READY FOR THE OFF... The first proper snowfall of the year in Scotland has given the crews taking part in this year’s historic rally run to Monte Carlo, an early taste of what lies ahead of them. Big crowds are expected to turn out tomorrow night in Clydebank in West Dunbartonshire for the UK start of the classic rally, the only British start point of six European cities for a range of classic … [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.
Lofty Dreams – Flying Taxis?!
Flying cars – Really? Well, the future might be closer than you think... Since the earliest days of motoring, people have dreamed of taking to the air in motor cars. These days we already have drones, of course, but what about flying taxis? Could this actually become a reality? For some interesting perspectives from the U.S.A. on future possibilities please click HERE... … [Read more...]
Bridgestone Europe to acquire TomTom Telematics
Bridgestone Europe signs up with TomTom to acquire its telematics business... Bridgestone Europe’s transaction with TomTom Telematics, for a cash consideration of €910 million, will bring together what they say is the world’s largest tyre and rubber company with the number one provider of digital fleet solutions in Europe – creating a leading data platform for connected vehicles. The … [Read more...]
Monte Carlo Rally starters soon to depart from West Dunbartonshire
It’s almost Monte Carlo time in West Dunbartonshire! Bailie Denis Agnew, West Dunbartonshire Council’s Cultural Committee Convener, met with Monte Carlo officials this week as the final preparations for the world-famous sporting event got underway in Clydebank. More than 80 cars are expected to be flagged off from Aurora Avenue in the town on January 30, as the Scottish starting point for the … [Read more...]
MG ‘Z’ models disappearing fast… Don’t let yours be one of them!
MG CAR CLUB & ZED REGISTER LAUNCH CAMPAIGN TO SAVE OUR ZEDS Kim Henson reports... It is widely known that MG ZR, ZS and ZT models are disappearing from our roads fast; however, recent figures show just how rapid the decline has been – and continues – with over 78% of the cars ever built already gone. I was fortunate enough to be invited to the original press launch of the 'Z' … [Read more...]
Worry-free motoring for three years with new Vauxhall Care package
Vauxhall Care – Three years’ servicing and roadside assistance cover plus first MOT included... They tell us... For new or nearly new cars, Vauxhall Care provides you with three years’ servicing, an extra two years’ of roadside assistance and your first MOT for just £19 per month for petrol cars and £22 for diesels. As all new Vauxhalls come with three years warranty and one year’s Vauxhall … [Read more...]
Travelling abroad – especially on motorways…
Travelling abroad with your car? It pays to study to rules and procedures applicable in each country... ...Kim Henson reports. For many people, travelling abroad with their car is a big adventure, and can be daunting. However, there is much you can do before your trip to learn about the procedures, rules and regulations applicable in the various countries through which you may be driving, and … [Read more...]
Ford news – and EcoSport SUV – Road Test
FORD IN THE NEWS PLUS THEIR LATEST ECOSPORT COMPACT SUV HAS BEEN IMPROVED IN MOST AREAS. David Miles (Miles Better News Agency) reports… Latest Ford News 2019 news from Ford in the UK started on a very positive note with PR announcements that in 2018 the brand achieved their 42nd successive year of league-topping new passenger car sales and 53rd consecutive year of commercial vehicles sales … [Read more...]
Mutt Motorcycles introduce a groovy 1970s retro-style 125 for 2019…
Birmingham bike institution MUTT MOTORCYCLES spin into 2019 with the release of the SUPER 4... A Muttified slant on the current trend of customising 70's Japanese classics with a groovy paint job to boot. Birmingham’s custom motorcycle chop shop The House of Mutt present something slightly different for their next 125. They advise that the SUPER 4, is for "the beautiful freaks and edgy … [Read more...]
Buying a used car – A few words of advice
Thinking of replacing your car? Robin Roberts passes on some words of wisdom... The new year is finally here and for a lot of us that means a fresh start; a new job, an expensive gym membership or the tempting thought of buying a new or used car. However, today’s high-tech cars can be concealing unknown wallet-crunching problems. Fortunately, you don’t need a degree in electronics or a mobile … [Read more...]
