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Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab MY26 – Road Test
Few sights in the country are as familiar as the Mitsubishi L200 pick up, writes Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales). So it was sorely missed when it was put out to pasture in 2021 after a run of 43 years, but in a very clever move by importers and for owners in particular, the shire-horse of the shires has trotted back onto roads and rough tracks this year, along with a stripped down … Read More ››
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UK drivers demand government action on Fuel Duty
More than 30,000 motorists, families, small business owners, tradespeople, farmers and hauliers have emailed the Prime Minister and Chancellor in just 24 hours, demanding urgent … Read more ››
Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab MY26 – Road Test
Few sights in the country are as familiar as the Mitsubishi L200 pick up, writes Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales). So it was sorely missed when it was put out to pasture in … Read more ››
Sunbeam 1000hp shortlisted for prestigious International Historic Motoring Award
The National Motor Museum is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted for Restoration of the Year at the 2026 International Historic Motoring Awards. National Motor Museum’s … Read more ››
Lakeland Motor Museum comes to life for one night only!
The Museum tells us: Lakeland Motor Museum is launching a one off ‘Night at the Museum’ on Wednesday 21 October - celebrating Back to the Future Day and the museum’s iconic … Read more ››
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 ››