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Featured Article

A welcome return for Beaulieu’s 2022 Spring Autojumble

16th May 2022

This year’s Spring Autojumble was held at Beaulieu over the weekend of 14th and 15th May, and to the joy of attendees and stallholders, was dry for the Saturday of the event, although cloud and rain made their presence felt on the Sunday. Kim Henson was delighted to be there again, following the springtime show’s absence since May 2019, due to Covid-19 lockdowns etc. Here’s how he saw … Read More ››

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Ford Ranger Raptor Double Cab – Road Test

16th May 2022

Ford Ranger Raptor SE 2.0 Double Cab – Hard and Fast road test by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency).  When one of the world’s biggest vehicle makers launches a model … Read more ››

A welcome return for Beaulieu’s 2022 Spring Autojumble

16th May 2022

This year’s Spring Autojumble was held at Beaulieu over the weekend of 14th and 15th May, and to the joy of attendees and stallholders, was dry for the Saturday of the event, … Read more ››

Suzuki GB PLC among UK corporate sector donors providing record help for refugees

12th May 2022

Unprecedented support from the British corporate sector as it stands with refugees... UK for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency’s charity partner in the UK, has raised more than £18 … Read more ››

A Right Royal Day Out at The British Motor Museum

10th May 2022

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee – celebrate at The British Motor Museum this half term... They tell us: With the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations taking place during May half … Read more ››

Kia Stonic – Road Test

9th May 2022

The Kia Stonic ‘2’ 1.0T manual compact SUV... ...tried and tested by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). Kia has built much of its reputation in the UK with its … Read more ››

National Motor Museum invites 1970s classics and their owners to help celebrate 50 years of the Museum

6th May 2022

50 years on from the opening of the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, owners of 1970s cars are being invited to join in the celebrations... They tell us: Beaulieu is inviting … Read more ››

Used car sales thrive while new car sales stall

5th May 2022

There's good news and there's bad... New car sales crumble again, solid sales of used-models. by Robin Roberts New car sales are still crumbling under the weight of … Read more ››

Father’s Day activities at The British Motor Museum

5th May 2022

A wide variety of ideas for Father's Day... suggested by The British Motor Museum. They tell us: The British Motor Museum has plenty of ideas for Father’s Day on Sunday 19 June, … Read more ››

Xclusively Jaguar Magazine May 2022 issue – packed with information

4th May 2022

If you are interested in all matters Jaguar, you will like Xclusively Jaguar magazine... Take a look at their latest, May 2022 issue, about which they tell us: It’s been a busy … Read more ››

Suzuki Vitara SZ5 Self-Charging Full Hybrid – First Impressions

4th May 2022

Chris Adamson samples the latest hybrid Vitara from Suzuki… (All words and photographs by, and copyright, Chris Adamson). An association with Toyota means that two of the … Read more ››

Motor Ombudsman poll of new drivers reveals their level of interest in electric cars

3rd May 2022

Next generation of drivers, polled by The Motor Ombudsman, indicates their views on acquiring an electric car, plus their knowledge about the needs for having vehicles serviced and … Read more ››

Lexus NX450h PHEV – Road Test

2nd May 2022

Put through its paces by Robin Roberts – the Lexus NX450h PHEV… Lexus has come a long way in a short time with its luxury compact SUV NX450h+. Launched in 2014, the Lexus NX … Read more ››

Smart moves ahead…

27th April 2022

smart thinking on the way forward –  by Dave Moss smart has come a long way since the early 1980s, when the idea of the compact car which came to carry the name first began to … Read more ››

Toyota Proace Verso MPV – Road Test

25th April 2022

The Toyota Proace Verso Medium Family MPV tried for size by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). Family and business motoring is often a compromise between what you want … Read more ››

Classic Car Loan Project – A Success!

20th April 2022

2022 April Gathering at The British Motor Museum... (All photographs copyright – from The Classic Car Loan Project). The Classic Car Loan Project (CCLP) celebrated 5 years of … Read more ››

Mission Motorsport’s Race of Remembrance, November 2022

19th April 2022

Mission Motorsport arranges their 'Race to Remember'... Mission Motorsport announces 2022 Race of Remembrance Weekend: 11-13th November Open invitation for supporters … Read more ››

Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible – Road Test

18th April 2022

Open top luxury – The Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible… …An Easter treat for Robin Roberts (Miles Better News Agency). When you cut off the top of an Easter egg, you … Read more ››

For Your Bookshelf – “Triumph TR2, TR3, TR3A & TR3B – Your expert guide to common problems and how to fix them”

16th April 2022

Reviewed by Kieron Fennelly   Author: Paul Hogan   Published by: Veloce: https://veloce.co.uk/   144 pages, with 254 pictures (softback)   UK … Read more ››

Ditch your modern car for a more cost-effective classic?

14th April 2022

Mini-mise your motoring costs with a classic car... 'The Great British Car Journey' tells us: With petrol prices continuing to soar, could swapping your modern motor for a … Read more ››

Animal ‘enrichment’ at Chester Zoo helped by fire hoses donated by Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port plant

13th April 2022

'Time-expired' fire hoses from Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port factory help Chester Zoo's animal keepers to enrich the lives of the animals that they care for... Vauxhall … Read more ››

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