Have You Been Convicted of Drink Driving? Here's What You Need to Know Drink driving convictions are something we all try to avoid, which is understandable given the stigma attached and the possible damage it can cause. There are also the ramifications of such a conviction, though these aren’t as well known. If you’ve been convicted for drink driving, it will impact your life in a variety of … [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.
Vauxhall Classics No. 4 – 1937 to 1940 Ten-Four H-Type
In feature No. 4 in a series covering significant Vauxhall models through the decades, we take a look at an innovative and ahead-of-its-time family saloon from 1937, the H-Type Ten-Four... (All information and photographs from Vauxhall). VAUXHALL H-TYPE TEN-FOUR In 1937, Vauxhall’s H-type ‘Ten-Four’ model turned the booming 10 hp (RAC rating) market on its head. It was … [Read more...]
Norton Motorcycles goes to India…
TVS Motor – the £16m Indian takeaway of the British Norton Brand. By Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). TVS Motor from India has confirmed they have purchased Norton Motorcycles for £16 million. The iconic British motorcycle brand of the Norton slid into administration in February this year after having sold only 128 motorcycles globally in 2019. The company was rescued by TVS … [Read more...]
Hole in One (or two, or many millions more?) – Potholes galore!
Growing cost of roads going nowhere Road repair funding faces a deepening pothole Local road repair British local road network continues to decline... Britain's local roads head downhill as pothole problems get worse Potholes forever! – by Dave Moss. Every Spring, the Asphalt Industry Alliance (AIA) publishes its Local Authority road maintenance survey results, and the report for 2020 … [Read more...]
News – The very significant ‘ethanol in petrol problem’ – Higher levels are almost here – Latest information
Increasing ethanol content in petrol – an update on the story so far, which affects many more recent models as well as classics – by Dave Moss. (Photographs used in the main text by Kim Henson). What's happened so far... In July 2018, the Government published a consultation and call for evidence along with proposals on changes relating to the future supply and sale of petrol containing ethanol. … [Read more...]
Keeping your car healthy (and ready to run) during these difficult times
Kim Henson offers advice to avoid vehicle problems, due to lack of use… The strange and difficult times in which we are living are of course a challenge to everyone, not least as we need to stay at home apart from essential journeys. This necessarily means that many vehicles are covering very low mileages, and indeed many more have not moved at all during the last month or so. Now motor … [Read more...]
David Miles’ latest round-up of car facts, figures and information
MOTORING NEWS YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED THIS LAST WEEK… …By David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). With the motoring media World in lockdown the supply of new models and new model test driving events are all cancelled so instead of road test reviews we are keeping the wheels turning by covering some news items you might just have missed. Some that caught my eyes in the last week or so are as … [Read more...]
Vauxhall Classics No. 3 – 30/98, 1919-27
In article No. 3 in a series looking at significant Vauxhall models through the decades, we highlight Britain’s very first catalogued 100 mph car, the iconic Vauxhall 30-98. (All information and photographs from Vauxhall). VAUXHALL 30-98 Built in series from 1919 to 1927, the 30-98 was, in its day, the fastest catalogued production car in Great Britain, with a … [Read more...]
The passing of the motor racing legend that was Sir Stirling Moss OBE, and a statement from Lord Montagu
MOTOR RACING DRIVER EXTRAORDINAIRE SIR STIRLING MOSS OBE PASSES AWAY... Kim says, "I was greatly saddened this evening (Sunday 12th April) to hear of the passing of Sir Stirling Moss OBE, legendary and fearless racing driver and participant in the Mille Miglia (which, incidentally he completed at an average speed of 99 mph!!). In my youth he was the much respected motor racing driver that … [Read more...]
News – David Miles provides a vital round-up of car facts and figures
MOTORING NEWS YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED… David Miles (Miles Better Motoring Agency) brings us up to date, including crucial financial information. Kim adds: “Grateful thanks to David for putting together this feature, which may help readers who are unsure of how the current health emergency situation will affect their motoring/car buying costs, and how they stand if part-way through the buying or … [Read more...]
