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Standards Galore… at the Standard Motor Club’s 2025 International Rally at Daventry
'Standard procedure'… The Standard Motor Club’s annual International Rally took place over the long weekend of 13th to 15th June, and was based at Daventry. Kim Henson was there and reports on a delightful and varied event, with warm sunny weather to make it even better... Standard Motor Company vehicles were built over six decades from 1903 (with the Triumph name applied to products after 1963), … Read More ››
Recent Posts
The Motor Ombudsman is awarded the 2025 TyreSafe Online and Social Media trophy for its ‘Make Time for Tyres’ campaigm
The Motor Ombudsman tells us... • The Motor Ombudsman's 'Make Time for Tyres' campaign has won this year's TyreSafe Online and Social Media Award • The Motor Ombudsman collected … Read more ››
Standards Galore… at the Standard Motor Club’s 2025 International Rally at Daventry
'Standard procedure'… The Standard Motor Club’s annual International Rally took place over the long weekend of 13th to 15th June, and was based at Daventry. Kim Henson was there … Read more ››
Travelling in Europe by car is unfamiliar for more than half of British motorists, according to a Motor Ombudsman poll
Driving in Europe; do you know what's required? The Motor Ombudsman tells us... (All words and images from The Motor Ombudsman). • The Ombudsman for the automotive sector is … Read more ››
Toyota Corolla Excel 2.0 Hatchback – Road Test
When the world’s best selling car gets a significant makeover, you have to take a serious look at the Toyota Corolla, writes Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales). Launched in … Read more ››
Toyota C-HR 1.8 Design – Brief Impressions
Kim Henson undertakes a short test drive in Toyota’s latest, recently-introduced second generation coupé-styled C-HR SUV… Renowned for technical innovation, everyday practicality … Read more ››
OMODA 9 Launch (and First Impressions) at The House of OMODA
Guy Loveridge describes his first experience of the new OMODA 9... When one is invited to a launch by a new brand, it is always exciting to see how they approach things. To be … Read more ››
Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) writes, “If you have a big family I don’t think there is anything to touch the Hyundai Santa Fe when it comes to room, comfort and interior … Read more ››
May sales figures for new cars in the UK show an interesting story…
Heavy discounting by car-makers is pushing fleet and businesses drivers into electric cars, writes Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales). Private buyers still prefer to have … Read more ››
National Motor Museum’s ‘Chatty Caravan’ inspires conversations in the community
The National Motor Museum tells us... (All words and photopgraphs from the National Motor Museum). A restored classic caravan is helping the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu to … Read more ››
Family-friendly History Re-enactment Weekend comes to Beaulieu
Beaulieu tells us... (All words from Beaulieu; all images by Gareth Clark, all from Beaulieu). On Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July, visitors can journey back in time as The … Read more ››
Electrified classic Mini, developed by Fellten – Brief First Impressions
Kim Henson travels in a classic Mini converted to fully electric operation… (Text and all photographs © Kim Henson and Wheels-Alive). Recently, at a multi-vehicle driving event … Read more ››
British Motor Museum to host three STEM Careers Days this summer
The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The british Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is proud to host three STEM (Science, Technology, … Read more ››
The Motor Ombudsman partners with Ben to help ‘Steer’ automotive businesses through employee mental health challenges
The Motor Ombudsman tells us: (All words and photographs from The Motor Ombudsman). • The Motor Ombudsman has partnered with automotive industry charity Ben to create ‘Steer’, … Read more ››
Nigel Mansell portrait by renowened artist Anthony Lawrence donated to the National Motor Museum
Nigel Mansell portrait arrives at The National Motor Museum... They tell us: (Photograph and all words from The National Motor Museum). A portrait of the 1992 Formula 1 … Read more ››
The Motor Ombudsman revises its Codes of Practice to take into account the changing motoring world
The Motor Ombudsman expands its Codes of practice to reflect the changing automotive landscape... They tell us: (All words and images from The Motor Ombudsman). • The Motor … Read more ››
Genesis 2025 Model Year GV70 – First Impressions
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) takes a look at, and first drive in, the 2025 Model Year all-electric Genesis GV70... Some 21-years after Genesis was created as the first … Read more ››
National Motor Museum starts centenary celebrations for World Land Speed record-breaking Sunbeam 350hp
The Museum salutes 100 years since the Sunbeam's record-breaking heyday... They tell us: (All words and photographs from The National Motor Museum). The National Motor … Read more ››
Kia Picanto 1.2 – Brief First Impressions
Kim Henson takes the 1.2 litre version of the 2025 Picanto for a short test drive… (All words and photographs © Kim Henson and Wheels-Alive). Kia’s Picanto has been endearing … Read more ››
Classic & Vintage Commercial Show coming to the British Motor Musem on 14th and 15th June 2025
The British Motor Museum is inviting visitors to take a nostalgic drive to the ‘Classic and Vintage Commercial Show’ and admire over 400 pre-2004 commercial vehicles including … Read more ››
Ford Explorer Premium AWD – Road Test
“Ford has been a hesitant entrant into the modern BEV market, but is quickly making up ground with models such as the Explorer SUV”, writes Robin Roberts (and … Read more ››