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...]
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.
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...]
The UK government aims to help hard-(op)pressed drivers…
Government announces new long-term plans to support drivers – and put the brakes on anti-car measures – by Dave Moss In a joint statement Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Transport Secretary Mark Harper have recently set out plans intended to help protect drivers from over-zealous traffic enforcement, which is said to be part of long-term government plans to "back drivers". With 50 million … [Read more...]
Two days out for the price of one at Beaulieu this October half-term
Double the Fun! Get two days out for the price of one at Beaulieu this October 2023 half-term They tell us: (All words and images from Beaulieu). This half-term between 21st – 29th October, have two days out for the price of one at Beaulieu! Our return for free offer lets you come back once more within six days of your original visit, at no extra cost*. With all of our seasonal … [Read more...]
Lords seek clarity out of confusion regarding EVs plus petrol and diesel models…
Robin Roberts (Wheels Within Wales) reports on attempts to find clarity amidst apparent chaos... In response to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s net zero statement on Wednesday, Baroness Parminter, Chair of the House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee, has written to Mark Harper MP, Secretary of State for the Department of Transport. In the letter, Baroness Parminter, on behalf … [Read more...]
SsangYong expands in south west with Purbeck Motors, in Dorset
SsangYong adds Purbeck Motors, Stoborough, near Wareham in Dorset as a new dealer partner... They tell us: SsangYong Motor UK is excited to announce the addition of a new dealer partner in Dorset with Purbeck Motors. Purbeck is part of the Wool & Bovington Motors Group, has been trading since 1950, and was founded by World War II veteran, Major W.R.S Pyne, and his son Robert. The Group … [Read more...]
The Motor Ombudsman gears up for its 2023 Star Awards
A record number of customer nominations have been received for The Motor Ombudsman's 2023 Star Awards... They tell us: In this year’s Star Awards competition, nearly 2,300 nominations have been submitted to date by customers of Motor Ombudsman-accredited businesses The latest tally surpasses the 2022 total of around 1,500 entries, with just under a month still to run until … [Read more...]
The Great British Car Journey now has Royal connections…
Princess Anne with the Middlebridge Scimitar at Gatcombe Park. One very special lady owner from new... The British Car Journey's latest exhibit (on loan) is Princess Anne's Middlebridge Scimitar... They tell us: (All words and images from the British Car Journey). A car with one very special royal lady owner is the latest to arrive at the award-winning interactive classic car museum in … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum to host new DR1VR show
The first ever DR1VR show is to take place at The British Motor Museum, Gaydon, on Sunday 24th September 2023. They tell us: (All words and images from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is to host the first-ever DR1VR show, which will feature a host of modified cars, on Sunday 24 September. Visitors can enjoy a relaxed day out along with live music whilst admiring hundreds … [Read more...]
Ford Puma tops the new car sales charts for August 2023, in an improving market
The new car market grew 24.4% in August with 85,657 new vehicles registered, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Robin Roberts reports... While August is typically a quieter month with many buyers choosing to wait until the September numberplate change, an increase of 16,799 units means the sector is now entering a second year of growth. Despite … [Read more...]
Manual or automatic? The Motor Ombudsman advises which transmission type is most popular today
A recent Motor Ombudsman survey has shown that car buyers in the U.K. prefer manual transmission... They tell us: (All words and image from The Motor Ombudsman). With the arrival of the new “73” vehicle registration on 01st September, a Motor Ombudsman- commissioned YouGov poll of over 1,700 UK driving licence holders has revealed that just over half (53%) would choose a … [Read more...]
The sun shone on classic enthusiasts all weekend long at this year’s Beaulieu International Autojumble
Kim Henson visited the sun-bathed 2023 Beaulieu International Autojumble… Here’s what he found… What follows is my own personal perspective on the event. The words are my own; the photographs were taken by me and by my colleague Chris Adamson (grateful thanks Chris, for your help), as individually credited. (Copyright Kim Henson and Chris Adamson, respectively). As I headed for this year’s … [Read more...]
Nemesis Ltd. becomes the official UK importer and distributor of fossil-free synthetic fuel brand P1 Fuels
Nemesis Ltd. is announced as the UK official importer and distributor of P1 Fuels... They tell us: The established Worcester-based distributor will provide a bespoke solution for the synthetic fuel brand to promote and sell to a diverse range of markets, including OEMs, race teams, the classic car market and ultimately as a pump fuel. As we move towards the net-zero target of 2050, P1 Fuels … [Read more...]
Car makes most prone to being clamped in Britain
The nation's most often clamped car brands... Anglo Scottish tells us... Getting a parking ticket is the worst, right? Wrong. If you’ve ever come back to your parked car to find it’s been clamped, you’ll know this instantly feels worse than getting a parking ticket, and there are plenty more hoops you have to jump through to get your car back. In some cases, your car could be impounded … [Read more...]
Coffee from Columbia, delivered using sailing ships and hydrogen trucks – a remarkable true story
Coffee grown in Colombia, despatched to its destination in Europe via sailing ships and hydrogen trucks... Wow! At Wheels-Alive we thought this was a fascinating 21st Century story of true sustainability in delivering goods over long distances... Coffee manufacturer Atinkana strives to minimise its carbon footprint. The coffee beans are transported by sailing ships across the Atlantic to … [Read more...]
Motorcycle thefts – machines most at risk and where they are most likely to be stolen
Motorbikes at risk – U.K.'s theft hotspots unveiled... Anglo Scottish Finance tells us: Are you the owner of a motorcycle? If so, we hope you’ve got sufficient security measures in place. In the UK between June 2022 and May 2023, there were 18,361 motorcycles registered as stolen to the DVLA by police. But where are the UK’s hotspots for bike theft? And which bike owners should be on high … [Read more...]
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