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Ford Capri Premium AWD – Road Test
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 who styled the Ford Mustang, was produced from 1969 to 1986 and covered three generations with two million models registered. Originally made in Ford’s Halewood, Liverpool plant, the new all-electric Capri uses the … Read More ››
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Ford Capri Premium AWD – Road Test
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
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
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
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!
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)
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 ››
New Isuzu D-Max – Road Test
Kim Henson test drives the latest, boldly restyled and significantly upgraded Isuzu D-Max pick-up, in V-Cross Double Cab 4x4 form. (All words and photographs © Kim Henson and … Read more ››
Mazda CX-30s drive from Baltic to Arctic using sustainable fuel
Kim writes: "At Wheels-Alive we have been saying for a very long time that sustainable fuels have a vital role in helping to leave behind fossil fuels, while enabling internal … Read more ››
Beaulieu Bikers’ Day 2025 will be a great day out on Saturday 21st June
Motorcyclists invited to ride into Beaulieu for Bikers' Day. Beaulieu tells us... (All word and photographs from Beaulieu). Motorcyclists invited to ride into Beaulieu … Read more ››
Ford Puma ST-Line X – Road Test
The Ford Puma has consistently featured in Britain’s top ten popular cars for all the right reasons, writes Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales). From launch in 2019 as natural … Read more ››
Much-loved 1939 Vauxhall Ten-Four Type H on display at the Lakeland Motor Museum
The Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from the Lakeland Motor Museum). Lakeland Motor Museum has welcomed a new pre-War vehicle to its collection in the shape of a … Read more ››
HMS Agamemnon legacy celebrated at Buckler’s Hard, where she was built
Celebrating Admiral Nelson's favourite ship built at Buckler's Hard – her legacy is remembered. Kim writes, "Of course Wheels-Alive is primarily about wheeled vehicles and … Read more ››
INEOS Automotive says ‘Let’s put the record straight’ with a bold new ad campaign
They tell us: (Photograph and all words from INEOS Automotive), Provocative ad campaign ‘Us vs. Them’ highlights distinctive personality of Grenadier INEOS Automotive … Read more ››
‘The Gallery 2025’ is now open at The British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The newest exhibition at the British Motor Museum is “The Gallery 2025”, a … Read more ››
Britain’s drive towards electric vehicle propulsion is slowing down
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) reports on a backtrack on EV sales targets... Today, the Government announced a relaxation of electric vehicle sales targets to help the car … Read more ››
KGM Tivoli K40 V2 – Road Test
The familiar Tivoli mid-sized SUV has been relaunched and refocused to take on rivals which offer less to an increasingly cost-conscious client base. Robin Roberts (and … Read more ››
DVLA advice on how to avoid scams
Tips for motorists on how to recognise and avoid scams, including e-mails and text messages. The DVLA tells us: DVLA is reminding motorists how they can keep themselves … Read more ››
More private rooms at Palace House, Beaulieu are to open to the public for the 2025 season
More private wing rooms at Palace House Beaulieu to be opened to the public... Beaulieu tells us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). More private rooms in Palace … Read more ››
‘We Had One of Those’ – new interactive attraction for 2025 at Beaulieu’s National Motor Museum
Nostalgia galore for visitors to the latest automotive attraction at The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu. They tell us: (All words and photographs from The National Motor … Read more ››
Transformers robots and star cars to appear at Beaulieu’s Custom and American Show in June
The Custom and American Show is coming soon... Beaulieu tells us: (All words and ophotographs from Beaulieu). The Custom and American Show returns on 15th June 2025, promising … Read more ››