Life’s a beach when your car keys are safe at the seaside, says breakdown cover provider Start Rescue. They tell us: (Photograph and all words from Start Rescue). Five ways to keep car keys safe on the beach Avoid breakdown call-out with simple steps Replacement key can cost up to £530 “We’ve recently had claims for keys lost on beaches in the sand, keys falling out of pockets … [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.
Stolen Escort’s owner still determined to find where his car went…
Yes, we realise that this car has been missing for more than two years, but rightful owner Graham King is not giving up on his Escort, and he has asked for details about his car to be shared again among enthusiasts and the wider public. If you have any news regarding its whereabouts, please ontact the police or Graham direct… Graham King’s bronze-coloured Ford Escort Mark I two door saloon, … [Read more...]
Beaulieu Supercar Weekend 2024 draws enthusiastic crowds
Special guests and spectacular displays at this year's Beaulieu Supercar Weekend... Beaulieu tells us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). On 3rd and 4th August, over 20,000 supercar enthusiasts headed to Beaulieu Supercar Weekend to see some of the world’s most exclusive and powerful vehicles on show. With live demonstrations, awesome displays and a special guest appearance from BBC … [Read more...]
British premiere of new feature documentary ‘Vincenzo Lancia and the Birth of Modern Motoring’
British premiere of a new feature documentary 'Vincenzo Lancia and the Birth of Modern Motoring' takes place in Leamington Spa... The British premiere of the new feature documentary ‘Vincenzo Lancia & the Birth of Modern Motoring’ took place on Saturday 20th July at the Royal Spa Centre Cinema in Leamington Spa. Hosted by the Lancia Motor Club, Motul and the Federation of British … [Read more...]
DR1VR show coming soon at The British Motor Museum
DR1VR show returns to The British Motor Museum, by popular demand... They tell us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The DR1VR show returns to the British Motor Museum on Sunday 15 September for its second year. Visitors can once again enjoy a relaxed day out with live music whilst admiring hundreds of modified cars including modern and classic stance, track builds, … [Read more...]
Best-seller cars in Britain in July… as buyers are turning away from electric power
Britons are turning their backs on battery cars and looking at hybrids, according to the latest July car registrations, as Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) reports... Now concern is mounting among car-makers that they will be hit with big penalties for failing to hit UK Government mandated 22% of BEV sales this year. Manufacturers and dealers are likely to be offering incredible leasing … [Read more...]
Wellhouse Leisure has a busy year and invests in the future
Wellhouse Leisure invests £100,000 in machinery to bring furniture production in-house for its campervan business, and offers some of the most cost-effective leisure vehicles available today... They tell us: (All words and photographs from Wellhuse Leisure). Strong sales this year, despite the market conditions, means Wellhouse Leisure has had the confidence to invest £100,000 in … [Read more...]
The Motor Ombudsman urges drivers to book MoT tests in good time
'Book your car's MoT test in advance' is the message from The Motor Ombudsman this summer... They tell us: (Photograph and all words from The Motor Ombudsman). The Motor Ombudsman is urging motorists not to leave booking their vehicle’s MOT until the last minute before hitting the road for their summer vacation Motorists are able to arrange the legally-required annual … [Read more...]
How to part with your car without trading it in…
Changing your car and don’t know what to do for the best with your old one? Gerald Morgan describes his dilemma and how he solved it… (All words and photographs by, and copyright, Gerald Morgan). I recently decided that time was up for me on my nearly 10 year old 2014 VW Polo BlueGT which had done nearly 80,000 miles. Looking round newer models I decided to buy a VW Taigo Style, and the VW … [Read more...]
Supercars Galore at Beaulieu on 3rd and 4th August 2024
A fantastic line-up of high performance sporting/luxury vehicles awaits attendees at this year's Beaulieu Supercar Weekend... They tell us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Beaulieu Supercar Weekend returns on 3rd and 4th August for another action-packed weekend of automotive excellence. This year, the highly-anticipated event is set to display more high-performance vehicles than … [Read more...]
Classic Car Loan Project Reaches 100 Drivers!
100 Not Out! The Classic Car Loan Project (CCLP), which gives younger enthusiasts a classic car for a whole year, has just reached the 100 driver mark. Kim writes, "This is a magnificent achievement for the Classic Car Loan Project, set up to encourage young people into the world of classic cars and thus helping to preserve interest for the future". They tell us: (All words and photographs … [Read more...]
