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A big ‘thank you’ to all our readers – 2023 was another record year for this website in terms of visitor/reader numbers. I hope you continue to enjoy it.
Honda Civic Type R – Road Test As we look down the road towards an all-electric future, enthusiastic drivers might want to refocus on the Honda Civic Type R, says Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales)… It’s been with us in a few shapes for a quarter of a century and its enduring appeal is undoubtedly its very driver-focused design and engineering which has steadily matured, not really grown … Read More ››
The Motor Ombudsman has found that that complaints have soared in the last few months... Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) reports... The independent Motor Ombudsman said more … Read more ››
Kim Henson briefly test drives BYD’s ATTO 3 (C-Segment all-electric SUV). BYD (Standing for ‘Build Your Dreams’) arrived in the UK a year ago (March 2023), with the Chinese motor … Read more ››
Honda Civic Type R – Road Test As we look down the road towards an all-electric future, enthusiastic drivers might want to refocus on the Honda Civic Type R, says Robin Roberts … Read more ››
Informal 'Gaydon Gatherings' on offer again for 2024 at The British Motor Museum. They tell us: (All images and words from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor … Read more ››
The Hyundai Tucson is a quality SUV which many prospective buyers might overlook, at their cost, says Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales). The Tucson range runs to five models, … Read more ››
Free ticket giveaway through Wheels-Alive for this year’s BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair, to be held at Beaulieu, Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th May 2024… but if you are interested, … Read more ››
Beaulieu looks forward to an exciting 'Simply' events season in 2024... They tell us: (All images and words from Beaulieu). Petrol head enthusiasts are looking … Read more ››
The British Motor Museum has been awarded funding for a Changing Places toilet... They tell us: (Image and all words from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum … Read more ››
Chris Adamson reports on a collection of amazing images… Feats of personal endeavour, endurance and achievement are brought into high-definition focus in a new exhibition … Read more ››
The Motor Ombudsman has teamed up with Howden, insurance broker, to enhance benefits available to businesses accredited to the Ombudsman, and Howden's Motor Trade Insurance … Read more ››
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) assesses Kia's EV9 in GT-Line S form... Kia is riding the crest of a new wave with its range-topping luxury EV9 SUV this spring. The Kia … Read more ››
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) looks at the SMMT's UK car sales figures for March 2024 – discovering that fleets get deals and boost the 24-plate registrations, but private … Read more ››
Supercars galore to enjoy at Beaulieu... They tell us: (All words and images from Beaulieu). Hundreds of sensation supercars are set to gather at the the home of the … Read more ››
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) test drives Subaru’s Outback 2.5ES, in range-topping ‘Touring’ form. When the going gets tough, so it’s said, the tough get going and the … Read more ››
As MG celebrates 100 years, the marque is to star in the Central Feature at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July 2024... MG tells us: (All words and images from MG). MG … Read more ››
What links a 19th century Glasgow bicycle maker, a tiny Scottish island, the world's first V12 engine, the Hillman Imp, and the Internal Fire and Power Museum in west Wales? Dave … Read more ››
INEOS Automotive launches Grenadier Quartermaster Chassis Cab. They tell us... (All words and images from INEOS). Five-seat double cab chassis variant uses the same … Read more ››
The Gaydon Land Rover Show, to be held on 4th/5th May 2024, will celebrate the second generation (P38) Range Rover, introduced in 1994. The British Motor Museum tells … Read more ››
All about a drive in a 1925 Austin Seven from Buenos Aires to New York... ...Reviewed by Kim Henson. Author: John Coleman Originally published in the 1960s; the version … Read more ››
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) fully assesses the Advance version of Honda’s family favourite Civic… Honda has a lot of pride in the Civic, and it’s justified. Honda … Read more ››
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