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Omoda 5 SUV petrol – First Impressions
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) shares his thoughts on his first drive with the petrol-powered OMODA 5. No-one can doubt the Chinese brand OMODA is very serious about coming to Britain and taking on the legend brands. We were impressed with a first drive of the pure electric OMODA E5 last May and now we’ve had a chance to get some initial impressions of the OMODA 5 petrol version of … Read More ››
Recent Posts
Buckler’s Hard Deputy Harbour Master and Yacht Harbour team develop new emergency ladders
Rescue safety at top of the agenda for Buckler's Hard... Just down the road from Beaulieu (and linked with it), is the fascinating and historically important riverside village of … Read more ››
Omoda 5 SUV petrol – First Impressions
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) shares his thoughts on his first drive with the petrol-powered OMODA 5. No-one can doubt the Chinese brand OMODA is very serious about … Read more ››
The World of Top Gear exhibition at Beaulieu closes on 3rd November
Last chance to see The World of Top Gear exhibition at Beaulieu... Beaulieu tells us... (All words and photographs fro Beaulieu). The World of Top Gear exhibition at … Read more ››
Saturday Clubs return to The British Motor Museum this autumn/winter
Three new themed Saturday Clubs are on offer at The British Motor Museum during the autumn/winter of 2024/25. They tell us: (Photograph and all words from The British Motor … Read more ››
High depreciation rates on some electric cars under scrutiny
The Audi Q4 e-tron shows the highest annual depreciation rate, according to a recent survey from ALA Insurance. Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) reports... Audi’s … Read more ››
Britain’s Driving Theory Tests are becoming more challenging…
Amidst ever more difficult 'theory' tests, Britain's most and least knowledgeable new drivers are revealed in a survey from Instarmac... They tell us: (All words and images … Read more ››
Spare moment…
Out of sight and often out of mind, a spare wheel and tyre can get you home so it’s worth spending a little time and effort on checking condition and tyre inflation … Read more ››
Volkswagen Golf Match – Road Test
The Golf has been the golden one for Volkswagen, writes Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales)… Ever since its launch in 1974 when it set a new standard in the hatchback sector it … Read more ››
“Goldie’, the first book from National Motor Museum Publishing, shortlisted for prestigious award
Published by the National Motor Museum, 'Goldie', by John Mayhead, has been shortlisted for the Royal Automobile Club Book of the Year... The National Motor Museum tells … Read more ››
Kim’s Tips – Ford Focus watery misfire
Does your Ford Focus misfire and stutter after wet weather? If so the problem could be easier to isolate and fix than imagined. Kim Henson tells more… This true story should … Read more ››
Ford Kuga ST-Line 2.5 FHEV FWD – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) test drives Ford’s Kuga SUV… After its launch in 2008, the Ford Kuga has grown from the company’s first ‘tall’ hatchback into one of their … Read more ››
The Motor Ombudsman marks 20 years since its New Car Code gained full approval
The Motor Ombudsman celebrates the 20th anniversary of its New Car Code being given full approval. They tell us: (All words and images from The Motor … Read more ››
Suzuki excels again in the What Car? 2024 Reliability Survey
Once again Suzuki has clocked up a high rating in the What Car? Reliability Survey 2024... Suzuki tells us... (Photograph and all words from Suzuki). Suzuki once again … Read more ››
Keep it Clean!
Kim Henson advises ensuring that the wheel arches and underbody structure of your car are kept clean, to prolong its life and make it more pleasant to work on. Recent wet weather … Read more ››
October 2024 Half-term activities at The British Motor Museum
The evolution of car design to take centre stage at The British Motor Museum this coming October Half-term... The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from … Read more ››
2024 Morgan Plus 4: Radical wild-child or faithful follower of tradition? Ancient and modern compared…
The new Morgan Plus 4 is visually very similar to a rich bloodline of cars from Malvern. Putting it head-to-head against a 1956 example, what does a 68-year age gap look like? … Read more ››
British Motor Museum shortlisted in the West Midlands Tourist Awards
The British Motor Museum has been shortlisted as a finalist in the West Midlands Tourist Awards... The British Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from The British … Read more ››
KGM Torres K40 – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) reports… On the 70th anniversary of the founding of their business, KG is celebrating with the launch of their Torres model for today’s 2024 … Read more ››
New vehicle finder from INEOS Automotive
New vehicle locator from INEOS Automotive helps buyers find new or 'Certified by INEOS' used examples of the Grenadier... They tell us: (All words and photographs from INEOS … Read more ››
Bluebird K7 at Beaulieu on Sunday 6th October 2024
Truly iconic Bluebird K7 to go on display at Beaulieu on Sunday 6th October 2024... Beaulieu tells us... (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). The legendary … Read more ››