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...]
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.
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...]
Crown Suzuki Sales Executive Luke Laurence is the first individual to win The Motor Ombudsman’s National Garage Star Award
Crown Suzuki's Luke Laurence wins the Motor Ombudsman's prestigious award... Luke Laurence, a Sales Executive at the Crown Suzuki dealership in Hendon, North London, has become the first individual to win The Motor Ombudsman’s National Garage Star Award. The Motor Ombudsman tells us: The annual accolades, launched in 2020, recognise Motor Ombudsman-accredited businesses and staff members … [Read more...]
Ultra-rare Derbyshire-built car comes home
Incredibly rare Derbshire-produced Paramount returns to its home county, and is on display at Great British Car Journey... They tell us: (Words and image from Great British Car Journey). Better known for the manufacture of Rolls-Royces and Toyotas, few people know that in the 1950s, Derbyshire was also home to the production of the now almost forgotten Paramount car. And now, the fifth … [Read more...]
National Motor Museum seeks families of Sunbeam workers who built the 1000hp record breaker car in 1927
Did one of your family members work on the 1927 1000hp Sunbeam record breaker car at the firm's works in Wolverhampton? If so, the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu would love to hear from you. They tell us: (All words and images from the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu). The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu is attempting to find the families of Sunbeam workers who built the 1000hp Land … [Read more...]
Flooded roads? Proceed with great care – or preferably avoid them altogether!
Kim Henson advises on staying safe and at the same time preventing wrecking your car in floodwater… I first published this feature on Wheels-Alive in 2016, but in view of the huge amounts of rainfall we’ve seen lately (as I write, it’s late-November 2023), I feel that it is worth revisiting/updating now. It seems that many drivers don’t appreciate the potential dangers of driving through floods … [Read more...]
Beaulieu gears up for 2024 events – and tickets are on sale now
Tickets go on sale for Beaulieu's varied events scheduled for 2024... They tell us: (All words and images from Beaulieu). Beaulieu is getting ready for an exciting year ahead, with early bird tickets now on sale for the newly-announced 2024 event calendar*, which sees the return of much-loved shows and rallies for the busy new season. With plenty of great days out and memorable times with … [Read more...]
For Your Bookshelf – “The Automotive Alchemist”
'The Automotive Alchemist'... Reviewed by Kim Henson Author: Andy Saunders Published by: Dalton Watson Fine Books; www.daltonwatson.com 463 pages (hardback; 290 x 219 mm) UK Price: £90 including UK delivery, details via: andysaunderskustoms@hotmail.com Availability from Andy as above, or from Hortons Books, Marlborough: https://www.hortonsbooks.co.uk/ ISBN: … [Read more...]
National Motor Museum names Lucas Oil as official Lubricant and Additives Partner
Lucas Oil enters agreement with the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, as official Lubricant and Additives Partner... The National Motor Museum tells us: An agreement to appoint the highly respected manufacturer of engine oils, additives and workshop lubricants, Lucas Oil, as the official Lubricant and Additives Partner for the National Motor Museum, was confirmed on the Lucas Oil stand at the … [Read more...]
Bloodhound Land Speed Record car to come to Beaulieu for one day on 13th November 2023
Bloodhound Land Speed Record car to visit Beaulieu – but be quick; it's only for one day! The National Motor Museum tells us: (All words and images from the National Motor Museum). The Bloodhound LSR roadshow – the car aiming to break the land speed record and drive over 800mph visits the National Motor Museum (NMM) at Beaulieu on Monday 13th November between midday and 5pm. … [Read more...]
Bloodhound Land Speed Record car visits The British Motor Museum
'The world's fastest car' visits the British Motor Museum, in search of a new driver... They tell us: The fastest car on earth, the ‘Bloodhound Land Speed Record’ car, visited the British Motor Museum on Wednesday, 8 November, as part of a national roadshow to find a new driver. The roadshow, which is taking place at various locations from 8 – 14 November, is offering this once-in-a-lifetime … [Read more...]
For Your Bookshelf – “The Austin Pedal Car Story” – The fascinating history of Austin’s J40 and Pathfinder
The remarkable true story of Austin pedal cars... Reviewed by Kim Henson Author: Dr. David Whyley Published by: Porter Press International; www.porterpress.co.uk 488 pages (jacketed hardback; 280 x 220 mm), incorporating more than 1,000 images UK Price, ‘Classic Edition’: £85.00; ISBN: 978-1-913089-28-3 Note: Further specialist editions are available thus: Collector’s Edition – … [Read more...]
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