Government plans for a new petrol standard next year will hit 600,000 motorists who cannot use it and lead to social hardship and exclusion, according to the RAC. Robin Roberts (and 'Wheels Within Wales') reports... The Government has proposed replacing the minimum E5 standard for petrol blended with ethanol and substituting an E10 grade, which uses more ethanol but produces less carbon … [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.
Do others judge you by the type, make or colour of car that you drive?
Does the car you drive reflect the type of driver you are? It’s more than likely there’s a reason you drive the type of car you do. It could be that it’s your favourite make or model, your favourite colour or maybe you have young children and need a big vehicle suitable for the whole family. Whatever the reason may be, have you ever wondered if the car your drive reflects the type of driver you … [Read more...]
Classics galore change hands at Poole auction…
Chris Adamson reports from the South Western Vehicle Auctions classic sale held on Friday, 31st January... (All words and photographs by Chris). The classic car market has started 2020 on a soft note if the results from the first quarterly auction at South Western Vehicle Auctions in Poole are any indication. While 95 per cent of the lots found buyers most were close to their … [Read more...]
Classic Adventure… Away they go to Monte Carlo
GLASGOW TO MONTE CARLO... THEY ARE OFF ON THEIR WAY! In typically wet Glasgow winter weather tonight a historic Mini from the Sixties led off a massive field of classic cars at the UK start of the Monte Carlo Historique Rally. Fifty-three years after its success in the 1967 Monte Carlo Rally, the actual Mini driven by rally legend Paddy Hopkirk was first off the ramp at the start of the … [Read more...]
Classics all set for Monte Carlo
A wonderful seleection of classics will set off tomorrow (29th January) for a Monte Carlo adventure... Fifty three years after its success in the 1967 Monte Carlo Rally, the actual Mini driven by rally legend Paddy Hopkirk will be first off the ramp at the start of the Historique event in Glasgow’s George Square on Wednesday night. The car with its classic LBL 666D registration plate has been … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum drives on with three senior collections team appointments
New senior staff roles at the British Motor Museum... The British Motor Museum is delighted to announce that it has made three senior appointments at the start of 2020. Stephen Laing, who was previously Curator at the Museum for 25 years, has been promoted to Head of Collections. Stephen, who has also joined the Senior Management Team, is now responsible for the Car, Museum and Archive … [Read more...]
Educational fun ‘STEAM’ fortnight at British Motor Museum in March
British Motor Museum announces STEAM fortnight for Schools in March 2020. The British Motor Museum is pleased to announce a fortnight of STEAM based educational activities (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Maths) for Key Stages 2 & 3 from March 2 – 13 2020. Designed to coincide with National Science Week, the Museum will be offering a new range of interactive activities to enhance … [Read more...]
Ford’s Bridgend site attracts interest from diverse business enterprises
Hope for new business use for Ford's Bridgend engine plant... Robin Roberts (Wheels Within Wales) reports. Five major international companies have expressed interest in taking over the whole of the Ford Bridgend Engine Plant site, it was revealed today. They are among 21 businesses who have expressed interest in the 1.2M sqft site when Ford end production there in September, said … [Read more...]
‘Forgotten Favourites’ to be celebrated at this year’s Beaulieu’s International Autojumble
Now rare 'family' cars that were once part of the UK's everyday life, are to be brought back into the limelight at Beaulieu in September... Kim says, "For classic car enthusiasts, Beaulieu's famous International Autojumble is an amazing event and always worth a visit, and this year there will be an additional good reason to attend...". (All photographs courtesy National Motor Museum). For a … [Read more...]
Like to learn a new skill? Classic motoring and photography workshops are being offered at the British Motor Museum this spring…
Are you new to classics, or simply fancy learning a new skill in the spring? Get in touch with the British Motor Museum – they can help! The British Motor Museum is hosting a number of motoring related workshops in March, April and May 2020. These popular workshops enable participants to learn new skills in photography and classic car ownership. Each course includes entry to the Museum so … [Read more...]
