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WHEELS-ALIVE MOTORS AHEAD…

6th January 2021

ENJOYABLE JOURNEY... ONWARDS WE TRAVEL... If you are new to Wheels-Alive, welcome! I hope you enjoy exploring our automotive magazine website, and discover aspects of interest to you. On the other hand, if you are already familiar with our website, and like what we do, terrific; thanks for staying with us on our journey. Either way I hope that it will be very evident that I, and everyone on … Read More ››

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Installing an ‘A’ Frame rear suspension set-up to an Austin A30 or A35

10th April 2021

Hylton Reid describes how he tackled this job, to improve rear axle location and dynamic behaviour... (All words and photographs courtesy Hylton Reid; © H. G. Reid 2020). Note: … Read more ››

The Motor Ombudsman reports optimism among retail sellers of new and used cars

9th April 2021

Motor Ombudsman snap poll reveals air of optimism amongst car retailers for second quarter of 2021... Non-essential businesses, including car showrooms, will be … Read more ››

Bargain Basement Bimmer: End Game

9th April 2021

In his final part of a three part series, Jeremy Walton tells how he worked through £1000 BMW’s job list to a successful trade in… Kim adds: Jeremy will be well-known to many … Read more ››

VW Golf Life 1.0 TSi – Road Test

8th April 2021

ANYONE FOR GOLF? ROBIN ROBERTS (AND MILES BETTER NEWS AGENCY) PLAYS A ROUND WITH THIS VW MODEL… The VW Golf has often been held up as the benchmark for family hatchbacks and is … Read more ››

Electric car sales are charging ahead on British roads.

6th April 2021

Robin Roberts writes... Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show EV registrations hit a record and hybrid sales last month were higher than September 2020, … Read more ››

For Your Bookshelf – Ford (UK) Cars 1945 to 1995: A Pictorial History

6th April 2021

Reviewed by Kieron Fennelly. Title: Ford Cars (Ford UK Cars) 1945 – 1995: A Pictorial History Author: David Rowe Published by: Veloce Publishing; … Read more ››

Culture Recovery Fund helps British Motor Museum

5th April 2021

British Motor Museum awarded £261,500 from Government’s Culture Recovery Fund... The British Motor Museum says that it is delighted to announce it has been awarded an … Read more ››

Latest 2021 model Hybrid Honda CR-V – Road Test

3rd April 2021

HONDA CR-V LARGE SUV NOW JUST WITH HYBRID POWER… …explains David Miles (Miles Better News Agency) in his road test. The latest version of the Honda CR-V was announced in December … Read more ››

Shows and activities all summer at the British Motor Museum…

30th March 2021

A full schedule is planned for the British Motor Museum this coming summer... The British Motor Museum is gearing up to run a full schedule of motoring shows and events this year. … Read more ››

Wellhouse Leisure Toyota campervan presented to BBC Children in Need competition winner

30th March 2021

Wellhouse Leisure Toyota Proace Matino campervan presented to winner of BBC Children in Need’s 2020 Appeal ‘Campervan and Staycation Goodies’ competition... Wellhouse Leisure … Read more ››

Drivers well aware of their MoT responsibilities

30th March 2021

Motor Ombudsman study shows MOTs remain front of mind for drivers a year on from extension launch... Nearly 10 million vehicles were granted an MOT … Read more ››

Upgraded Nissan LEAF – Road Test

29th March 2021

Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency) connects with the latest Nissan LEAF. It was the first and for some it’s still the best modern electric car you can buy in … Read more ››

Visit the British Motor Museum from your own home (or wherever you are) this Easter!

26th March 2021

Bringing the British Motor Museum to you this Easter... Like all indoor British/UK attractions the British Motor Museum will not be allowed to open its doors and welcome visitors … Read more ››

Fourth generation Kia Sorento 4WD 2.2 Turbodiesel – Road Test

26th March 2021

KIA’S SORENTO NEW LARGE MULTI-SEAT 4WD SUV, A STEP UP IN CLASS AND SIZE... ...says David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). The original Kia Sorento was launched in 2002 as a … Read more ››

New Chairman announced for the Independent Garage Association (IGA)

24th March 2021

Rob Collison elected Chairman of the Independent Garage Association... The Independent Garage Association (IGA), which represents the independent garage sector in the UK, says … Read more ››

Mazda MX-30 (fully electric) – First impressions

22nd March 2021

ALL ELECTRIC NEW MAZDA MX-30 news and first drive views by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). Making its move into the electric generation of modern cars, the Mazda … Read more ››

New Skoda Octavia PHEV – Road Test

20th March 2021

Skoda Octavia iV PHEV, SE L plug-in hybrid Estate... ...tried and tested by By Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). Skoda really is on a charge with its award winning … Read more ››

Bargain Basement Bimmer – Part Two of our three part series about enjoying and improving a modern classic Z3

19th March 2021

Can a £1,000 BMW be a winner? Jeremy Walton thought so – and sorted through extensive ‘to do’ jobs list… In his second instalment of a three part series, Jeremy explains how he … Read more ››

Government cuts grants to buyers of electric vehicles…

18th March 2021

The Government is immediately slashing the grant for battery electric vehicles, lowering the price ceiling while altering the qualification for electric vans – and further … Read more ››

Kim’s Tips – Renew those filters, to keep your car running at its best

15th March 2021

Air, oil and fuel filters are often overlooked, but all play essential roles. Kim Henson advises checking when they were last renewed on your vehicle. Car manufacturers fit a … Read more ››

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