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Sunbeam 1000hp World Land Speed Record Breaker Restored
The National Motor Museum tells us... National Motor Museum engineers have successfully restored the World Land Speed Record breaker Sunbeam 1000hp in the countdown to its planned 100th anniversary run at Daytona Beach. The significant landmark has come on the same week as the fundraising restoration campaign launched by the National Motor Museum Trust to raise funds for the … Read More ››
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Sunbeam 1000hp World Land Speed Record Breaker Restored
The National Motor Museum tells us... National Motor Museum engineers have successfully restored the World Land Speed Record breaker Sunbeam 1000hp in the countdown to … Read more ››
Avoiding tyre problems in the summer heat
Davanti Tyres tells us... (All words and photographs from Davanti Tyres). Caring for your tyres in the heat The rise in temperature is a welcome change for many, signalling … Read more ››
British Motor Museum to offer £1 child tickets this summer (2026)
The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The Museum). The British Motor Museum is ready to welcome families this summer with £1 child tickets for visits … Read more ››
British Motor Museum to host the UK’s most colourful motoring event – Petrol and Pride!
The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The Museum). The British Motor Museum is to host ‘Petrol & Pride’, which returns for its second year on … Read more ››
The Motor Ombudsman’s ‘WORN-WARN’ campaign looks the part with Online and Social Media trophy win at the 2026 TyreSafe Awards
The Motor Ombudsman tells us: (Photograph and all words from The Motor Ombudsman). The Motor Ombudsman has been named the winner of the 2026 TyreSafe Online and Social Media … Read more ››
Drivers warned about hidden heatwave dangers
(Photograph © Kim Henson). Motoring expert reveals the lesser-known ways hot weather can damage vehicles, affect drivers and put passengers at risk. GM Direct Hire … Read more ››
Leapmotor B10 – Brief First Impressions
Kim Henson drives this family-friendly all-electric compact SUV. (All words and photographs © Kim Henson). During a recent multi-vehicle driving day arranged by the Western … Read more ››
Beaulieu’s biggest Custom and American Show to date
Beaulieu tells us... (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Beaulieu’s Custom and American Show returned on Sunday 21st June 2026, bigger than ever, with 500 custom and … Read more ››
20 year old run-out special stays A Special One!
In this eleventh instalment of a popular series, Jeremy Walton updates us on the enduring 7-year appeal of his 103,000 mile Audi TT quattro sport following 18,000-miles of … Read more ››
Standard Motor Club gearing up for its highlight of the year
Committee members and volunteers are putting the finishing touches to preparations for the Club’s big event of 2026 – its 66th International Rally – this year to be held near … Read more ››
Mitsubishi L200 MY26 – First Impressions
The legendary Mitsubishi L200 lives again, writes Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales). After months of anticipation, the seventh generation of this global best selling pick up … Read more ››
‘Baby’ Austins and their owners get together in Cornwall
Kim Henson was there, and reports… (All words and photographs © Kim Henson). During the last weekend in May this year, the Austin A30/A35 Owners’ Cub held the organisation’s … Read more ››
For Your Bookshelf: Lotus Europa
Book review: Lotus Europa – 'Colin Chapman’s mid-engined masterpiece' Author: Matthew Vale Reviewed by: Kim Henson Published by: Veloce (in June 2026) www.veloce.co.uk 160 … Read more ››
WarrantyWorks gains accreditation to The Motor Ombudsman’s Vehicle Warranty Products Code
The Motor Ombudsman tells us: (Photograph and all words from The Motor Ombudsman) WarrantyWorks has gained accreditation to The Motor Ombudsman’s CTSI-approved Motor Industry … Read more ››
Join in with a Traditional Boatbuilding crafts day at Buckler’s Hard, Hampshire, on Saturday 20th June
The Buckler's Hard team tells us... (Photograph and all words from the team). Following this week’s traditional carpentry course, which saw 13 students successfully construct … Read more ››
Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica – Brief First Impressions
Kim Henson reports… (All words and photographs © Kim Henson). On the occasion of a multi-vehicle driving day organised annually by the Western Group of Motoring Writers, I … Read more ››
Father’s Day at The British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum tells us... (Photographs and all words from The Museum). f you’re looking for a special day out or a unique last-minute gift to celebrate Father’s Day on … Read more ››
Beaulieu unveils spectacular hypercar line-up for Supercar Weekend
Beaulieu tells us... (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Supercar enthusiasts can now get their first glimpse of the Prestige & Hypercar line-up for this year’s … Read more ››
Volkswagen T-Roc 150 R – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) test drives the latest VW T-Roc... Almost a decade after its launch helped turn around Volkswagen fortunes and create one of its most … Read more ››
British Motor Museum to host nostalgic new exhibition showcasing 80s and 90s hot hatches
The British Motor Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum invites visitors to return to the golden age of hot … Read more ››