LAST POST SOUNDS FOR THE BRITISH BUILT HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK. David Miles (Miles Better News Agency) reports… When the 10th generation Honda Civic hatchback was introduced in 2017 Honda proclaimed in their presentation material that, “The all-new Civic Hatchback is to be built in Europe and exported globally, Honda’s UK plant in Swindon continues key role in Civic production, €270m investment in … [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.
Transportation and related environmental challenges to consider…
Some information that you may find interesting about transportation and related environmental issues... With the future of transportation and the environment very much in the news and of concern to us all, there is much information available on this link... https://www.oponeo.co.uk/tyre-article/on-the-road-to-greener-future Kim adds: Having myself seen at first hand the destruction of the … [Read more...]
Motor Ombudsman’s online Knowledge Base proves popular
The Motor Ombudsman’s online Knowledge Base records over 25,000 article views in first quarter... The online Knowledge Base was launched in January 2019 to make it faster and easier for consumers to resolve their queries and complaints in relation to buying and owning a car Over 12,000 searches and 25,000 article views were seen during the first quarter of this year The … [Read more...]
Electric Classic Cars – really!
Electric classic cars... a reality now! By Robin Roberts. Classic cars are being given a new life for the 21st century with a “heart” transplant and an electric powertrain by a Welsh enthusiast and engineer. Richard Morgan set up Electric Classic Cars in Newtown to give much-loved classics and popular cars a new lease of life with a modern twist. “I use to compete in the British Historic … [Read more...]
Bridgestone aims high – for The Moon!
Bridgestone to Join International Space Exploration Mission with JAXA and Toyota. Company supporting research on tyres for manned, pressurized rovers required for lunar surface mobility... Bridgestone Corporation today announced that it will take part in an international space exploration mission together with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Toyota Motor Corporation … [Read more...]
Flipping Bangers – Series 2 starts soon…
More bangers galore... Robin Roberts reports... In the second series of the hit BLAZE UK commission of Flipping Bangers, petrol-head pals Will Trickett and Gus Gregory fix and ‘flip’ neglected old cars for a profit. Having ditched their day-jobs to trade in the cars that people avoid, the duo are risking it all once more, as any losses will come out of their own pockets. To cover … [Read more...]
Motorway service station survey – some definitely better than others!
BEST TO REST? The UK’s best and worst motorway service stations... Taking a break at a motorway service station isn’t always convenient, just necessary. If you’re bursting for the loo, need to grab some lunch, or been driving for a long period of time, it’s vital to take a break. But where should you stop? New research from Northgate Vehicle Hire reveals the UK’s best and worst motorway … [Read more...]
Bridgestone Europe completes acquisition of TomTom Telematics
Bridgestone acquires Tom Tom... Bridgestone tells us that the acquisition accelerates the company's digital transformation and status as preferred partner in mobility solutions... The deal is said to reaffirm TomTom Telematics as the number one in Europe and as a global leader in fleet management solutions. Completion follows approvals from the relevant regulatory … [Read more...]
Poole Volvo retailer and accident and repair centre wins manufacturer’s regional award
Volvo Cars Poole & Poole Accident Repair rewarded for their efforts... Volvo Cars Poole & Poole Accident Repair have scooped a regional award at the Volvo Retailer and Approved Bodyshop High Achiever Recognition Awards for their work during 2018. The awards, held for the second time now, recognises the high achievements of the network’s approved bodyshops and their corresponding … [Read more...]
Latest Honda Civic Type R – Road Test
2019 Honda Civic Type R… By Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). Honda is best known for its sensible family cars, and then there is the rebel Civic Type R. In my experience, every family has a rebel in its ranks, the wacky wayward one who may be a boisterous brother, an unconforming uncle, a shout-out-loud sister or audacious aunty. The Honda Civic Type R comprises just two … [Read more...]
The number one make for ‘premium’ cars being clamped is…
Porsche is the number one 'prestige' car brand clamped last year by DVLA. Robin Roberts tells all... Porsche has topped the list of 'prestige' cars clamped for being untaxed in 2017 to 2018, according to figures released by DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency). The top four makes: Make Total clamped and … [Read more...]
