Et voila! Renault Clio.
IT’S hard to believe that the first Renault Clios burst onto the scene, helped along by “Nicole” and her “Papa” in the TV adverts, 30 years ago. And just...
Detailing your vehicle as a means to counteract Covid-19 impact
IAIN ROBERTSON Whether you drive a new Suzuki, or an eight years old Range Rover, Iain Robertson suggests that providing it with a detailed spruce-up is a great way...
Harry’s Ramblings. Soap Cameos
by Harry Pope Our future King, sipping what looks like whisky, in a television pub? Really, did we actually see that happen. Yup, it was in December 2000 when...
Welsh Witterings: The Pleasure of Preserving – making the most of seasonal fruits and vegetables
Culinary history has plenty to teach us especially when it comes to preserving food. Circumstances may differ, times undoubtedly change, but even in the age where most people own...
Awaking from the pandemic? Need to drive somewhere? Check your vehicle carefully!
IAIN ROBERTSON In an era of tumbled statues, rumbled bigots and grumblers on either side of the sexual divide, Iain Robertson, with more than a sniff of assistance...
Karl’s Chronicals. Article 36 Down and Out.
“The Downs .. too much for one pair of eyes, enough to float a whole population in happiness, if only they would look.” -Virginia Woolf diaries. Rich in history...
Fear ye not, Merc traditionalists, the MC Hammer of super saloons is back
IAIN ROBERTSON Having reviewed recently the latest BMW M5, Iain Robertson could sense the air of inevitability that a hot Mercedes-Benz would be just around the corner and he...
Rachel´s Wandering in Spain – Freedom to Move, but Not to Breathe!
So it´s nearing the end of June, nearly half a year gone already. Where did it go? Quite a lot of it was at home, but that has been a...
The impertinent self-satisfaction of brown bread and an ultimate BMW
IAIN ROBERTSON Munich car giant, BMW, has announced the latest version of its finest all-round M5 Competition performance saloon and Iain Robertson reveals the visceral pleasure attached to its...
Four acts have new singles out on May 29th
Nuala – Artemisia This Friday sees the release of “Artemisia” by NUALA, the second song to be released from her self-titled debut album. The album, produced by John Reynolds,...
Audi endured racing success for more than two decades
IAIN ROBERTSON The pandemic has upset the plans of many companies and events, not the least in the field of motorsport, which Iain Robertson suggests has been decimated by...
A Stranger in America; Introduction to North Carolina
North Carolina is one of the few american states that people excessively move to according to statistics. Soon as I moved to that state, the world went chaotic and...
Update; TUNISIA IS READY AND SAFE!
Here is the latest news about Tunisia; They are ready to welcome Tourists again. I can’t wait to go there again! Come and visit Tunisia We...
Karl’s Chronicles; Article 34 Variations In Seven
It could be easy to dismiss Egypt as a land known only for its red sea resorts, pyramids, and tombs of the New Kingdom pharaohs that line the...
Citroen returns to naming basics with the ‘plugliest’ duckling ever
IAIN ROBERTSON There is no hope of the latest Ami transforming into a beautiful swan, yet Iain Robertson believes that, once the retch reflex relaxes, its EV access for...
The power of words
Have you read a book lately? Did the words jump out from the page, make you cry, shock or scare you? Heartbreak, humour, fear or murder. For most, a...
The Mersey, the Mississippi, Black & White Slavery & the Cotton Trade
It’s hard to believe that there are more slaves in the world now than there have ever been! Most of them are secret slaves now, imprisoned in the most...
VW takes R to largely unnecessary extremes with top-spec, plug-in Touareg
IAIN ROBERTSON Someone important at VW and it might as well be its performance division boss, Jost Capito, marvels Iain Robertson, has been on a ragga tip of late,...
Politics, funnelling, ‘1984’ and Volvo’s electric XC40
IAIN ROBERTSON Volvo, a Swedish accented Chinese carmaker, is set to introduce the Recharge P8 version of its compact-ish and very stylish XC40 in early-2021, highlights Iain Robertson, as...
Coping With Coronavirus 24. You can turn Almost Anything into Wine!
While you’re stuck at home and probably going for walks, it’s a perfect time for making home-brewed wine. Summer and early autumn are good times to make a supply...
