News and brief Views about the new Mazda MX-30 R-EV Crossover. By Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). News Mazda is never afraid to be different and it shows in their latest MX-30 R-EV Crossover launched to the UK’s motoring media recently. Keeping its quirky ‘suicide’ rear passenger doors for easy access to the back seats the real change is up front under the bonnet in 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.
Early Bird large savings as Christmas comes to Beaulieu
Beaulieu tells us about their Christmas festivities... (All words and images from Beaulieu). Get into the Christmas spirit at Beaulieu this festive period by coming together with family and friends to celebrate the season in style. From pantomime rehearsals and Christmas carols to outdoor theatre performances and seeing Father Christmas, there’s something for everyone this Christmas. … [Read more...]
Does your mobile phone have a ‘car crash detection’ facility – and if so, is it turned on?
Motoring experts at Scrap Car Comparison are warning drivers that having a key phone feature disabled this winter could be highly detrimental to themselves and anyone in the car with them... They tell us: With the clocks jumping back by an hour, lower visibility teamed with severe winter weather makes for difficult driving conditions, increasing the likelihood for a collision or road traffic … [Read more...]
Popular demand ensures return of British Motor Museum Late events
The British Motor Museum tells us... (All words and images from The British Motor Museum). Back by popular demand is the first of the season’s British Motor Museum Late events for Autumn 2023. The Museum will host an exclusive opportunity for visitors to look around the Collections Centre at a special evening on Tuesday 14 November from 5:30pm. Visitors will have 3 hours to explore the … [Read more...]
Hurry if you would like to see the 205.4 mph Aston Martin Bulldog at The British Motor Museum
The Aston Martin Bulldog that reached 205.4 mph earlier this year is now on display at The British Motor Museum – but only for two weeks until 13th November 2023. They tell us: (Image and text from The British Motor Museum). The Bulldog’s arrival at the museum, escorted by a Hollywood film crew, came hot on the heels of it being filmed at Classic Motor Cars Ltd (CMC) in Bridgnorth, … [Read more...]
Start Rescue ranked top by ‘Which?’ for value and customer score
Start Rescue rated best for customer satisfaction... They tell us: (All words and images from Start Rescue). Start Rescue achieves impressive 83% customer satisfaction score Which? breakdown Recommended Provider Best value third-party breakdown in Which? survey Start Rescue is the best for customer satisfaction in the latest Which? survey of breakdown cover. The leading … [Read more...]
Donation enables Beaulieu to conserve and rebind historic motoring publications
The National Motor Museum has received a generous financial donation to enable its research library to carry out important conservation work on a rare magazine collection held at the Collections Centre in Beaulieu. The National Motor Museum tells us: (All words and images from Beaulieu; photos © National Motor Museum) The National Motor Museum has received a generous financial donation to … [Read more...]
The Austin (Pedal Cars) story continues…
New J40 Continuation model launched by Austin Pedal Cars... They tell us: (All words and images from Austin Pedal Cars). New J40 Continuation is the first Austin pedal car to launch since original production ended in 1971 Austin J40 Continuation developed entirely in-house by Austin Pedal Cars Hand-formed aluminium body accurately replicates lines of the original J40 All-new, … [Read more...]
Three amazing Sunbeams from the National Motor Museum to appear at the Classic Motor Show in November
Three record breaker Sunbeams travel from Beaulieu to the midlands for the Classic Motor Show at Birmingham's N.E.C. The National Motor Museum tells us: (All words and images from The National Motor Museum; images © National Motor Museum). Three historic Sunbeam vehicles produced in Wolverhampton – including two record breaking Land Speed Record cars - are being exhibited at the Classic … [Read more...]
P & W Auto Services wins The Motor Ombudsman-sponsored Customer Service trophy at the 2023 Servicesure awards
Independent garage and MoT Centre P & W Auto Services, in Irlam, Greater Manchester, wins Customer Service trophy... The Motor Ombudsman tells us: P & W Auto Services Ltd. collects The Motor Ombudsman-backed Servicesure Customer Service trophy at this year’s prestigious Servicesure ‘Autocentre of the Year’ awards in Warwickshire The independent garage and MOT centre … [Read more...]
