Over the years, Iain Robertson admits to ‘Mickey-taking’ Vauxhall’s crossover model, mostly of its name but never in respect of the incredible sales success it has earned for the Luton-based brand and, now that he has driven the PHEV version, the respect grows. While accepting that electrification is both a unit profits earner and an […]
With memories of ‘Let’s off-road!’ ringing in his ears and worries that our snowflake generation has developed male appendage issues, Iain Robertson contemplates a manlier transport proposition intended to lay waste to local unmetalled tracks. In trying to get my head around the whole concept of urban warrior, whereby hordes of well-intentioned, slightly overweight, bushy-bearded […]
As a long-time proponent of purposeful modes of transport, Iain Robertson believes that addressing environmental issues is essential to all of us but it neither means donning a hair shirt and turning vegan, nor ditching fossil fuels in a blind rush. Have you ever attempted to park a vehicle in an available city centre slot? […]
While he realises the heading above looks odd, Iain Robertson was really keen to get into the spirit of Skoda’s latest compact crossover Kamiq, by indulging in its roq-solid nomenclature, as he delves into it loq, stoq and both barrels! Face it. Skoda is a brand possessing a sense of fun, as well as purpose. […]
Like all the best coming-of-age parties, reports Iain Robertson, the innocuous, smaller member of the family blossoms into something worthier and makes you wonder why you had not noticed its gentle maturing process over the years. Credit for i10’s existence lies at the door of the Japanese ‘kei-class’; a tax-friendly, parking-friendly but fairly basic mode […]
Introduction Choosing the right career for yourself is no easy task. Regardless of whether you have just finished high school or are considering a new path later in life, you will know that a sense of fear will pervade you every now and again, pushing you to think that you will never amount to anything. […]
When you consider that most of one man’s, 3,000-strong model collection had cost less than a few shillings each, highlights Iain Robertson, the desire to root around the attic, garden shed and garage for sealed boxes of ‘collectibles’ grows large. When I was young lad, my weekly pocket-money was spent on The Victor comic and […]
A long-standing fan of the Subaru brand, Iain Robertson becomes highly passionate, when discussing its latest developments and considers that, if you must invest in an SUV, especially one with hybrid technology, a Subaru becomes a shortlist of one! Ever quirky, Subaru is a brand that deserves a broader appeal, perhaps of an order it […]
There are a number of important things to consider when you are looking into getting a life insurance policy. Whether you are an elderly person yourself or you are getting a policy for a loved one, these tips can be of great help. You don’t want to make a final decision until you have considered […]
In today’s connected world, cybersecurity is increasingly important, not just to technology companies, but to businesses across the business world. With reports showing that there’s a rise in cybersecurity attacks on connected products like cars, it’s evident that cyber criminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and this means that all businesses need to be doing the […]