Welsh Witterings: Simply Good Food
In these strange times I must confess I have lamented the inability to get out for a coffee or a spot of lunch. I love cooking for my family,...
In Crime Honoured Tradition
In Crime HonouredTradition The CWA Daggers Awards 2020 Longlists are published. Ann Evans tells us who is in the running. If you love your crime stories, then you...
Coping With Coronavirus no 23. Save Money! Cook while you Work; Ironed Sandwiches
I discovered an old recipe for Ironed Sandwiches. Fascinated, I had to try it! This was obviously originally invented when women used to heat up their flat irons to...
VW takes R to largely unnecessary extremes with top-spec, plug-in Touareg
IAIN ROBERTSON Someone important at VW and it might as well be its performance division boss, Jost Capito, marvels Iain Robertson, has been on a ragga tip of late,...
Gareth Butterfield tests Kia’s eco-conscious Niro Hybrid
DESPITE its arguably dull looks, the Niro, Kia’s dumpy small SUV, seems to have become a showcase for the Korean firm’s technological advances. It’s a bit of a stand-out...
DS9…Gallic dream machine, or Cloud-Cuckooland?
IAIN ROBERTSON Were ‘street presence’ the only success parameter required by a carmaker, Iain Robertson is of the belief that French manufacturers would have it sewn-up but, in the...
Lunaz electrification, or EV Loonies? You decide.
IAIN ROBERTSON Established in 2018, a Silverstone-based EV conversion specialist possessing a pedigree steeped in prestige and classic marques, as well as leading motorsport developments, is making hay on...
A Stranger in America; Make it Right for George Floyd
With the Corona virus, people lived in shells. Today, after the unfortunate death of George Floyd, people are out on the streets, calling for their right to live. Their...
Mazda and me; almost 50% of Mazda’s impressive ‘ton’.
IAIN ROBERTSON As a car mad youngster, Iain Robertson was conscious of one Japanese carmaker’s often tangential approach to the world car scene, a reputation cemented in recent times...
Karl’s Chronicles Article 33 The Pyramid Game
The last of the great seven wonders, an exclusive club of architectural might and splendour on a pre-biblical scale. Time and natural calamities have brought the others to their...
Book Reviews
IAIN ROBERTSON It is that time of the year, when book sales increase and both coffee-table and readable materials assume fresh levels of relevance, writes Iain Robertson, as he...
Pursuing precepts enhances Mazda2’s credibility and integrity
IAIN ROBERTSON Mixed messages strike at us from all angles in the automotive scene, reports Iain Robertson, as he takes a deeper view of Mazda’s smallest model sold in...
Lincolnshire motor trade returns to work…with Covid-19 caution
IAIN ROBERTSON With the news that car dealerships can return to work from June 1st, Iain Robertson was keen to discover what it felt like on the frontline and...
Coping with Coronavirus 22. Rainbow Roast Vegetables
Rainbows have been very popular during the Coronavirus pandemic. Everyone has been painting them and sticking them in their windows. The seven colours of the rainbow are red, orange,...
Can you trust our government with its future EV plans?
IAIN ROBERTSON Within what seemed like minutes of winning last year’s General Election, states Iain Robertson, the UK government was promising that 2035 would be the ‘termination’ date for...
Karl’s Chronicles Article 33 Out To Sea
Wide and open, under the vast canvas of a shifting sky, the Cuckmere Haven in England’s South East epitomises the striking blend between man, nature and the subtle chiselling...
Rachel´s Wanderings – Moving Around the Province
So after leaving the house 5 times in eight weeks, not counting walking the dog in the olive groves, we are now free to move around within the...
Gareth Butterfield finds plenty to like in the mid-range Subaru Levorg
SUBARU needed to plug a gap in its UK range between the off-road biased Outback and the compact Impreza, so it brought over one of its models that’s selling...
Jaggy new Yaris Cross fails to excite like original Toyota RAV4
IAIN ROBERTSON Seeing the all-new baby SUV from Toyota reminded Iain Robertson of how much Toyota innovated with its first-ever compact and sporty crossover that not only defined a...
Leon undergoes comprehensive evolution for revitalised Seat
IAIN ROBERTSON Provided with an early opportunity to review the latest Seat Leon, Iain Robertson admits that it took a ‘double-take’ to appreciate that it is a completely new...