New car sales in the UK slide further during 2019
UK car sales last year hit a six-year low and the industry does not expect an early recovery. Robin Roberts reports. The SMMT said today that overall sales in 2019 were 2.4% below the previous year at 2.31M new models. Consumer confidence, confusion over clean air legislation which is tightening each year and challenging car makers, and the Brexit debate with a general election, combined to … [Read more...]
Festive Reflections… on Gallons and Litres
A festive Noggin and Natter – by Dave Moss. If you're seeking to exercise the mind a little after days spent eating drinking and being suitably merry... what better festive feature could there be than liquid measures? In the 21st century, most of us encounter gallons only as a measure on a trip computer's fuel consumption readout – but next time you press that mpg button, pause and reflect: … [Read more...]
That Was the Motoring Year, That Was… Road Test Review
A MIDDLE OF THE ROAD MOTORING 2019 REVIEW – NO FAKE NEWS… …David Miles (Miles Better News Agency) sums it all up. With the chaos that is politics I’m steering away in this end of year motoring review from such things, although of course how the domestic car industry survives when we are out of the EU is very worrying for GB Plc. If politics weren’t bad enough the car industry has for a long … [Read more...]
New Scottish-built ADO sports car breaks cover…
A NEW CAR FROM SCOTLAND ARRIVES... The latest new car to be built in Scotland since the Hillman Imp in the Seventies – and the first ever to come from Dundee – has been revealed. Called the ADO Coupe after the initials of the three men behind the project, it brings to life a concept from 1964 which was intended to be a replacement for the iconic MG Midget. Although an early version was … [Read more...]
Jaguar Land Rover – Latest Vehicles News and First Impressions Test Drives
ALL NEW THINGS JAGUAR AND LAND ROVER REVIEW… …by David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). Jaguar XE Reims very prompt first drive Jaguar set an embargo date and time last week of one minute past midnight on Wednesday 11th December to announce their special edition Jaguar XE Reims model with just 200 units for sale solely in the UK. By 0.945am the same day I was sat behind the wheel of the car … [Read more...]
Ginetta renews association with Millers Oils, for GT4 SuperCup
Ginetta renews its partnership with Millers Oil for the GT4 SuperCup ahead of the 2020 race season. Ginetta says that it is delighted to confirm that it has recently renewed its partnership with Millers Oils for the second year running, which will see the leading oil blender remain the technical partner of Ginetta, and the title sponsor of the 2020 Ginetta GT4 SuperCup. The 2019 … [Read more...]
Is SUV demand putting at risk meeting the net zero emissions target?
The demand for sports utility vehicles is said to be threatening the UK’s attempts to clean up the transport sector... or for potential vehicle buyers is this more down to cost, charging point availability, 'range anxiety' and restricted choices in electric vehicles? ...Robin Roberts reports. Sales of new SUVs now outnumber electric vehicle sales at a rate of 37 to 1.In its 2019 annual Review of … [Read more...]
Aston Martin DBX SUV – ‘a pivotal model’ for the firm
Robin Roberts reports on the opening remarks made yesterday (6th December) as Aston Martin Lagonda's new factory opened in St. Athan... The new Aston Martin DBX SUV will be a pivotal model for the company and firmly put Wales on the map for motor manufacturing, some 260 guests were told today at the official opening of the luxury brand's new factory at St Athan, near Cardiff.Addressing an … [Read more...]
News – Aston Martin Lagonda facility opening today
Robin Roberts reports on the start of the latest exciting chapter for Aston Martin Lagonda... Aston Martin Lagonda this morning opened its new £250M manufacturing facility at St Athan. First Minister of Wales, Rt Hon Mark Drakeford AM joined Aston Martin Lagonda President and Group CEO, Dr Andy Palmer at a ceremony after three-years of intense development and conversion from RAF Superhangers … [Read more...]
60 Years of RAC Rally Forest Stages Commemmorated
2020 HRCR to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the RAC rally’s use of forest stages! The HRCR (Historic Rally Car Register) Open Day returns to the British Motor Museum on 11 January 2020 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the RAC rally’s first use of forest stages. The HRCR will showcase how that diversification has led to a full and multi-disciplined sport today. Hosted by legendary rally … [Read more...]
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