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Featured Article

Ineos Grenadier FD – First Impressions

27th November 2023

Robin Roberts samples the Ineos Grenadier FD, on and off road. He writes, "Inch by inch, metre by metre and after just a few miles the Ineos Grenadier impresses..." Conceived to replace the outgoing Land Rover Defender at the time, the Grenadier is the product of a multi- million pound investment by chemical firm Ineos and its owner, one of the richest men and motoring enthusiasts in … Read More ››

Recent Posts

‘Santa’s little helpers’ promote tyre safety for Tyresafe’s ‘Good Elf’ Christmas campaign…

1st December 2023

Keep Your Tyres in Good 'Elf' is Tyresafe's message for their Christmas campaign, promoted by 'Santa's Little Helpers'! They tell us: (All words and the image from … Read more ››

Christmas 2023 and The British Motor Museum

30th November 2023

The British Motor Museum has this Christmas all wrapped up... They tell us: (All words and images from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum has Christmas … Read more ››

Take care of your turbocharger, to help it survive

29th November 2023

Turbocharger specialist Melett advises technicians (and drivers) to think 'turbo' this winter. They tell us: (All words and images from Melett). The trusted … Read more ››

Crown Suzuki Sales Executive Luke Laurence is the first individual to win The Motor Ombudsman’s National Garage Star Award

28th November 2023

Crown Suzuki's Luke Laurence wins the Motor Ombudsman's prestigious award... Luke Laurence, a Sales Executive at the Crown Suzuki dealership in Hendon, North London, has become … Read more ››

Ineos Grenadier FD – First Impressions

27th November 2023

Robin Roberts samples the Ineos Grenadier FD, on and off road. He writes, "Inch by inch, metre by metre and after just a few miles the Ineos Grenadier … Read more ››

Ultra-rare Derbyshire-built car comes home

24th November 2023

Incredibly rare Derbshire-produced Paramount returns to its home county, and is on display at Great British Car Journey... They tell us: (Words and image from Great British Car … Read more ››

The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, hosts Dr Who 60th Anniversary display

23rd November 2023

The National Motor Museum is set to transport visitors through time and space... They tell us: (All words and images from The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu). Stand … Read more ››

BMC ‘A’ Series engine roller rocker valve gear modifications – and potential problems!

23rd November 2023

Hylton Reid describes how the 'roller rocker' valvegear system he fitted to his Austin A30 (powered by a 1098cc 'A' Series engine) resulted in unforeseen difficulties that stopped … Read more ››

British Motor Museum opens up ‘The Learning Hub’, with support from The Patrick Foundation

22nd November 2023

The new Learning Hub opens at The British Motor Museum... They tell us: (All words and images from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is delighted to … Read more ››

National Motor Museum seeks families of Sunbeam workers who built the 1000hp record breaker car in 1927

21st November 2023

Did one of your family members work on the 1927 1000hp Sunbeam record breaker car at the firm's works in Wolverhampton? If so, the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu would love to … Read more ››

BYD Dolphin hatchback – Background and First Impressions

20th November 2023

Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) tells all about this new kid on the block electric hatchback… If you have used a Nokia 3310 mobile phone, Apple i-pad or ridden on a new … Read more ››

Flooded roads? Proceed with great care – or preferably avoid them altogether!

18th November 2023

Kim Henson advises on staying safe and at the same time preventing wrecking your car in floodwater… I first published this feature on Wheels-Alive in 2016, but in view of the huge … Read more ››

British Motor Museum expands conference sales team, in response to demand

17th November 2023

With conference bookings rising, The British Motor Museum has correspondingly expanded its conference sales team. The Museum tells us: The British Motor Museum, one of the … Read more ››

Beaulieu gears up for 2024 events – and tickets are on sale now

16th November 2023

Tickets go on sale for Beaulieu's varied events scheduled for 2024... They tell us: (All words and images from Beaulieu). Beaulieu is getting ready for an exciting year … Read more ››

For Your Bookshelf – “What happened to the class of 1955?”

15th November 2023

The story of the 1955 British Grand Prix and participating teams... Reviewed by Kim Henson Author: Tony Bagnall Published by: Douglas Loveridge Publications: … Read more ››

For Your Bookshelf – “The Automotive Alchemist”

14th November 2023

'The Automotive Alchemist'... Reviewed by Kim Henson Author: Andy Saunders Published by: Dalton Watson Fine Books; www.daltonwatson.com 463 pages (hardback; 290 x 219 … Read more ››

National Motor Museum names Lucas Oil as official Lubricant and Additives Partner

14th November 2023

Lucas Oil enters agreement with the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, as official Lubricant and Additives Partner... The National Motor Museum tells us: An agreement to appoint … Read more ››

Audi Q8 e-tron S Line 55 quattro – Road Test

13th November 2023

Audi’s flagship all-electric model is on course to make waves in the luxury sector, writes Robin Roberts; © WheelsWithinWales The Q8 e-tron is available in both SUV and Sportback … Read more ››

Bloodhound Land Speed Record car to come to Beaulieu for one day on 13th November 2023

10th November 2023

Bloodhound Land Speed Record car to visit Beaulieu – but be quick; it's only for one day! The National Motor Museum tells us: (All words and images from the National Motor … Read more ››

Grumpy Old Mechanic – Beware using very old fuel and ‘E10’ petrol in your classic

9th November 2023

Fuel – be careful what you use in your classic... Our motor technician has had many decades of motor car experience and always tries to help car owners keep their vehicles on the … Read more ››

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