Iain P W Robertson, Author at b-c-ing-u.com

Small is once more beautiful

Iain P W Robertson February 21, 2014 Small is once more beautiful2014-02-21T01:11:17+00:00 Cars

Size, as somebody once said, is important and packing a lot into a tiny package is not just the remit of various sportspeople, writes Iain P W Robertson, avoiding...

The ‘Frogs’ have lost their Gall

Iain P W Robertson February 11, 2014 The ‘Frogs’ have lost their Gall2014-02-11T14:47:25+00:00 Cars

Driving through France recently proved to be immensely revealing to Iain P W Robertson, who believes that constant legal pressure and upwards spiralling costs have driven most Gallic drivers...

Citroen’s ideal motorcar

Iain P W Robertson February 10, 2014 Citroen’s ideal motorcar2014-02-10T11:13:48+00:00 Cars

Invited to the Paris launch of Citroen’s all-new Cactus model, Iain P W Robertson determined that a few extra hours spent on a road trip would be far preferable...

Peugeot’s nip and tuck

Iain P W Robertson February 9, 2014 Peugeot’s nip and tuck2014-02-09T11:55:11+00:00 Cars

Having taken a slightly different styling direction with its latest and most satisfying 308 hatchback model, ever-vigilant Peugeot has placed several of its other cars under the knife, writes...

The BIG Teutonic Polyfilla exercise

Iain P W Robertson February 7, 2014 The BIG Teutonic Polyfilla exercise2014-02-06T23:35:05+00:00 Cars

Swearing that he has never seen anything quite like it, Iain P W Robertson attempts to amortise the marketing and cost implications of niche motor manufacturing, a speciality field...

Personal investment. The Skoda Citigo.

Iain P W Robertson February 3, 2014 Personal investment. The Skoda Citigo.2014-02-03T13:01:14+00:00 Cars

Having run various Skoda models personally since 1997, Iain P W Robertson took a turn for the better with his most recent acquisition, which speaks heaps, delivers loads and...

Toyota’s Fridge Policy

Iain P W Robertson January 31, 2014 Toyota’s Fridge Policy2014-01-31T10:13:58+00:00 Cars

The last carmaker that attempted to sell cars like ‘white goods’ has only just met its maker, so to speak, but Toyota, explains Iain P W Robertson, is a...

What’s in a name?

Iain P W Robertson January 31, 2014 What’s in a name?2014-02-06T15:53:58+00:00 Cars

Since the very first ‘Tin Lizzie’ was christened to levy a slice of personalised levity on a Ford Model T, writes Iain P W Robertson, we have indulged our...

Smoke & Mirrors

Iain P W Robertson January 29, 2014 Smoke & Mirrors2014-01-29T00:08:19+00:00 Cars

The wonderful world of advertising has been integral to the motor industry throughout its history but Iain P W Robertson wonders whether the present creatively ‘smart’ approach is actually...

Grab a Seat up-front

Iain P W Robertson January 28, 2014 Grab a Seat up-front2014-01-27T23:17:26+00:00 Cars

With only the performance Cupra and its ‘R’ derivative set to appear, to complete the Leon line-up, Seat has bust a gut to get a five-door, three-door and ST...

Ssangyong’s Irrepressible, Unforgettable 4x4s

Iain P W Robertson January 27, 2014 Ssangyong’s Irrepressible, Unforgettable 4x4s2014-01-27T00:00:28+00:00 Cars

If there is one thing that has always annoyed Iain P W Robertson beyond infuriation, it lies in the motor industry’s perpetual insistence that certain types of vehicle can...

Mazda Tips Balance

Iain P W Robertson January 21, 2014 Mazda Tips Balance2014-01-21T09:23:32+00:00 Cars

Buying into the current compact family car scene is a confusing issue made worse by myriad new models and a profusion of media opinions (usually led by advertising spend),...

Chilled Lexus sips fuel

Iain P W Robertson January 19, 2014 Chilled Lexus sips fuel2014-01-19T10:47:01+00:00 Cars

Flip the coin and you read the obverse side, which, for Lexus, is its full-hybrid iS300h model, which brims with technology and balances its hefty price tag with lowly...

Citroen’s major step in the right direction

Iain P W Robertson January 17, 2014 Citroen’s major step in the right direction2014-01-17T23:57:05+00:00 Cars

For the moment, MPVs are ‘in’, having replaced the conventions of the larger car sector, with a raft of convenience factors that users and their families adore, although Iain...

Hot Lexus burns lips

Iain P W Robertson January 16, 2014 Hot Lexus burns lips2014-01-15T21:30:08+00:00 Cars

Accused of firing too many brickbats at the Japanese car industry and specifically Toyota, for its lack of design enterprise, Iain P W Robertson has a field day with...

Pizza topping for Jeep

Iain P W Robertson January 15, 2014 Pizza topping for Jeep2014-01-15T01:18:43+00:00 Cars

Preferring to refer to it as ‘from frying pan into fire’, Iain P W Robertson questions the sanity of a formerly strong Italian brand managing the potential volumes presented...

The ill-considered nonsense of MG

Iain P W Robertson January 13, 2014 The ill-considered nonsense of MG2014-01-13T22:08:09+00:00 Cars

Try as he might, Iain P W Robertson has lost whatever empathy he felt for the rebirth of the MG brand, which remains one of the most enthusiastically supported...

Polo so basic, yet so capable.

Iain P W Robertson January 11, 2014 Polo so basic, yet so capable.2014-01-11T21:00:39+00:00 Cars

VW Group’s small car platform has delivered cars of such high calibre to the British motorist that Iain P W Robertson reflects on just how successful one compact model...

Plug-ugly Begs Question, Why?

Iain P W Robertson January 10, 2014 Plug-ugly Begs Question, Why?2014-01-10T13:08:33+00:00 Cars

Like drinking smoothies, pursuing rainbows and weight-watching, electric vehicles, or EVs, are very much ‘on trend’, although somebody needs to tell their makers and the nation, urges Iain P...

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