Classic car ignition systems and their ailments – some useful notes to help enthusiasts Kim writes… Sheridan Risby has many years of experience with older cars and problems that can arise with them, and is very knowledgeable about such potential difficulties. Here he kindly shares some thoughts to help other enthusiasts avoid troubles. (Photographs © Kim Henson and Sheridan Risby, as … [Read more...]
Suzuki announces updated pricing and customer savings across the range
Suzuki tells us... (All words and photographs from Suzuki). Permanent OTR price change for e VITARA - now available from £24,999 Headline Retail customer savings across the Hybrid Suzuki range of Swift, Vitara and S-Cross until 31st December 2026. As the trusted car brand for those who are proud to be different, Suzuki GB PLC announces even more value across the range with headline … [Read more...]
Standard Motor Club to display debutantes at this year’s NEC Show
The Standard Motor Club tells us: (All words and photographs from the Club). The theme of this year’s Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show is ‘Debutantes’ and the Standard Motor Club has a great line-up for this year’s 3-day event, which runs from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 November 2026. There will be two eye-catching ‘debutante’ cars on the Club stand which is in Hall 4, stand 4-555. The … [Read more...]
Countdown to World Land Speed Record breaker Sunbeam 1000hp centenary run – just six months to go!
The National Motor Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from the Museum). At this time in history a century ago, work had not yet even started on constructing World Land Speed Record breaker Sunbeam 1000hp. Yet within just four months the massive machine, powered by two colossal 22.5 litre Matabele V12 aero engines which shook the building during testing, was created from start to … [Read more...]
New bigger six-car stand for Standard Motor Club at Stoneleigh
The Club tells us: (All words and photographs from the Standard Motor Club). The Standard Motor Club will now have a six-car display at this year’s Restoration Show and Spares Market at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, having originally been offered space for just three. This premium classic car show and autojumble takes place on Sunday 25 October 2026. The cars to be displayed are as … [Read more...]
A grand day out at Beaulieu International Autojumble 2026
Kim Henson reports on his visit to this year’s ‘Beaulieu’ International Autojumble… (Words © Kim Henson, photographs © Kim Henson and Chris Adamson, as individually credited). Grateful thanks to Chris for helping me cover several aspects of the event with his photographs; much appreciated. It is certainly true that Beaulieu’s long-running International Autojumble is not as huge as it used to … [Read more...]
Honda Super-N Advance – Road Test
Those of a certain age who loved and longed for the original Mini will ooze happiness behind the wheel of the new Honda Super-N. So says our Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) after spending a week with this diminutive vehicle. And it will also delight drivers who want a modern city car for commuting and a weekend fun run skateboard to getaway - up to a point. Inspired by the Honda N-One … [Read more...]
GWM Havel Jolion Pro Ultra Hybrid – Road Test
This is a good question for any bar quiz or testing a motoring enthusiast: What roomy family car comes with luxury-car features for about £30,000? Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) gives his answer… As new car prices go through their own sunroofs, desirable features are left out and some dealers struggle to clear showrooms to fewer customers walking in, there is an underlying issue; demand … [Read more...]
Skoda Enyaq 85 BEV – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) writes… Skoda has traditionally been a conservative car-maker but it’s undergone a transformation this decade as it responded to changing buying habits and the arrival of electrified cars, notably from the Far East. Initially it was a little slow responding to the new challenges but as part of the Volkswagen Audi Group it quickly developed some very good … [Read more...]
Mazda MX-5 Roadster Exclusive – Road Test
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...]
Fairfuel UK says, ‘Keeping the 2030 Petrol and Diesel Ban Will Cripple the UK Economy for Zero Gain’
FairFuelUK tells us... The Department for Transport has reaffirmed that the UK’s 2030 phase-out of pure-petrol and diesel cars remains firmly in place, as does the 2035 ban on hybrids. Unlike the European Union, which has abandoned its outright ban on combustion-engined vehicles, Britain is pressing ahead with these rigid deadlines. Why? FairFuelUK has repeatedly shown that this … [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...]
Obituary from the Standard Motor Club: Philip Geoffrey Homer, 8th May 1952 to 21st July 2026
The Club tells us... The Standard Motor Club is mourning the loss, on 21st July 2026, of Phil Homer (pictured above), the person who had probably done most in establishing the Club and its current format since its founding in 1975 to cater for all Standard cars and derivatives. Phil Homer and his wife Lynda had been members of the Club since it was established and have played a large part in … [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...]
Austin Counties Car Club Rally 2026
Kim Henson reports on a superb event, held this year in Essex… (All words and photographs © Kim Henson). For a very long time the Austin Counties Car Club, which caters for enthusiasts of Austin models produced between 1939 and the mid-1950s, has had the enviable and well-deserved reputation of being a friendly, welcoming organisation, with their annual rallies reflecting this ethos. At the … [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...]
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