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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Diamond – Road Test
A lot of new brands and models are coming into the UK market and what nearly all of them lack is experience, writes Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales). That might be knowledge of British buyers, selling to them, looking after them, supplying what they really want and setting prices which are really attractive and represent value-for-money. So imagine if you could introduce a brand and … Read More ››
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Motor Ombudsman adds MotorPlan to expanding Vehicle Warranty Products Code
The Motor Ombudsman tells us... The Motor Ombudsman has welcomed MotorPlan to its growing portfolio of businesses accredited to the Vehicle Warranty Products Code … Read more ››
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Diamond – Road Test
A lot of new brands and models are coming into the UK market and what nearly all of them lack is experience, writes Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales). That might be … Read more ››
Visitors flock to open house with the amazing historic ‘Tally Ho’ on the Beaulieu River
The Beaulieu River team tells us... Around 300 visitors were welcomed to an open house with Fastnet Race winner Tally Howhile the historic wooden gaff cutter was moored on the … Read more ››
A great day out, inspired by Forza Horizon 6, this October Half-Term at the British Motor Museum!
The British Motor Museum tells us... Are you ready for an October Half-Term to remember? From 24 October – 1 November, the British Motor Museum is bringing a full calendar of … Read more ››
Ultimate roadtrip anthems revealed, including Miley Cyrus ‘Flowers’, Bryan Adams ‘Summer of 69’, and Queen’s ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’, among many other favourites
Isuzu tells us... (All words and photographs from Isuzu). A poll of 2,000 UK drivers has revealed the tunes we simply cannot start the engine without, with Queen, Oasis and … Read more ››
Simplicity of older cars still very much appreciated…
Britain's motorists still love analogue driving with simplicity chosen as the biggest advantage of older cars. Lancaster Insurance tells us... Nearly half (45%) of drivers … Read more ››
Suzuki tops the 2026 ‘What Car?’ Reliability Survey
Suzuki tells us... (All words and photographs from Suzuki). Suzuki is very pleased to announce that it ranks first place in the latest What Car?Reliability Survey, moving up to … Read more ››
‘We have ignition’ – or do we?
Classic car ignition systems and their ailments – some useful notes to help enthusiasts Kim writes… Sheridan Risby has many years of experience with older cars and problems that … Read more ››
Suzuki announces updated pricing and customer savings across the range
Suzuki tells us... (All words and photographs from Suzuki). Permanent OTR price change for e VITARA - now available from £24,999 Headline Retail customer savings across … Read more ››
Standard Motor Club to display debutantes at this year’s NEC Show
The Standard Motor Club tells us: (All words and photographs from the Club). The theme of this year’s Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show is ‘Debutantes’ and the Standard … Read more ››
Isuzu D Max EV – Road Test
Isuzu is Japan’s oldest motor manufacturer with more than a century of experience and it has been the slowest to move into the electrical age, writes Robin Roberts (and … Read more ››
Countdown to World Land Speed Record breaker Sunbeam 1000hp centenary run – just six months to go!
The National Motor Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from the Museum). At this time in history a century ago, work had not yet even started on constructing World … Read more ››
Bristol is back (again,,,)
Dave Moss tells the fascinating story of cars bearing the ‘Bristol’ name… (All words © Dave Moss). Missing from the motoring scene now for 16 years, Bristol cars' history is … Read more ››
New bigger six-car stand for Standard Motor Club at Stoneleigh
The Club tells us: (All words and photographs from the Standard Motor Club). The Standard Motor Club will now have a six-car display at this year’s Restoration Show and Spares … Read more ››
Beaulieu this October half-term (and last chance to see Disney and Pixar’s Cars 20th Anniversary Display there)
Beaulieu tells us... (All words and photographs from the team there). Beaulieu is inviting families to step into a world of folklore, autumnal adventure and Disney and Pixar's … Read more ››
Ford Transit is Britain’s Most-Stolen Van… Again!
The humble Ford Transit has topped the list of the UK’s most-stolen vans, according to a new data pull from business van finance providers Anglo Scottish. Anglo Scottish tells … Read more ››
New Kia-based camper van attracts much interest
First all-electric Wellhouse KIA PV5 i-Camper ready to view Wellhouse tells us: (All words and photographs from Wellhouse Leisure). Wellhouse Leisure has completed its first … Read more ››
Work starts on Alice’s Christmas Wonderland festive experience at Beaulieu
Beaulieu tells us... 'Don't be late for a very important date...' (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Work has started on the creation of an imaginary world to … Read more ››
Nissan announces a new hybrid model for Europe, set to be produced in Sunderland
Nissan tells us: (Photograph and all words from Nissan). Nissan Kicks e-POWER hybrid coming to Europe, bringing more electrified choice for customers New B-segment … Read more ››
Tips for driving in the rain from Davanti Tyres
Davanti Tyres tells us... (All words and photographs from Davanti). With the arrival of the rainy season, drivers need to be a little more aware of the roads and make … Read more ››