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A big ‘thank you’ to all our readers – 2024 was yet another record year for this website in terms of visitor/reader numbers. I hope that you continue to enjoy it.
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DVLA Consultation Response – could it mean a classic vehicle MoT comeback?
Dave Moss investigates the facts around the recent hype… In May 2024, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency and Department for Transport (DfT) launched a "call for evidence", seeking views in nine specific areas about policies which currently govern registration and licensing of historic, classic and converted or modified vehicles, including so called reconstructed classics, and vehicles … Read More ››
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British Motor Museum renews partnership with Peter James Insurance for another year
The British Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from The british Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is delighted to announce the renewal of its partnership with … Read more ››
DVLA Consultation Response – could it mean a classic vehicle MoT comeback?
Dave Moss investigates the facts around the recent hype… In May 2024, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency and Department for Transport (DfT) launched a "call for evidence", … Read more ››
Classic Car Loan Project becomes ‘Borrow a Classic’
'Borrow a Classic' helps encourage newcomers to the world of classics to appreciate and enjoy these cherished old cars. They tell us... (Words and photographs from 'Borrow a … Read more ››
Suzuki Vitara Ultra Allgrip – Road Test
Suzuki Vitara Ultra ALLGRIP – Road Test The highly popular Suzuki Vitara has been given a make-over for 2025 to enhance the appeal of this already highly competitive medium sized … Read more ››
Photographic competition winner captures cheeky Beaulieu River resident
Lord Montagu has selected Oliver Crockett’s shot (above) of a cheeky Beaulieu River seal as the winner of the 2024 photography competition... The Beaulieu River team tells … Read more ››
The ‘engine killer’ fault in some of today’s most popular vehicles. Is your car affected?
Have you heard of 'wet' timing belts? While many drivers are unfamiliar with this type of engine part, they're a common component in many cars produced between 2012 and 2021, … Read more ››
National Motor Museum’s Racing pride exhibition celebrates the LGBTQ+ community in motor sport
The National Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from the National Motor Museum). A new exhibition at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu will explore … Read more ››
The Motor Ombudsman adds 12 ‘Big Motoring World’ locations to its Codes of Practice
The Motor Ombudsman tells us... (All words and photographs from The Motor Ombudsman). • The Motor Ombudsman has opened the new year by adding a dozen Big Motoring … Read more ››
Audi A3 Sportback 5dr 35TFSI S tronic MHEV – Road Test
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) writes... Twenty-nine years ago the first Audi A3 established the premium compact class and today the fourth generation sets a high … Read more ››
New photographic exhibition, ‘Beaulieu River: In Focus’ highlights the beauty of Buckler’s Hard and surrounding areas
Buckler's Hard and the beautiful areas around the village are celebrated in this new exhibition,'Beaulieu River: In Focus'. They tell us: (All words and photographs from … Read more ››
Data galore – but what is it they are telling you and where does it go?
What do you – and they – really, really, know about your car? – Dave Moss asks the question… and suggests some answers! (All words © Dave Moss; photographs from car warranty … Read more ››
The Motor Ombudsman highlights the difficult hidden costs of running a car in 2024 and 2025
Tough times for those running a car... The Motor Ombudsman tells us: (All words and photographs from The Motor Ombudsman). London, 08 January 2025 As the … Read more ››
Isuzu UK excels in 2024
Isuzu's record-breaking pick-up sales performance in UK secures second position in market in 2024... Isuzu tells us: (Photograph and all words from Isuzu). Isuzu UK … Read more ››
UK market for new vehicles stalls as 2024 ends
Private UK buyers shunned BEV models in 2024 while fleet sales increased in this sector... by Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales). Britain’s petrol, electric car and van … Read more ››
Lovely Lancia wins top award at the Lakeland Motor Museum’s end of year classic car meet
A rare Lancia wins at the Lakeland Motor Museum's 2024 end of year classic meet. They tell us: (All words and photographs from the Lakeland Motor Museum). A rare … Read more ››
Buckler’s Hard Harbour boatshed takes shape for waterfront offices and workshop rentals in spring 2025
Improvements at Buckler's Hard Yacht Harbour... They tell us: (Photograph and all words from Buckler's Hard Yacht Harbour/Beaulieu River). As we look forward to the … Read more ››
Jeremy Walton’s Audi TT Sport – 99,600 miles and counting…
"Closing in on 100,000 miles, our 5-years represents 13,000 miles together." In this ninth instalment of his series, Jeremy Walton brings us up to date with the 2024 updates … Read more ››
Historic classic car milestones to be celebrated at Silverstone Festival 2025
The Silverstone Festival team tells us: (All words and photographs from Silverstone). • Aston Martin, BMW, Jaguar, Lotus, McLaren and TVR birthdays celebrated in 2025 • Grand … Read more ››
Good news from the government for motorists? Surely not…
Surprise, Surprise... Government New Year cheer... or if you prefer... Christmas comes but once every (financial) year... By Dave Moss (All words © Dave Moss; Photograph © Kim … Read more ››
Insurance costs fall for young drivers…
Research from Compare the Market reveals the average cost of car insurance for young drivers has fallen by £160 in the past year. Compare the Market tells us... (All words and … Read more ››