After a two year enforced absence, due to Covid-19, this year Beaulieu is pleased to host once again their Spring Autojumble... (All photographs from the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu). They tell us: One of Beaulieu’s best-loved events, Spring Autojumble, will be returning on 14th and 15th May, taking its rightful place in the packed events calendar after a two-year absence. Following … [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.
Advice from The Motor Ombudsman for new car buyers
Thinking of buying a new '22' plate car? The Motor Ombudsman offers some comprehensive advice to help you... They tell us: With the arrival of the new 22 registration, The Motor Ombudsman has published key tips for consumers when buying a new car Checking whether a retailer is accredited to The Motor Ombudsman’s Vehicle Sales Code, and looking at delivery times, the cost of … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum salutes National Lottery
British Motor Museum supports 'National lottery Open Week' #thankstoyou campaign... They tell us: Every week National Lottery players raise over £30 million for good cause projects. Having benefited from National Lottery funding, the British Motor Museum is delighted to be supporting the Open Week by offering discounted entry to all National Lottery players. From 19 - 27 March the Museum is … [Read more...]
Taxing times for motorists – how will money be raised in the future?
MPs urge action to avoid a motoring taxation "black hole" – by Dave Moss... Zero emission vehicles shouldn’t mean zero tax revenue, says Transport Committee Transport committee MPs began a wide-ranging enquiry into road pricing just over 12 months ago, considering its implementation, the level of public support for it – and how the views of the public will need to be considered in developing … [Read more...]
Genesis G70 Shooting Brake – Road Test, plus Genesis Subscription service and new electric models news
The Genesis G70 Shooting Brake Luxury Line gets a further airing... In December last year we visited the new South Korean luxury brand’s model line-up reviewing several models including their latest addition – the Genesis G70 Shooting Brake. Now Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency) has had the opportunity for a much longer test drive period. Britain is a very lucrative if sometimes … [Read more...]
Beaulieu seeks storytellers to join their team
Beaulieu is looking for storytellers for visitor engagement hosts... They tell us: Beaulieu is searching for talented storytellers with a passion for bringing history to life, as it looks to recruit new visitor engagement hosts for 2022 to join its busy team. Could you play the role of a loveable 1930s mechanic in the National Motor Museum, ready to drive any number of historic vehicles … [Read more...]
DON’T drive tomorrow, Friday 18th February, unless your journey is essential, says RAC
WILD WEATHER AHEAD – AVOID DRIVING TOMORROW UNLESS ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL, warns RAC... With the severest possible Red weather warning issued by the Met. Office, meaning 'danger to life' from the high winds associated with Storm Eunice, about to hit the U.K. tomorrow, Friday 18th February 2022, the RAC is advising people not to drive until conditions improve. RAC Breakdown spokesperson Rod … [Read more...]
The Motor Ombudsman’s Knowledge Base clocks up one million views
One million views and counting – The Motor Ombudsman's online Knowledge Base... The online Knowledge Base was unveiled in January 2019 to make it quicker and easier for motorists to resolve their query or complaint in relation to buying and owning a car prior to submitting a dispute to The Motor Ombudsman The popular resource has since grown from five to ten categories, … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Special Feature – Which classics were favourites for ‘first or memorable dates’ between 1960 and 1990?
Cheeky survey ahead of Valentine's Day shows that small classic cars were as popular as large ones (and in some cases more so!) for romantic encounters... Despite the fully fold down rear seats and ample boot space, the Austin Maxi has been placed bottom in a poll of British classic cars favoured by drivers for a first date between 1960 - 1990. Instead, in an online survey by Great British Car … [Read more...]
Sir John Black birthday celebrations at The British Motor Museum
Standard and Triumph enthusiasts gathered with their cars today, 10th February 2022, at The British Motor Museum, in honour of Sir John Black... Today the British Motor Museum hosted around 50 Triumphs and Standards which turned up as part of the ‘Drive your Triumph Day’. The Museum displayed both the last Stag and the last TR7 (from their collection) outside the Museum for Triumph … [Read more...]
Missing Facebook links – apologies.
