Kim Henson considers the implications – and alternative fuels for vehicles with internal combustion engines... At Wheels-Alive we have always felt that the future of transport, in relation to environmental and global warming aspects, needs to be thought-about and planned very carefully and in a 'big picture' manner. This seldom happens and successive British governments of all political … [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.
Has Britain got sufficient manufacturing capacity to produce enough batteries?
New opportunities... and new worries... as Britain moves headlong towards electric propulsion. Robin Roberts elaborates: Britain’s car-makers and component suppliers have new opportunities as the race speeds up towards a future of pure electric vehicles, delegates to the annual Autolink Conference in Cardiff were told. On the day that the UK Government announced a £620 Million grant … [Read more...]
Christmas presents galore from The British Motor Museum
Looking for a great Christmas present for a classic vehicle enthusiast, or fancy a seasonal meal and/or family activities? Try the British Motor Museum... They tell us... Visitors to the British Motor Museum will be spoilt for choice this Christmas with a selection of Christmas events and gift ideas. Christmas lunches are available on 12, 16 and 17 December and are open to visitors, local … [Read more...]
Classic car groups and the DVLA work together towards solving registration difficulties…
Classic car owners will be delighted to hear of the first steps towards progress in resolving registration problems with the DVLA... DVLA AND CLASSIC CAR GROUPS JOIN FORCES IN THIS MISSION The inaugural meeting of the Historic and Classic Vehicle User Group took place on 7th October 2021. This brought together the DVLA, key membership groups, the Association of Old Vehicle Clubs in Northern … [Read more...]
Ford Kuga PHEV – Road Test, and Halewood plant news
THE FORD KUGA PHEV PLUGGED-IN AND TESTED BY ROBIN ROBERTS, PLUS BREAKING NEWS ABOUT FORD’S HALEWOOD PLANS, FROM MILES BETTER NEWS AGENCY… Our road test this week is very topical as today - 18 October 2020 Ford has announced it is to invest hundreds of millions of pounds in its Halewood plant on Merseyside UK to produce components for electric cars. The investment will help safeguard 500 jobs. … [Read more...]
The name’s Bond… at The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu
BOND IN MOTION – NO TIME TO DIE EXHIBITION, NATIONAL MOTOR MUSEUM, BEAULIEU REPORT & PHOTOS (APART FROM THREE IMAGES FROM THE NATIONAL MOTOR MUSEUM, AND INDIVIDUALLY CREDITED) COPYRIGHT CHRIS ADAMSON, WHO ATTENDED... Film fans visiting that National Motor Museum at Beaulieu will be hoping to be stirred rather than shaken by a new big screen inspired exhibition. ‘Bond in Motion – No … [Read more...]
‘Esports’ gaming at The British Motor Museum during the October half-term
New activities over the coming half-term break... The British Motor Museum has teamed up with the University of Warwick this half term from Saturday 23 to Thursday 28 October to host their new, state-of-the-art Esports Centre. This is the first time that the Esports Centre has taken to the road giving visitors to the Museum the opportunity to have a go on one of the 24 gaming … [Read more...]
Discounted entry to The British Motor Museum under ‘National Lottery Days Out’ campaign…
Buy a Lotto ticket and get a £25 voucher... Visitors to the British Motor Museum will be able to redeem a £25 voucher on admission this autumn thanks to its participation in a new National Lottery Days Out campaign with VisitBritain, the national tourism agency. National Lottery players who purchase a Lotto ticket from this October, will be able to redeem a £25 voucher against entry tickets to … [Read more...]
Does your car have a name? Do you talk to it? Perhaps you buy it a Christmas present?
According to a recent survey, about one in four of us buy presents for our vehicles, and about the same number name their cars... 23% of car owners say they have bought their car a Christmas present in the past More than four in ten greet their cars when they walk up to it 25% of owners have named their cars Car personality is the biggest reason Brits name their cars, with Ford … [Read more...]
How many would consider an electric car? Motor Ombudsman poll gives an insight…
A recent poll for The Motor Ombudsman reveals some interesting numbers... An online YouGov poll of more than 1,700 UK drivers has revealed that 61% would consider an electric car if they were to buy a new or used vehicle in 2022 The biggest key factors cited by respondents for going electric were namely, the growing network of EV chargers across the UK, a greater choice of … [Read more...]
