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...]
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.
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...]
Beaulieu International Autojumble – coming very soon!
Hundreds of motoring and vintage stands to explore at this year's Beaulieu International Autojumble, on 14th/15th September... Beaulieu tells us: (All words and images from Beaulieu). Beaulieu’s International Autojumble returns for another jam-packed weekend of automotive treasure-hunting. From crucial spare parts and tools for historic car projects to automobilia, model cars and … [Read more...]
UK car registrations amount to one million in six months
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) reports on car makers’ million registrations in six months... The UK new car market has hit the million motors mark (within the first six months of the year) for the first time in five years, after new car registrations rose in June by a modest 1.1% to reach 179,263 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. As a result, so far in … [Read more...]
Suzuki voted best manufacturer by dealers, in the Car Dealer Power Survey
Dealers vote Suzuki as 'Best Manufacturer' in the 2024 Car Dealer Power Survey... Suzuki tells us: (All words and images from Suzuki). The full list of car manufacturers have been announced in the 2024 Car Dealer Power Survey and we’re proud to announce that Suzuki has been voted Best Manufacturer overall out of a total of 25 brands. Suzuki received an average score of 90.8% satisfaction … [Read more...]
New Suzuki Swift Hybrid – Road Test (plus Suzuki’s range electrification plans)
Kim Henson test drives Suzuki’s latest, fourth generation version of its Swift compact supermini... (Photographs and words by, and copyright, Kim Henson). Big news from Suzuki is that the firm plans to introduce its first fully electric car later in 2024, with further EV models arriving through to 2030. In order to make way for the new electric models, Suzuki is discontinuing (by early 2025 … [Read more...]
Misunderstood and perplexing road markings – this may help to clarify!
Road markings that can challenge our understanding... Instarmac (https://www.instarmac.co.uk/products/ultratile/) tells us… Dubbed ‘Britain’s most bonkers’ road markings, Clevedon in north Somerset’s infamous wiggly road markings have finally been removed – costing an additional £425,000 on top of the initial £1.357m invested in the seaside regeneration scheme. Understandably, drivers were … [Read more...]
‘Jump starting’ – but safer, and not as we know it
CTEK's 'CS FREE' Adaptive Booster and Battery Charger can get your car going without risk of damage, and keep the battery on top form... CTEK tells us: (Image and all words from CTEK). Facing a dead battery can be a frustrating experience, especially when you're in a hurry or far from help. Jumpstarting a car is a common solution, but traditional methods involving jump cables and jump … [Read more...]
Cataclean and ‘Clean Air Day’
Cataclean champions 'Clean Air Day' They tell us: (Image and all words from Cataclean). As the world prioritises cleaner air, the automotive aftermarket industry must step up to support emissions reduction efforts, says Cataclean, a leading brand in automotive additives, as it celebrates national Clean Air Day 2024. Held on 20th June, Clean Air Day aims to raise awareness about … [Read more...]
A new book tells the inside story of the British Leyland/Rover collaboration with Honda
'The Viking and the Samurai' is a new, eyewitness account, book telling the story of an unlikely automotive partnership... The Rover 200 & 400 Owners Club (publishers of the book) tells us: (All words and images from the Club). In the 1970s British Leyland was navigating tough times, with regular industrial action, lack-lustre products, financial challenges and competitor pressure … [Read more...]
Suzuki Swace gains technology upgrades
Technology levels raised still further in Suzuki's Swace. They tell us: (Image and all words from Suzuki). Following on from its powertrain and equipment upgrades last year, the Swace Full Hybrid model has recently received some upgrades for mid-2024 offering an even higher level of technology as standard. Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) is now included for both Motion and Ultra … [Read more...]
Händler Protect joins The Motor Ombudsman’s Vehicle Warranty Products Code
The Motor Ombudsman adds Händler Protect to its comprehensive Vehicle Warranty Products Code. The Motor Ombudman tells us... (Image and all words from the Motor Ombudsman). Händler Protect joins The Motor Ombudsman’s long-standing Motor Industry Code of Practice for Vehicle Warranty Products The Code, which next month, celebrates fifteen years of operation in the … [Read more...]
Bikers to Beaulieu…
Motorcyclists invited to attend the first ever Beaulieu Bikers' Day event... Beaulieu tells us: (All words and images from Beaulieu). Owners of all motorbikes are invited to ride through the New Forest to attend Beaulieu’s first ever Bikers’ Day on Saturday 6th July. Attendees will be able to park their pride and joy in the grounds of the National Motor Museum where they can catch up … [Read more...]
Tyres Under Pressure? The Motor Ombudsman reports that failing to maintain tyres is an expensive omission…
'Make Time For Tyres': Check your tyre pressures and treads... advises The Motor Ombudsman. They tell us: (All words and images from The Motor Ombudsman). A study by The Motor Ombudsman has revealed that the nation’s drivers may be unnecessarily forfeiting the use of at least £112 million worth of tyres every year due to under- inflation An estimated 57% of cars on UK roads are … [Read more...]
‘Covid’ cars, some with ‘missing’ items, are appearing on the used car market…
“Covid cars” – models made during the pandemic with irregular specifications – are causing valuation issues as they start to appear on the used market, says the Vehicle Remarketing Association. Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) reports... Marcus Blakemore, chair of the trade body’s Industry Trends Committee, said that dealers and traders were buying cars expecting them to meet certain … [Read more...]
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