Nissan: A brief history
A look at Nissan and how the firm has developed over the years... From humble beginnings in 1932, Nissan cars are now a stalwart on the UK’s roads − the ubiquitous Nissan Qashqai was the sixth most-popular choice for new car buyers in 2019, with 52,532 models sold. Nissan’s also a leader in the electric vehicle market, with the LEAF and LEAF e+ showing most of the competition how it’s done. It’s … [Read more...]
Vauxhall Classics No. 2 – C-10 Prince Henry – ‘The world’s first sports car’
In our second article in a series looking at Vauxhall models through the decades, we are looking at the amazing-for-its-time C-10 three litre 'Prince Henry' sports model, which arrived in 1910. All information and photographs from Vauxhall, plus, for a little context, here’s a link to a lovely Vauxhall film made around 20 years ago which shows the sheer breadth of Vauxhall’s heritage … [Read more...]
Alvis helps owners of their cars to work on them at home, providing technical support
Innovative Alvis offers free technical support to owners working on their cars at home... With many workshops shut, Alvis owners can get advice from factory technicians to tackle jobs at home. With classic car workshops closed and owners keen to have cars ready for when restrictions lift, Alvis’ parts division Red Triangle, is offering its customers free technical support to … [Read more...]
Motoring and Travelling For Fun – David Miles writes about a recent adventure trip to India
MILES ON THE ROAD IN INDIA JUST BEFORE THE CORONAVIRUS LOCKDOWN… …By David Miles (Miles Better News Agency), who describes the motoring scene in India, as well as his own trip there. (All words and photographs by David). When my wife and I left the UK for our recent two week tour in India just over a month ago, there was hardly a global mention of coronavirus, just the odd mention of a … [Read more...]
News – Electric car prices around the world
David Miles (Miles Better News Agency) reports on the prices of electric cars around the globe... New research reveals the cheapest and most expensive countries around the world to purchase an electric vehicle… Many of us are likely researching and dreaming of our next set of wheels whilst we're in lockdown; and many will have their mind set on going green and getting an electric … [Read more...]
The Motor Ombudsman upgrades Knowledge Base to help answer motorists’ questions in response to Coronavirus
The automotive dispute resolution provider adds dedicated section to its online Knowledge Base to assist motorists with queries on car ownership, vehicle maintenance and dispute resolution in relation to the latest Coronavirus (COVID-19) government guidelines. Subjects covered in the new category include changes to the MOT rules, servicing and warranties, how to find a local reputable garage, … [Read more...]
News – More (‘chapter and verse’) on the MoT test moratorium
Coronavirus emergency brings MoT extensions for many vehicles… …by Dave Moss. With the Coronavirus crisis continuing to unfold, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced extensions to the duration of MoT certificates for some cars, vans and motorcycles. The extensions will apply to vehicles registered across England Scotland and Wales, and will continue until confirmed … [Read more...]
News – Garages call for MoT test moratorium
Robin Roberts (and wheelswithinwales) reports on growing calls for MoT tests to be postponed... Kim adds: "Please see 'Stop Press' note (received this morning, 25th March 2020) to update the information given in this feature..." Garages are calling for an MoT test moratorium during the coronavirus pandemic. It is crucial that franchised dealers’ workshops stay open to help the … [Read more...]
‘Smart’ motorways, or not so smart? – Latest news
Action plan promises improved safety on Smart Motorways… ...by Dave Moss. Following five months work by the DfT on a smart motorway ‘evidence stock take,’ Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has this week reacted to growing concern about safety on so called "smart" motorways. A specific 18 point action plan has been published, aimed at improving both safety and public confidence. So called … [Read more...]
Motoring aspects of the ‘splash the cash’ budget
Motoring groups generally welcomed the Chancellor’s “splash and dash” Budget. By Robin Roberts. He’s poured hundreds of millions of pounds into boosting the automotive sector, greener energy and road improvements, and eased borrowing for businesses while also boosting technology. Some thought, however, that he could have gone further in particular areas and the end of a tax relief for Red … [Read more...]
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