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Austin Counties Car Club Rally 2026
Kim Henson reports on a superb event, held this year in Essex… (All words and photographs © Kim Henson). For a very long time the Austin Counties Car Club, which caters for enthusiasts of Austin models produced between 1939 and the mid-1950s, has had the enviable and well-deserved reputation of being a friendly, welcoming organisation, with their annual rallies reflecting this ethos. At the … Read More ››
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Austin Counties Car Club Rally 2026
Kim Henson reports on a superb event, held this year in Essex… (All words and photographs © Kim Henson). For a very long time the Austin Counties Car Club, which caters for … Read more ››
The Motor Ombudsman expands presence with the addition of a new hub in Liverpool
The Motor Ombudsman tells us... The Motor Ombudsman has opened a hub in Liverpool to complement its existing headquarters in Westminster, London The addition of new … Read more ››
Honda Prelude Advance – Road Test
There is an almost ageless and timeless appeal about the Honda Prelude coupé, writes Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales)... It has always been a highly popular part of the Honda … Read more ››
Big adventures at Beaulieu with Great British Summer Savings
Beaulieu tells us... (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). A great family day out just got even better. From Disney and Pixar's Cars to magnificent motoring parades, … Read more ››
Inspire curious minds this summer at The British Motor Museum
Inspire curious minds this Summer with £1 child tickets and fun family activities based on two exciting feature exhibitions The British Motor Museum tells us... (All words and … Read more ››
Don’t drive when tired – stop for a break BEFORE feeling drowsy
Drivers warned not to wait until they feel tired before taking a break this summer National Highways tells us... More than half of drivers in England (60%) and nearly … Read more ››
Stay cool with your classic
Kim Henson advises on keeping you and your classic vehicle mobile and as cool as possible during heatwaves… (Photograph and all words © Kim Henson) Summertime is usually a … Read more ››
VW Golf GTE – Road Test
The popularity of the Volkswagen Golf has hardly dimmed since it was launched over 52 years ago, and there is little sign of this achievement being changed with the GTE phev … Read more ››
The Peninsula’s Historic Rolls-Royce Phantom arrives at its new home at the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu with support from Cathay Cargo
The National Motor Museum tells us... Hong Kong and National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, 9 July 2026 - The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH), in partnership with Cathay … Read more ››
Archaeological dig at Buckler’s Hard hopes to reveal more
The Buckler's Hard team tells us... From July 20th - 7th August the Buckler’s Hard Shipyard Trust will be partnering with the Maritime Archaeology Trust and local volunteers to … Read more ››
The shows season gets into high gear at the British Motor Museum!
The British Motor Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from The Museum). There’s still plenty of summer fun to be had at the British Motor Museum, with a full schedule … Read more ››
Charity fundraising duck race and time travel to the Eighties for Beaulieu River summer party
The Buckler's Hard team tells us... Mooring holders went back to the Eighties with time travel cars, walk-around RoboCop and retro games for Beaulieu River's annual summer … Read more ››
The Motor Ombudsman appoints new Chair and Non-Executive Directors to its Board
The Motor Ombudsman tells us... The Motor Ombudsman has announced the appointment of three Non-Executive Directors to its Board Scott McPherson, who worked for three … Read more ››
SMMT tells us that June registrations rise but EV worries remain
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) reports... The UK new car market’s recovery continued in June, with registrations rising 11.4% to reach 213,166 units in the best … Read more ››
Peter Kay’s Fiat 500L from Car Share drives into Beaulieu’s On-Screen Cars exhibition
Beaulieu tells us... Beaulieu has welcomed a brand-new star to the attraction, as Peter Kay’s Fiat 500L from the award-winning series Car Share joins On Screen Cars. Fans of … Read more ››
Mazda 6e – First Impressions
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) samples the latest Mazda... Despite the drive towards a 'greener' car market, the choice of what you can buy in Britain has been largely … Read more ››
Outdoor Theatre – Book a Performance for a Chance to Win Two Beaulieu Tickets and Afternoon Tea
Beaulieu tells us... (Photographs and all words from Beaulieu). This Summer, theatre company This Is My Theatre will return to the stunning setting of the Beaulieu Estate … Read more ››
The Ultimate Motoring Treasure Hunt: Beaulieu’s International Autojumble Returns, 12th-13th September 2026
(Note: All photographs © Kim Henson, and taken at the 2025 Beaulieu International Autojumble). Beaulieu tells us... The countdown is on to Beaulieu’s International Autojumble, … Read more ››
British Motor Museum brings local businesses together to inspire next generation
The Museum tells us: “It was wonderful seeing the excitement as the children realised that they could do it too” More than 200 children aged 11 to 16 were inspired by games … Read more ››
Apprenticeship opportunity at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour
The Buckler's Hard team tells us... (Photographs and all words from the Buckler's Hard Team). An opportunity is being offered for a third apprentice to join the team at … Read more ››