Another TR7 On Offer … Yes! The CCLP tells us... (All words and photographs from the CCLP). Just when one TR7 has driven off with a new driver another one arrives to be offered to a young driver in the Classic Car Loan Project (CCLP). This innovative, much-praised and worthwhile scheme enables young drivers to get the chance to drive a classic car for up to a year, in the hope that it will … [Read more...]
News & Views
Our take on what’s been happening in the world of motoring
We appreciate that these days there are vast quantities of motoring news items freely available to all, from huge numbers of global sources. It would be impossible to bring them all to you through these pages – so we are not even going to try!
Instead, we will include selected motoring-related stories which we feel will be of interest. Depending on the item, we hope that they will also inform, encourage, entertain and provoke further thought!
Each item will be dated, and as new stories arrive, older posts will be archived chronologically.
Great Dorset Steam Fair is back at last…
The Great Dorset Steam Fair, knocked out by Covid for 2020 and 2021, came back in 2022, much to the deep joy of participants and visitors. Kim Henson reports… (All words and photographs by, and copyright, Kim Henson). They say that you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone, and it has certainly been the case that the much-loved Great Dorset Steam Fair has been much missed by devotees. … [Read more...]
Jaguar Land Rover struggling with parts shortages…
Jaguar Land Rover facing difficulties in terms of parts supplies... by Robin Roberts. Jaguar Land Rover is facing assembly problems at its plants in September. Ironically, its only full electric model, the I-Pace assembled by Magna International in Graz, Austria, is also on stop at a time when demand for electric cars is surging. No Land Rover Discovery, Evoque and Velar models … [Read more...]
Classic Triumph TR7 lives on in new hands… Thanks to the Classic Car Loan Project and the TR Register
Under the excellent Classic Car Loan Project (CCLP) a TR7 has been entrusted to a young driver to use for the next year... They tell us: (All words and photographs from the Classic Car Loan Project). A beautifully prepared 1980 Triumph TR7 was handed over to a young driver for a year- long loan experience as part of the Classic Car Loan Project (CCLP). In front of hundreds of TR Register … [Read more...]
Fascinating lectures at Beaulieu this coming autumn and winter
The half-century history of the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu is showcased among the lectures on offer there this coming autumn and winter... (All photographs from the National Motor Museum). They tell us: Get an insider’s view of the National Motor Museum’s fascinating half-century of history, with a celebratory golden anniversary presentation as part of the National Motor Museum … [Read more...]
British Motor Show Report – hot off the press
Chris Adamson reports from the show... which is open NOW (Friday 19th August) and continues until Sunday 21st August 2022. (WORDS AND PHOTOS BY, AND COPYRIGHT, CHRIS ADAMSON) If you expect an event entitled the British Motor Show to feature all the latest new cars from the big name brands on expansive spotlight crowded stands with scantily clad women draped over bonnets and celebrities … [Read more...]
Jaguars coming to Gaydon to celebrate 100 years
'Jaguars at Gaydon' honours the milestone centenary of the company since the days of Swallow Sidecars in 1922... The British Motor Museum tells us: The British Motor Museum will host ‘Jaguars at Gaydon’ on Saturday 3 September which will celebrate its milestone centenary. The show, now in its third year, is a joint show between the British Motor Museum and the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust … [Read more...]
The British Motor Show (starting 18th August 2022) set to become the ‘greenest’ motor show ever?
Coryton fuels and the 2022 British Motor Show... They tell us: ANDREW WILLSON, CORYTON CEO, says: “As a company we’re committed to creating world-leading sustainable fuels, raising the profile of these options and helping people to understand the impact they could have on reducing carbon emissions in the immediate future. The British Motor Show is the perfect platform for this … [Read more...]
Simply British Classics coming to Beaulieu in September
Simply British Classics at Beaulieu, on Sunday 25th September... (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). They tell us: Classic car and bike fans are in for a treat as Simply British Classics returns to Beaulieu on Sunday 25th September. Celebrating some of the nation’s favourite motoring marques, the rally in the grounds of the National Motor Museum is sure to be a great day out that the … [Read more...]
MGB at 60 – Celebrations at The British Motor Museum
MGB's 60th birthday to be honoured at The British Motor Museum. They tell us: The British Motor Museum will celebrate the 60th birthday of the MGB at a special event on Sunday 25 September. This event will appeal to anyone who loves MGB cars, whether they have owned one in the past, know someone who has one or would simply like to see some of these iconic cars proudly displayed together. The … [Read more...]