Electric cars – some maintenance savings that you might not have considered…
Back to the future: Three advantages that electric cars have over your existing vehicle... ClickMechanic, an online automotive marketplace, have looked in detail at the emergence of electric cars, and the beneficial differences from the standard diesel/petrol cars that largely dominate the automotive marketplace. The UK electric vehicle marketplace is growing, with new vehicle registrations … [Read more...]
New MG3 Race Car
MG3 RACE CAR TAKES TO THE TRACK. By Chris Adamson. (Photos by Chris and the MG Car Club). A new MG3 race car created by interns at the SAIC Motor UK Technical Centre at Longbridge (SAIC is the Chinese owners of the MG brand) has been unveiled for the 2019 competition season. The race-ready five-door hatchback has been developed in conjunction with the MG Car Club to offer a low-cost entry … [Read more...]
Skoda Kodiaq vRS seven seater – Road Test
NEW SKODA KODIAQ VRS 7-SEAT SUV – PACEY BUT PRICEY. Test-driven by David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). The award winning, highly praised Skoda Kodiaq range of five and seven seater SUVs has a new flagship model. It’s the vRS 240 hp biturbo automatic 4x4 model priced at a hefty £42,870, but added options can push that price up even further. For those looking for less performance, but still … [Read more...]
Renting a Fiat 500 in the Costa Blanca
Rachel Henson drives a diminutive car in a big country... ...and provides some helpful advice (which could save you some money) about renting a car abroad. Renting a Fiat 500 in the Costa Blanca When I decided to visit Sella, a small village near Benidorm in Spain, my first thought was to take a taxi. Being driven to the village would mean not having to worry about parking, driving on the … [Read more...]
Ford’s engine production facility at Bridgend has a chance of becoming the base for building the Ineos all wheel drive vehicle…
Ford Bridgend Engine plant has been shortlisted to assemble the planned Ineos successor to the famed LR Defender. Robin Roberts reports... The Welsh location is lining up against a plant in Portugal, the CEO of Ineos Automotive Dirk Heilmann has confirmed after bosses visited South Wales and looked around the Ford plant along with Welsh Government representatives. Ineos plan to … [Read more...]
Lack of basic vehicle maintenance (and legal) knowledge can be especially costly to young drivers…
Information gap... better understanding of car servicing and repairs, plus legal aspects, can help to save a lot of cash... Recent data has revealed that 53% of people aged 22 to 29 have no savings at all. That’s a significant 12% increase from 41% 10 years ago. While household bills and other living costs take priority, your car can quickly become a ticking timebomb of expenses if the correct … [Read more...]
Infiniti pulls out of Sunderland – and out of Western Europe…
Nissan’s luxury Infiniti brand is ending production in Sunderland and pulling out of Western Europe. Robin Roberts reports... Production of the Q30 ad QX30 will will cease within months at the plant – which was told last month that it will not get the next Nissan X Trail SUV. The decision will wipe thousands of pounds off the value of any UK Infiniti models and is likely to leave … [Read more...]
Bridgestone tyres to be fitted to new SEAT Minimó electric concept car
SEAT chooses Bridgestone tyres to equip its new Minimó electric concept car... With this collaboration, Bridgestone takes a further step on its journey to shape the future of mobility Bridgestone, the world’s largest tyre and rubber company, has been chosen by SEAT as the preferred tyre partner to equip its new Minimó electric concept car. Currently presented by SEAT at … [Read more...]
Bringing a vehicle (or caravan or trailer…) out of hibernation? For safety’s sake check those tyres!
TyreSafe’s warning for all vehicles coming out of storage: Perform essential tyre safety checks before taking to the road. Bringing vehicles out of storage in the spring months should prompt owners to perform essential tyre checks, urges UK charity TyreSafe. Tyres of vehicles parked or stored for any extended period of time may suffer more rapid deterioration when not in use, especially … [Read more...]
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