First Welsh Motorsport & Supercar Festival
Robin Roberts (WheelsWithinWales) reports on a new event to take place in September 2024… Pembrey Circuit will host the inaugural Welsh Motorsport & Supercar Festival on Sunday 22 September, exactly 31 years to the day since the late Brazilian F1 racing driver Ayrton Senna set the fastest lap around the home of Welsh motorsport. It was widely reported at the time that Senna broke the … [Read more...]
Sad true story about trying to bring TVR to Wales…
Robin Roberts (WheelsWithinWales) reports… An attempt to bring TVR sports cars to Wales ended in failure and a bill of £14M, according to official documents released Wednesday. Legendary two-seater high performance TVRs were to be built at Rassau Industrial Estate close to Ebbw Vale after the manufacturer was bought by a business from the previous owners who saw it collapse in its native … [Read more...]
Four Mazda MX-5s are the first cars to drive from Land’s End to John o’ Groats on sustainable fuel
One thousand miles, covered in each of four Mazdas – all on sustainable, carbon-neutral fuel... and celebrating 35 years of the MX-5. Mazda tells us: (Image and all words from Mazda). To celebrate 35 years of MX-5, one of each generation drove from Land’s End to John O’Groats. All cars on the trip were powered by SUSTAIN 100 per cent biofuel with zero fossil fuel content. The … [Read more...]
A new dedicated ‘Access Day’ being hosted by The British Motor Museum this summer
Friday 16th August 2024 is the date of the British Motor Museum's second dedicated 'Access Day'... They tell us: (Image and all words from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is to host its second dedicated Access Day of 2024 on Friday 16 August. The Museum, which is committed to being accessible to all, will showcase its range of accessible activities and will be open until … [Read more...]
Visitors to Buckler’s Hard this coming weekend can enjoy free tours aboard the pilot cutter Amelie Rose
A warm welcome is promised for visitors to Buckler's Hard (near Beaulieu) this weekend (20th and 21st July 2024) with free tours aboard the pilot cutter Amelie Rose... Buckler's Hard tells us... (All words and images from Buckler's Hard). Step on board the beautiful pilot cutter Amelie Rose for a tour and chat with her crew as part of your visit to Buckler’s Hard on Saturday 20th and Sunday … [Read more...]
The Motor Ombudsman marks 15 years of the Vehicle Warranty Products Code
For 15 years the Vehicle Warranty Products Code has been serving the automotive sector, says The Motor Ombudsman. They tell us: (All words and images from The Motor Ombudsman). The Vehicle Warranty Products Code was launched to the public on 14th July 2009, with the primary objective of driving standards even higher in the management and administration of extended vehicle … [Read more...]
For Your Bookshelf: “Fast Fords” – 50 years up close and personal with Ford’s finest
Book Review: Fast Fords Reviewed by Kim Henson Author: Jeremy Walton Published by: Evro Publishing www.evropublishing.com 408 pages (hardback), large format (270 x 210mm), and including 300 photographs UK Price: £60 (or £75 for copies signed by the author, Jeremy Walton) ISBN: 978-1-910505-83-0 Over the years there have been many books written about classic Fords, including … [Read more...]
Veterans set to sparkle on RM Sotheby’s Summer Veteran Car Run
Royal Automobile Club hosts warm-up for the 2024 RM Sotheby's Summer Veteran Car Run... RM Sotheby's tells us: (All words and photographs from RM Sotheby). A packed entry of enthusiastic participants are preparing themselves – and their wonderful pre-1905 cars – for the third running of the Royal Automobile Club’s much-loved Summer Veteran Car Run (Thursday 18 July). The … [Read more...]
INEOS Automotive joins The Motor Ombudsman’s Code of Practice
The Motor Ombudsman strengthens its Code of Practice Portfolios with the addition of INEOS Automotive. The Motor Ombudsman tells us: (Image and all words from The Motor Ombudsman). 4X4 maker INEOS Automotive signs up to The Motor Ombudsman’s Motor Industry Code of Practice for New Cars, joining a portfolio of 45 accredited vehicle manufacturers Vehicle purchases made by … [Read more...]
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