Quiz Night at The British Motor Museum
Coming very soon – a new Quiz Night at the British Motor Museum... The British Motor Museum is to host a brand new Quiz Night on Tuesday 9 November, in the first of a new series of Museum Lates running over the winter months. The quiz will be led by special guest Danny Hopkins, Editor of Practical Classics Magazine. All proceeds of the event will go towards the vital work of the British Motor … [Read more...]
MAKING THE MOST OF IT! – HOW TO USE LESS FUEL
Kim Henson offers some tips to help you travel further on less fuel… Whether you drive a new vehicle or old, whether it is petrol or diesel powered, and whether it is large or small, if you are unable to refuel it as often as you are usually able to do, it is useful to be able to stretch the fuel that you do have in the tank to cover more miles. Of course this is a good idea anyway, in terms of … [Read more...]
New membership scheme for the British Motor Museum
You can now become a member of the British Motor Museum... The British Motor Museum has launched a new membership scheme as part of the Museum’s plans to engage with more audiences, share its collections more widely and become more financially resilient. As home to the world's largest collection of historic British cars, the British Motor Museum is an independent Museum and registered … [Read more...]
Moke Comes Home to U.K.
MOKE production returns to Britain's automotive heartland... Full official MOKE production returns to the United Kingdom Production in partnership with leading automotive Tier 1 manufacturing and engineering company, Fablink Group Significant investment signals long-term commitment to the growth of the brand UK cars available to order from today, with prices starting at £20,000 + … [Read more...]
The Motor Ombudsman clocks up five years of the Motor Industry Code of Practice for Vehicle Sales
Five years of the Motor Industry Code of Practice For vehicle Sales... The Motor Ombudsman tells us this morning... The Vehicle Sales Code was introduced in September 2016, becoming the first and only Code of Practice in the motor industry to cover the sale of both new and used cars Over 100,000 consumer contacts have been received by The Motor Ombudsman in relation to just … [Read more...]
‘Charging anxiety to be a thing of the past’ – so says Osprey Charging
Osprey Charging to invest £75 million in more than 150 rapid electric vehicle charging hubs across the UK... They say, "We will make charging anxiety a thing of the past", and they tell us: Rollout will see over 150 high-powered EV charging hubs open across the UK over the next four years, to revolutionise the UK’s EV charging infrastructure and eliminate charging anxiety. Each hub … [Read more...]
Science marvels at half term at The British Motor Museum
Science is the word at The British Motor Museum... No matter your age, visit the British Motor Museum this half term from 23 – 31 October to be dazzled by science! The Mad Scientists will be shining a light on headlamps and the science behind them. There will be illuminating hands-on sessions as they reflect on the science of lights with the amazing Lucas Collection, one of the world’s largest … [Read more...]
Suzuki Swift Sport and Vitara – Brief Impressions of current models
Kim Henson briefly test drives the latest, 48 volt self-charging hybrid system versions of the Swift Sport and Vitara… (Words and photographs – all copyright, by Kim Henson). With self-charging hybrid technology, incorporating an upgraded new lithium-ion battery, applied as standard across the Suzuki line-up, the latest models all employ a compact, lightweight belt-driven ‘Integrated Starter … [Read more...]
Caution – Your ‘Connected’ car may be giving away private information about you!
Many people do not realise how much information their 'connected' car can give away to others; Vanarama has carried out a study into this and how to protect yourself... Vanarama has conducted a study into the important question of privacy and data safety within connected cars, comparing the information that is collected from 10 of the biggest car companies, and who can gain access to … [Read more...]
The Motor Ombudsman launches 2021 ‘Garage Stars’ Awards
2021 Garage Stars Awards from The Motor Ombudsman start now... Following the success of the inaugural Garage Star Awards in 2020, The Motor Ombudsman has launched the second year of its search to find the next Garage Stars The 2021 competition sees the addition of new dedicated Customer Service Star Awards for Motor Ombudsman-accredited vehicle manufacturers and vehicle … [Read more...]
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 38
- Next Page »
