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GWM Havel Jolion Pro Ultra Hybrid – Road Test
This is a good question for any bar quiz or testing a motoring enthusiast: What roomy family car comes with luxury-car features for about £30,000? Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) gives his answer… As new car prices go through their own sunroofs, desirable features are left out and some dealers struggle to clear showrooms to fewer customers walking in, there is an underlying issue; demand … Read More ››
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Diesel crunch set to worsen — FairFuelUK warns of sharp pump price rises
FairFuelUK tells us... Refining meltdown pushes diesel toward £2/litre — Government still silent as 40 other nations have acted. FairFuelUK today warned that UK diesel … Read more ››
‘L.A. display’ as World Land Speed Sunbeam 1000hp (restored by the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu) arrives at Petersen Automotive Museum
The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu tells us: (All words from the National Motor Museum; photograph credits to the Petersen Automotive Museum). L.A. display as World Land … Read more ››
British Motor Museum to host two exciting STEM Career Days this Autumn
They British Museum tells us... This autumn, the British Motor Museum will partner with Playground Games to host two exciting STEM Careers Days for KS2 students. Held on 13 & … Read more ››
GWM Havel Jolion Pro Ultra Hybrid – Road Test
This is a good question for any bar quiz or testing a motoring enthusiast: What roomy family car comes with luxury-car features for about £30,000? Robin Roberts (and … Read more ››
FairFuelUK says, “Motorists Paying £10–£15 More Per Tank Than Wholesale Trends Justify”
They tell us... Fuel prices soar — wholesale prices don't. FairFuelUK Demands Answers... FairFuelUK today released a new analysis of official UK Government data showing … Read more ››
UK Car Sales August 2026
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) writes... It has again been a very strong month for BEVs, and Kia has led the way as it prepares to launch its new small EV2 series. The New … Read more ››
British Motor Museum announces eight key motoring shows this Autumn!
They tell us... The British Motor Museum has announced that it will host another eight key motoring shows this Autumn. The Museum has already hosted a packed calendar of events … Read more ››
Beaulieu events to brighten September
Beaulieu tells us... As the summer draws to a close, Beaulieu is gearing up for a line-up of unmissable motoring rallies and events to round off its busy events calendar. With … Read more ››
The Motor Ombudsman marks a decade of the Vehicle Sales Code
Driving high standards in the automotive sector, The Motor Ombudsman marks a decade of the Vehicle Sales Code. They tell us... Unveiled ten years ago, the Vehicle Sales Code … Read more ››
Skoda Enyaq 85 BEV – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) writes… Skoda has traditionally been a conservative car-maker but it’s undergone a transformation this decade as it responded to changing … Read more ››
New towing boat and Beaulieu River barge gets a makeover
The Beaulieu River Team tells us... A new towing boat has been put to work on the Beaulieu River to help the boatyard team meet the needs of berth and mooring … Read more ››
Restored Sunbeam 1000hp World Land Speed Record Breaker takes to the World Stage at Pebble Beach
The National Motor Museum tells us... The World Land Speed Record breaker Sunbeam 1000hp made its post-restoration debut at Pebble Beach Concours d‘Elegance in California. The car … Read more ››
Gentlemen, do yourself a service: pick up a complimentary PSA prostate cancer screening test at Subaru UK dealers
Subaru tells us... Subaru UK champions preventative men’s health, with take-home PSA prostate cancer screening tests available in dealerships Men aged 50 and over are … Read more ››
AION Auto UK secures Motor Ombudsman New Car Code accreditation as manufacturer builds UK presence
The Motor Ombudsman tells us: Electrified vehicle manufacturer AION Auto UK has gained accreditation to The Motor Ombudsman’s New Car Code as it grows its UK presence • Adhering … Read more ››
Beaulieu invites firefighters and their families for a free day out this August Bank Holiday Inbox
Beaulieu tells us... Beaulieu is inviting members of the Fire and Rescue Service and their families to enjoy a free together day out over the August Bank Holiday weekend, as a … Read more ››
Mazda MX-5 Roadster Exclusive – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) writes...While the tidal wave of the latest electric powered models washes into showrooms, one conventional car floats above them and remains … Read more ››
Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric – First Impressions
George Loveridge drives Renault's new Twingo Words and photos © Driving Around. This quirky French automobile can trace its family tree back to 1993. Since then, we have seen … Read more ››
A31 to reopen following completion of wildfire repairs – tomorrow, 22nd August 2026
National Highways tells us... (All words and photographs from National Highways). The A31 will reopen to motorists tomorrow (Saturday) morning, 22nd August, following … Read more ››
Beaulieu’s International Autojumble returns on 12th and 13th September 2026 – with rare parts and dream cars
Beaulieu tells us... Everyone’s favourite motoring treasure hunt is just around the corner, as Beaulieu prepares to welcome enthusiasts from around the world to its International … Read more ››
Top marks for British Motor Museum from VisitEngland for quality
The British Motor Museum tells us... The British Motor Museum has been awarded the accreditation of VisitEngland Quality Assured Visitor Attraction following its recent … Read more ››