New car sales fall in Wales and will almost certainly do so in England, due to lockdowns... The firebreak lockdown in Wales has wiped 25% off UK new car sales, revealed figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders writes Robin Roberts. It is a warning to England which has just gone into a month's lockdown as opposed to the fortnight shutdown in Wales which ends on Monday … [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.
Vehicle insurance during Lockdown – information
ARE YOU COVERED, INSURANCE-WISE, DURING THE LOCKDOWN? Car insurance advice from Florence Codjoe, car insurance expert at Uswitch.com Non-essential travel Non-essential car journeys during November could result in a £200 fine. If you have an accident while you’re out, you may find your car insurance policy won’t cover the damage and you could end up paying thousands of pounds for repairs. If … [Read more...]
More sustainable motoring
Image Unsplash Four Ways Drivers Can Be More Sustainable. Drive a lot for work? How often do you worry about how that’s affecting your carbon footprint? Note to our readers: This article incorporates commercial links. It is primarily aimed at salespeople but the techniques and tips can be applied by any driver. The modern driver (particularly those who drive for work) is a very different … [Read more...]
Motor Ombudsman Garage Finder searches increasingly popular
MOT demand helps drive 82% increase in Motor Ombudsman Garage Finder searches during third quarter of 2020. The Motor Ombudsman’s Garage Finder recorded an 82% rise in searches in the third quarter of 2020 when compared to the preceding three-month period The notable upsurge in search volume mirrors the heightened demand during recent weeks for MOTs, as consumers were urged … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum awarded £707,000 from Government’s Culture Recovery Fund
Good news indeed for the British Motor Museum... The British Motor Museum has announced that it is delighted that it has been awarded £707,000 as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) to help face the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure it has a sustainable future. The British Motor Museum is one of 588 cultural and creative organisations across … [Read more...]
What to Do Immediately After a Car Accident
What to Do Immediately After a Car Accident Note: This is a collaborative article. Thankfully, car accidents aren’t things that happen to you a lot, but if you find yourself involved in one, everything can often happen very quickly. It can all become rather overwhelming, especially if you’re dealing with tough circumstances like injuries to yourself or a passenger or the other party fleeing … [Read more...]
Watch out for deer, wild boar and other animals on the roads…
STAY ALERT, BUT DON’T VEER FOR DEER, WARNS GEM... ROAD SAFETY organisation GEM Motoring Assist is urging drivers to take extra care in areas where deer are common. The rutting (or breeding) season means deer are more mobile than usual, bringing them onto roads and increasing the risk of collisions. GEM chief executive Neil Worth says: “We encourage drivers to be extra observant, but … [Read more...]
Metro-spective – 40 years since the launch of the Austin miniMetro
40 years on – a Metro-spective. Dave Moss reflects on the life and times of BL's biggest selling car... It’s 40 years this Autumn since the most important new car to appear during the British Leyland years first broke cover at the press presentation ahead of its official launch on October 8th 1980 (exactly 40 years ago to the day) – a date carefully chosen to avoid being "one of a crowd" at the … [Read more...]
Driver indifference to new ‘green’ number plates for electric vehicles
Motor Ombudsman poll shows new green EV number plates are not registering with drivers... A YouGov poll commissioned by The Motor Ombudsman revealed that 88% of UK drivers are not aware of the introduction of green number plates for electric vehicles (EVs) this autumn. However, the majority (72%) of the respondents polled said that they would be happy to have them fitted as … [Read more...]
When Jaguar Bought Daimler – new exhibition at the British Motor Museum
British Motor Museum to host brand new ‘When Jaguar Bought Daimler’ exhibition ‘When Jaguar Bought Daimler’ is a new exhibition at the British Motor Museum, from the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust (JDHT), telling the story of when Jaguar bought the Daimler Company from BSA in 1960. Most people know very little about the early history of the Daimler Company in the UK, or when it … [Read more...]
