has given the final sign off to Poole Audi’s new £14.5m centre on Old Wareham Road in the Dorset town. The new centre, which occupies a 4.5 acre site, took 14 months to build, and was officially opened to its customers in August (to read about this sensational state-of-the-art centre, please CLICK HERE to see our … [Read more...]
Latest Renault Mégane Road Test
New Renault Mégane family hatchback to boost sales even more. The latest model tested by David Miles (Miles Better News Agency)… Renault in the UK during the ‘66’ plate registration month achieved their best sales for eight years with 17,272 registrations. And the September sales are no flash-in-the-pan success either as for the year-to-date their UK sales are up by 15% to just over 18,000 … [Read more...]
VW Polo Match Road Test
VW’s Polo Match, assessed on the road by Keith Ward. MINTED in original form more than 40 years ago, the Polo obviously had sweet appeal, tasting since then global sales of 14m-plus. In the UK it is VW’s second best-seller, finding nigh on 55,000 customers last year for a top six placing, despite the hit the German giant suffered, which is ongoing, from the emissions cheating scandal. No … [Read more...]
On a pinnacle of success – Jeep’s 75th Anniversary Range Review
Jeep Range Roundup, on the firm’s 75th Anniversary. By Keith Ward, reporting from the top of the North York Moors... IT is 75 years since the birth of Jeep as an iconic World War II US military vehicle. And the celebrations are in full swing over here, this side of the pond. Last year the Yank brand, now owned by the FIAT group, recorded its best-ever sales in the UK. So far in 2016 they have … [Read more...]
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