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Changan Deepal SO5 RWD – First Impressions/Road Test review
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) reports... China’s latest entrant into Britain’s car market is also one of its oldest domestic car makers, Changan, whose name translates as “lasting safety”. After beginning as a munitions manufacturer in 1862 and then military vehicles in 1959, it eased into cars 25 years later and has worked with Suzuki, Mazda and Ford to develop models for its home … Read More ››
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Changan Deepal SO5 RWD – First Impressions/Road Test review
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) reports... China’s latest entrant into Britain’s car market is also one of its oldest domestic car makers, Changan, whose name translates as … Read more ››
A year to go! Countdown starts for return of World Land Speed Record Sunbeam 1000hp to Daytona
The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, tells us... (Photograph and all words from The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu). The countdown is on for the first car to break the 200mph … Read more ››
Driven: Britain’s Motoring Story – A new exhibition at the National Motor Museum Beaulieu
Chris Adamson was there at the opening and describes this exciting new approach at the National Motor Museum. All Words and Photographs © Chris Adamson. A radical … Read more ››
Toyota Yaris comes out top in the latest Warrantywise Used Car Reliability Index
Warrantywise tells us... (All words and images from Warrantywise). The annual Warrantywise Reliability Index returns, analysing 1.6 million+ data points for UK-based used … Read more ››
Not just cars at Beaulieu – Gardening gloves at the ready for the BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair in May
Beaulieu tells us... (All images – notably from the 2025 event – and words from Beaulieu). The BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair returns to beautiful Beaulieu in the New Forest, … Read more ››
Volkswagen Tiguan Mild Hybrid – Road Test
Volkswagen has eased off the throttle to becoming a pure electric brand and wisely continues to develop its semi-electric mild hybrid line up. Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) … Read more ››
Kim’s Tips – Avoiding brakedowns with classic brake systems…
Kim offers a brief general (and personal) perspective on keeping problems at bay, in the hope that this information may help others. All words and photographs © Kim Henson. VITAL … Read more ››
Easter egg-citement at the British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from The Museum). The British Motor Museum has a basket full of cracking activities this Easter from 28 March to … Read more ››
Advice from The Motor Ombudsman – easy checks to avoid MoT test failure
The Motor Ombudsman tells us... (All words and photographs from The Motor Ombudsman). March is typically one of the busiest months for MOTs, as cars bought at the time of the … Read more ››
Classic Clubs Series – No. 5 – The Standard Motor Club
‘Dedicated to the preservation of all Standards and their derivatives’. All main text words and all photographs from David Shadbolt, Publicity Officer for the Club. (Kim adds … Read more ››
Geely Starray EMi Hybrid – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) writes: The UK car market is changing forever and being transformed by the arrival of Chinese brands including the very recent Geely group. … Read more ››
Brooklands to celebrate centenary of Britain’s very first Grand Prix
Brooklands Museum tells us... (All photographs and text from Brooklands Museum). • 100 Grand Prix cars to mark special 100-year anniversary • Spectacular … Read more ››
MoT exemption for classic vehicles – clarification on current rules
Department for Transport MoT exemption criteria for Historic vehicles - by Dave Moss. On 10th March 2026 the Department for Transport issued a new version of its guidance leaflet … Read more ››
Fun at Beaulieu for Easter 2026
Beaulieu celebrates Easter with family fun and a new look for the National Motor Museum. Beaulieu tells us... (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). This Easter at … Read more ››
British Motor Museum to host six classic and modern motoring shows this spring!
The British Motor Museum tells us... (Photographs and all words from the Museum). The British Motor Museum will host six classic and modern motoring shows this spring. These … Read more ››
Geely EX5 Max – Road Test
If you think Geely is a new brand in Britain, think again, writes Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales). While it launched its first badged model, the Geely EX5, last year it has … Read more ››
A mixed set of UK car sales figures in February 2026
Incentives drive registrations but EV business slows. Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) reports... The UK new car market rose by 7.2% in February to 90,100 registrations, … Read more ››
‘Driven’ – Britain’s Motoring Story to be opened at The National motor Museum
The National Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The National Motor Museum). One of the most significant changes to the National Motor Museum since it was … Read more ››
Busy Beaulieu in 2026
Beaulieu tells us... (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Beaulieu is set for an exciting year ahead, with 2026 bringing new experiences and returning favourites across the … Read more ››
The Motor Ombudsman’s New Car Code marks 50 years of service and covers virtually all ’26 plate car buyers
The Motor Ombudsman tells us: (All words and images from The Motor Ombudsman). The ‘Motor Industry Code of Practice’ was launched in 1976 as the first set of guidelines for … Read more ››