The familiar Tivoli mid-sized SUV has been relaunched and refocused to take on rivals which offer less to an increasingly cost-conscious client base. Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) test drives the latest Tivoli. Introduced in 2015 under a SsangYong badge before the manufacturer ran into trouble, and then relaunched as KGM with improvements inside and out in 2024. We now have just one … [Read more...]
‘We Had One of Those’ – new interactive attraction for 2025 at Beaulieu’s National Motor Museum
Nostalgia galore for visitors to the latest automotive attraction at The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu. They tell us: (All words and photographs from The National Motor Museum). Sit in the driver’s seat of the cars from your past and relive your fondest motoring memories as Beaulieu proudly unveils its newest attraction, We Had One of Those. Opening 5th April 2025, this nostalgic new … [Read more...]
Cupra Tavascan V1 – Road Test
A brand which has accelerated from racetrack to road has to be something special, so the Cupra Tavascan deserves consideration if you’re looking for an edgy everyday car. Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) puts the car through its paces… Developed from the SEAT Sport series into the Cup Racing range nearly 30 years ago the Cupra line up represents the most powerful and advanced sophisticated … [Read more...]
Skoda Superb SE L Estate 150 PS diesel – Road Test
Value for money rarely comes with the sophistication and refinement of the Skoda Superb SE L Estate, writes Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales)... Skoda introduced the Superb range in 2001 and it has gone through to the fourth generation, growing in size at each point until the current version based on a stretched version of the VW Group’s MQB Evo platform, also underpinning the largest models … [Read more...]
Volkswagen Passat R-Line – Road Test
The latest Volkswagen Passat is not only the sleekest shape to carry the name but also probably the most sophisticated, reports Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales). It will surprise many to know that the original Passat was unveiled in 1973 and in 52 years there have been over a dozen derivatives, being sold as a hatchback, saloon and estate at various times around the world. It is the … [Read more...]
Kim’s Tips; Springtime Checks – Make sure your vehicle is sound, safe and ready for the coming spring and summer!!
With welcome sunshine after a prolonged dull, wet winter, now is a good time to check your vehicle, writes Kim Henson. (Photograph and all words © Kim Henson and Wheels-Alive). Cold, wet weather (such as we in the UK have experienced for many months!) is unhelpful in terms of encouraging drivers to inspect their vehicles, but with sunshine making an appearance again and temperatures rising a … [Read more...]
MG Cyberster Trophy – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) writes: “A century after the brand was created, MG sports cars have been reimagined for today’s motoring generations.” The 2024 launch of the MG Cyberster turned heads with the two-seater convertible’s dramatic styling and opened eyes with its performance as the world’s first fully electric open-topped sports car. It was a brave decision by MG’s Chinese … [Read more...]
This very special Ford Capri has stood the test of time in many guises… and is still going strong
Jeremy Walton tells the fascinationg story of a unique survivor Capri that still delights more than half a century down the line... (All words © Jeremy Walton; photographs © Peter Osborne and Jeremy Walton). One Ford’s 50-year Promise delivered From Royalty to World Champions, this Capri served them all… Here we tell the story of just one original Ford Capri with an extraordinary … [Read more...]
Toyota Prius Design PHEV – Road Test
Toyota Prius Design PHEV – Road Test The Toyota Prius was ahead of its time when created and today’s model still sets standards for others to aim at achieving. Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) reports... Conceived in the mid-1990s, the Toyota Prius was the world’s first mass produced hybrid car when it was launched in 1997 and we have now seen five generations or evolutions of the car, … [Read more...]
Mazda CX-80 FD – First Impressions/First Drive
Mazda has launched a new flagship CX-80 to do battle in the luxury seven-seater SUV sector in Britain, writes Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales)… After a tough year for car sales in 2024, Mazda did better than most and wants to attract new buyers to the brand with the CX-80, which is slightly bigger than the five-seat CX-60 SUV it introduced in Spring 2022. They share the same platform which … [Read more...]
