Ethanol and the Classic Car Fuel System – Part 3, by Dave Moss. Photos by Kim Henson and Dave Moss (as credited individually). Since 2011, suppliers have been blending a gradually increasing ethanol content into UK fuel – reaching the level around 5% known as E5 early in 2013. Official approval already exists to continue raising the proportion to 10% – the E10 level, and quite simply, none of … [Read more...]
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Latest Volvo S90 and V90 First Impressions
New Volvo S90 and V90 Premium Brand Executive Models Arrive. By Robin Roberts and Miles Better News Agency. Swedish swish and sophistication come as standard in the latest Volvo S90 and V90 series… The new large premium saloon and estate models in Momentum or Inscription trims embody features from the large XC90 SUV with an emphasis on “relaxed confidence” through design, driving technology, … [Read more...]
Danger Ahead! Ethanol and Classics – Part Two of our Three Part feature
Ethanol and the Classic Car Petrol Engine... Part 2 – An Overview, by Dave Moss. (Photos by Kim Henson). For owners of older vehicles, the rising amount of ethanol in fuel raises concerns falling broadly into two distinct areas. One is ensuring the continued overall integrity of an ageing fuel system, considered in part 3. The other, outlined here, is the range of possible adverse effects on … [Read more...]
VW Golf Estate R Road Test
Wolfsburg in Sheep’s Clothing? Volkswagen’s Golf Estate R test-driven by Tom Scanlan. There's nothing else on the long, straight country road. The Golf R is at a standstill. I check the mirrors again and then shove my foot hard down on the pedal. Growl-Pop, Growl-Pop from the exhaust... I've hit 70 or more maybe in about six seconds and the sound and feel is intoxicating. The VW'S 6-speed … [Read more...]
Kia pro_cee’d 1.6 T-GDI GT Hatchback
Hot-to-Trot – The Latest Kia pro_cee’d 1.6 T-GDI GT Hatchback. Reviewed by David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). The uprated Kia 1.6 T-GDi GT 201 bhp hot hatch is available with three and five door body styles in the pro_cee’d three door and five door cee’d ranges priced at £23,110 and £23,610 respectively. The two Kia ‘hot’ hatchbacks nestle in the region of ‘warm’ performance versions of … [Read more...]
A Matter of Opinions… MG Owners Give Their Views of the New MG GS
MG owners tend to be very loyal to the marque, but what do they make of the company's new GS family sports utility vehicle (SUV), and in particular, would they buy one? Chris Adamson found out, when he showed the top-spec version to potential buyers who are already MG owners. Report and all photos by Chris. The new GS family car, MG’s brave debut entry into the highly competitive world of … [Read more...]
Kim’s Tips: Check Your Nuts, Bolts and Screws for Tightness
Loose Fasteners are Bad News... Advises Kim Henson. It may seem obvious, but whenever a vehicle – old or new – is being worked on, fasteners have to be released/removed in order to take off ailing components so that they can be repaired or renewed. Equally these fasteners have then to be refitted/retightened when re-assembly takes place. The thing is… It is always wise to re-check the … [Read more...]
Ford to Reduce Investment at Bridgend Plant
Ford will cut its next stage of investment in Bridgend Engine Plant. Report by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). It planned to spend £180 M to safeguard 750 new jobs when 250,000 Dragon petrol engines went down the lines from 2017. But a year after making the announcement, Ford said yesterday it would now put in £100 M to build 125,000 units and protect 550 jobs. The Welsh … [Read more...]
Bridgestone Helping to Keep an Iconic Jaguar Model on the Road
Bridgestone to develop new tyres for the XJ220... Thanks to a coming together of minds, Bridgestone has started working with Don Law XJ220 in the UK to develop a new generation of tyres for the legendary Jaguar XJ220. The original collaboration in the development of the tyres for the XJ220 is well documented. However, tyres of the size required for the car went out of production some … [Read more...]
MINI John Cooper Works Convertible Road Test
The MINI John Cooper Works Convertible – All Posh and ‘Pecs’. By David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). A lot of convertibles can be more Show than Go but not the top of the range MINI John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible. This version is indeed Posh and well equipped and of a high quality, but this one also boasts lots of ‘Pecs’ with its muscular styling and high powered 2.0 litre, 231 hp … [Read more...]
