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Mazda6e FD – First Impressions
It’s not turned a wheel on British roads but has already been rated as one of the safest cars you can buy. So writes Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales). The all-new Mazda6e has achieved a maximum five-star rating by Euro NCAP in its recent series of tests. In the two categories of Adult Occupant and Child Occupant protection, Mazda’s latest all-electric model scored an excellent 93%. The … Read More ››
Recent Posts
Poppy Curtain of Remembrance Goes on Display at Buckler’s Hard
The Buckler's Hard team tells us: (All words and photographs from the Buckler's Hard team). With Remembrance Day upon us, Buckler’s Hard proudly joins the nation in honouring the … Read more ››
DVLA/DfT ‘call for evidence’ consultation responses – Wheels-Alive ‘Part Five’: Findings in greater depth
Further to Wheels-Alive’s initial summary of the DVLA/DfT ‘call for evidence’ consultation responses on classic, kit built and radically altered vehicles, and those converted to … Read more ››
eVITARA arrives – Suzuki’s first electric car
Suzuki tells us: (All words and photographs from Suzuki). e VITARA now on sale in Motion and Ultra grades. Suzuki’s famous Vitara name and authentic SUV styling with … Read more ››
Mazda6e FD – First Impressions
It’s not turned a wheel on British roads but has already been rated as one of the safest cars you can buy. So writes Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales). The all-new Mazda6e has … Read more ››
DVLA/DfT ‘call for evidence’ consultation responses – Wheels-Alive ‘Part Four’: More findings in greater depth
Further to Wheels-Alive’s initial summary of the DVLA/DfT ‘call for evidence’ consultation responses on classic, kit built and radically altered vehicles, and those converted to … Read more ››
Wheels-Alive visits Burlen Fuel Systems at Salisbury
Kim Henson takes a trip to Salisbury, the home of Burlen Fuel Systems, to see how the firm can help classic enthusiasts keep their cars’ fuel delivery equipment in top form. (All … Read more ››
Beaulieu event dates for 2026 announced
Beaulieu tells us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Visitors can look forward to another action-packed year of Beaulieu events in 2026, with something for everyone to … Read more ››
This Halloween, at the British Motor Museum, ride in the Ford Anglia from Harry Potter
The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). This Halloween the British Motor Museum is inviting visitors to hop in the Ford … Read more ››
British Motor Museum shortlisted in the Royal Automobile Club Historic Awards
The British Motor Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum has been selected as one of three finalists in the … Read more ››
Skoda Kodiaq vRS – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) writes… Making the right car at the right time is an objective all manufacturers aim to achieve but do not always reach and the 21st century … Read more ››
Motoring For Fun – A Welsh Adventure with two cars – and parting with a much-loved Jaguar on its way to a new life in Ireland…
Kim Henson describes how a planned long weekend trip to mid-Wales turned into a slightly more complicated excursion over a much longer distance... (All words and photographs © Kim … Read more ››
Disney and Pixar ‘Cars’ roll into the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu just in time for the October 2025 half-term
The National Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from the National Motor Museum). Grab your camera and get ready to say Ka Chow this October half-term as some of … Read more ››
DVLA/DfT ‘call for evidence’ consultation responses – Wheels-Alive ‘Part Three’: Further findings in greater depth
Further to Wheels-Alive’s initial summary of the DVLA/DfT ‘call for evidence’ consultation responses on classic, kit built and radically altered vehicles, and those converted to … Read more ››
Genesis GV60 – First Impressions
The GV60 was the first all-electric car from Genesis, now it gets a substantial update that focuses on style and technology, writes Chris Pickering... It says something about the … Read more ››
Sustainable fuels available for the 2026 London to Brighton Veteran Car Run participants
The world's longest-running motoring event embraces sustainable fuels... Specifically formulated SUSTAIN Classic Veteran 80 fuel available to all … Read more ››
Geely Auto UK signs up to The Motor Ombudsman’s New Car Code
Geely Auto UK is the latest brand to join The Motor Ombudsman’s Motor Industry Code of Practice for New Cars, ahead of the all-electric Geely EX5 SUV going on sale later this … Read more ››
Emergency teams put to the test in Beaulieu River oil spill exercise
The Beaulieu River team tells us: (Photograph and all words from the Beaulieu River Team). The Beaulieu River has hosted a coordinated oil spill exercise in collaboration with … Read more ››
VW Tayron R Line – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) writes: About 80 years ago, Volkswagen began building its empire making a car for the people and it’s never lost sight of that objective which … Read more ››
DVLA/DfT ‘call for evidence’ consultation responses – Wheels-Alive ‘Part Two’: Findings in greater depth
Further to Wheels-Alive’s initial summary of the DVLA/DfT ‘call for evidence’ consultation responses on classic, kit built and radically altered vehicles, and those converted to … Read more ››
Folklore and Phantoms at Beaulieu this October half-term
Of course Beaulieu is known for its motoring heritage, but there is much else to see and enjoy there too. especially for families. Beaulieu tells us: (All words and photographs … Read more ››