Chris Adamson reports… (All words and photographs by and © Chris Adamson). A new exhibition to mark 75 years since the inaugural Formula 1 World Drivers’ Championship in 1950 is set to be opened to the public at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu on Saturday 24 May. Ahead of the public unveiling, Wheels-Alive was given a sneak look under the covers as the final finishing touches were … [Read more...]
Features by Chris Adamson
Chris Adamson BA, 64, has been a journalist for about 40 years, since 1989 he has been a full-time motoring correspondent writing for national and regional publications and websites. He is a former winner of the Jet Regional Motoring Journalist of the Year title and currently a committee member of The Guild of Motoring Writers. As well as a modern car, he also owns and regularly drives a 1952 MG YB 1.25 litre saloon, a 1972 MGB Roadster and a more recently acquired 1998 MGF.
Personal endeavour, endurance and achievement – celebrated at Beaulieu by renowned photographer Rick Guest
Chris Adamson reports on a collection of amazing images… Feats of personal endeavour, endurance and achievement are brought into high-definition focus in a new exhibition at the National Motor Museum that showcases the hyper-detailed photography of Rick Guest. Known for his precision photographs of objects in close-up, Rick’s images allow the viewer to see aspects of an object not … [Read more...]
Peugeot 508SW – First Impressions
Chris Adamson reports after test driving this hybrid conventional estate car… (All words and photographs by, and copyright, Chris Adamson). Large bulk carrying sports utilities are gradually coming to dominate the UK new car market; most makers have quietly begun to abandon traditional saloons, hatchbacks and estate cars in favour of the versatility and appeal of the SUV. Consequently, a … [Read more...]
New Vauxhall Astra GSe – First Impressions
Chris Adamson test drives this newcomer in the Astra line-up from Vauxhall… (All words and photographs by, and copyright, Chris Adamson). One of the longest established names to be found in British showrooms is the Vauxhall Astra, a venerable and big-selling model that has been at the heart of the Vauxhall product line for eight generations since 1980 with many of them being built at Ellesmere … [Read more...]
MG100 at Beaulieu – Celebrating a century of MG motoring
MG100 at Beaulieu – Celebrating a century of MG motoring Report by Chris Adamson – Area Secretary Bournemouth & Poole MG Owners’ Club (MGOC) Photos by Chris Adamson (CA) and Steve Favell (SF). Steve is Area Secretary at Winchester MGOC On 30th September 2023 MG enthusiasts from across the South of England gathered in the parkland surroundings of the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu to … [Read more...]
MG100 at Beaulieu – Saturday 30th September 2023
A celebration of 100 years of MGs, will take place at Beaulieu on Saturday 30th September 2023... Chris Adamson tells us... (All words and photographs copyright Chris Adamson). A major event, featuring hundreds of MGs of all ages, will celebrate 100 years of the famous British sportscar marque in the picturesque parkland surroundings of the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu on Saturday 30 … [Read more...]
MG4 EV SE Long Range – Road Test
Chris Adamson takes to the wheel of the MG4 EV – SE Long Range... (Text and Photos: By and copyright Chris Adamson – apart from photos as indicated, from MG Motors). Since its launch only a few months ago the new MG4 all-electric hatchback has been Hoovering up awards left right and centre – Chris Adamson, who has driven every new MG over the past 40 years, investigates what all the … [Read more...]
Volkswagen ID.5 – First Impressions
Chris Adamson samples VW’s all-electric ‘Premium SUV Coupé… (All words and photographs by, and copyright, Chris Adamson). Although relative late-comers to the electric vehicle segment, Volkswagen has been setting some benchmark figures with its ID family (part of its ACCELERATE brand strategy) starting with the ID.3 hatchback, which for some-time led the way in the segment, and then came the … [Read more...]
Fiat 500C Dolcevita 1.0 Hybrid – First Impressions
'Bring Me Sunshine!' Chris Adamson samples a cheerful Fiat 500… (Words and photos by, and copyright, Chris Adamson). We may be heading into the depths of winter with dire economic warnings almost as gloomy as the long- range weather predictions – but one way to cheer any motorist is to contemplate the joys of open-top motoring to come next spring and summer. Add in a bit of retro styling and a … [Read more...]
