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Featured Article

KGM Actyon – Brief First Impressions

13th May 2025

Kim Henson briefly samples KGM’s Actyon coupe-style SUV… (All words and photographs © Kim Henson and Wheels-Alive). Recently I had the opportunity to get behind the wheel of the KGM Actyon, driving on a variety of roads in north Wiltshire. This newcomer is powered by a 1.5 litre G-DI turbocharged engine (producing 163 PS at 5,00 to 5,500 rpm and maximum torque of 280 Nm or 207 lb.ft between … Read More ››

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KGM Actyon – Brief First Impressions

13th May 2025

Kim Henson briefly samples KGM’s Actyon coupe-style SUV… (All words and photographs © Kim Henson and Wheels-Alive). Recently I had the opportunity to get behind the wheel of … Read more ››

A world of patterns this May half-term at The British Motor Museum

12th May 2025

Half-term pattern fun at The British Motor Museum... They tell us: (Photograph and all words from The British Motor Museum). This Half-Term from 24 May – 1 June 2025, the … Read more ››

Skoda Kamiq SE L Edition – Road Test

12th May 2025

Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) writes… Skoda has something for everyone in its family friendly range beginning with their baby SUV, the Kamiq. Launched in 2019 as Skoda’s … Read more ››

May 2025 half-term fun at Beaulieu, including New Forest Folklore and Formula 1

9th May 2025

  Plenty to see and do during the May 2025 half-term... Beaulieu tells us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Adventure awaits this May half-term as magic and … Read more ››

Suzuki celebrates 70 years of the Suzulight – the firm’s very first car

8th May 2025

Suzuki's first car arrived 70 years ago... Suzuki tells us: (All words and photographs from Suzuki). This Autumn, as Suzuki gets ready to launch e Vitara, it’s very first … Read more ››

Handmade poppy tribute on display at Buckler’s Hard for the 80th anniversary of VE Day

7th May 2025

Handmade poppies at Buckler's Hard remind us of the courage, sacrifice and resilience of those who served... The Buckler's Hard team tells us: (All words and photographs from … Read more ››

Custom specialist Andy Saunders to unveil his latest creation at the 2025 Custom & American Show at Beaulieu

7th May 2025

Above: Andy Saunders' latest custom creation in progress... Beaulieu tells us: (Photograph and all words from Beaulieu). Well renowned car customiser and brand ambassador … Read more ››

The Motor Ombudsman’s 2025 Awards unveiled

6th May 2025

2025 Star Awards announced by The Motor Ombudsman, to shine a light on a new generation of Star performers... The Motor Ombudsman tells us: (Photograph and all words from The … Read more ››

Vintage Motor Cycle Club’s Banbury Run to be hosted by The British Motor Museum on Sunday 8th June

6th May 2025

The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum, by Peter Wileman Photography). Celebrating a fantastic 75th anniversary, the Vintage … Read more ››

Mazda CX-80 seven seater – Road Test

5th May 2025

The new flagship Mazda CX-80 is poised to make a big impression in the luxury multi-seat SUV sector, writes Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales). New car sales went and are going … Read more ››

Icons of Formula 1 take to the National Motor Museum stage, Beaulieu

1st May 2025

The National Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from The National Motor Museum). A chance to experience the thrill of Formula 1 and celebrate the legendary icons … Read more ››

National Metro and Mini Show (plus 60 years of Ford Transits display) coming to The British Motor Museum on Sunday 1st June

30th April 2025

The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). Visitors and enthusiasts can see hundreds of these beloved British cars at the … Read more ››

Half-term fun at Beaulieu, uncovering the history of New Forest folklore along the new Enchanting Trail

29th April 2025

Beaulieu tells us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Beaulieu’s Mill Pond Walk will become home to a mythical New Forest Folklore: Fairies, Witches and Dragon trail … Read more ››

Suzuki Vitara – latest 2025 version – First Impressions

29th April 2025

Kim Henson briefly samples the recently upgraded Vitara. (All words and photographs © Kim Henson and Wheels-Alive). For many years Suzuki’s Vitara SUV has been an important … Read more ››

Ford Capri Premium AWD – Road Test

28th April 2025

The Ford Capri name is back and turning heads some 55 years after the original model, writes Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales). The first Ford Capri, designed by the same man … Read more ››

VauxALL Show coming soon to The British Motor Museum

24th April 2025

Celebrating seven iconic models and with more than 1,000 vehicles on display, this is an event not to miss if you are a Vauxhall/Opel/Bedford/GM enthusiast... The British Motor … Read more ››

Homegrown Harvest Inspiration at the BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair at Beaulieu this May

23rd April 2025

Beaulieu hosts this year's BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair from Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th May 2025... Kim writes, "Beaulieu is the home of the National Motor Museum, and of course … Read more ››

Garages identify the five most delayed aspects of car maintenance by customers, in a Motor Ombudsman study

22nd April 2025

The Motor Ombudsman tells us... (All words and images from The Motor Ombudsman). • A survey of vehicle repairers across the UK by The Motor Ombudsman has revealed the five most … Read more ››

Gaydon Land Rover Show returns for 11th year!

19th April 2025

To be held at The British Motor Museum on 3rd and 4th May 2025, this always popular Gaydon Land Rover Show will soon be here. The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words and … Read more ››

Suzuki brings in 10 year Service Activated Warranty (and industry-leading 10 year battery warranty for soon-to-arrive e Vitara)

17th April 2025

Suzuki raises the stakes in the warranty game with two major innovations... They tell us: (Image and all words from Suzuki). As ‘The Trusted Car brand for those who are proud … Read more ››

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