The National Motor Museum tells us... (Image and all words from The National Motor Museum). Innovative artwork by a renowned automotive artist Richard Neergaard has gone on permanent display at the National Motor Museum. The artwork features the Sunbeam 1000hp Land Speed Record vehicle and has been donated to the Museum by Richard to support current efforts to restore the iconic … [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.
UK’s new car market contracts in October 2024
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) reports... October saw another month of contraction in the new car market, a concerning trend following August's end to two years of continuous growth. This decline is particularly worrying, as it highlights the volatility of the market right now, said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised Dealers Association. UK new car buyers now … [Read more...]
Porter Press International wins top award at the Royal Automobile Club Motoring Book of the Year ceremony
Porter Press International had a total of four books shortlisted for the prestigious awards... They tell us: (All words and images from porter press International). Overall trophy awarded to The Austin Pedal Car Story by Dr David Whyley Doug Nye’s The Last Eye Witness: The pioneering motor racing photography of Maurice Louis Branger 1902-1914 wins Motorsport Book of the … [Read more...]
This year’s London to Brighton Run honours motoring milestones
This year's magical RM Sotheby's Veteran Car Run pays special tribute to Fiat and the Ladies' Automobile Club... RM Sotheby's tells us: (All words and images from RM Sotheby's). London was still shrouded in pre-dawn darkness as more than 350 pioneering veteran cars, their intrepid drivers, plucky passengers plus crowds of early-rising well-wishers gathered in Hyde Park this morning (Sunday, … [Read more...]
‘Goldie’ wins Royal Automobile Club’s Motorsport Book Of The Year Award
The National Motor Museum tells us... (Photograph and all words from The National Motor Museum). ‘Goldie’ by John Mayhead, the first book by National Motor Museum Publishing, won a Motorsport Book of the Year award at the Royal Automobile Club’s 2024 Motoring Book of the Year Awards last night. The title came top in the ‘books on a motor sporting subject, costing no more than £50’ … [Read more...]
Winner of the Royal Automobile Club 2024 Motoring Book Of The Year is… The Austin Pedal Car Story
The Royal Automobile Club tells us: (Photograph and all words from the Royal Automobile Club). David Whyley’s The Austin Pedal Car Story, published by Porter Press International, emerged as the Royal Automobile Club’s 2024 Motoring Book Of The Year at a special ceremony in central London last night, in the presence of acclaimed motoring and motor racing authors from around the world. This … [Read more...]
Adam Green Motors lifts The Motor Ombudsman-sponsored Customer Service trophy at the 2024 Servicesure awards
Berwickshire-based Adam Green Motors presented with The Motor Ombudsman-sponsored Customer Service trophy at the 2024 Servicesure 'Autocentre of the Year' awards. The Motor Ombudsman tells us: (Photograph and all words from The Motor Ombudsman). Adam Green Motors, a Berwickshire-based independent garage, beat fellow entrants in a competitive category to claim The Motor … [Read more...]
Icy screens (and other winter woes) are now on the agenda
With the clocks now having gone back and autumn turning inexorably into winter, the weather gets colder and drivers can expect frosty windscreens and icy windows, writes Robin Roberts and WheelsWithinWales. (Photograph by, and copyright, Kim Henson). Car specialist Gold Label Car Care https://www.goldlabelcarcare.co.uk has provided expert advice with 5 ways to de-ice a windscreen for … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum is shortlisted in the Royal Automobile Club Historic Awards
The British Motor Museum is one of three finalists in the 2024 Royal Automobile Club's 2024 Historic Awards. They tell us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is delighted to once again be selected as one of three finalists in the Museums & Collections category in the 2024 Royal Automobile Club Historic Awards. The annual Awards recognise … [Read more...]
Busiest ever third quarter for complaints, says The Motor Ombudsman
The Motor Ombudsman reports the busiest third quarter (2024) for vehicle service and repair complaints. They tell us: (All words and images from The Motor Ombudsman). The past three months were the busiest ever third quarter of the year for the number of vehicle service and repair cases submitted by consumers to The Motor Ombudsman, up nearly a fifth versus the same period … [Read more...]
