Invariably Golf-based and always classified as such, reports Iain Robertson, has never hindered the Octavia model’s perpetual hunt for recognition, which has been helped immeasurably by a reputation for total reliability and market acceptability. Volkswagen may have its problems to contend with but nobody will deny that its transformative actions carried out on many of […]
When great British carmaker Aston Martin announced a £6m twin-car subscription offer, Iain Robertson found it tough to disguise his disbelief, although, with the first reliability trials reaching completion and handovers commencing, it is suspended. We have a lot to be proud of, in our troubled little nation. When commentators talk of us being little […]
Apart from some obscure Japanese domestic market 4x4s, Ignis’s place in the European sub-compact go-almost-anywhere scene is only contested by the Fiat Panda 4×4, writes Iain Robertson, which it can trump at every juncture. There is a question to ask: how important is 4×4 technology? Well, if you live on an unadopted lane, or somewhere […]
Provided with an exclusive ‘behind closed doors’ appreciation of one of our nation’s important car brands, Iain Robertson agrees that the right creative environment is essential to its ongoing development and survival in an increasingly challenging scene. Not normally accessible to motoring journalists, the design studios of various carmakers are strictly off-limits. Protected by an […]
Let’s face it, effective management of finances is an integral part of running a successful business, whether new or established. It’s one area you simply cannot afford to overlook or manage sloppily if you’re looking to establish a sustainable brand or company. Even then, a lot of new business owners find accounting to be quite […]
Working to a more evolutionary than revolutionary ethos, reports Iain Robertson, Renault’s highly popular Captur continues its customer captivating process with a fresh raft of satisfying design, engineering and detail changes that go deeper than expected. It is not so long ago that most things ‘French’ were epitomised by their style and complete ease in […]
Growing from a lineage that commenced with the original Renault 5, reports Iain Robertson, the latest Clio can be said to have ‘come of age’ in its latest iteration, which is smaller but bigger, more defined but softer, yet totally right for purpose. Renault is a brand that has maintained immensely strong links within the […]
Many self-employed people, businessmen, and influencers don’t start seriously thinking about building and maintaining a website because they are terrified of the costs involved. However, this isn’t 2005 anymore, you can very easily get a professional-looking website up and running with a very small budget. If you consider the added business, name-recognition, and status a […]
Having commenced building its own engines, rather than relying on buying them in, writes Iain Robertson, Volvo risked criticism but none has been forthcoming, mainly because they all work so efficiently, reliably and avoid architectural complications. The costs involved in designing, developing, building and installing new car engines is frightening. It should come as no […]
Business deals are essential to grow your sales. But like in any business, closing a deal can be difficult, especially if you’re in the automotive industry. One reason for such is the lack of time a company has in reaching out or following up on their prospective clients. Many factors affect the responsiveness of a […]