Wheels-Alive ‘Hand Wash Only’ book competition… and the winners are…
Our competition, enabling two of our readers to win a copy of the new book ‘Hand Wash Only - A beginner's guide to Detailing and Car Care’ has now ended… Thanks to all of you who entered the competition, and to those who didn’t win, we’re sorry, but hope that you have better luck next time. We are very grateful to the publishers of the book (PD Publishing) for kindly donating the two copies. … [Read more...]
Instavolt EV recharging price increase
Instavolt EV charging costs rise by 15.7 per cent on Monday 15th August 2022... Robin Roberts (Wheels Within Wales) reports. EV charging network InstaVolt has raising its price 15.7% to 66ppKWh from next Monday. The rise applies to all payment types and the company says the steep rise is due to the enforced 20% VAT rate on public chargers compared to just 5% levied on domestic … [Read more...]
Tips for new car buyers from The Motor Ombudsman
With '72' plate registrations about to arrive, The Motor Ombudsman provides some useful tips for would-be car buyers... They tell us: With the introduction of the “72” plate in England, Scotland and Wales on 1st September, The Motor Ombudsman is offering consumers tips to take into account when buying a new car Shopping around, budgeting for maintenance and running costs, … [Read more...]
Fun with trucks – at the British Motor Museum
The Retro Truck Show takes place at Gaydon in September... The British Motor Museum is gearing up for plenty of truck fun when it hosts the Retro Truck Show on Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 September. Around 300 modern and classic trucks will descend on Gaydon for this popular show which is now in its twelfth year. The Retro Truck Show features some of the best modern trucks produced between 1971 … [Read more...]
Event Report – Firle Beacon: Rally, Sprint, and Supercar Festival 30th – 31st July 2022
A new event (in fact a 'returning' one) for the 2022 season and looking ahead... By George Loveridge, ©Driving Around (All words and photographs by, and copyright, George Loveridge). Back in 1949, the Bentley Drivers Club established a Hill Climb in Lewes, East Sussex near to the Firle Estate. This ‘Bopeep’ hill climb ran for almost 30-years and unfortunately lapsed. However, now in 2022, … [Read more...]
Wheels-Alive Competition, starting at 9am Tuesday 2nd August; you can win a copy – ‘Hand Wash Only – A Beginner’s Guide to Detailing and Car Care’
This comprehensive new book on vehicle 'detailing' will be reviewed at 9am tomorrow, Tuesday 2nd August 2022 on Wheels-Alive, with the chance to win a copy in a free to enter competition which closes at 8.59am on Friday, 12th August. … [Read more...]
Supercar Weekend at Beaulieu 6th and 7th August 2022
Beaulieu gears up for its 2022 Supercar Weekend... They tell us: (All photographs from Beaulieu). Families and supercar enthusiasts alike will be in their element at Beaulieu Supercar Weekend on 6th and 7th August, with special displays bringing jaw-dropping cars together for a packed weekend show that everyone will enjoy. From McLarens, Aston Martins, Ferraris and more, to all manner of … [Read more...]
J40 Motor Company prepares to delight at the 2022 Goodwood Revival
J40s Galore at Goodwood... J40 Motor Company to create a large J40 display and racetrack at 2022 Revival, situated in a special location at Woodcote Paddock within the Motor Circuit World first - Brand new J40 Continuation concept car to be launched Demonstration track offers children a chance to experience the Settrington Cup Development area will showcase innovative J40 upgrades … [Read more...]
Classic Car Loan Project – ‘A’ Success Story
'From loaning to owning'... A heartening story, thanks to the Classic Car Loan Project. The excellent, highly respected Classic Car Loan Project (CCLP) exists to introduce young newcomers to the world of classic car motoring, and to encourage them in this by loaning a vehicle to them for a year, as an extended driving experience. Here’s the happy true story of how the scheme has changed the … [Read more...]
Queen’s Baton Relay reaches The British Motor Museum
An exciting morning at The British Motor Museum as the Birmingham 2022 Queen's Baton Relay arrived today, 22nd July 2022... They tell us: Over 500 spectators lined the Museum’s main driveway to watch the baton arrive. It was accompanied by the Queen's 1953 Royal Ceremonial Land Rover from the museum’s collection. This vehicle was part of fleet used by the Queen and Prince Philip on … [Read more...]
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