MG plugs in to electric car interest
TWO NEW PLUG-INS FROM MG By Chris Adamson. (Photos from MG Motor). October is going to be a busy month for MG, Britain’s fastest growing car brand, as it prepares to launch two new models; the MG5 EV and the HS Plug-in SUV. The new additions will give the latest MG line-up a total of three plug-in electric vehicles helping it to cement its position as the only manufacturer to increase its … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum – ‘Where’s Wally?’ and rocket science at half-term (but the live musical event on 25/26/27 September is off)
British Motor Museum – Events update... First, Covid-19 has been taking its toll of many events of course, and sadly the British Motor Museum has had to call off its planned musical extravaganza evenings scheduled for 25th, 26th and 27th September. However, the Museum is hosting a fun event for families over the half-term break, between Friday 23rd October and Monday 2nd November. This … [Read more...]
Winter is coming – prepare your car and drive with care to stay safe on the roads
Think ahead to prepare your vehicle and ready yourself for the challenges of driving through the next few months... With winter on its way, it is wise to check your vehicle for the months ahead and also to prepare yourself for the inevitable cold, damp, foggy days that are typically part of Britain's climate between now and next spring. Kim says, "The link below will take you to what I feel is … [Read more...]
The Moke is back!
The MOKE officially returns to the UK 56 years after first gracing British roads... Upgraded motor and chassis to meet modern buyer requirements. Engineering and body production underway in the Midlands, United Kingdom. Available to order today at £20,000 excluding local taxes and delivery. “MOKE is an iconic British brand that has always evoked feelings of fun and freedom. The Beatles, … [Read more...]
Skoda Octavia 1.5 petrol estate – Road Test
DRIVEN SKODA’S NEW OCTAVIA ESTATE BUT THIS TIME WITH PETROL POWER... …says David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). The all-new Skoda Octavia range of Hatch and Estate models are well and truly in circulation after the initial COVID-19 lockdown delays, and are making their way to eager UK customers with more versions just announced. The Octavia has been Skoda’s best selling global model range … [Read more...]
Six rules to apply in motoring disputes – recommended by The Motor Ombudsman
The Motor Ombudsman highlights six golden rules for consumers when looking to resolve motoring disputes... The Motor Ombudsman highlights six golden rules for consumers to take into account when looking to conclude a motoring-related complaint quickly and effectively. A direct and open dialogue with a business, a calm approach, having all the key facts to hand, and making it … [Read more...]
Stop Press: British Motor Museum postpones the first ‘Gaydon Gathering’
Urgent update regarding the British Motor Museum Gaydon Gatherings... In view of Wednesday's Government announcement the British Motor Museum has taken the decision to postpone next week's ‘Gaydon Gathering’. The first of these new events will now take place on Tuesday 13 October. Jeff Coope, Managing Director at the British Motor Museum said "Safety is our number one priority and we feel … [Read more...]
40 years since the Metro was launched – celebrated online by the British Motor Museum
British Motor Museum to host brand new ‘Metro at 40’ online exhibition. The British Motor Museum is to host a brand new exhibition to celebrate one of Britain’s best-selling small cars – entitled “Metro at 40”. For the first time the Museum will be hosting the exhibition online as part of its drive to have more online and accessible insights into their collection. The exhibition, which went … [Read more...]
Suzuki looks ahead – and introduces new models
Suzuki reveals future plans – and launches a revised Swift line-up plus a new light commercial version of the Jimny. Kim Henson tells all… In the company’s centenary year, Suzuki is planning ahead with positivity, and in an online UK ‘webinar’ (press conference) yesterday (8th September 2020), the firm provided to motoring writers a summary of their plans as they currently stand. I was … [Read more...]
Inaugurual garage awards instigated by The Motor Ombudsman
The Motor Ombudsman invites customers to shine the spotlight on Garage Stars for inaugural awards... The Motor Ombudsman’s Garage Star Awards, launching today, have been designed to recognise individuals, teams and businesses that have gone the extra mile during the past 12 months within its nationwide accredited network Customers who have used a business signed up to The … [Read more...]
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