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Ford Kuga ST-Line 2.5 FHEV FWD – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) test drives Ford’s Kuga SUV… After its launch in 2008, the Ford Kuga has grown from the company’s first ‘tall’ hatchback into one of their success stories among UK best sellers, and the story continues this year. Now on sale with some very significant updates and improvements to its technology, equipment and design, the Ford Kuga is taking on rivals … Read More ››
Recent Posts
“Goldie’, the first book from National Motor Museum Publishing, shortlisted for prestigious award
Published by the National Motor Museum, 'Goldie', by John Mayhead, has been shortlisted for the Royal Automobile Club Book of the Year... The National Motor Museum tells … Read more ››
Kim’s Tips – Ford Focus watery misfire
Does your Ford Focus misfire and stutter after wet weather? If so the problem could be easier to isolate and fix than imagined. Kim Henson tells more… This true story should … Read more ››
Ford Kuga ST-Line 2.5 FHEV FWD – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) test drives Ford’s Kuga SUV… After its launch in 2008, the Ford Kuga has grown from the company’s first ‘tall’ hatchback into one of their … Read more ››
The Motor Ombudsman marks 20 years since its New Car Code gained full approval
The Motor Ombudsman celebrates the 20th anniversary of its New Car Code being given full approval. They tell us: (All words and images from The Motor … Read more ››
Suzuki excels again in the What Car? 2024 Reliability Survey
Once again Suzuki has clocked up a high rating in the What Car? Reliability Survey 2024... Suzuki tells us... (Photograph and all words from Suzuki). Suzuki once again … Read more ››
Keep it Clean!
Kim Henson advises ensuring that the wheel arches and underbody structure of your car are kept clean, to prolong its life and make it more pleasant to work on. Recent wet weather … Read more ››
October 2024 Half-term activities at The British Motor Museum
The evolution of car design to take centre stage at The British Motor Museum this coming October Half-term... The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from … Read more ››
2024 Morgan Plus 4: Radical wild-child or faithful follower of tradition? Ancient and modern compared…
The new Morgan Plus 4 is visually very similar to a rich bloodline of cars from Malvern. Putting it head-to-head against a 1956 example, what does a 68-year age gap look like? … Read more ››
British Motor Museum shortlisted in the West Midlands Tourist Awards
The British Motor Museum has been shortlisted as a finalist in the West Midlands Tourist Awards... The British Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from The British … Read more ››
KGM Torres K40 – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) reports… On the 70th anniversary of the founding of their business, KG is celebrating with the launch of their Torres model for today’s 2024 … Read more ››
New vehicle finder from INEOS Automotive
New vehicle locator from INEOS Automotive helps buyers find new or 'Certified by INEOS' used examples of the Grenadier... They tell us: (All words and photographs from INEOS … Read more ››
Bluebird K7 at Beaulieu on Sunday 6th October 2024
Truly iconic Bluebird K7 to go on display at Beaulieu on Sunday 6th October 2024... Beaulieu tells us... (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). The legendary … Read more ››
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 ››