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Restoration race is on after damage was discovered in the Sunbeam 1000HP Land Speed Record breaker’s front engine
The National Motor Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from The National Motor Museum). National Motor Museum engineers have discovered cracks in all four engine blocks, drop damage and camshafts glued by oil in the restoration of the second engine of World Land Speed Record breaker Sunbeam 1000hp. Dismantling the front engine has revealed more problems than expected in the … Read More ››
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Restoration race is on after damage was discovered in the Sunbeam 1000HP Land Speed Record breaker’s front engine
The National Motor Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from The National Motor Museum). National Motor Museum engineers have discovered cracks in all four engine … Read more ››
Monte Carlo Historique Rally 2026 starts this Thursday, 29th January
This atmospheric and challenging event starts from John O'Groats on Thursday morning... One of the overseas crews competing in this year's Monte Carlo Historique Rally which … Read more ››
Kia EV4 GT Line hatchback – Road Test
The Kia EV4 is a landmark model for the brand and possibly the UK car market, writes Robin Roberts (WheelsWithinWales). The EV4 breaks new ground for Kia as the first zero … Read more ››
Fun at Beaulieu this February half-term
Beaulieu tells us... (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Step through time this February half-term and get hands-on with historical activities at Beaulieu between the 14 … Read more ››
Colours galore available on new vehicles; which ones are trendy?
In 2025, it was any colour you like as long as it's grey - or green... by Dave Moss. Britain's vehicle manufacturers' trade body, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders … Read more ››
Second apprentice from Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour passes with flying colours, in record time
A good news story to cheer us this winter... (Photograph and all words from the Buckler's Hard team). The second apprentice at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour has passed his final … Read more ››
Ford Puma Gen-E Premium – Road Test
Ford has taken a traditionally cautious approach towards its pure electric range and it’s reaping the benefits without disappointing familiar buyers and going out on a limb, writes … Read more ››
Techtastic fun at The British Motor Museum this February half-term
Craft, Code and Create – at the British Motor Museum this February half-term. The Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). This Half-Term … Read more ››
Watch out: Potholes galore – but is your council doing its job in fixing them properly?
Just how well is your council fixing local road potholes? - by Dave Moss. It was National pothole day on January 15th (yesterday as this was being written), and according to new … Read more ››
Buckler’s Hard to feature on BBC Two’s ‘Digging For Britain’
The Buckler's Hard team tells us... (Photograph and all words from the Buckler’s Hard team). Buckler's Hard in the New Forest is set to take centre stage in an upcoming episode … Read more ››
Motor insurance premiums shake-up – or possibly not?
Motor insurance premiums – inevitably high due to increased costs generally today, or are there other reasons that are not always appreciated? New report sends mixed messages on … Read more ››
Monte Carlo Classique/Historique Rally preview with Forth Rail Bridge as a backdrop
The Forth Rail Bridge provided the backdrop for a preview of the Monte Carlo Classique/Historique Rally which will be calling at Queensferry at the end of the month on its way to … Read more ››
Kia Sportage GT Line – Road Test
When you look at some of Britain’s best selling cars it’s easy to become dazzled by what you see and not appreciate what’s behind them, writes Robin Roberts … Read more ››
Metropolitan shines brightest on Boxing Day at Lakeland Motor Museum event
Lakeland Motor Museum’s annual Boxing Day 'Classic Drive and Ride In' event proved as popular as ever, drawing in huge crowds from across the UK... The Lakeland Motor Museum tells … Read more ››
More than two million cars sold in Britain last year
Robin Roberts (WheelsWithinWales) writes… The number of new cars registered in the UK last year exceeded two million, for the first time since the pandemic. Nearly 500,000 of the … Read more ››
Drivers cutting back on vital vehicle maintenance/repairs, to their cost, says The Motor Ombudsman
Ignoring essential work on vehicles can result in safety compromises and huge costs in the long run. The Motor Ombudsman tells us... • Motor Ombudsman poll shows nearly seven in … Read more ››
Unloved items now heading back to retailers
£1.55bn-worth of unwanted items are winging their way back to retailers, says Parcelhero, as thousands of Brits ditch unwanted gifts. Thousands of unwanted items are now heading … Read more ››
Lamborghini moving forward – UK consolidates position in the firm’s top global markets, with arrival of new product and network expansion
Fully hybridised Lamborghini model line-up for 2026... Sant’Agata Bolognese/UK December 2025 – UK deliveries of the new Lamborghini Temerario[1] start in January 2026: the … Read more ››
Mitsubishi Outlander and L200 Double Cab Pickup to launch in the UK in summer 2026
Mitsubishi tells us: (All words and photographs from Mitsubishi). Outlander PHEV and L200 pickup will go on sale in summer 2026 All-new Outlander PHEV to build on the … Read more ››
Haval Jolion Pro Ultra – Road Test
You may struggle with the name, but the GWM Haval Jolion needs remembering and digesting, writes Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales). Although new to the UK, the GWM brand is … Read more ››