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Beaulieu International Autojumble 2024 – Kim’s Report
This year’s eagerly-anticipated International Autojumble at Beaulieu took place over the sun-bathed weekend of 14th and 15th September. Kim Henson was there and here’s what he found… (All words by, and copyright, Kim Henson; photographs by, and copyright, Kim Henson and Chris Adamson, as individually credited. Grateful thanks to Chris for the use of his images). To me there is something … Read More ››
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Beaulieu International Autojumble 2024 – Kim’s Report
This year’s eagerly-anticipated International Autojumble at Beaulieu took place over the sun-bathed weekend of 14th and 15th September. Kim Henson was there and here’s what he … Read more ››
Retrospective Road Test – 1992 BMW E34 520i
Kieron Fennelly takes the wheel of a 32 year old BMW 5 Series – and rates it as a still-competent classic saloon. (All words and photographs by, and copyright, Kieron … Read more ››
OMODA 5 line-up for UK buyers unveiled
OMODA launched in UK with petrol-powered and electric OMODA 5 models... They tell us: (All words and photographs from OMODA). OMODA celebrates official UK launch at London … Read more ››
Batteries for electric cars – how well have they been looked after?
Nine out of ten used EV car buyers wish to know how well the battery has been looked after... Robin Roberts (WheelsWithinWales) reports: 87% back assessment on how well … Read more ››
The Motor Ombudsman urges drivers to check their vehicles as children return to school
As children return to school this September, The Motor Ombudsman encourages drivers to be top of the class in terms of vehicle checks... They tell us: (Photograph and all words … Read more ››
Retro Truck Show this coming weekend at The British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum gears up for fun at the Retro Truck Show, this coming weekend, 7th and 8th September 2024... They tell us: (All words and photographs from The British … Read more ››
Toyota GR86 sports coupé – Road Test
It’s a delicate balance building cars for the masses, for markets around the world and meeting the needs of motorists with a love of motorsports, but Toyota does all three very … Read more ››
KGM Motors UK launches special edition Musso Saracen Platinum
KGM Motors UK celebrates 70th anniversary of Ssangyong/KGM with limited edition Musso Saracen Platinum... KGM Motor UK tells us: (All words and photographs from KGM Motors … Read more ››
MG Cyberster wins ‘Best Sports Car’ title by ‘Best Cars of the Year’
Latest MG model, on display at the recent British Motor Show, praised by the international judging panel for its overall competence... MG tells us: (All words and photographs … Read more ››
The Motor Ombudsman adds GWM ORA to its largest ever New Car Code portfolio
GWM ORA joins The Motor Ombudsman's New Car Code portfolio... The Motor Ombudsman tells us: (Photograph and all words from The Motor Ombudsman). GWM ORA, the … Read more ››
Suzuki Swift named ‘Best Affordable Hybrid’ by ‘Best Cars of the Year’
Best Affordable Hybrid for 2024/25... Suzuki tells us: (All words and photographs from Suzuki). The new Swift Hybrid went on sale just three months ago and Suzuki is very … Read more ››
‘Simply’ rallies galore at Beaulieu in September (2024)
Beaulieu hosts a wide variety of fascinating 'Simply' events this September. They tell us: (All words and images from Beaulieu). Motoring fans will be marking their … Read more ››
National Motor Museum engineers commence engine rebuild to bring Sunbeam 1000hp back to life
The Sunbeam 1000hp's unique engine is being rebuilt by National Motor Museum engineers... The National Motor Museum tells us: (All words and images from The National Motor … Read more ››
Bank Holiday weekend traffic and other woes – how to avoid difficulties
Travel experts share advice on avoiding bank holiday traffic... All words and photograph from Stonehenge Tours & Tickets: They tell us: Drivers are warned of a … Read more ››
British Paralympian goes for Gold
Ford Sporting Ambassador Aled Sion Davies is going for Gold in Paris with EV power... BRIDGEND - 21 AUGUST Ford Sporting Ambassador Aled Sion Davies tells us that he is on a … Read more ››
INEOS Grenadier range – Brief (Off)Road Test
Kim Henson test drives (off road) three examples from the INEOS Grenadier line-up… (All words and photographs by, and copyright Kim Henson). INEOS has been taking the 4x4 world … Read more ››
Stonham Barns Park 2024 Classic Car Show brings out the cars and the crowds
The 2024 Classic Car Show at Stonham Barns Park in Suffolk provided style and encouraged memories galore... Stonham Barns tells us: (All words and photographs from Stonham … Read more ››
Toyota RAV4 Plug-in GR Sport – Road Test
“Better late than never is probably what you can say about the impressive Toyota RAV4 PHEV”, advises Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales). We have always been fans of the Toyota … Read more ››
Beaulieu International Autojumble 2024 will see some familiar faces…
Familiar faces set to appear at this year's Beaulieu International Autojumble, on 14th/15th September... Beaulieu tells us: (All words and photographs from … Read more ››
National Motor Museum volunteer to take on 800 mile motorcycle tour in aid of charity
National Motor Museum volunteer Peter Driver will soon set off on an around Nbritain motorcycle ride in aid of the charity 'Mind'... The National Motor Museum tells us: (All … Read more ››