Robin Roberts (WheelsWithinWales) takes a close look at the 2023 car sales figures... The UK new car market has recorded its best year since the pandemic as a strong December up 9.8%, wrapped up the 17th month of consecutive growth. Some 1.903 million new cars reached the road during 2023 – an increase of 17.9%, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers 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.
Brian James Trailers introduces its most advanced trailer ever
New premium quality, lighter in weight car trailer from Brian James Trailers... They tell us: Brian James Trailers reveals new advanced lightweight enclosed trailer, the Race Transporter 7 (RT7). Up to 200kg lighter than an equivalent RT6. Meets demand for lighter trailer products to transport heavy EVs and luxury SUVs. Industry-first electric actuator with wireless remote that … [Read more...]
GEM encourages motorists (and other road users) to make life-saving New Year resolutions
Thinking carefully about your driving could help to keep people safe, says GEM... They tell us: GEM’s life-saving New Year’s resolution that every driver should make... "Make safety your number one priority on road journeys". UK road deaths and serious injuries rise 10 per cent in the UK1 January is the perfect time to make road safety your number one priority GEM shares four … [Read more...]
Alpine joins The Motor Ombudsman’s New Car Code
The Motor Ombudsman starts 2024 on a high with Alpine joining New Car Code. They tell us: Sports car brand Alpine has gained accreditation to The Motor Ombudsman’s long-established Motor Industry Code of Practice for New Cars Today, more than 40 vehicle manufacturers adhere to the comprehensive Code, which covers 98% of new cars sold across the UK Being signed up to the … [Read more...]
‘Trade in, trade up’, says Isuzu UK
Isuzu UK introduces new '100 Days of Trade-ins' campaign... They tell us: From the 1st of January 2024 this new campaign encourages UK pick-up owners to part exchange their current pick-up. All makes and model pick-up are welcome within the new campaign. For the first 100 days of 2024, Isuzu are paying top prices to top up their quality used pick-up stock so UK pick-up owners can both … [Read more...]
Campervan specialist Wellhouse Leisure forges ahead
Wellhouse Leisure diversifies product range, increases production of lower priced campervan conversions, and has best ever year for sales... They tell us: (All words and images from Wellhouse leisure). Wellhouse Leisure celebrates record year and announces new initiatives for 2024: new Ford Transit Custom PHEV, DIY campervan kits and Alphard campervan hire fleet. Wellhouse Leisure … [Read more...]
Do-it-yourself Paint Protective Film – in a kit from DIY PPF
Steve Sutcliffe Champions Revolutionary DIY PPF: A Breakthrough in Car Care (All words plus image from DIY PPF). They tell us: SHEFFIELD, UK. December 19th, 2023 - In a groundbreaking move that's stirring the UK automotive scene, DIY PPF emerges as the new champion of car care, with the endorsement of renowned automotive expert Steve Sutcliffe. This innovative … [Read more...]
Winter driving – how to get there safely
Take care on the roads this winter... PassMeFast tells us: As the seasons change, so does the driving landscape. This time of year is notorious for endless rainy days, which pose a new set of challenges for drivers. With rainfall increasing, and the wind picking up, roads can become slippery and much harder to navigate. Driving in adverse weather conditions can be daunting, but many people … [Read more...]
National Motor Museum’s Prize Draw won by motoring enthusiast…
Lord Montagu has handed the keys of a new Mini Cooper Classic Convertible to Richard Clothier, winner of the 2023 Prize Draw at Beaulieu. They tell us: (Words and image from, and copyright, Beaulieu). Richard Clothier was presented with the sporty soft-top outside the Montagu ancestral home of Palace House. Richard, from near Dorking, Surrey bought the winning ticket on a visit … [Read more...]
The future of eight historic MGs secured by The British Motor Museum
The British Museum secures the loan of eight historic MGS... They tell us: (Words and image from The British Motor Museum). After several years working with MG Motor UK, the British Motor Museum has secured the long-term loan of eight historic MG cars which, until recently, had been stored at Longbridge. This agreement is due to the successful relationship between MG and the British Motor … [Read more...]