Apologies... that due to a technical glitch it seems that many of the recent feature posts (over the last few months) on Wheels-Alive have not been linked to the Wheels-Alive Facebook page as intended, which means that some of our regular readers may not have seen them. We are urgently working to get this difficulty fixed, but meanwhile here's a photograph of a 1938 Standard Flying Fourteen! … [Read more...]
Wessex DriveAbility back on track with much help, following devastating theft; good news at last!
Southampton-based Wessex DriveAbility disabled drivers assessment centre suffered a heartbreaking theft of their vehicles but thankfully are back in business thanks to kind support from many... Following the theft of most of its specialist fleet of modified vehicles (as reported on 12th November 2021 on Wheels-Alive), the Southampton-based Wessex DriveAbility charity has reopened its … [Read more...]
‘Simply’ a great idea to visit Beaulieu…
A busy summer of 'Simply' events at Beaulieu awaits enthusiasts... (All words and photographs from the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu). They tell us: Beaulieu will be getting its busy 2022 events season off to a great start with a trio of vibrant Simply rallies, with Simply Aston Martin on Sunday 3rd April, Simply Audi on Sunday 10th April and new event Simply Italian on Sunday … [Read more...]
Formula One fun at The British Motor Museum
More Formula One fun in store at The British Motor Museum February half term’s Formula 1 family activities will continue at the British Motor Museum with the arrival of a BRM chassis IV P15 Type 1 V16. The BRM Type 15 was a Formula One racing car of the early 1950s and British Racing Motors were the UK’s first Formula One team. The car will go on display at the Museum from 17 February to 1 March, … [Read more...]
New high performance Aston Martin SUV to be produced in South Wales
A new high performance 193mph Aston Martin DBX will go into production in the company’s St Athan, South Wales plant... ...writes Robin Roberts (Wheels Within Wales). The introduction of the new generation luxury SUV will boost work at the plant two years after it opened in December 2019 to make their first SUV. The newcomer builds on the qualities of the original DBX with the 4.0 V8 engine … [Read more...]
Electric vehicle purchase and customer service difficulties brought before The Motor Ombudsman
Problems experienced by buyers of electric vehicles reach The Motor Ombudsman to aid resolution... Issues encountered at the point of sale, and the customer service received post-purchase, were the leading reasons for consumers bringing an electric vehicle (EV)-related complaint to The Motor Ombudsman in 2021 Vehicle range and battery issues drove the smallest proportion of … [Read more...]
Gadget Fascination Galore at Beaulieu this February Half-term
Beaulieu has fascinating gadgets on show, plus displays and activities to suit all the family, why not visit this February 2022 half-term? This is what they tell us... Get to grips with gadgets at Beaulieu this February half-term, 19th – 27th February, with the chance to discover incredible devices and amazing inventions as you explore the Beaulieu attraction. Come face-to-face … [Read more...]
J40 Motor Company keeps these Austin-based classic pedal cars alive
Good news for owners and enthusiasts of the J40 pedal cars, originally built by Austin, and now the tradition continues through the J40 Car Company. J40 Motor Company races ahead in 2022. They tell us: J40 Motor Company to offer a continually updated range of restored and unrestored cars for sale A brand-new range of exclusive J40 continuation cars will launch Full factory … [Read more...]
Fitting a front anti-roll bar to an Austin A30 or A35
Hylton Reid explains how he installed a front anti-roll bar to his Austin A30 (the same techniques can be applied to the structurally similar A35). (All text and photographs copyright Hylton Reid). When the Austin A30 was first introduced it was fitted with an anti-roll bar to the rear suspension. The considered opinion was to remove this to improve handling and to fit a front anti … [Read more...]
February date for the next British Motor Museum evening quiz
The next quiz night at The British Motor Museum will take place on Tuesday 8th February 2022... The British Motor Museum Quiz Night is back by popular demand on Tuesday 8 February, following on from the highly successful inaugural quiz held in November. The fun and entertaining evening will again be led by special guest Danny Hopkins, Editor of Practical Classics Magazine. Danny Hopkins, … [Read more...]
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