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A big ‘thank you’ to all our readers – 2023 was another record year for this website in terms of visitor/reader numbers. I hope you continue to enjoy it.
Kim Henson samples the latest, Fourth Generation of Suzuki’s compact supermini, the Swift. (Images and words by, and copyright, Kim Henson). Suzuki’s Swift has been impressing owners over the last 40 years and three generations, with more than nine million examples having been sold globally, across 119 countries. As with all Suzukis, the model has earned a justifiable reputation for … Read More ››
Minis and Metros galore at The British Motor Museum on Sunday 2nd June... They tell us: (Image and all words from The British Motor Museum). Visitors and enthusiasts can see … Read more ››
If you like colourful custom cars and American vehicles, make your way to Beaulieu on Father's Day, Sunday 16th April (2024)... Beaulieu tells us: (All images and words from … Read more ››
Tax-effective Commercial INEOS Grenadier is uniquely available in the UK... INEOS Automotive tells us: (All words and images from INEOS Automotive). New two-seat … Read more ››
Crack detection discovered engine subframe crack (now repaired) in the National Motor Museum's Sunbeam 1000 hp, as their specialist workshop team continue the restoration of this … Read more ››
All change for Bentley's flagship engine... They tell us: (Image and all words from Bentley). Bentley’s future to be led by new Ultra Performance Hybrid powertrain … Read more ››
The British Motor Museum has taken delivery of a donated defibrillator, which could be a life saver... They tell us: (Image and all words from The British Motor Museum). A … Read more ››
The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu is opening a new permanent exhibition, entitled 'Streets Ahead: Motoring in Mid-century Britain'. This depicts a typical street scene from the … Read more ››
Kim Henson reports from the green(fingered) fields of the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu… (All words and images by, and copyright, Kim Henson). This year’s popular Gardeners’ … Read more ››
Four 'STEM' career days are to take place this summer at The British Motor Museum... They tell us: (All words and images from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor … Read more ››
Volkswagen has been on a learning curve with electric cars but now it’s heading towards the top of the class – says Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales). It has flirted with … Read more ››
Revamped and ready – Beaulieu's Brabazon Restaurant & Coffee Shop... They tell us: (All words and images from Beaulieu). Visitors to the Beaulieu attraction, … Read more ››
Fifth annual Star Awards competition launched by The Motor Ombudsman to find next trophy winner across the U.K. They tell us: The Motor Ombudsman has launched … Read more ››
Kim Henson samples the latest, Fourth Generation of Suzuki’s compact supermini, the Swift. (Images and words by, and copyright, Kim Henson). Suzuki’s Swift has been impressing … Read more ››
'The Gallery 2024' to be hosted by The British Motor Museum... They tell us: (All words and images from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is to host an … Read more ››
Kim Henson test drives Isuzu’s well-respected D-Max Double Cab (five seater) pick-up. (All words and images by, and copyright, Kim Henson). In recent years Isuzu has become … Read more ››
Automotive parts ('jumble'), models, complete vehicles and vehicle-related literature – all can be found at Beaulieu's 2024 Spring Autojumble, on 18th/19th May. They tell … Read more ››
It's shaping up to be an exciting time at the British Motor Museum this springtime half-term... They tell us: (Image and words from the British Motor Museum). This Half-Term … Read more ››
The Motor Ombudsman has found that that complaints have soared in the last few months... Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) reports... The independent Motor Ombudsman said more … Read more ››
Kim Henson briefly test drives BYD’s ATTO 3 (C-Segment all-electric SUV). BYD (Standing for ‘Build Your Dreams’) arrived in the UK a year ago (March 2023), with the Chinese motor … Read more ››
Honda Civic Type R – Road Test As we look down the road towards an all-electric future, enthusiastic drivers might want to refocus on the Honda Civic Type R, says Robin Roberts … Read more ››
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