Dave Moss reports… It is well over 10 years since the last formal road safety strategy was published, a gap which has led road safety professionals inside and outside officialdom to become openly and increasingly concerned about the lengthening absence of any Government-led definitive aims, topics and targets - or even guidance - to help their never-ending work to reduce deaths and … [Read more...]
Skywell BE11 – Road Test
Skywell BE11 – Road Test Competition in the UK car market is tough, very tough, and Chinese brand Skywell is ramping up the challenge. Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) puts their BE11 suv through its paces... Introduced early 2025, the firm quickly realised it had to raise its game and this year intensified its sales drive with better driver technology, improved comfort and lower prices … [Read more...]
High Standards for the 2026 NEC Restoration Show
The Standard Motor Club will be back in force with a fine display of historic British cars at this year’s Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show, due to take place between 20 and 22 March 2026 at the National Exhibition Centre. The Club tells us: (All words and photographs from The Standard Motor Club). The Club will have four cars on its stand in Hall 5: XD 9979 - Standard SLO, … [Read more...]
Trans-Atlantic partnership announced by the National Motor Museum for the World Land Speed Record Sunbeam 1000hp tour
The Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu). The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, England is partnering with CARS (Classic Automotive Relocation Services) company which will become its ‘Exclusive Logistics Partner’ in the USA to transport and display the iconic Sunbeam 1000hp – the first vehicle to exceed 200 mph - when it arrives in America in … [Read more...]
Genesis G80 Dynamic – Road Test
Genesis was slow coming into Britain but it has accelerated in pace and progress. Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) reports... After a long spell in the US, Genesis arrived in the UK in summer 2021, initially into the business-backed fleet sector where it promised unrivalled VIP buying and service arrangements through direct sales and ‘studios’ with a “we come to you” business model for … [Read more...]
They are off… to Monte Carlo from the north of Scotland
From John O’Groats to Monte Carlo… The classics set off on their memorable journey. ALL PHOTOGRAPHS – BY SUSIE MACKENZIE/SDM PHOTOGRAPHY January 29th 2026: Almost 50 classic and historic cars have set off from the windswept northern tip of Scotland for a memorable 1500-mile drive to the South of France. The teams, from around the UK, Europe and the United States, are taking part in the Monte … [Read more...]
Restoration race is on after damage was discovered in the Sunbeam 1000HP Land Speed Record breaker’s front engine
The National Motor Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from The National Motor Museum). National Motor Museum engineers have discovered cracks in all four engine blocks, drop damage and camshafts glued by oil in the restoration of the second engine of World Land Speed Record breaker Sunbeam 1000hp. Dismantling the front engine has revealed more problems than expected in the … [Read more...]
Kia EV4 GT Line hatchback – Road Test
The Kia EV4 is a landmark model for the brand and possibly the UK car market, writes Robin Roberts (WheelsWithinWales). The EV4 breaks new ground for Kia as the first zero emissions model made in their Slovakian factory and their first hatchback model to have an electric powertrain. Building on the success of the more utilitarian EV3 BEV, the new model is aimed at the markets for Hatchback and … [Read more...]
Ford Puma Gen-E Premium – Road Test
Ford has taken a traditionally cautious approach towards its pure electric range and it’s reaping the benefits without disappointing familiar buyers and going out on a limb, writes Robin Roberts (WheelsWithinWales). It has scaled back on its pure EV future and written off £14.5Billion investment as it refocuses on future models. Broadly, it is going to fall in line with rivals who are now … [Read more...]
Watch out: Potholes galore – but is your council doing its job in fixing them properly?
Just how well is your council fixing local road potholes? - by Dave Moss. It was National pothole day on January 15th (yesterday as this was being written), and according to new analysis of the latest AA Pothole Index, last year UK drivers were hit harder than ever by repair costs associated with pothole damage. The analysis estimated the financial impact of potholes on vehicles reached £589 … [Read more...]