The new MG4
MG4 Preview by Chris Adamson. Photos: MG Motor. Available this month, the new MG4 electric five door hatch-back is a dramatic change in direction for the famous British marque in many ways; both in areas you can see and those you can’t. One of the most striking features of the MG4 is how it looks; in recent years the Chinese owned brand has tended to be rather conservative in its offerings … [Read more...]
British Motor Show Report – hot off the press
Chris Adamson reports from the show... which is open NOW (Friday 19th August) and continues until Sunday 21st August 2022. (WORDS AND PHOTOS BY, AND COPYRIGHT, CHRIS ADAMSON) If you expect an event entitled the British Motor Show to feature all the latest new cars from the big name brands on expansive spotlight crowded stands with scantily clad women draped over bonnets and celebrities … [Read more...]
Thruxton Historic Festival – classic motor sport much enjoyed
Exciting classic racing at Thruxton's Historic Festival – Report by Chris Adamson. (All photographs copyright, as individually credited and with thanks to their creators for their use here). Famous names from the glory days of post-war British motor racing heritage were in action once again at the Thruxton Historic Festival in Hampshire. Marques such as Jaguar, Aston Martin, Lotus, Lister, … [Read more...]
Suzuki Vitara SZ5 Self-Charging Full Hybrid – First Impressions
Chris Adamson samples the latest hybrid Vitara from Suzuki… (All words and photographs by, and copyright, Chris Adamson). An association with Toyota means that two of the models in the current Suzuki showroom (Swace and Across) share platforms and technology with their Japanese partners – but one model that very much ploughs Suzuki’s own path is the latest self-charging full hybrid … [Read more...]
Road Test – MG ZS Extended Range EV – Trophy Connect
Chris Adamson has been testing out MG’s claims for its new long range ZS sports utility in real world driving conditions… (All words and photographs by, and copyright, Chris Adamson). MG has surprised many of its rivals by how popular its initially unfancied all-electric ZS has been, regularly sitting in the top 10 best-selling EVs in the country and pushing the brand to record sales figures … [Read more...]
British Motor Show Report
The British Motor Show goes ahead after a year’s delay… …Chris Adamson reports (all words and photos by Chris). Farnborough, best known for its aviation history, claimed a global automotive first this week by hosting the first motorshow anywhere in the world since the start of the pandemic. Delayed by 12 months due to Covid, the British Motor Show opened its doors at the Farnborough … [Read more...]
MG5 EV estate – Road Test
Chris Adamson test drives MG’s all-electric estate car... (All photos, apart from the two individually credited to MG Motor, are by, and copyright, Chris Adamson). Sales of new combustion engine cars are set to be banned in the UK in not so many years meaning that all motor manufacturers are now gearing up for electric only sales – but have you noticed that almost every new electric model … [Read more...]
Mustang Marvel looks for new home…
Low mileage 1973 Mustang comes to market. Chris Adamson reports... A time warp 1973 Ford Mustang Coupe with one owner from new and less than 11,500 miles on the clock is set to go under the hammer at South Western Vehicle Auctions in Poole, Dorset on Friday 30 July. The gold Mustang was ordered new from Bristol Street Motors to the specification of the recently deceased owner which included a … [Read more...]
McLaren 620R – First Drive
Chris Adamson assesses Mclaren’s latest model, the new 620R… (Photos as individually credited). McLaren’s current resurgence in Formula One has put the British brand back in the sporting spotlight although for most racing enthusiasts the thrill of motorsport is still very much a long-distance connection. However, if you do want to experience some of the visceral energy of motor racing and … [Read more...]
A new McLaren arrives
First view of the McLaren Artura… …By Chris Adamson. (Photographs as individually credited, from McLaren and from Chris). Hybrid hypercar pioneers McLaren first wowed the motoring world with the 2012 debut of the P1, now, almost a decade later, they are set to go hybrid mainstream – well, if you can call a car that costs over £180,000 mainstream that is. Welcome to the Artura, a high … [Read more...]
Classic Clubs Series – No. 4 – The MG Owners Club
Are you an MG enthusiast? Chris Adamson explains that membership of the MG Owners Club offers many benefits and can enhance the fun of ownership... The MG Owners Club is acknowledged as the World's largest single marque car club and it covers all ages of MG although the emphasis is mainly on 1950s models through to the present day. Formed in 1973, which means it is younger than the MG Car Club … [Read more...]
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