Buckler’s Hard to Beaulieu riverside walk re-opens
After being closed for two years to allow nature to recuperate, the riverside walk between Buckler's Hard and Beaulieu has been re-opened, with tempting refreshments available too... They tell us... (All words and images from Buckler's Hard/Beaulieu). The popular footpath from Buckler’s Hard to Beaulieu has re-opened with two riverside loops for walkers to enjoy stunning birdlife … [Read more...]
Electric van insurance is much higher than for diesel vans
A new study from van leasing specialists Vanarama has revealed that electric vans cost up to £386.87 more than diesel vans... They tell us: (All words and images from Vanarama). The research, which analysed electric van insurance and diesel van insurance costs for 40 of the most popular tradespeople job titles, found that the highest price difference was £386.87 and the lowest was … [Read more...]
Many motorists see modern cars as too complex to fix
Are today's cars too complicated for owners to diagnose/fix? Vehicle diagnostic experts, OBDeleven, has commissioned a survey of over 1,500 motorists, which shows the results below. OBDeleven tells us: (All words and image from OBDeleven). Two-thirds of drivers believe their car is now too complex to fix or spot issues for themselves. Modern cars now have more than … [Read more...]
New Suzuki Swift arrives
Suzuki introduces the new, fourth generation Swift... They tell us: (All words and images from Suzuki). Suzuki has unveiled the all-new Swift. In its fourth iteration, Suzuki’s iconic hatchback has evolved into a sophisticated, smart compact with a crisp design, advanced safety features, and fun-to-drive playfulness that redefines everyday mobility. A long-time favourite among consumers … [Read more...]
Graham’s Ford Escort is still missing; can you help?
PLEASE CAN ANYONE HELP? Graham King's much-loved bronze-coloured Ford Escort Mark I two door saloon, registration UFX 365L, is still missing. It was stolen on April 12th, 2022 from a private driveway in Wallisdown, east Dorset. It is believed that it was taken in the early hours of the morning. Graham is not giving up on his 'lost' Escort, and is appealing once again to see if anyone can help … [Read more...]
smart UK Automotive Ltd is added to The Motor Ombudsman’s widening New Car Code portfolio
The Motor Ombudsman adds smart UK Automotive Ltd to its expanding New Car Code portfolio... They tell us: The electric car brand, smart UK Automotive Ltd, has gained accreditation to The Motor Ombudsman’s Motor Industry Code of Practice for New Cars This complements the existing and long-running smart Europe GmbH accreditation to the Code of Practice An all-time high of … [Read more...]
Draper Tools prize draw win will benefit coastal community and the National Motor Museum’s Sunbeam 1000hp restoration
Toolkit winner will use his prize to help in his community work with the RNLI... The National Motor Museum tells us: (All words and image from the National Motor Museum). The winner of a dream tool kit, gifted to the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu by Draper Tools to support the restoration of the Sunbeam 1000hp Land Speed Record breaker, will use the toolkit in his community role with … [Read more...]
Audi TT – history to date, and test driving the final variant
Robin Roberts (WheelsWithinWales and Miles Better News Agency) reflects on the modern classic Audi TT's history, and puts the latest – and last – variant through its paces. Birth of the Audi TT The Audi TT – one of the most evocative and transformative models ever to have borne the four rings – celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2023, the year in which production of the Coupé and … [Read more...]
‘Santa’s little helpers’ promote tyre safety for Tyresafe’s ‘Good Elf’ Christmas campaign…
Keep Your Tyres in Good 'Elf' is Tyresafe's message for their Christmas campaign, promoted by 'Santa's Little Helpers'! They tell us: (All words and the image from Tyresafe). This December, TyreSafe, the UK's tyre safety organisation, is launching a whimsical and educational tyre safety campaign like no other: 'Keep Your Tyres in Good 'Elf.' The campaign features Santa's mischievous … [Read more...]
Christmas 2023 and The British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum has this Christmas all wrapped up... They tell us: (All words and images from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum has Christmas wrapped up with a host of festive lunches in the roof-top Sky Suite, a selection box of family-friendly Christmas activities, and a wide choice of Christmas gift ideas. Christmas lunches are available from 12pm – 2pm on … [Read more...]
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