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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 been quietly contemplating its place and plans for some years. Geely is deeply involved behind the scenes with our own Lotus sports car makers, and is providing the knowledge and expertise for Volvo and Smart electric … Read More ››
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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 ››
GWM Poer300 Vanta Pick-up – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) reports… Once upon a time pick-ups were the workhorses of the countryside and contractors. Then it changed and they became the way to save … Read more ››
‘Rustival’ returns for its fourth event at The British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). Rustival returns for its fourth event at the British Motor Museum on Saturday 18 … Read more ››
New Vintage Market and Classic Car Park to feature at the 2026 Beaulieu Spring Autojumble
Beaulieu tells us... (All words from Beaulieu). (All photographs © Kim Henson). Motoring enthusiasts from all over are counting down to another unmissable Spring Autojumble … Read more ››
Broadcasting legend Ken Bruce says that owning buses is “A good way of losing money”
Radio presenter Ken Bruce has told a motoring podcast that learning to drive a bus and sitting his PCV test was "one of the most difficult things I've done in my life". Ken talked … Read more ››
Skoda Elroq SportLine 85 – Road Test
From really humble beginnings in Britain, Skoda has evolved through Volkswagen Group membership into one of the most diverse and desirable brands you can afford to buy. Robin … Read more ››
For Your Bookshelf: “BMC Farina Cars In Detail”
BMC Farina Cars In Detail – Book Review Reviewed by Kim Henson Author: Anders Ditlev Clausager Published by: Herridge & Sons … Read more ››
Beaulieu to host BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair, May 1st to 3rd
De-Graft Mensah and Lucy Chamberlain to create Make a Metre Matter Spaces at BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair 2026... While of course this is a motoring magazine website, we know … Read more ››
FleetCheck warns that the proposed eVED move greatly increases the temptation for car ‘clocking’
Photograph and all words from FleetCheck; they tell us... Government plans for a new mileage-based Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) greatly increases the temptation for car … Read more ››
Five top tips from The Motor Ombudsman for buying a used car
Getting it right: Motoring expert shares five top tips for buyers of second-hand cars, before signing on the dotted line. (All words and photographgs from The Motor … Read more ››
XPeng G6 M2026 – First Impressions
XPeng M2026 – First Impressions Exactly what driving and mobility will be like in future is still uncertain, but for sure, Chinese brand Xpeng aims to be part of it. Robin Roberts … Read more ››
Fixing cars could be a great career choice for young people
Why fixing cars could be one of the smartest career choices... National Apprenticeship Week highlights a hands-on profession facing a hidden skills crisis. As National … Read more ››
Sunbeam 1000hp World Land Speed Record Breaker car to be displayed at the Peterson Automotive Museum, Los Angeles
World Land Speed Sunbeam 1000hp to go on display at the Los Angeles’ Peterson Automotive Museum (Photograph and all words from The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu). On loan … Read more ››
Simply Rallies return to Beaulieu for the 2026 season
Beaulieu tell us... (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Beaulieu’s much-loved calendar of Simply Rallies is nearly here, much to the delight of petrol-head … Read more ››
Young mechanics presented with award certificates for VW Beetle restoration
The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, tells us... (Photograph and all words from The Museum). Lord Montagu of Beaulieu has presented award certificates at the National Motor … Read more ››
Celebration day for Standard Triumph Aficionados – Tuesday 10th February 2026
CELEBRATION DAY FOR STANDARD TRIUMPH AFICIONADOS - TUESDAY 10th FEBRUARY 2026 Fans of the once-mighty Standard and Triumph marques are celebrating the 131st birthday of Sir John … Read more ››