Go along to The British Motor Museum to enjoy a free 'Gaydon Gathering' evening... The British Motor Museum is to host its next FREE 'Gaydon Gathering' evening on Tuesday 14 September from 5pm – 8:30pm. The event, which was re-launched in April this year, is an informal evening aimed at motoring enthusiasts and is completely free to attend. These friendly gatherings take place outdoors on 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.
Chinese electric van brands new to U.K. to arrive in the spring of 2022
Two Chinese electric van brands will go on sale in Britain early next year with five year warranties – and passenger cars could follow. By Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). DFSK and Skywell models will be imported by Innovation Automotive, based in the Cotswolds, and CEO is Paul Brigden, formerly Operations Director of Mitsubishi Motors UK headquartered in Cirencester. The … [Read more...]
Retro Trucks Show to come to Gaydon
Trucks classic and modern all set to amaze at the British Motor Museum... Around 300 modern and classic trucks will descend on Gaydon when the British Motor Museum hosts the Retro Truck Show on Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 September. Now in its eleventh year, truck enthusiasts can see an array of powerful trucks from some of the top manufacturers including Volvo, Scania, DAF, Foden and ERF … [Read more...]
Vauxhall Heritage vehicles on display at The British Motor Museum
Vauxhall's unique collection of its classic models is now at Gaydon and 30 of the 50 vehicles are on show to the public... Further to Vauxhall’s announcement last week that its famous heritage collection will now be housed at the British Motor Museum, the Museum is delighted to reveal that a selection of around 30 vehicles are now on display for visitors to enjoy. The collection, which totals … [Read more...]
Two key anniversaries to be celebrated at ‘Jaguars at Gaydon’
Interested in Jaguars and their history? 'Jaguars at Gaydon' is the event to be at on 4th September... The British Motor Museum will host ‘Jaguars at Gaydon’ on 4 September which will celebrate two key milestones – Sir William Lyon’s 120th birthday and the 25th anniversary of the XK8. The first ever ‘Jaguars at Gaydon’ took place last September and is a joint show between the Museum and the … [Read more...]
British Motor Show Report
The British Motor Show goes ahead after a year’s delay… …Chris Adamson reports (all words and photos by Chris). Farnborough, best known for its aviation history, claimed a global automotive first this week by hosting the first motorshow anywhere in the world since the start of the pandemic. Delayed by 12 months due to Covid, the British Motor Show opened its doors at the Farnborough … [Read more...]
There were free places for children in holiday workshops at the British Motor Museum…
The British Motor Museum has taken part in the successful 'Holiday Activities and Food (HAF)' programme... The British Motor Museum participated in the government ‘Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme’ which ran from 9 – 13 August offering free places for children aged 8 - 12. Up to 15 children per day took part in a wide range of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths (STEAM) … [Read more...]
All systems go for this year’s Beaulieu International Autojumble
Beaulieu Autojumble is back, and with a 'Forgotten Favourites' line-up... Beaulieu is calling for everyday cars of the Sixties, Seventies and Eighties to join its new display Forgotten Favourites, part of the award-winning International Autojumble which will return on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th September. Honouring the cars of 1960-1990 that used to be on every street corner, but are now … [Read more...]
The Motor Ombudsman forecasts a busy time ahead for MoT bookings
The Motor Ombudsman is expecting increased use of its online Garage Finder system as MoT bookings rise towards the autumn... With nearly 1.3 million more MOTs set to expire in September and October than what would ordinarily be seen during these two months (pre-pandemic), The Motor Ombudsman is expecting a significant rise in searches on its online Garage Finder, as motorists … [Read more...]
All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) report considers the ban on petrol and diesel cars from 2030
In a new report the Alliance of British Drivers and the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) urge urgent consideration of alternatives to the headlong drive towards electrification, as the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars rapidly approaches... The Association of British Drivers tells us... All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) report provides the scrutiny that has … [Read more...]
