Beaulieu tells us... Everyone’s favourite motoring treasure hunt is just around the corner, as Beaulieu prepares to welcome enthusiasts from around the world to its International Autojumble on 12th and 13th September. With advance ticket prices ending soon, visitors have until 11.59pm on 4thSeptember to secure their tickets at the discounted rate. While much of the search for parts and … [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.
Top marks for British Motor Museum from VisitEngland for quality
The British Motor Museum tells us... The British Motor Museum has been awarded the accreditation of VisitEngland Quality Assured Visitor Attraction following its recent assessment. The Museum achieved an impressive score of 91%, the second year in a row that it has been in the top 10%. The completely objective assessment looks at a number of key areas that are important to any tourist, from … [Read more...]
EVs are changing maintenance and repairs, says Partsinmotion.co.uk
Partsinmotion tells us... For years, one of the biggest selling points of electric vehicles (EV) has been the promise of lower maintenance. No oil changes, no spark plugs, no cambelt to worry about. But as the UK's electric car parc matures - with the earliest mainstream EVs now approaching a decade on the road – PartsinMotion.co.uk, says a different story is emerging: EVs don't need less looking … [Read more...]
Car buying advice from The Motor Ombudsman, ahead of the new ’76 plate registrations
The Motor Ombudsman tells us... With the new ’76 vehicle registration arriving in showrooms across England, Scotland and Wales on 1st September, as plates change for the second time this year, a motoring expert is offering top tips for those looking to get behind the wheel of a new car, to help consumers make an informed choice before signing on the dotted line. Nail down a realistic … [Read more...]
Fairfuel UK says, ‘Keeping the 2030 Petrol and Diesel Ban Will Cripple the UK Economy for Zero Gain’
FairFuelUK tells us... The Department for Transport has reaffirmed that the UK’s 2030 phase-out of pure-petrol and diesel cars remains firmly in place, as does the 2035 ban on hybrids. Unlike the European Union, which has abandoned its outright ban on combustion-engined vehicles, Britain is pressing ahead with these rigid deadlines. Why? FairFuelUK has repeatedly shown that this … [Read more...]
Sunbeam 1000hp World Land Speed Record Breaker makes Pebble Beach Post Restoration Debut
The World Land Speed Record breaker Sunbeam 1000hp is to make its post-restoration debut at Pebble Beach Concours d‘Elegance tomorrow (Sunday 16th August). The car will be on display and started up at the prestigious automotive gathering where it will headline the Special Curated Class at the 75th anniversary event. The legendary vehicle was restored by the workshop team of the National Motor … [Read more...]
Free visits to Buckler’s Hard Museum and expert talks for Heritage Open Days Festival
The Buckler's Hard team tells us... (All words and photographs from the team). Visitors are invited to make the most of Heritage Open Days Festival with free entry to Buckler’s Hard Museum on 11th, 12th and 13th 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 Workshop. This … [Read more...]
Brooklands celebrates the centenary of Britain’s first Grand Prix
Sell-out centenary celebration hailed as an unforgettable tribute to the birthplace of British motorsport • The most comprehensive gathering of Grand Prix and Formula 1 cars ever assembled • More than 120 legendary racing cars representing over 50 marques and more than a century of Grand Prix history • Historic recreation of the start of the 1926 Grand Prix of the Royal Automobile Club • 1996 … [Read more...]
Obituary from the Standard Motor Club: Philip Geoffrey Homer, 8th May 1952 to 21st July 2026
The Club tells us... The Standard Motor Club is mourning the loss, on 21st July 2026, of Phil Homer (pictured above), the person who had probably done most in establishing the Club and its current format since its founding in 1975 to cater for all Standard cars and derivatives. Phil Homer and his wife Lynda had been members of the Club since it was established and have played a large part in … [Read more...]
National Motor Museum to celebrate the Sunbeam 1000hp at California’s Pebble Beach Classic Car Forum
The delegation of the National Motor Museum will join the Pebble Beach Classic Car Forum on Saturday 15 August 2026, as part of Pebble Beach Automotive Week, to kick-off centenary celebrations for the remarkable Sunbeam 1000hp World Land Speed Record car. (All words and photographs from The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu). The event will be held at the Concours Village at Pebble Beach, and … [Read more...]
