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Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate 1.6T PHEV – Road Test
The obvious doesn’t always stare you in the face and it’s therefore easy to overlook, at your cost, writes Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales). Take the Hyundai Santa Fe, the big, very big, seven-seater SUV which is probably eclipsed in many eyes by its Korean stablemates along with much more expensive competitors from German and British car plants. The Hyundai Santa Fe was launched as the … Read More ››
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Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate 1.6T PHEV – Road Test
The obvious doesn’t always stare you in the face and it’s therefore easy to overlook, at your cost, writes Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales). Take the Hyundai Santa Fe, the … Read more ››
Buckler’s Hard historical significance to be highlighted on BBC2
Buckler's Hard has played a vital role in the history of naval shipbuilding in Britain, and the village, plus Beaulieu River, was crucial too in wartime activities, including the … Read more ››
Motorists continue to be ripped off at fuel pumps and public EV chargers…
Motorists are still being overcharged for fuel and public EV recharging, writes Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales)... Motorists are paying too much to keep driving, say … Read more ››
JAECOO 7 premium SUV arrives in the UK – pricing announced and order books open
The JAECOO 7 is a newcomer on the British motoring scene; the firm tells us: (Photograph and all words from OMODA&JAECOO). ● First model from premium off-road … Read more ››
Drive safely and legally this winter
Winter pushes our vehicles to the limit, and to help you stay safe and legal when driving at this time of year, here are some handy tips from Marc Russell, CCO at car maintenance … Read more ››
All about potholes – including how to report them to make a claim
Helpful advice from Sam Sheehan, motoring editor at online used car retailer cinch: https://www.cinch.co.uk/ (Mercedes-Benz models on cinch: … Read more ››
National Motor Museum honoured to win the Royal Automobile Club Museum & Collections Award
The National Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from The National Motor Museum). The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu won the ultimate prestigious accolade … Read more ››
AJ Fleetcare crowned winner of The Motor Ombudsman’s 2024 National Garage Star Award
AJ Fleetcare is overall national winner of The Motor Ombudsman's Star Awards. The Motor Ombudsman tells us: (All words and photographs from The Motor … Read more ››
Honda Civic i-DTEC – Genuinely economical! Retrospective road test – and buying used.
Kim Henson writes... While some drivers will only buy new cars, for others there are some excellent secondhand buys available at a fraction of the price of a new model, and running … Read more ››
Electric OMODA E5 gains Euro NCAP five-star safety rating
OMODA E5 joins petrol engined OMODA 5 in achieving a five-star EuroNCAP safety rating. They tell us: (All words and images from OMODA). The new all-electric OMODA E5 has … Read more ››
Brick Bank scheme launched by The British Motor Museum
Local communities supported by the British Motor Museum's new Brick Bank scheme... They tell us: (Photograph and all words from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor … Read more ››
Tickets now available for Beaulieu 2025 events
Tickets now on sale for Beaulieu's 2025 events. They tell us: (All words from Beaulieu). Beaulieu has released its action-packed 2025 event calendar. From family-favourites … Read more ››
Keep your battery in top condition this winter
'Be ready, be charged, be winter smart', advises CTEK... (All words and photographs from CTEK). They tell us: With the winter weather almost upon us, CTEK, the leading … Read more ››
Honda HR-V Advance Style Plus – Road Test
A quarter of a century after introducing the Insight as Britain’s first petrol-electric hybrid, the latest Honda HR-V is probably more relevant today, writes Robin Roberts (and … Read more ››
Britain’s car market is turning around
The landscape of leading car brands in Britain is looking different with the arrival of more pure electric cars… says Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) Traditional market … Read more ››
Technicians and car owners urged by Melett to think ‘turbo’ this winter
Turbocharger specialist Melett tells us: (All words and photographs from Melett). The trusted aftermarket brand for precision engineered turbochargers and parts, … Read more ››
Do your homework when selling your car, to maximise its value
Taking care when preparing your car for sale can increase its value by between 10 and 20 per cent... Pamela Murdoch, vehicle specialist at used car supermarket Available Car … Read more ››
The Motor Ombudsman takes a glimpse at this year’s Christmas get-away by car
Motor Ombudsman takes a look at 'Car-istmas' to help Britain's motorists ahead of the festive break. They tell us: (All words and photographs from The Motor … Read more ››
Kia Sorento HEV 2 – Road Test
The motor trade and industry has had a bad year, but you’d not know it from sales of Kia models including their big seven-seat Sorento SUV, writes Robin Roberts (and … Read more ››
Veteran cars pioneer sustainable fuels on this year’s RM Sotheby’s London to Brighton Run
The world's longest-running motoring event looks ahead to the future as the Royal Automobile Club teams up with SUSTAIN... They tell us: (All words and photographs from the … Read more ››