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Honda Civic Advance 2.0 Hybrid – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) writes… Honda has a lot of experience building their capable Civic, and it really shows in the latest line up of a model which can trace its ancestry over 54 years. Today, the Honda Civic hybrid comes in Elegance trim from £34,325, Sport beginning at £35,945 and our Advance version from £39,295. The entry model includes many driving safety systems and … Read More ››
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Honda Civic Advance 2.0 Hybrid – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) writes… Honda has a lot of experience building their capable Civic, and it really shows in the latest line up of a model which can trace its … Read more ››
EV ‘clocking’
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) reports... New analysis from vehicle history platform carVertical (https://www.carvertical.com) shows electric models are now the most … Read more ››
Suzuki Swift Hybrid in the spotlight again, for best fuel efficiency
All words and photographs from Suzuki; they tell us... Suzuki has a renowned reputation for producing very fuel-efficient Hybrid cars that match, or in some cases even beat the … Read more ››
British Motor Museum to receive new funding to improve accessibility to arts and culture
The Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is one of 24 museums that have received a share of £4 million through … Read more ››
The Motor Ombudsman spotlights exceptional customer service in their 2026 Star Awards
The Motor Ombudsman’s Star Awards enter their seventh year, and allow consumers to recognise Motor Ombudsman-accredited businesses and individual team members who have gone beyond … Read more ››
Beaulieu Spring Autojumble 2026 – 16th and 17th May
Kim Henson looks ahead to this annual springtime event celebrating all things classic automotive… (All photographs taken at the 2025 event; all © Kim Henson). I have been … Read more ››
The Highway Code – 95 years of safety on Britain’s roads.
Dave Moss tells the story… (All images Crown Copyright; containing public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). Driving licences were first … Read more ››
Intermotor Group unveils Team GB ice hockey warm-up jerseys in support of prostate cancer charity
Intermotor Group tells us... (All words and photographs from Intermotor Group). Intermotor Group has announced that it will be offering ice hockey fans the opportunity to … Read more ››
Brooklands Grand Prix Centenary celebration revives the start of Motor Sport magazine
Brooklands 100... (All words and photographs from Brooklands 100). • Celebrating 100 years since Britain’s first official Grand Prix at Brooklands • Brooklands Museum welcomes … Read more ››
Toyota Urban Cruiser Design – Road Test
Toyota likes to have a finger in every pie and has cooked up something for the compact MPV or SUV buyers, the Urban Cruiser. Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) test … Read more ››
The Motor Ombudsman welcomes Changan Automobile UK to its New Car Code of Practice
The Motor Ombudsman tells us... (All words and photographs from The Motor Ombudsman). The Motor Ombudsman adds vehicle manufacturer Changan Automobile UK to its … Read more ››
Discover the Spirit of Adventure at the Gaydon Land Rover Show, 2nd and 3rd May
The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words qnd photographs from The Biritsh Motor Museum). Shaun the Sheep and Lara Croft Land Rovers join adventure winners and unique … Read more ››
Frequently check your vehicle’s tyres to avoid trouble
When did you last assess your vehicle's tyres? A few quick checks can help prevent MoT failure, avoid contravention of legal requirements and could even stop an accident from … Read more ››
Horrible Histories® bring the Vile Victorians to Beaulieu this May
Beaulieu tells us... (Photograph and all words from Beaulieu). Hold onto your top hats and tighten those corsets… Horrible Histories is coming to Beaulieu this May! From 23 … Read more ››
Aion V premium – First Impressions
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) writes... 'The eight-year long warranty with the new Aion V is going to be a big attraction to buyers.' Back that with eight years servicing, … Read more ››
One month to secure Advance Tickets to Beaulieu Bikers’ Day
Beaulieu tells us: (Photograhs and all words from Beaulieu). Beaulieu will come alive with the sights and sounds of motorbikes and scooters on Saturday 6th June for Beaulieu … Read more ››
Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor – Road Test
If you are coming around to the idea that battery electric vehicles are the new norm, the Polestar 4 SUV possibly will take you back, writes Robin Roberts (and … Read more ››
For Your Bookshelf: Skoda Octavia – The First One: 1959–71 (The Story of a Czechoslovakian Automotive Icon)
Book Review by Kim Henson: Skoda Octavia – The First One: 1959–71 Author: Miroslav Synek Published by: Veloce (in February 2026) www.veloce.co.uk 128 pages (softback), 210 x … Read more ››
Lakeland Motor Museum shortlisted for prestigious Cumbria Tourism award
The Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from the Lakeland Motor Museum). Cumbria Tourism has announced the finalists for its annual tourism awards, with the Lakeland … Read more ››
National Motor Museum engineers rebuild second engine for Sunbeam 1000hp World Land Speed Record breaker
National Motor Museum engineers are rebuilding the second engine of World Land Speed Record Breaker Sunbeam 1000hp in the countdown to its planned 100th anniversary run at Daytona. … Read more ››