Pothole callouts are five times higher in 2026 than last year – Why are our roads still getting worse? Richard Moss (pictured below), Road Repair Expert at highway maintenance specialist, Instarmac, explains... In February 2026, the RAC recorded an average of 225 pothole-related breakdown reports every single day – more than five times the daily average of 43 seen across the whole of 2025. In … [Read more...]
News & Views
Our take on what’s been happening in the world of motoring
We appreciate that these days there are vast quantities of motoring news items freely available to all, from huge numbers of global sources. It would be impossible to bring them all to you through these pages – so we are not even going to try!
Instead, we will include selected motoring-related stories which we feel will be of interest. Depending on the item, we hope that they will also inform, encourage, entertain and provoke further thought!
Each item will be dated, and as new stories arrive, older posts will be archived chronologically.
Standard Motor Club International Rally – classic fun in the sun
Standards enjoyed in the sunshine... From 26th to 28th June Standards and their owners met near Gloucester to enjoy the Club’s International Rally. Kim Henson reports… (All words and photographs © Kim Henson). The Standard Motor Company produced well-respected vehicles during six decades from 1903, and the much-loved surviving examples are celebrated (and enthusiastically enjoyed) each year … [Read more...]
1980s/90s hot hatch culture brought to life at The British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum invites visitors to return to the golden era of hot hatches in their new exhibition: ‘Spoiler Alert: The Hot Hatch Story’, celebrating these everyday road heroes. Inspired by the energetic atmosphere of car meets and the bold visuals of era-defining car magazines, the … [Read more...]
Sunbeam 1000hp World Land Speed Record Breaker Restored
The National Motor Museum tells us... National Motor Museum engineers have successfully restored the World Land Speed Record breaker Sunbeam 1000hp in the countdown to its planned 100th anniversary run at Daytona Beach. The significant landmark has come on the same week as the fundraising restoration campaign launched by the National Motor Museum Trust to raise funds for the … [Read more...]
Avoiding tyre problems in the summer heat
Davanti Tyres tells us... (All words and photographs from Davanti Tyres). Caring for your tyres in the heat The rise in temperature is a welcome change for many, signalling summer is here. But when a sudden heatwave follows a spell of cool weather, it can be a stark reminder that tyres are vulnerable to the conditions. To help you maintain healthy tyres in the current heatwave and throughout … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum to offer £1 child tickets this summer (2026)
The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The Museum). The British Motor Museum is ready to welcome families this summer with £1 child tickets for visits between 25 June and 1 September. The Chancellor recently announced the UK government’s Great British Summer Savings scheme, which will temporarily reduce VAT on eligible family activities from when schools finish for … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum to host the UK’s most colourful motoring event – Petrol and Pride!
The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The Museum). The British Motor Museum is to host ‘Petrol & Pride’, which returns for its second year on Sunday, 26 July. Building an empowering new fixture for members, friends and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community, the event aims to allow everyone to show off their pride in their wheels and themselves. The event is inclusive … [Read more...]
The Motor Ombudsman’s ‘WORN-WARN’ campaign looks the part with Online and Social Media trophy win at the 2026 TyreSafe Awards
The Motor Ombudsman tells us: (Photograph and all words from The Motor Ombudsman). The Motor Ombudsman has been named the winner of the 2026 TyreSafe Online and Social Media Award for its 'WORN-WARN' national awareness drive highlighting the risks of motorists buying and using part-worn tyres The Michelin Tyre PLC-sponsored trophy was presented at a commemorative black-tie gala dinner … [Read more...]
Drivers warned about hidden heatwave dangers
(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...]
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...]
Standard Motor Club gearing up for its highlight of the year
Committee members and volunteers are putting the finishing touches to preparations for the Club’s big event of 2026 – its 66th International Rally – this year to be held near Gloucester. The festivities begin as attendees gather at Painswick’s beautiful Rococo Garden on Friday 26th June, from where there is a guided road run to the Cheltenham Chase Hotel at Brockworth, host of the weekend’s … [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...]
WarrantyWorks gains accreditation to The Motor Ombudsman’s Vehicle Warranty Products Code
The Motor Ombudsman tells us: (Photograph and all words from The Motor Ombudsman) WarrantyWorks has gained accreditation to The Motor Ombudsman’s CTSI-approved Motor Industry Code of Practice for Vehicle Warranty Products following the approval of their application Being a part of the long-standing and established Code highlights a commitment to high standards of customer service and best … [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...]
British Motor Museum to host nostalgic new exhibition showcasing 80s and 90s hot hatches
The British Motor Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum invites visitors to return to the golden age of hot hatches in the new exhibition: ‘Spoiler Alert: The Hot Hatch Story’, celebrating these everyday heroes of the streets. This exhibition is inspired by the energetic atmosphere of car meets and the bold visuals of era-defining … [Read more...]
Royal Automobile Club Concours pays tribute to 120 years of legendary Lancia
The Royal Automobile Club tells us... (All words and photographs from the Royal Automobile Club). Technical trailblazers and sporting stars on show at Woodcote Park as the idolised Italian marque reaches a landmark automotive milestone The long and illustrious history of one of Europe’s most revered automotive marques will be celebrated at the Royal Automobile Club Concours, held in the … [Read more...]
Brooklands welcomes home legendary Thomas ‘Flatiron’ Special for Grand Prix Centenary Celebration
A 100th birthday homecoming for an illustrious Brooklands icon. Brooklands Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from Brooklands Museum). • Restored racer to perform for the first time in more than 80 years • One of the highlights in a massive gathering of 100 Grand Prix cars • Tickets for exhilarating and historic milestone event selling out fast The return of a true Brooklands … [Read more...]
Motoring blueprints transformed into contemporary art go on show at Beaulieu
The National Motor Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from The Museum). The National Motor Museum is to show contemporary artworks which include blueprints of old Land Rover, Triumph and Mini vehicles acquired by an award-winning French artist and turned into contemporary pop art pieces. The exhibition will be open at the National Motor Museum’s In Focus Gallery from 12 June 2026 … [Read more...]
May 2026 vehicle sales in the UK
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) writes... The UK’s new car market delivered its strongest May performance since before the pandemic, with registrations rising 7.1% to 160,662 units, reported the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The performance was the best recorded for the month since 2019, although still -12.6% behind pre-pandemic levels. Registrations in Wales last month … [Read more...]
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