Coronation Street actor Simon Gregson to join The British Motor Museum on the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run
For the 2024 London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, Coronation Street actor Simon Gregson will be joining The British Motor Museum team... The Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is again participating in the famous RM Sotheby’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, which is taking place on Sunday 3 November. Actor, Simon Gregson … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum Quiz Night on Tuesday 12th November
Get your brains into gear for the British Motor Museum Quiz Night, to be held on Tuesday 12th November 2024... They tell us: (Photographs and all words from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum Quiz Night is back by popular demand, returning on Tuesday 12 November. The brain teasing, fun filled evening will once again be led by special guest Danny Hopkins (photograph below), … [Read more...]
Cars that best hold their value
Sports cars, large SUVs and premium hatchbacks tend to hold their value well... Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) reports... Cars that keep their value: sports cars top the list of the best car types for resale Sports cars, large SUVs and premium hatchbacks are best at holding their value Models by Alpine, Morgan and Lotus are among those which lose the least value over time Family … [Read more...]
The World of Top Gear exhibition at Beaulieu closes on 3rd November
Last chance to see The World of Top Gear exhibition at Beaulieu... Beaulieu tells us... (All words and photographs fro Beaulieu). The World of Top Gear exhibition at Beaulieu will be closing on Sunday 3rd November, making way for the development of new visitor experiences at the attraction which is home to the National Motor Museum. The exhibition has been a feature at Beaulieu for Top … [Read more...]
High depreciation rates on some electric cars under scrutiny
The Audi Q4 e-tron shows the highest annual depreciation rate, according to a recent survey from ALA Insurance. Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) reports... Audi’s Q4 e-tron has the highest annual depreciation rate on the market, new study shows. The Audi Q4 e-tron has the highest annual depreciation rate of any other car at 18.8% yearly The three vehicles with the lowest … [Read more...]
Britain’s Driving Theory Tests are becoming more challenging…
Amidst ever more difficult 'theory' tests, Britain's most and least knowledgeable new drivers are revealed in a survey from Instarmac... They tell us: (All words and images from road surfacing specialists Instarmac). If pass rates are anything to go by, driving theory tests are hard – harder than they’ve ever been. Pass rates have dropped dramatically since 2007, falling from an average … [Read more...]
“Goldie’, the first book from National Motor Museum Publishing, shortlisted for prestigious award
Published by the National Motor Museum, 'Goldie', by John Mayhead, has been shortlisted for the Royal Automobile Club Book of the Year... The National Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from the National Motor Museum). “Goldie – The Amazing True Story of Alfred Goldie Gardner, the World’s Most Successful Speed- Record Driver” by John Mayhead was launched at Goodwood … [Read more...]
The Motor Ombudsman marks 20 years since its New Car Code gained full approval
The Motor Ombudsman celebrates the 20th anniversary of its New Car Code being given full approval. They tell us: (All words and images from The Motor Ombudsman). On this day, 20 years ago, it was announced that the Motor Industry Code of Practice for New Cars had gained ‘Stage Two’ and full approval from the former Office of Fair Trading (OFT), becoming the first Code of … [Read more...]
Suzuki excels again in the What Car? 2024 Reliability Survey
Once again Suzuki has clocked up a high rating in the What Car? Reliability Survey 2024... Suzuki tells us... (Photograph and all words from Suzuki). Suzuki once again achieves a high ranking in the What Car? Reliability Survey 2024, published today, with a brand score of 97.75%, placing it just 0.6% behind the overall winner. The long-established reliability survey is carried out annually … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum shortlisted in the West Midlands Tourist Awards
The British Motor Museum has been shortlisted as a finalist in the West Midlands Tourist Awards... The British Motor Museum tells us: (Photograph and all words from The British Motor Museum). The Museum has been nominated for an award in the Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award category and will find out if it has won this highly coveted award at a special ceremony in early 2025. The … [Read more...]
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