Kia Sportage GT Line – Road Test
When you look at some of Britain’s best selling cars it’s easy to become dazzled by what you see and not appreciate what’s behind them, writes Robin Roberts (WheelsWithinWales)… The UK’s immensely popular Kia Sportage SUV was facelifted last autumn and given some technical improvements after four generations since 1995, although the diesel derivatives were discontinued. The fifth generation of … [Read more...]
Drivers cutting back on vital vehicle maintenance/repairs, to their cost, says The Motor Ombudsman
Ignoring essential work on vehicles can result in safety compromises and huge costs in the long run. The Motor Ombudsman tells us... • Motor Ombudsman poll shows nearly seven in ten UK garages are set to see car owners skipping essential repairs this year in a bid to save money • Ignoring warning lights can turn into ‘wallet frights’, as delaying fixes can lead to higher bills and … [Read more...]
Mitsubishi Outlander and L200 Double Cab Pickup to launch in the UK in summer 2026
Mitsubishi tells us: (All words and photographs from Mitsubishi). Outlander PHEV and L200 pickup will go on sale in summer 2026 All-new Outlander PHEV to build on the popularity and sales success of predecessor Robustly engineered L200 Series 7 double cab pickup, the most capable L200 ever December 2025 - The all-new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) and … [Read more...]
Haval Jolion Pro Ultra – Road Test
You may struggle with the name, but the GWM Haval Jolion needs remembering and digesting, writes Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales). Although new to the UK, the GWM brand is distributed by International Motors with its vast experience of Subaru and Isuzu models and it has just announced the return of Mitsubishi in 2026. After launching in Great Britain with the compact hatchback pure electric … [Read more...]
Spare a thought for everyone working to keep us safe and mobile on the road this Christmas
ROAD SAFETY AND breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist wishes all drivers a very happy and safe Christmas holiday, and takes the opportunity to thank those who will be at work over the festive season to help keep us all safe. GEM head of road safety James Luckhurst commented: “As the holiday season arrives, we think about winding down work - even just for a few short days - and spending time … [Read more...]
More than half of UK drivers are to ignore tyre safety checks ahead of the festive get-away, reports The Motor Ombudsman
Check your vehicle frequently, particularly the tyres and especially before long journeys! The Motor Ombudsman tells us: (All words and photographs from The Motor Ombudsman). • With ‘Frantic Friday’ only a few days away, as millions start taking to the roads for the festive break, research by motoring expert The Motor Ombudsman revealed that 53% of adults across the nation would not … [Read more...]
BMW 420i – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) reports: “It’s hard to precisely put your finger on it, but it’s fair to say that the BMW 420i M Sport Coupé fits like a glove around a driver.” A development from the 3-series Coupé and Convertibles, the 4-series has been in the range since 2013 and today comes in both bodystyles as well as a Gran Coupé with a choice of four or six cylinder petrol engines … [Read more...]
MINI Cooper 5-door – Road Test
The Mini has been part of the British and European car market for over 65 years and is still not ready to be pensioned off against much younger rivals, writes Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales). Since becoming part of the BMW Group in 1994 the famous British Leyland and subsequent Rover Group models have been completely reinvented, modernised and brought very much up to date. You only have to … [Read more...]
Electric vehicle remake of Morris J-Type van to be made in Wales
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) reports... An electric vehicle remake of an iconic van sold in the 1950s is set to be made in Wales, thanks to Welsh Government support. Morris Commercial Ltd will establish a production facility at Bro Tathan for its modern-day reimagining of the Morris J-Type – the Morris JE. The classic van was once a popular sight on British roads and the … [Read more...]
GWM Ora 03 GT – Road Test
Here’s a Chinese whisper - the GWM Ora 03 GT is a good modern BEV, writes Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales). To some it looks like a version of the MINI it has helped build in its homeland of China in a deal with BMW, but it comes at a price which really takes on the bigger names. There are three models in the GWM Ora 03 range, and after the EV-grant the costs are £21,245 Pure, £25,235 Pro … [Read more...]
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