Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) writes...While the tidal wave of the latest electric powered models washes into showrooms, one conventional car floats above them and remains an example of simplicity, style and sales success over a stunning and enviable 37 years. The Mazda MX-5 not only saved Mazda's fortunes in the 1990s but it also effectively revived the traditional affordable sportster … [Read more...]
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Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric – First Impressions
George Loveridge drives Renault's new Twingo Words and photos © Driving Around. This quirky French automobile can trace its family tree back to 1993. Since then, we have seen various guises of the Twingo. Rolling onto UK roads in early 2027, we’ll soon have this all-electric version to play with. Renault has had great success electrifying older models, notably the Renault 4 and 5. But will … [Read more...]
Xpeng G6 Long Range – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) writes... "Whatever happens to the planned zero-emissions mandate with its stuttering schedule for implementation there is no denying it is bringing us some interesting and desirable models." But few of the newcomers will have the 'history' of Xpeng, which like Tesla of America, was rooted in technology and software rather than motor cars. Not to be phased … [Read more...]
First impressions after buying an all-electric car (EV)
Gerald Morgan reports comprehensively on his own early ownership experiences with a VW EV (pictured above)... (Text and all photographs © Gerald Morgan) Recently we traded in our VW Taigo for an all electric VW ID.3 (Pro Match S 77kWh) as we decided to go for it before we became too old to adapt… It also coincided with the latest oil crisis. My daughter has a VW ID.3, which is a 59kWh … [Read more...]
Kia EV4 Fastback GT-Line S – Road Test
The Kia EV4 is a landmark model for the brand as their first zero emissions hatchback and Fastback saloon, and it will seriously challenge the Continental luxury brands. Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) takes the wheel… The hatchback is built in Slovakia with a slightly smaller bootspace than the Fastback assembled in Korea and both models have a choice of 58.3 kWh standard battery or 81.4 … [Read more...]
Kia Picanto GT-Line S – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) writes… With the previous headline rush into pure electric cars now faltering, there is growing appreciation of what a good petrol car can do for a manufacturer, as in the Kia Picanto GT-Line S. While some rivals had axed their city cars or effectively moved them up market and therefore into more expensive territory, Kia adopted a policy of keeping open their … [Read more...]
Classic Mini Tech – early Mini differential output oil seal leak fix – but is the seal the culprit?
Dave Moss has tackled the requisite work in this area on his own early Mini (1960 example), and passes on invaluable information to help other owners… Though this feature primarily describes procedures to change an early Mini differential output shaft oil seal, it is likely to be helpful to anyone needing to remove and replace classic Mini driving flanges, drive shafts and inner and outer … [Read more...]
BMW iX3 50 xDrive – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) writes... With VAT-free home charging from October, now is the time to put in your order for the BMW iX3 50 and just hope you’re not stuck in a queue of customers. That will be the only annoying fact if you want to get your hands on the World Car of 2026. It really is very, very good. If you think electric cars are boring, this Neue Klasse BMW iX3 will … [Read more...]
Honda Prelude Advance – Road Test
There is an almost ageless and timeless appeal about the Honda Prelude coupé, writes Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales)... It has always been a highly popular part of the Honda line-up and showed the Japanese engineers not only build very competent family cars but, given encouragement, can turn out a capable coupé which turns heads and delivers smiles-better-performance. It has the classic … [Read more...]
Stay cool with your classic
Kim Henson advises on keeping you and your classic vehicle mobile and as cool as possible during heatwaves… (Photograph and all words © Kim Henson) Summertime is usually a happy time for owners of classics to get out and about with their vehicles, whether the destinations involved are local shows/rallies or events, or indeed day trips, weekend breaks or holidays further afield. For many, … [Read more...]
VW Golf GTE – Road Test
The popularity of the Volkswagen Golf has hardly dimmed since it was launched over 52 years ago, and there is little sign of this achievement being changed with the GTE phev version. Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) puts this model through its paces... There is a mind-boggling range of hatchbacks and saloons with a wide range of engines and selective trim levels, and we have been testing the … [Read more...]
Mazda 6e – First Impressions
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) samples the latest Mazda... Despite the drive towards a 'greener' car market, the choice of what you can buy in Britain has been largely limited to SUVs and smaller cars, but that’s changing with the arrival of the Mazda6e medium-sized saloon. The result of a joint venture with China’s Changan company which provided the powertrain and platform, the UK … [Read more...]
Ford Mustang ‘Dark Horse’ – Brief First Impressions
Kim Henson test drives a special 21st Century Ford Mustang (All words and photographs © Kim Henson, except where individually credited). For many car enthusiasts there is something magical about the sound and feel of a V8 engine, and Ford’s current Mustang continues to delight with its vast useable reserves of performance, accompanied by its unique exhaust burble. The sound is heartwarming even … [Read more...]
Standard Motor Club International Rally – classic fun in the sun
Standards enjoyed in the sunshine... From 26th to 28th June Standards and their owners met near Gloucester to enjoy the Club’s International Rally. Kim Henson reports… (All words and photographs © Kim Henson). The Standard Motor Company produced well-respected vehicles during six decades from 1903, and the much-loved surviving examples are celebrated (and enthusiastically enjoyed) each year … [Read more...]
The new Mitsubishi Outlander arrives!
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) reports on, and test drives, the new Mitsubishi Outlander MY26... It’s back! The Mitsubishi Outlander has returned to showrooms and country life like it has never been away. Following a gap of just two years after Mitsubishi decided to contract in Europe, the famous three-diamonds are glinting again on the very latest version brought in by the team behind … [Read more...]
Leapmotor B10 – Brief First Impressions
Kim Henson drives this family-friendly all-electric compact SUV. (All words and photographs © Kim Henson). During a recent multi-vehicle driving day arranged by the Western Group of Motoring Writers, I briefly road-tested the Leapmotor B10, an all-electric, rear wheel drive compact SUV that arrived on the UK market early in 2025. This five door vehicle, roomy within yet built on a compact … [Read more...]
20 year old run-out special stays A Special One!
In this eleventh instalment of a popular series, Jeremy Walton updates us on the enduring 7-year appeal of his 103,000 mile Audi TT quattro sport following 18,000-miles of ownership (All words and images © Jeremy Walton). Jeremy tells us… I must apologise for the absence of this part work since August last year, but it is not for dramatic reasons. I have simply been busy writing what should … [Read more...]
Mitsubishi L200 MY26 – First Impressions
The legendary Mitsubishi L200 lives again, writes Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales). After months of anticipation, the seventh generation of this global best selling pick up is now available in the UK and it’s more powerful, economical, better specified, comfortable and capable than ever before. In five-seat double cab layout it can be bought in Titan or higher Barbarian trim with a … [Read more...]
‘Baby’ Austins and their owners get together in Cornwall
Kim Henson was there, and reports… (All words and photographs © Kim Henson). During the last weekend in May this year, the Austin A30/A35 Owners’ Cub held the organisation’s annual International Rally at the Stithians Showground, near Truro in Cornwall. This year the event marked and celebrated 70 years since the introduction of the A35 in the summer of 1956 (this uprated model replacing … [Read more...]
For Your Bookshelf: Lotus Europa
Book review: Lotus Europa – 'Colin Chapman’s mid-engined masterpiece' Author: Matthew Vale Reviewed by: Kim Henson Published by: Veloce (in June 2026) www.veloce.co.uk 160 pages (softback), 250 x 150 mm format UK price £25.00 ISBN: 9781836440949 As a car enthusiast I have long been fascinated by the wide variety of models produced by Lotus over the years, and personally I have always … [Read more...]
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