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BMW 420i – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) reports: “It’s hard to precisely put your finger on it, but it’s fair to say that the BMW 420i M Sport Coupé fits like a glove around a driver.” A development from the 3-series Coupé and Convertibles, the 4-series has been in the range since 2013 and today comes in both bodystyles as well as a Gran Coupé with a choice of four or six cylinder petrol engines … Read More ››
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BMW 420i – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) reports: “It’s hard to precisely put your finger on it, but it’s fair to say that the BMW 420i M Sport Coupé fits like a glove around a … Read more ››
Free exhibition about the Buckler’s Hard 2025 archaeological dig now open
The Buckler's Hard team tells us: (All words and photographs from the Buckler's Hard Shipyard Trust). The Buckler’s Hard Shipyard trust has opened a new free exhibition at the … Read more ››
Jaguar Land Rover drives nature recovery in the National Forest
Global businesses unite to create Unity Wood in the heart of the National Forest A new eight-hectare woodland, Unity Wood, is set to take root in North West Leicestershire … Read more ››
National Motor Museum prepares a new look at Britain’s Motoring Story
The National Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The National Motor Museum). Work has started on a £600,000 project that will give the National Motor Museum … Read more ››
Young classic car restorer and round-the-world motorcyclist scoop Beaulieu 100 Awards
Beaulieu tells us: (Photograph and all words from Beaulieu). A young classic car restorer who set up a film production company and TV channel to inspire the next generation and … Read more ››
MINI Cooper 5-door – Road Test
The Mini has been part of the British and European car market for over 65 years and is still not ready to be pensioned off against much younger rivals, writes Robin Roberts (and … Read more ››
Gearing Up For Christmas at The British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from The British Motor Museum). Step into a Christmas to remember at the British Motor Museum from the 5 to 30 … Read more ››
Beaulieu events in 2026 – Early Bird tickets available now
Beaulieu tells us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Tickets for Beaulieu’s 2026 events are now on sale, with many offering early bird savings to kick off an exciting … Read more ››
‘A Palace House Christmas’ at opens to tell the magical story of pantomime at Beaulieu
Beaulieu tells us: (Photograph and all words from Beaulieu). The first A Palace House Christmas is now open for visits to Beaulieu with a 14ft pantomime dame, fantastical mummer … Read more ››
Electric vehicle remake of Morris J-Type van to be made in Wales
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) reports... An electric vehicle remake of an iconic van sold in the 1950s is set to be made in Wales, thanks to Welsh Government … Read more ››
Good news for buyers of new and used Suzukis
Suzuki advises of two new 'good news' items for buyers of their new and used cars... (All words and photographs from Suzuki). 1. Improved finance offers for Hybrid Swift … Read more ››
GWM Ora 03 GT – Road Test
Here’s a Chinese whisper - the GWM Ora 03 GT is a good modern BEV, writes Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales). To some it looks like a version of the MINI it has helped build in … Read more ››
Austin A30/A35 book, ‘Enjoying Your Austin’
Kim Henson writes… If you own, or are considering buying, an Austin A30 or A35, this book may be of interest, and helpful, to you... My A30/A35 book (Enjoying Your Austin A30/A35) … Read more ››
Experience drivers risk losing decades of no-claims discount, due to industry practices
Automotive PR and communications agency 'loop' tells us... (Photograph and all words from loop). Car insurers are arbitrarily capping proof of no-claims discount (NCD), even … Read more ››
More Clarity Needed on Electric Vehicle Tax, says Dan Reavley, Head of Motor Finance at Anglo Scottish Asset Finance
Anglo Scottish Finance (https://www.angloscottishfinance.co.uk/asset-finance/) tells us... (Photograph and all words from Anglo Scottish Finance). A new pay-per-mile tax on … Read more ››
Award-winning designers’ first south coast event arrives at Beaulieu with ‘A Palace House Christmas’
Beaulieu tells us: (Photograph and all words from Beaulieu). Vans have been rolling into Beaulieu this week with a 14ft pantomime dame, fantastical mummer creatures, life-size … Read more ››
Napoleon Garage in Bradford wins top national tropy in The Motor Ombudsman’s Star Awards
The Motor Ombudsman tells us: (All words and photographs from The Motor Ombudsman). • Napoleon Garage in Bradford, Yorkshire, has won this year’s National Star Award … Read more ››
SEAT Leon Estate – Road Test
At a time when so many cars look the same, one stood out with us, the SEAT Leon FR Black Edition, writes Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales). There are five trim levels with … Read more ››
Suzuki gains ground (moving into the top five) in the latest NDFA car dealership survey
Suzuki GB PLC rated in top five of 33 brands measured in the UK in National Franchised Dealer Association’s Summer 2025 Dealer Attitude survey Suzuki tells us: (Photograph and … Read more ››
British Motor Museum celebrates winning a Royal Automobile Club Historic Award
The British Motor Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is celebrating having won the prestigious Royal … Read more ››