(Photograph © Kim Henson). Motoring expert reveals the lesser-known ways hot weather can damage vehicles, affect drivers and put passengers at risk. GM Direct Hire (https://gmdirecthire.co.uk/) tells us... As temperatures climb across the UK, drivers are being warned that heatwaves can pose far more risks than simply making journeys uncomfortable. While most motorists know not to leave … [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...]
Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica – Brief First Impressions
Kim Henson reports… (All words and photographs © Kim Henson). On the occasion of a multi-vehicle driving day organised annually by the Western Group of Motoring Writers, I recently had the opportunity to briefly test drive Alfa Romeo’s Junior Elettrica Sport Speciale, a compact all-electric SUV. To put the model in context, the Junior models are offered with a choice of two electric … [Read more...]
Volkswagen T-Roc 150 R – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) test drives the latest VW T-Roc... Almost a decade after its launch helped turn around Volkswagen fortunes and create one of its most successful SUV challengers, the T-Roc generation two is on sale. Beaten for demand only by the larger Tiguan, the T-Roc Gen2 is really a completely new model not a facelifted derivative, being redesigned outside and in, … [Read more...]
Kia range driving day event
Kim Henson reports on a fascinating day driving contrasting models from the Kia line-up… (All words and photographs © Kim Henson). This year Kia is celebrating 35 years in the UK, and the ongoing rise and rise of the company is testament to the quality and variety of models produced by the firm. These days Kia offers vehicles across a multitude of market sectors and with a variety of … [Read more...]
Kia PV5 Passenger – First Impressions
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) gives his views... They upset the car market, then the EV sector, and now it looks like Kia will disrupt the lucrative MPV and business categories. Kia predicted their electric PV5 Passenger model and van would reach 2,500 sales in Britain, but it has doubled that and is still climbing with just a five-seat model and very big luggage capacity. The addition … [Read more...]
Maserati MCPura Cielo – First Impressions
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) writes... When it comes to sports cars and motor-sport, one Italian brand stands out - and it’s not what you may think - Maserati. Rarer than those cars with a prancing horse badge, the Maserati Trident is still the only badge on an Italian model which has twice won the Indianapolis 500 and has endeared it to thousands of American car fans. In the United … [Read more...]
Audi Q3 150TFSi S Line Mild Hybrid SUV – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) writes… Audi has a habit of putting its finger on precisely the right section of the market to make a point to rivals. It has succeeded with sports cars, coupés, limousines and big SUVs, so the Q3 really deserves consideration in the compact SUV sector. Essentially it is a taller and roomier vehicle with strong associations to the A3 Hatch and comes in a … [Read more...]
Beaulieu’s 2026 Spring Autojumble – with sunshine, showers and automotive goodies galore…!
Kim Henson reports… All words by Kim Henson; photographs © Kim Henson and Chris Adamson, as individually credited. (Kim adds... My personal thanks to Chris for his invaluable help, as always, in contributing his photographs and notes to enable me to complete this report promptly at the end of the event). I always feel that May is a cheerful month, not least due to the arrival of warmer weather … [Read more...]
Lexus RZ500e – Road Test
After its British launch in 1990, Lexus raised the bar for other executive marques and today it is the oldest surviving premium brand from Japan, and still the benchmark for British buyers. Robin Roberts gives his views on the car after a week’s motoring with it... From an initial two models in the early 90s, the Lexus line up has dramatically grown to offer something in each of the main sectors … [Read more...]
The history of Laurin & Klement (Skoda since 1925), recorded for posterity by an enthusiast in Bulgaria
Laurin & Klement type FC at the start of the Bosnian Rally 1908. Wheels-alive reports on a remarkable story of an automotive passion, determination and artistic skill… Kim writes, “Over to Stefan Ivanov, who contacted us with his fascinating true tale"... (All words and images © Stefan Ivanov). Kim adds: The images included within Stefan's text represent a selection of Stefan's … [Read more...]
Honda Civic Advance 2.0 Hybrid – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) writes… Honda has a lot of experience building their capable Civic, and it really shows in the latest line up of a model which can trace its ancestry over 54 years. Today, the Honda Civic hybrid comes in Elegance trim from £34,325, Sport beginning at £35,945 and our Advance version from £39,295. The entry model includes many driving safety systems and … [Read more...]
Beaulieu Spring Autojumble 2026 – 16th and 17th May
Kim Henson looks ahead to this annual springtime event celebrating all things classic automotive… (All photographs taken at the 2025 event; all © Kim Henson). I have been attending Beaulieu’s annual Spring Autojumble for many years and am looking forward to going again this year too. Yes, I will be working, but I love the atmosphere and camaraderie of the event. In addition to the hundreds of … [Read more...]
Toyota Urban Cruiser Design – Road Test
Toyota likes to have a finger in every pie and has cooked up something for the compact MPV or SUV buyers, the Urban Cruiser. Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) test drives the latest version... It is the second generation Urban Cruiser it developed along with Suzuki and this time it has gone full-electric as Toyota wants to offer buyers a selection of power sources which fulfil their … [Read more...]
Frequently check your vehicle’s tyres to avoid trouble
When did you last assess your vehicle's tyres? A few quick checks can help prevent MoT failure, avoid contravention of legal requirements and could even stop an accident from occurring. Here are some tips from Envoy Tyres to help you... Don’t let your MOT cost you: Tyre fails trip up over 2 million drivers - here’s how to avoid them It is an unfortunate reality that many UK drivers are … [Read more...]
Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor – Road Test
If you are coming around to the idea that battery electric vehicles are the new norm, the Polestar 4 SUV possibly will take you back, writes Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales). While the pure EV sector is becoming baffling with its new Chinese entitled brands, the Polestar pedigree goes back a bit further and to a surprising beginning. Polestar Racing was created from the Swedish touring car … [Read more...]
Skoda Fabia 130 – Road Test
Driving enthusiasts of a certain age will fondly remember how Skoda seriously challenged and embarrassed the most expensive works rally teams with its comparatively cheaper Flying Fabias. And in national and club rallies across Europe they can still pull out a few surprises. When skill and low weight combined, the flying Fabias really set the pace for others to follow. Now, a different set of … [Read more...]
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