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SEAT Arona FR Black Edition 1.0 TSI Petrol 115 – Road Test

10th November 2025

Volkswagen has decided that SEAT will in future be its entry level brand to the Group and with the Arona that’s a good move, says Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales). Instead of going for the upper end of the market and thereby limiting appeal to those with most money, the brand will become all things to all men and women. Its range is wide and benefits from the engineering, design and … Read More ››

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British Motor Museum to be the new home for the Autocar Archive

12th November 2025

The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The british Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is proud to announce that it will be the new home of the … Read more ››

The Motor Ombudsman clarifies the position regarding recalls, often misunderstood by younger drivers

11th November 2025

The Motor Ombudsman tells us: (Photographs and all words from The Motor Ombudsman). A Motor Ombudsman study has found that, on average, more than half (60%)1 of young drivers … Read more ››

MG PR3 prototype displayed at the NEC Classic Car Show by The British Motor Museum

10th November 2025

The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum exhibited at the NEC Classic Motor Show in Birmingham from … Read more ››

Members of Highland Car Club meet at Inverness Town House as a taster for the Monte Carlo Classique/Historique Rally – January 2026

10th November 2025

The 2026 Monte Carlo Classique/Historic Rallywill soon be starting... Members of Highland Car Club gathered at Inverness Town House as a taster for the Monte Carlo … Read more ››

A Palace House Christmas (at Beaulieu)… Work starts on a 14 ft panto dame and other magical features

10th November 2025

Beaulieu tells us: (Photograph and all words from Beaulieu). Preparations are underway for A Palace House Christmas as talented costume, artwork and floristry designers build … Read more ››

Two Famtastic Awards for The British Motor Museum

10th November 2025

The British Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum has scooped two awards in the Famtastic Awards 2025 which … Read more ››

SEAT Arona FR Black Edition 1.0 TSI Petrol 115 – Road Test

10th November 2025

Volkswagen has decided that SEAT will in future be its entry level brand to the Group and with the Arona that’s a good move, says Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales). Instead of … Read more ››

Poppy Curtain of Remembrance Goes on Display at Buckler’s Hard

8th November 2025

The Buckler's Hard team tells us: (All words and photographs from the Buckler's Hard team). With Remembrance Day upon us, Buckler’s Hard proudly joins the nation in honouring the … Read more ››

DVLA/DfT ‘call for evidence’ consultation responses – Wheels-Alive ‘Part Five’: Findings in greater depth

6th November 2025

Further to Wheels-Alive’s initial summary of the DVLA/DfT ‘call for evidence’ consultation responses on classic, kit built and radically altered vehicles, and those converted to … Read more ››

eVITARA arrives – Suzuki’s first electric car

5th November 2025

Suzuki tells us: (All words and photographs from Suzuki). e VITARA now on sale in Motion and Ultra grades. Suzuki’s famous Vitara name and authentic SUV styling with … Read more ››

Mazda6e FD – First Impressions

3rd November 2025

It’s not turned a wheel on British roads but has already been rated as one of the safest cars you can buy. So writes Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales). The all-new Mazda6e has … Read more ››

DVLA/DfT ‘call for evidence’ consultation responses – Wheels-Alive ‘Part Four’: More findings in greater depth

30th October 2025

Further to Wheels-Alive’s initial summary of the DVLA/DfT ‘call for evidence’ consultation responses on classic, kit built and radically altered vehicles, and those converted to … Read more ››

Wheels-Alive visits Burlen Fuel Systems at Salisbury

28th October 2025

Kim Henson takes a trip to Salisbury, the home of Burlen Fuel Systems, to see how the firm can help classic enthusiasts keep their cars’ fuel delivery equipment in top form. (All … Read more ››

Beaulieu event dates for 2026 announced

28th October 2025

Beaulieu tells us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Visitors can look forward to another action-packed year of Beaulieu events in 2026, with something for everyone to … Read more ››

This Halloween, at the British Motor Museum, ride in the Ford Anglia from Harry Potter

27th October 2025

The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). This Halloween the British Motor Museum is inviting visitors to hop in the Ford … Read more ››

British Motor Museum shortlisted in the Royal Automobile Club Historic Awards

27th October 2025

The British Motor Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum has been selected as one of three finalists in the … Read more ››

Skoda Kodiaq vRS – Road Test

27th October 2025

Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) writes… Making the right car at the right time is an objective all manufacturers aim to achieve but do not always reach and the 21st century … Read more ››

Motoring For Fun – A Welsh Adventure with two cars – and parting with a much-loved Jaguar on its way to a new life in Ireland…

24th October 2025

Kim Henson describes how a planned long weekend trip to mid-Wales turned into a slightly more complicated excursion over a much longer distance... (All words and photographs © Kim … Read more ››

Disney and Pixar ‘Cars’ roll into the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu just in time for the October 2025 half-term

24th October 2025

The National Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from the National Motor Museum). Grab your camera and get ready to say Ka Chow this October half-term as some of … Read more ››

DVLA/DfT ‘call for evidence’ consultation responses – Wheels-Alive ‘Part Three’: Further findings in greater depth

23rd October 2025

Further to Wheels-Alive’s initial summary of the DVLA/DfT ‘call for evidence’ consultation responses on classic, kit built and radically altered vehicles, and those converted to … Read more ››

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Recent Posts

British Motor Museum to be the new home for the Autocar Archive

The Motor Ombudsman clarifies the position regarding recalls, often misunderstood by younger drivers

MG PR3 prototype displayed at the NEC Classic Car Show by The British Motor Museum

Members of Highland Car Club meet at Inverness Town House as a taster for the Monte Carlo Classique/Historique Rally – January 2026

A Palace House Christmas (at Beaulieu)… Work starts on a 14 ft panto dame and other magical features

Two Famtastic Awards for The British Motor Museum

SEAT Arona FR Black Edition 1.0 TSI Petrol 115 – Road Test

Poppy Curtain of Remembrance Goes on Display at Buckler’s Hard

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Contributors to the site include talented, highly-respected people (so they tell me) on the hallowed membership list of the Guild of Motoring Writers, and from the similarly well thought-of Western Group of Motoring Writers. In addition there are valued contributions from other knowledgeable and capable motoring writers who have something useful to say about all aspects of driving and running vehicles in the 21st Century. All of our team are passionate about motor cars!


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