Accident-prone roads in Cambridgeshire... With the government set to announce their Road Safety Strategy, we take a look at some of Cambridgeshire’s most dangerous roads since 2017. The government has just announced the first details of the first Road Safety Strategy in over a decade, giving road users a glimpse into what to expect for potential changes in the near future. First reported by … [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.
Introduction to the Wheels-Alive analysis of results from the DVLA/DfT ‘call for evidence’ on classic, kit built and radically altered vehicles, and those converted to electric power.
Dave Moss reports on this important 'call for evidence' and responses to it. Kim writes: I am greatly indebted to my colleague Dave Moss for his in-depth and very time-consuming work in analysing in detail the published results from the DVLA/DfT ‘call for evidence’, as outlined above. These results run to many pages and many thousands of words, and rather than try to include all these in one huge … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum shortlised for a Green Spark Award
The British Motor Museum tells us... (All words and images from the Museum). The British Motor Museum has been shortlisted as a finalist for a Green Spark Award at the Power of Place: Midlands Museum Awards 2025. The Awards celebrate museums that show commitment to sustainable practices, in any aspect of their work, from sustainable exhibitions to innovative energy management. The Museum was … [Read more...]
Enjoy sounds, science and sustainability at The British Motor Museum this half-term, October 2025
The British Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is inviting families to enjoy an adventure of sounds, science and sustainability with Beep-Beep, Build! this half term from 25 October – 2 November. Children can make LEGO® car models for local community pantries this Christmas, join the scientists in the lab for Beep-Beep, Boom! … [Read more...]
Motor Ombudsman study finds that AI would steer nearly one in five drivers when choosing their next car
The Motor Ombudsman tells us: (Images and all words from The Motor Ombudsman). A Motor Ombudsman poll has found that close to a fifth (18%) of drivers would seek recommendations from an AI tool when choosing their next car Prospective electric vehicle (EV) buyers have emerged as the most inclined to consult this ‘virtual assistant’ ahead of making a purchase (27%) Just under … [Read more...]
Toyota’s fascinating history – notably concentrating on the enduringly popular Corona model, which arrived in Britain exactly 60 years ago, on 1st October 1965
Long lives, big anniversaries - and big numbers - by Dave Moss (All photographs © Toyota). Though just pre-dated by the original Land Cruiser, Toyota's first post war passenger car was also the first to have been entirely designed and built in Japan when it appeared on its home market during 1955. Badged as the Toyopet Crown - named after the long established loom manufacturing company from … [Read more...]
‘Never Stop Charging’ – ‘Charge Your Car Day’ 5th October 2025
Whether your car is petrol or diesel-powered, its battery needs to be in top condition all the time, and especially with winter on the way... CTEK tells us: (Photograph and all words from CTEK). It’s Charge Your Car Day this Sunday and CTEK, the world leader in smart battery charging, says don’t make charging your vehicle’s battery just a once a year event. CTEK, says drivers should … [Read more...]
McLaren M23 joins Icons of F1 display at Beaulieu
Beaulieu tells us... (Photograph and all words from Beaulieu). A special display at the National Motor Museum, on until 2nd November 2025, marks 75 years since the inaugural Formula 1 World Drivers’ Championship in 1950. The temporary exhibition brings together iconic Formula 1 racing cars, including cars from World Championship winning teams. A car is displayed for every decade and the 1970s … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum will host the ‘Great British Model Railway Show’ on 25th/26th October 2025
Model railways on the right track at Gaydon... The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum will host the Great British Model Railway Show on Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 October supported by some of the biggest names in the industry, including Hornby and Bachmann. This dedicated weekend will feature over 40 model … [Read more...]
Leapmotor gains accreditation to The Motor Ombudsman’s New Car Code
Leapmotor jumps at the opportunity to gain accreditation to The Motor Ombudsman's New Car Code. The Motor Ombudsman tells us: (Words and photographs from The Motor Ombudsman). Leapmotor, the electric vehicle brand, and a new entrant to the UK market, has become the latest automaker to join The Motor Ombudsman’s New Car Code 50 vehicle manufacturers are today committed to the … [Read more...]
