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‘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 annual International Rally at the Stithians Showground, near Truro in Cornwall. This year the event marked and celebrated 70 years since the introduction of the A35 in the summer of 1956 (this uprated model replacing … Read More ››
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‘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 ››
Kia range driving day event
Kim Henson reports on a fascinating day driving contrasting models from the Kia line-up… (All words and photographs © Kim Henson). This year Kia is celebrating 35 years in the … Read more ››
Royal Automobile Club Concours pays tribute to 120 years of legendary Lancia
The Royal Automobile Club tells us... (All words and photographs from the Royal Automobile Club). Technical trailblazers and sporting stars on show at Woodcote Park as the … Read more ››
Kia PV5 Passenger – First Impressions
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) gives his views... They upset the car market, then the EV sector, and now it looks like Kia will disrupt the lucrative MPV and business … Read more ››
Brooklands welcomes home legendary Thomas ‘Flatiron’ Special for Grand Prix Centenary Celebration
A 100th birthday homecoming for an illustrious Brooklands icon. Brooklands Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from Brooklands Museum). • Restored racer to perform for … Read more ››
Motoring blueprints transformed into contemporary art go on show at Beaulieu
The National Motor Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from The Museum). The National Motor Museum is to show contemporary artworks which include blueprints of old … Read more ››
World Land Speed Record breaker Sunbeam 1000hp restoration nears completion before start of centenary celebrations
The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu tells us... (All words and photographs from The Museum). The second engine of World Land Speed Record breaker Sunbeam 1000hp has been … Read more ››
May 2026 vehicle sales in the UK
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) writes... The UK’s new car market delivered its strongest May performance since before the pandemic, with registrations rising 7.1% to … Read more ››
Check your car before its MOT to give it a better chance of passing
Arnold Clark Autoparts encourages drivers to conduct simple pre-MOT checks to avoid unnecessary failures. They tell us... Arnold Clark Autoparts is encouraging motorists to … Read more ››
The Motor Ombudsman highlights risks in buying part-worn tyres
The Motor Ombudsman tells us: (All words and photographs from them). • The Motor Ombudsman has launched its 'WORN-WARN' tyre safety campaign at the UK Garage & Bodyshop … Read more ››
Historian Dan Snow opens Buckler’s Hard’s new exhibition ‘Beaulieu River at War’
The Buckler's Hard team tells us... (Photographs and all images from them). Historian Dan Snow opens Buckler’s Hard’s new … Read more ››
British Motor Museum to host 10 motoring shows during June and July 2026
The British Motor Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from the Museum). The British Motor Museum will host a full schedule of ten classic and modern motoring shows … Read more ››