An evening with McLaren – at the British Motor Museum
An exclusive McLaren evening in December at The British Motor Museum... They tell us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is to host an exciting evening event on Monday 4 December, ‘An Evening With McLaren’. Visitors can join two of McLaren’s Chief Engineers, Geoff Grose and Sandy Holford (pictured below), to gain an insight into the evolution … [Read more...]
“Plan for Drivers” – This is it!
New Government plan for drivers is officially launched - by Dave Moss. Early in October, Transport Secretary Mark Harper announced a "Plan for Drivers" - a bold and in places already controversial 30-point agenda, which Mr Harper headlined as a "plan to support people’s freedom to use their cars, and curb over-zealous enforcement measures." He went on to say: "We’re backing drivers, and our new … [Read more...]
National Motor Museum’s Sunbeam 1000hp original markings revealed by soda blasting
Markings hidden for nearly 100 years have been uncovered on the Sunbeam 1000hp record breaker at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu… They tell us: (All words and images from The National Motor Museum). Specialist soda blasting has revealed original mechanics’ markings on Land Speed Record breaker Sunbeam 1000hp as the National Motor Museum carried out the next major stage of its … [Read more...]
Another customer satisfaction award for Suzuki
Suzuki's success in the UK Customer Experience Awards (UK CXA)... Suzuki tells us: Suzuki GB PLC is very pleased to be celebrating a further major accolade for its outstanding Customer Service and which further demonstrates the brand’s commitment to its retention as being number one for Trust by its customers. At a recent awards ceremony in London, Suzuki entered and clearly won the … [Read more...]
Matt Damon’s movie motorbike on show at The National Motor Museum
Matt Damon's movie motorbike stars at The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu. They tell us: (Words and images from The National Motor Museum). A Greek police motorcycle ridden by Matt Damon as Jason Bourne in Paul Greengrass' action-thriller sequel Jason Bourne is now at the National Motor Museum Beaulieu. In the film Bourne rode this motorcycle through a riot in Athens, after stealing it from … [Read more...]
Ten of the most iconic cars modified for the big screen
'Cinematic Speedsters' – famous cars modified for movies! Anglo Scottish (vehicle finance specialist; www.angloscottishfinance.co.uk) tells us... With the seemingly unlimited budgets that movie directors have to play with these days, they’re forgiven for going a little overboard when it comes to cars. If they can dream it, they can usually do it and that tends to make us everyday petrolheads … [Read more...]
Two family-friendly model shows coming up at The British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum will be hosting two significant indoor model shows this October, appealing to all the family. They tell us: The Large Model Aircraft Show returns on Sunday 22 October, when visitors can see over 100 large static radio controlled model aircraft. Organised by the Large Model Association, this popular family show also has specialist traders selling everything in model … [Read more...]
Busiest quarter so far in 2023 for The Motor Ombudsman, for vehicle service and repair cases
Service and repair complaint cases logged by The Motor Ombudsman rise... They tell us: In the last three months, the number of vehicle service and repair cases logged by The Motor Ombudsman rose to the highest level for a single quarter this year The drivetrain area of the vehicle drove the most consumer dissatisfaction, followed by the level of customer service delivered by … [Read more...]
Sole surviving Hillman GT displayed at The British Motor Museum
Only ‘Hillman GT’ left in existence goes on display at the British Motor Museum! They tell us (words and photographs from The British Motor Museum): The British Motor Museum is delighted to announce that a 1969 Hillman GT from the Bangers & Cash: Restoring Classics TV show has proudly gone on display. It was bought by the show in 2022 as a restoration project at auction for £5.3K and is … [Read more...]
MG100 at Beaulieu – Celebrating a century of MG motoring
MG100 at Beaulieu – Celebrating a century of MG motoring Report by Chris Adamson – Area Secretary Bournemouth & Poole MG Owners’ Club (MGOC) Photos by Chris Adamson (CA) and Steve Favell (SF). Steve is Area Secretary at Winchester MGOC On 30th September 2023 MG enthusiasts from across the South of England gathered in the parkland surroundings of the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu to … [Read more...]
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