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Maserati MCPura Cielo – First Impressions
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) writes... When it comes to sports cars and motor-sport, one Italian brand stands out - and it’s not what you may think - Maserati. Rarer than those cars with a prancing horse badge, the Maserati Trident is still the only badge on an Italian model which has twice won the Indianapolis 500 and has endeared it to thousands of American car fans. In the United … Read More ››
Recent Posts
Historian Dan Snow opens Buckler’s Hard’s new exhibition ‘Beaulieu River at War’
The Buckler's Hard team tells us... (Photographs and all images from them). Historian Dan Snow opens Buckler’s Hard’s new … Read more ››
British Motor Museum to host 10 motoring shows during June and July 2026
The British Motor Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from the Museum). The British Motor Museum will host a full schedule of ten classic and modern motoring shows … Read more ››
Beaulieu’s Custom and American Show promises to be its biggest ever
Beaulieu tells us... This Father’s Day, 21 June, Beaulieu’s Custom and American Show returns, and is set to be bigger and better than ever. In partnership with the Solent … Read more ››
Maserati MCPura Cielo – First Impressions
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) writes... When it comes to sports cars and motor-sport, one Italian brand stands out - and it’s not what you may think - Maserati. Rarer … Read more ››
Audi Q3 150TFSi S Line Mild Hybrid SUV – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) writes… Audi has a habit of putting its finger on precisely the right section of the market to make a point to rivals. It has succeeded with … Read more ››
‘Driven: Britain’s Motoring Story’ given great reviews
Beaulieu tells us... (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). National Motor Museum’s new permanent exhibition gallery “Driven: Britain’s Motoring Story” is proving very … Read more ››
New appointment and apprentice promotion at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour
Buckler's Hard Yacht Harbour tells us... Experienced marine operator Gary Nicol has been appointed as the Beaulieu River's new Marine Operative at Buckler’s Hard Yacht … Read more ››
Your car’s filters are vitally important – and in many cases you CAN change them yourself
D-i-y car maintenance these days? Yes, there are aspects that you can tackle yourself, including, in many cases, renewing the crucially important filters. Arnold Clark Autoparts … Read more ››
Beaulieu’s 2026 Spring Autojumble – with sunshine, showers and automotive goodies galore…!
Kim Henson reports… All words by Kim Henson; photographs © Kim Henson and Chris Adamson, as individually credited. (Kim adds... My personal thanks to Chris for his invaluable … Read more ››
Lexus RZ500e – Road Test
After its British launch in 1990, Lexus raised the bar for other executive marques and today it is the oldest surviving premium brand from Japan, and still the benchmark for … Read more ››
Vitara just keeps on running – after more than 436,000 miles!
Suzuki tells us... (All words and photographs from Suzuki). As yet another example of the renowned and much awarded reliability of the Suzuki range of cars, a customer of dealer … Read more ››
British Motor Museum calls all Opel, Bedford and Vauxhall fans ahead of the VauxALL event this May
Rare models and unique concept cars to feature at this year's VauxAll. The British Motor Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from The Museum). VauxALL, the celebration … Read more ››
The history of Laurin & Klement (Skoda since 1925), recorded for posterity by an enthusiast in Bulgaria
Laurin & Klement type FC at the start of the Bosnian Rally 1908. Wheels-alive reports on a remarkable story of an automotive passion, determination and artistic skill… Kim … Read more ››
Suzuki leads as most reliable car manufacturer
All words and photographs from Suzuki; they tell us... Suzuki is a top 10 global Automotive brand and has a long-established reputation for producing very reliable cars which has … Read more ››
Re-enacting history at Beaulieu
Beaulieu tells us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). History buffs and day-trippers alike are invited to step back in time at A Royal Hunt: History Re-enactment Weekend, … Read more ››
Honda Civic Advance 2.0 Hybrid – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) writes… Honda has a lot of experience building their capable Civic, and it really shows in the latest line up of a model which can trace its … Read more ››
EV ‘clocking’
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) reports... New analysis from vehicle history platform carVertical (https://www.carvertical.com) shows electric models are now the most … Read more ››
Suzuki Swift Hybrid in the spotlight again, for best fuel efficiency
All words and photographs from Suzuki; they tell us... Suzuki has a renowned reputation for producing very fuel-efficient Hybrid cars that match, or in some cases even beat the … Read more ››
British Motor Museum to receive new funding to improve accessibility to arts and culture
The Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is one of 24 museums that have received a share of £4 million through … Read more ››
The Motor Ombudsman spotlights exceptional customer service in their 2026 Star Awards
The Motor Ombudsman’s Star Awards enter their seventh year, and allow consumers to recognise Motor Ombudsman-accredited businesses and individual team members who have gone beyond … Read more ››