Stonehenge tunnel – back to the drawing board
High Court judge rules Stonehenge road and tunnel decision unlawful – by Dave Moss. Campaigners are celebrating following a High Court decision in a judicial review brought by the Save Stonehenge World Heritage Site Ltd. (SSWHS). The group launched a legal challenge following Transport Secretary Grant Shapps’ recent decision to allow the building of a new eight-mile dual carriageway including a … [Read more...]
Electric Vehicles Show at The British Motor Museum
Electric vehicles galore at The British Motor Museum THIS Saturday, 7th August... The British Motor Museum is to host the Electric Vehicles Festival on Saturday 7 August. The Show, which began in 2019, will give visitors the opportunity to see hundreds of electric vehicles on display. All Fully Pure Electrics (BEV) are welcome to join the show for a celebration and display their vehicles … [Read more...]
Social media and vulnerable customers – The Motor Ombudsman takes note
Recognition by The Motor Ombudsman of the importance of social media to many vulnerable customers... The Motor Ombudsman publishes its second of four thought leadership papers planned for 2021, on the subject of how vulnerable consumers, who use social media as a primary form of communication when looking to resolve a dispute, may be identified and managed effectively. The … [Read more...]
Lorry and van loads of nostalgia at The British Motor Museum
Love classic commercials? The British Motor Museum is hosting its 'Classic and Vintage Commercial Show' on 14th and 15th August... The British Motor Museum is inviting visitors to look back to the vehicles that roamed the roads of yesteryear when it hosts the ‘Classic and Vintage Commercial Show’ on 14 & 15 August. The show offers visitors a rare opportunity to reminisce about days gone by … [Read more...]
Genesis accredited to The Motor Ombudsman’s New Car Code
Genesis begins its UK journey with accreditation to wide-ranging Code of Practice... Genesis Motor UK has gained accreditation to The Motor Ombudsman’s Motor Industry Code of Practice for New Cars Abiding by the recommended operating guidelines demonstrates the vehicle manufacturer’s commitment to providing consumers with the highest possible standards of service Genesis car owners also … [Read more...]
‘Factor Us In’ local motor industry exhibition opens at the British Motor Museum
Celebrating the local West Midlands motor industry, the new 'Factor Us In' exhibition at the British Motor Museum has just opened, and will run until summer 2022... This new exhibition from the British Motor Museum 'Factor Us In' opened on 22 July and is the culmination of a two year-project to uncover the fascinating stories behind the motor industry and of the people who worked and lived around … [Read more...]
Classic car owners offered a little hope re. DVLA registration difficulties
DVLA agrees to look again at classic car registration problems... Kim Henson says, "Dealing with the DVLA over classic car registration matters has become increasingly difficult in recent years. Indeed it has been a major worry to genuine classic enthusiasts, who have had to cope with strange interpretations of seemingly illogical rules, applied randomly. Now there is a little … [Read more...]
Mazda’s view of the road ahead… and their power units
There’s still joy to be had in petrol and diesel engines, says Mazda. This week, Mazda UK commissioned 20 electric charging points at its Dartford headquarters as more staff progressively returned to the office, writes Robin Roberts. However, the UK and Europe’s rush to turn on electric cars over the coming decade has not dimmed Mazda’s investment in the internal combustion engine. “Mazda … [Read more...]
Could ‘E-Fuels’ make sense amidst a headlong dash towards vehicle electrification?
What about 'E-Fuels'? Vehicle electrification is widely being pushed as 'the' answer to achieving carbon neutral transportation in the near future. Yet the seemingly sensible alternative/supplementary option of using environmmentally-kind liquid 'E-Fuels' could have much to offer, while still being able to use the existing supply network and infrastructure... Kim Henson reports on a recent … [Read more...]
Motor Ombudsman survey reminds drivers to check their footwear and their tyres…
Are your shoes (and your tyres) suitable for driving? A survey for The Motor Ombudsman reveals all... An online YouGov poll of 1,496 UK car users commissioned by The Motor Ombudsman has revealed that the nation’s motorists prefer footwear that keeps heels, soles and toes cool when at the wheel The majority of survey participants (54%) admitted to having previously driven in … [Read more...]
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