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SEAT Arona FR Black Edition 1.0 TSI Petrol 115 – Road Test
Volkswagen has decided that SEAT will in future be its entry level brand to the Group and with the Arona that’s a good move, says Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales). Instead of going for the upper end of the market and thereby limiting appeal to those with most money, the brand will become all things to all men and women. Its range is wide and benefits from the engineering, design and … Read More ››
Recent Posts
The Motor Ombudsman clarifies the position regarding recalls, often misunderstood by younger drivers
The Motor Ombudsman tells us: (Photographs and all words from The Motor Ombudsman). A Motor Ombudsman study has found that, on average, more than half (60%)1 of young drivers … Read more ››
MG PR3 prototype displayed at the NEC Classic Car Show by The British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum exhibited at the NEC Classic Motor Show in Birmingham from … Read more ››
Members of Highland Car Club meet at Inverness Town House as a taster for the Monte Carlo Classique/Historique Rally – January 2026
The 2026 Monte Carlo Classique/Historic Rallywill soon be starting... Members of Highland Car Club gathered at Inverness Town House as a taster for the Monte Carlo … Read more ››
A Palace House Christmas (at Beaulieu)… Work starts on a 14 ft panto dame and other magical features
Beaulieu tells us: (Photograph and all words from Beaulieu). Preparations are underway for A Palace House Christmas as talented costume, artwork and floristry designers build … Read more ››
Two Famtastic Awards for The British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum has scooped two awards in the Famtastic Awards 2025 which … Read more ››
SEAT Arona FR Black Edition 1.0 TSI Petrol 115 – Road Test
Volkswagen has decided that SEAT will in future be its entry level brand to the Group and with the Arona that’s a good move, says Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales). Instead of … Read more ››
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 ››