Take care when towing – and check that trailer or caravan before taking to the road with it
UK Towing Safety Alliance Issues Maintenance Alert as Trailer Incidents Surge 37% on Strategic Road Network They tell us... Ageing vehicles, ageing trailers and the busy harvest season create a growing maintenance challenge for UK motorists The UK Towing Safety Alliance (UKTSA) has today released a comprehensive four-year analysis of incident data (2022–2025) from National Highways’ … [Read more...]
Britain’s most stolen motorbikes…
Motorbike owners, look away now. New data obtained via Freedom of Information requests has revealed Britain’s most-stolen motorbike models, as well as the regions that are most at risk of motorbike theft. Long story short: if you’re thinking of investing in improved security, don’t wait around. How many bikes were reported stolen across the UK over the last 12 months? Inquests submitted … [Read more...]
Beaulieu announces the arrival, in December 2026, of Alice’s Christmas Wonderland
Beaulieu tells us... Visit the Mad Hatter’s hat shop, tumble down a rabbit hole and meet the Queen of Hearts at A Palace House Christmas, as Beaulieu announces its fabulous festive themed experience for 2026. Get curiouser and curiouser as designers extraordinaire Charlotte Lloyd Webber and Adrian Lillie return with theatrical installations, immersive soundscapes and multi-colour projections … [Read more...]
Austin Counties Car Club Rally 2026
Kim Henson reports on a superb event, held this year in Essex… (All words and photographs © Kim Henson). For a very long time the Austin Counties Car Club, which caters for enthusiasts of Austin models produced between 1939 and the mid-1950s, has had the enviable and well-deserved reputation of being a friendly, welcoming organisation, with their annual rallies reflecting this ethos. At the … [Read more...]
The Motor Ombudsman expands presence with the addition of a new hub in Liverpool
The Motor Ombudsman tells us... The Motor Ombudsman has opened a hub in Liverpool to complement its existing headquarters in Westminster, London The addition of new premises allows the organisation to attract experienced staff from a wider geographical area as it expands to meet the growing demand for its Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) service The hub on Mann Island next to the … [Read more...]
Big adventures at Beaulieu with Great British Summer Savings
Beaulieu tells us... (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). A great family day out just got even better. From Disney and Pixar's Cars to magnificent motoring parades, Horrible Histories® fun and family favourites around every corner, there's never been a better time to visit Beaulieu. And thanks to the UK Government's Great British Summer Savings scheme, you can save on admission and enjoy … [Read more...]
Inspire curious minds this summer at The British Motor Museum
Inspire curious minds this Summer with £1 child tickets and fun family activities based on two exciting feature exhibitions The British Motor Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). Summer has officially arrived at the British Motor Museum with a wealth of family activities, running from 17 July – 2 September, focused on two incredible feature exhibitions, … [Read more...]
Don’t drive when tired – stop for a break BEFORE feeling drowsy
Drivers warned not to wait until they feel tired before taking a break this summer National Highways tells us... More than half of drivers in England (60%) and nearly three-quarters of parents (73%) plan to make longer overnight or early-morning journeys for their summer holidays to avoid traffic. Just 37% of drivers in the South West say they start a long journey feeling well … [Read more...]
Stay cool with your classic
Kim Henson advises on keeping you and your classic vehicle mobile and as cool as possible during heatwaves… (Photograph and all words © Kim Henson) Summertime is usually a happy time for owners of classics to get out and about with their vehicles, whether the destinations involved are local shows/rallies or events, or indeed day trips, weekend breaks or holidays further afield. For many, … [Read more...]
The Peninsula’s Historic Rolls-Royce Phantom arrives at its new home at the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu with support from Cathay Cargo
The National Motor Museum tells us... Hong Kong and National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, 9 July 2026 - The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH), in partnership with Cathay Cargo and the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu, marked the delivery and handover of a 2006 Rolls-Royce Phantom VII to its new home at the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu, UK. Donated by HSH and formerly part of The … [Read more...]
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