MOKE production returns to Britain's automotive heartland... Full official MOKE production returns to the United Kingdom Production in partnership with leading automotive Tier 1 manufacturing and engineering company, Fablink Group Significant investment signals long-term commitment to the growth of the brand UK cars available to order from today, with prices starting at £20,000 + … [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.
The Motor Ombudsman clocks up five years of the Motor Industry Code of Practice for Vehicle Sales
Five years of the Motor Industry Code of Practice For vehicle Sales... The Motor Ombudsman tells us this morning... The Vehicle Sales Code was introduced in September 2016, becoming the first and only Code of Practice in the motor industry to cover the sale of both new and used cars Over 100,000 consumer contacts have been received by The Motor Ombudsman in relation to just … [Read more...]
‘Charging anxiety to be a thing of the past’ – so says Osprey Charging
Osprey Charging to invest £75 million in more than 150 rapid electric vehicle charging hubs across the UK... They say, "We will make charging anxiety a thing of the past", and they tell us: Rollout will see over 150 high-powered EV charging hubs open across the UK over the next four years, to revolutionise the UK’s EV charging infrastructure and eliminate charging anxiety. Each hub … [Read more...]
Science marvels at half term at The British Motor Museum
Science is the word at The British Motor Museum... No matter your age, visit the British Motor Museum this half term from 23 – 31 October to be dazzled by science! The Mad Scientists will be shining a light on headlamps and the science behind them. There will be illuminating hands-on sessions as they reflect on the science of lights with the amazing Lucas Collection, one of the world’s largest … [Read more...]
Suzuki Swift Sport and Vitara – Brief Impressions of current models
Kim Henson briefly test drives the latest, 48 volt self-charging hybrid system versions of the Swift Sport and Vitara… (Words and photographs – all copyright, by Kim Henson). With self-charging hybrid technology, incorporating an upgraded new lithium-ion battery, applied as standard across the Suzuki line-up, the latest models all employ a compact, lightweight belt-driven ‘Integrated Starter … [Read more...]
Caution – Your ‘Connected’ car may be giving away private information about you!
Many people do not realise how much information their 'connected' car can give away to others; Vanarama has carried out a study into this and how to protect yourself... Vanarama has conducted a study into the important question of privacy and data safety within connected cars, comparing the information that is collected from 10 of the biggest car companies, and who can gain access to … [Read more...]
The Motor Ombudsman launches 2021 ‘Garage Stars’ Awards
2021 Garage Stars Awards from The Motor Ombudsman start now... Following the success of the inaugural Garage Star Awards in 2020, The Motor Ombudsman has launched the second year of its search to find the next Garage Stars The 2021 competition sees the addition of new dedicated Customer Service Star Awards for Motor Ombudsman-accredited vehicle manufacturers and vehicle … [Read more...]
Beaulieu International Autojumble returns to the events scene
‘New Dawn’ Beaulieu Autojumble 2021... The first International Autojumble for two years took place at Beaulieu over the weekend of 4th and 5th September. Kim Henson describes his elation at being there… (Words by Kim Henson; copyright photographs by Kim Henson and Chris Adamson; the images by Chris are individually credited). This was to be a Beaulieu International Autojumble like none of its … [Read more...]
The Great British Model Railway Show to come to The British Motor Museum
If you are interested in model railways, you should enjoy this Show at The British Motor Museum at the end of October 2021... The British Motor Museum is to host the Great British Model Railway Show, a family friendly show which is one of the biggest model railway shows in the Midlands. Dedicated to model trains and layouts, the show will take place on Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 October. The … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum to offer free evening events into the autumn
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...]
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...]
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