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VW Tayron R Line – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) writes: About 80 years ago, Volkswagen began building its empire making a car for the people and it’s never lost sight of that objective which is neatly fulfilled in the Tayron. It is a car very much made for today’s markets around the world and fills the gap between its top of range Touareg and five-seat Tiguan with the widest powertrain possibilities in a … Read More ››
Recent Posts
Emergency teams put to the test in Beaulieu River oil spill exercise
The Beaulieu River team tells us: (Photograph and all words from the Beaulieu River Team). The Beaulieu River has hosted a coordinated oil spill exercise in collaboration with … Read more ››
VW Tayron R Line – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) writes: About 80 years ago, Volkswagen began building its empire making a car for the people and it’s never lost sight of that objective which … Read more ››
DVLA/DfT ‘call for evidence’ consultation responses – Wheels-Alive ‘Part Two’: 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 ››
Folklore and Phantoms at Beaulieu this October half-term
Of course Beaulieu is known for its motoring heritage, but there is much else to see and enjoy there too. especially for families. Beaulieu tells us: (All words and photographs … Read more ››
National Motor Museum at Beaulieu shortlisted for prestigious international historic motoring award
The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted for the Museum or Collection of the Year at the 2025 International Historic Motoring … Read more ››
Hyundai INSTER Cross 49 kWh 115 PS – Road Test
If quirkiness won car awards, the Hyundai Inster Cross would silently sweep up a red carpet and win. So says Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales)... In our week with this highly … Read more ››
Klassikstadt – a motoring mecca in Frankfurt, well worth a visit if you are in Germany
Rachel Henson explored this fascinating automotive centre with plenty to offer all car enthusiasts. (All words and photographs © Rachel Henson). There is an unexpected motoring … Read more ››
Government’s Road Safety Strategy soon to arrive… meanwhile here’s a close look at Cambridgeshire’s most dangerous roads
Accident-prone roads in Cambridgeshire... With the government set to announce their Road Safety Strategy, we take a look at some of Cambridgeshire’s most dangerous roads since … Read more ››
Introduction to the Wheels-Alive analysis of results from the DVLA/DfT ‘call for evidence’ on classic, kit built and radically altered vehicles, and those converted to electric power.
Dave Moss reports on this important 'call for evidence' and responses to it. Kim writes: I am greatly indebted to my colleague Dave Moss for his in-depth and very time-consuming … Read more ››
British Motor Museum shortlised for a Green Spark Award
The British Motor Museum tells us... (All words and images from the Museum). The British Motor Museum has been shortlisted as a finalist for a Green Spark Award at the Power of … Read more ››
Enjoy sounds, science and sustainability at The British Motor Museum this half-term, October 2025
The British Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is inviting families to enjoy an adventure of sounds, … Read more ››
Motor Ombudsman study finds that AI would steer nearly one in five drivers when choosing their next car
The Motor Ombudsman tells us: (Images and all words from The Motor Ombudsman). A Motor Ombudsman poll has found that close to a fifth (18%) of drivers would seek … Read more ››
Toyota’s fascinating history – notably concentrating on the enduringly popular Corona model, which arrived in Britain exactly 60 years ago, on 1st October 1965
Long lives, big anniversaries - and big numbers - by Dave Moss (All photographs © Toyota). Though just pre-dated by the original Land Cruiser, Toyota's first post war passenger … Read more ››
Kia Sportage MY26 – First Impressions
Kia Sportage MY26 – First Impressions On the back of soaring sales in September, a new Kia Sportage has hit showrooms, writes Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales). After four … Read more ››
‘Never Stop Charging’ – ‘Charge Your Car Day’ 5th October 2025
Whether your car is petrol or diesel-powered, its battery needs to be in top condition all the time, and especially with winter on the way... CTEK tells us: (Photograph and all … Read more ››
Suzuki S-Cross Ultra Allgrip MY26 – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) writes… The Suzuki S-Cross has been a story of evolution and survival and continues this day as one of the brand’s most popular practical … Read more ››
McLaren M23 joins Icons of F1 display at Beaulieu
Beaulieu tells us... (Photograph and all words from Beaulieu). A special display at the National Motor Museum, on until 2nd November 2025, marks 75 years since the inaugural … Read more ››
British Motor Museum will host the ‘Great British Model Railway Show’ on 25th/26th October 2025
Model railways on the right track at Gaydon... The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum will host … Read more ››
Leapmotor gains accreditation to The Motor Ombudsman’s New Car Code
Leapmotor jumps at the opportunity to gain accreditation to The Motor Ombudsman's New Car Code. The Motor Ombudsman tells us: (Words and photographs from The Motor … Read more ››
Preview rally at John O’Groats at the weekend in advance of the UK start of the Monte Historique/Classique Rally in January 2026
Signposting the Monte Carlo Classique/Historique Rally, starting on 29th January... Photographs by Colin Campbell Photography. Members of the Caithness and Sutherland Vintage and … Read more ››