Great Dorset Steam Fair Delights 2016
Steam power galore, vintage/classic cars and commercials, working horses plus an amazing World War I commemorative display – and much, much more… It all added up to the 2016 Great Dorset Steam Fair. Kim Henson was there with his cameras… With an event as vast in scope and size as the Great Dorset steam Fair, it’s a job to know where to start, when talking about it to people who have never yet … [Read more...]
Beaulieu Autojumble Celebrates 50 Glorious Golden Years
Beaulieu’s Magnificent Golden 50th Autojumble. All words and photos, except photos as noted below, by Kim Henson. (With further photographs, individually acknowledged with grateful thanks, provided by Chris Adamson, plus two courtesy of the National Motor Museum). Although at times the weather wasn’t kind, over 36,000 attendees strolled around the hallowed Autojumble fields at the National … [Read more...]
Road Test – Ford EcoSport Titanium 1.5 TDCi
Ford EcoSport Titanium 1.5 TDCi – A Compact MPV or SUV? By Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). The expression “needs must” is something that Ford assiduously adhere to in their model range. They simply cannot afford to not be represented in a model sector, particularly if it’s a growing sector. So the remodelled Ford EcoSport MPV (or is it a compact SUV? – Ford advertises it as … [Read more...]
Audi Customers in Poole Take Advantage of a New Registration, a New Centre and a New Event
NEW REGISTRATION, NEW CENTRE, NEW EVENT From 10pm on Wednesday 31st August customers were welcomed into the brand new Poole Audi Centre on Old Wareham Road in the Dorset town, in anticipation of collecting their new Audis, all boasting the September 2016 66-registration plate. (For more information on this amazing new Audi Centre, as recently fetured on Wheels-Alive, please click HERE). More … [Read more...]
New BMW M2 Coupé Road Test
BMW’s M2 Coupé – Driver Satisfaction Guaranteed. By David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). The new BMW M2 two door, four seater coupé has a 3.0 litre, straight-six, TwinPower, twin scroll single turbocharged 370 hp petrol engine. It is currently positioned between the M235i 326 hp plus the soon to arrive M240i 340 hp coupé and the larger, more comprehensively tuned and modified twin turbo 431 … [Read more...]
Suzuki Baleno Road Test – an Alternative View
Right Car at the Right Time – Suzuki’s Baleno Family Hatchback. By David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). (If you are interested in a different view of the Baleno, as test-driven by Kim, please click HERE). With the UK’s new car market showing signs of slowing down for sales, especially from retail customers worried about Brexit and its financial implications, the arrival of Suzuki’s new … [Read more...]
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer Road Test
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer... Assessed by Robin Roberts (via Miles Better News Agency). Built in Britain and voted the best sports tourer for the money, the Vauxhall Astra ST packs a hefty sales punch for the September new ‘66’ registration plate month and beyond. The car is made at Ellesmere Port and uses the familiar Astra Hatchback mechanicals and trim levels in an all new roomier body, … [Read more...]
Kia Optima (latest version) Road Test
Latest Kia Optima 4-Door Saloon test-driven by David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). Sales of D-Segment models in the UK are hard work even if you are classed as a premium brand manufacturer offering such models as the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and, from the UK, the Jaguar XE. Only the heavily advertised Merc C-Class is in the UK’s top ten new car sales chart thanks to its … [Read more...]
Volvo XC90 Road Test
Keith Ward assesses ‘The Safest Volvo Ever Built’… TOUTED as the “Safest Volvo ever built”, which is saying something, the all-new XC90 is a towering seven-seat SUV, almost five metres (16 ft 5in) long, to take on in the lux market such as the BMW X5, Audi Q7, Mercedes M-Class, new Jaguar F-Pace and Land-Rover Discovery. So just as well it oozes quality. Having replaced the original model … [Read more...]
Skoda Octavia Estate Scout 4×4 Road Test
Skoda Octavia Estate Scout 4 x 4 – Takes the Rough with the Smooth. By David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). Don’t fancy being one of the latest craze of ‘me-too’ buyers of small medium and large SUVs and Crossovers, but need a bit more security of 4x4 traction with winter just around the corner, then the new car market offers an increasing number of choices of all-wheel-drive cars and … [Read more...]
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