Mazda3 Saloon 186 PS Exclusive-Line – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) test drives the Mazda3 saloon... While every maker wants to be distinctive and have desirable cars they also tend to follow fashion and sometimes end up with dull models which look no different to one another, but thankfully the Mazda3 range offers an alternative. Its range has developed from saloons to hatchbacks and cross-over models, but among them is a … [Read more...]
Kia Niro HEV ‘2’ 1.6 GDi – Road Test
Kim Henson test drives the five seater Niro ‘compact crossover SUV’, in HEV self-charging hybrid form… (All words and images © Kim Henson). It is no surprise to me that Kia is doing well in sales terms. The firm’s comprehensive range provides vehicles to suit a wide range of preferences and practical needs, and for U.K. buyers the company’s line-up currently includes petrol-powered, hybrid … [Read more...]
KGM Actyon – First Impressions
A significant coupé-SUV newcomer arrives from KGM... by Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales). It may be unknown to many but KGM has aspirations to become the brand you’ll desire to drive. The former SsangYong manufacturer went bust twice in recent years but in 2022 was rescued by Korean conglomerate KG Mobility which is pursuing a clear programme of new model introductions in conjunction … [Read more...]
Volvo XC40 Ultra, B4 Mild hybrid – Road Test
Think family cars and I bet the next image in any driver’s eyes is a Volvo, writes Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales). Once associated with the immensely practical, purposeful and frills-free estates, the company has undergone a rejuvenation and now offers a range of sophisticated SUVs brimming with the latest safety technology. They also started off big to sell to the US market but realised … [Read more...]
DVLA Consultation Response – could it mean a classic vehicle MoT comeback?
Dave Moss investigates the facts around the recent hype… In May 2024, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency and Department for Transport (DfT) launched a "call for evidence", seeking views in nine specific areas about policies which currently govern registration and licensing of historic, classic and converted or modified vehicles, including so called reconstructed classics, and vehicles … [Read more...]
Classic Car Loan Project becomes ‘Borrow a Classic’
'Borrow a Classic' helps encourage newcomers to the world of classics to appreciate and enjoy these cherished old cars. They tell us... (Words and photographs from 'Borrow a Classic'). After eight successful years of encouraging the next generation of classic enthusiasts, Borrow a Classic emerges from the Classic Car Loan Project (CCLP). Borrow A Classic was launched at the FBHVC clubs Expo … [Read more...]
Suzuki Vitara Ultra Allgrip – Road Test
Suzuki Vitara Ultra ALLGRIP – Road Test The highly popular Suzuki Vitara has been given a make-over for 2025 to enhance the appeal of this already highly competitive medium sized SUV. Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) reports... The Vitara hybrid remains a strong selling model in the range and Suzuki has redefined its styling, raised the level of standard equipment and technology as well as … [Read more...]
Audi A3 Sportback 5dr 35TFSI S tronic MHEV – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) writes... Twenty-nine years ago the first Audi A3 established the premium compact class and today the fourth generation sets a high standard which rivals really struggle to match. From that initial model in 1996, the A3 series has evolved into a comprehensive range of saloons and semi-estates or coupés with individual emphasis on sophistication or … [Read more...]
Jeremy Walton’s Audi TT Sport – 99,600 miles and counting…
"Closing in on 100,000 miles, our 5-years represents 13,000 miles together." In this ninth instalment of his series, Jeremy Walton brings us up to date with the 2024 updates completed on his 19 year old Audi TT quattro sport. (All words and images © Jeremy Walton). Jeremy writes… Maintenance-modest, individually stylish and at least depreciation-proof, following 5 years 6 months … [Read more...]
KIA EV3 – First Impressions
Kia has something to celebrate this Christmas as it continues to carve out a big slice of Britain’s BEV sales, a decade after launching into it with the Soul EV. Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) reports… At the time 10 years ago, Frozen was trending at the box-office, Pharrell Williams’ ‘Happy’ rang out across radios worldwide, and social media was awash with ALS ‘Ice Bucket Challenge’ … [Read more...]
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