At first you may not see a similarity between San Francisco and Barry, South Wales but I’ve found a connection, they are both good places to test the Ford Mustang GT. With its burbling 5.0V8 underfoot the roadtest takes on a new aural significance and the Welsh town’s steeply sloping streets horizontally split by connecting roads are reminiscent of the dramatic backdrop for the film Bullitt and … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Audi TT Coupe 245ps TFSi S tronic
The Audi TT sports model has been nothing but a success for the company, but still strives to please owners, writes Robin Roberts. With roadster and coupe body choices, four trim levels and 1.8 or 2.0 petrol and diesel engines in a range of power outputs there is something for everyone in the UK. No wonder you see so many Audi TTs on our roads. There’s little doubt the TT was a turning point for … [Read more...]
Christmas roadtest: Aston Martin Rapide S
If fortunate enough to buy a high performance coupe, the Aston Martin Rapide S will surprise you and must be on your list, Christmas or anytime, writes Robin Roberts. Not only does it carry the highly desirable Aston Martin name, but the sleek coupe hides four passenger doors and four figure-hugging seats with reasonable room inside so it’s more practical than you might … [Read more...]
Mid-week motoring: Aston Martin twin-test
The Aston Martin story has all the excitement, luxury, twists and turns of a good James Bond book, but the reality in your hands is an exclusive range of high performance sports cars which now include the DB11 Volante and Vantage coupe, writes Robin Roberts. These are the latest additions to the range which comprise limited edition and Continuation models for the uber-rich AM enthusiasts and … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Audi A7 Sportback 50 TDI
Bristling with the latest technologies, high performance, striking Coupe five door styling, impeccable quality high class interior and muscular performance, the second generation Audi A7 Sportback is on sale with, of course, premium brand pricing, says David Miles. The newcomer is likely to appeal to customers who want all the latest high-tech features but don’t fancy driving, or … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Ford Mustang New Fastback 2.3
One of the most elusive features for any manufacturer is building emotion into a car. Tech is to be expected, reliability taken for granted, build quality must be very good, comfort cannot be ignored, so put this together and price it carefully and what you get is …. another car to take on remarkably similar rivals. Then there is the Ford Mustang. Few cars I have driven can stir emotions … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: New Audi RS5 Coupe
My latest new model road test starts with an apology. This road test was supposed to be about the very new Audi A7 Sportback but unfortunately it was damaged before delivery to me but those on-the-ball Audi UK PR people substituted it with the 2018 RS5 Coupe 2.9 TFSI 450hp quattro. Not a bad substitution. The current A5 range consists of two-door four-seater Coupe and Cabriolet and five-door … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: MB C-class 250d AMG Line coupe
You know Mercedes-Benz must be doing something right after nearly a century of making cars and when close rivals are struggling they turn out models like the C-class 250d AMG Line coupe. It’s not smallest, biggest, most economical or fastest, but it simply does so many things so well it stands head and shoulders above competitors in its class. If you asked me to define this coupe … [Read more...]
BMW 4 Series wants to build on success
My email inbox this week has been loaded with press releases about the latest changes to the 2017 BMW range of passenger cars. New is the most used word in the titles of these releases. In fact most of the changes are for detailed styling changes, upgrades to equipment or the introduction of new levels of specification, sharper handling with steering and suspension changes for the 4 Series … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: McLaren 570GT Coupe
McLaren Automotive Limited has just undertaken ‘The Tour 2016’ to outline their plans for the next six years, says David Miles. Although the McLaren name has been synonymous with motor racing for over 50 years, their Automotive Limited division, which manufactures high quality sports road a track use coupes, has just completed their first business strategy six year plan called Track … [Read more...]