Preview rally at John O’Groats at the weekend in advance of the UK start of the Monte Historique/Classique Rally in January 2026
Signposting the Monte Carlo Classique/Historique Rally, starting on 29th January... Photographs by Colin Campbell Photography. Members of the Caithness and Sutherland Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club gathered at John O' Groats as a taster for the Monte Carlo Classique/Historique Rally which will be starting from the iconic signpost on January 29th 2026. The rally will mark the centenary of the … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum shortlisted for the 2026 West Midlands Tourism Awards
The British Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum has been shortlisted as a finalist in the prestigious West Midlands Tourism Awards 2026. The Museum has been nominated for an award in the Large Visitor Attraction category and will find out if it has won this highly coveted award at a special ceremony in early 2026. Forty of … [Read more...]
1,000 Mile Trial Survivor Honoured in Special Commemorative Artwork
Historic Wolseley featured in Steve Goodwin commission ahead of this year’s RM Sotheby’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run This year’s RM Sotheby’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run (Sunday 2 November) will mark the 125th anniversary of the seminal 1,000 Mile Trial of 1900. To commemorate this milestone in motoring history, the Royal Automobile Club has commissioned a special artwork by … [Read more...]
Skywell UK gains accreditation to The Motor Ombudsman’s New Car Code
The Motor Ombudsman tells us: (Photograph and all words from The Motor Ombudsman). Vehicle manufacturer Skywell UK gains accreditation to The Motor Ombudsman’s CTSI-approved New Car Code The long-established and comprehensive Code of Practice has been designed to promote even higher standards in the provision of new vehicles and warranties to consumers Amongst the many other benefits of … [Read more...]
Archaeological dig at Buckler’s Hard reveals preserved 18th Century shipyard slipway
Buckler's Hard, not far from the motoring history mecca at Beaulieu, has had some fascinating and vitally important aspects of its shipbuilding past uncovered in an archaeological 'dig' during the summer of 2025. The Buckler's Hard Shipyard Trust tells us... (All words and photographs from the Buckler's Hard Shipyard Trust). A huge amount of ‘finds’ have been discovered at Buckler’s Hard as … [Read more...]
Alex Brundle and Charlotte Vowden to drive in the 2025 Veteran Car Run for the British Motor Musem
The British Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from the British Motor Museum). Racing driver and broadcaster, Alex Brundle, and presenter Charlotte Vowden will drive the 1899 Wolseley Voiturette on this year’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run. The Wolseley is one of several pre-1905 cars that the British Motor Museum will be entering into the famous Run. Alex Brundle is a … [Read more...]
As ’75’ registrations take to the road, The Motor Ombudsman registers BYD UK in New Car Code portfolio
The Motor Ombudsman tells us: (All words and photographs from The Motor Ombudsman). • The Motor Ombudsman has welcomed BYD UK, the country’s fastest-growing car brand, to its Motor Industry Code of Practice for New Cars • Meeting stringent criteria to achieve accreditation to the established and comprehensive Code, reinforces BYD UK’s drive to deliver the highest level of service and work in … [Read more...]
Beaulieu International Autojumble 2025 – Wheels-Alive was there
Kim Henson reports on this year’s classic extravaganza for components and complete vehicles. (Words © Kim Henson; Photographs © Kim Henson and Chris Adamson, as individually credited). Each year, as we say goodbye to summer and autumnal hints arrive in the form of mellow-coloured leaves and morning dew-drenched grass, Beaulieu International Autojumble arrives. For me this has always been a … [Read more...]
An ‘Evening With Richard Porter’ at The British Motor Museum, this September 15th
The British Motor Museum tells us (with the above photograph and all words from them)... It has announced another exclusive ‘Evening With’ event on 15 September with Richard Porter, former writer and script editor for the world famous TV shows Top Gear and The Grand Tour, in the hot seat! Richard will be sharing some of his favourite stories from the many exciting, unusual, and occasionally … [Read more...]
Free visits to Buckler’s Hard Museum with Heritage Open Days Festival, this September
The Buckler's Hard team tells us... (All words and photographs from Buckler's Hard). Visitors are invited to make the most of Heritage Open Days Festival with free entry to Buckler’s Hard Museum from 12th, 13th and 14th September at the maritime village on the banks of the Beaulieu River. Highlights include the exhibition HMS Agamemnon - Navigating the Legend, housed in the Shipwrights … [Read more...]
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