Half-Term powerful automotive fun at the British Motor Museum
Explore the Science of POWER at the British Motor Museum! Throughout the half term from 16 – 24 February the British Motor Museum is encouraging children to explore POWER and the science behind it! Children of all ages will be able to find out all about the jet powered cars at the Museum, as well as have a go at making their own ‘jet’ car, and enjoying daily science shows, family trails and … [Read more...]
Music on the road – Classic 1970s melodies beat the modern sounds!
DRIVERS DITCH MODERN MUSIC FOR CLASSIC 1970s HITS Over 90% of drivers say music makes them feel happy and 84% often or always listen to music in the car SEAT survey of 2,000 drivers reveals UK’s top songs to feel good when in the car Research follows SEAT’s backing for inaugural Music 4 Mental Health (M4MH) gig Watch M4MH’s presenter Jordan Stephens talk about mental health issues … [Read more...]
60 years of classic Minis – acknowledged by the British Motor Museum
British Motor Museum celebrates 60 years of the iconic Mini! The British Motor Museum will pay homage to 60 years of the unique British Mini with a number of special events throughout the year. Starting with three weeks of ‘Mini Madness’ family activities during the Easter school holidays followed by two special events in August. On Saturday 3 August there will be an attempt to set a new … [Read more...]
Bridgestone tyres fitted as original equipment on increasing numbers of cars in 2018
Bridgestone's long list of original equipment tyre fitments keeps on growing... In 2018, Bridgestone, the world’s largest tyre and rubber company, was chosen to provide over 120 new original equipment fitments in EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa). This represents an increase of more than 30 per cent. The fitments are spread across more than 40 different models from 15 different … [Read more...]
SUVs increasingly popular around the world…
THE RISE AND RISE OF SUV SALES... By Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). Global sales of SUVs rose 6% in 2018 to a hit a staggering 60% increase over the last five years. The Global Auto Database analysis shows the Toyota RAV4 as the world’s best selling SUV with 830,928 registrations, a 3.7% improvement and the second year in a row it has taken the top spot. Toyota dominated the … [Read more...]
Used car buyers seek family-friendly models during 2018
FAMILY-FRIENDLY VEHICLES REIGN AS HYUNDAI TUCSON CROWNED FASTEST SELLING USED CAR OF 2018 The Hyundai Tucson was the fastest selling used car of the year[1] Six of the 10 fastest moving vehicles were family vehicles, such as Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) or crossovers Meanwhile, smaller models claimed the highest volume of sales across the year with the Ford Fiesta, Vauxhall Corsa … [Read more...]
Motoring Review of 2018 – The ups and downs of a turbulent year for the UK
2018 – WHAT AN UNSETTLED YEAR IT HAS BEEN FOR THE MOTOR INDUSTRY. David Miles (Miles Better News Agency) looks back on his motoring year... Seated at my keyboard responding to a request to write a review of the year from the 100 or so new or updated cars we have tried and tested this year, it’s difficult to know where to begin. Perhaps with the unknown fallout from Brexit, if it ever happens, … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum Events for 2019
British Motor Museum announces extensive events programme & new exhibition for 2019 The British Motor Museum has announced a schedule of over 16 unique motoring shows for 2019, including the return of its popular adult workshops Living with a Classic Experience Day and Classic Virgins Experience Day as well as an exciting new exhibition ‘The Car. The Future. Me’ which opens on 13 July. The … [Read more...]
Michelin becomes title sponsor for Ginetta Junior Championship
Long-standing partnership between Ginetta and Michelin continues... Ginetta says that the firm is delighted to announce that leading global tyre manufacturer Michelin will become the title sponsor for the 2019 Ginetta Junior Championship as part of a new five-year extension to their long-standing partnership. Renewing a successful association that has lasted over a decade already and will … [Read more...]
Driving Home for Christmas…
Fascinating facts about the typical British family and their motoring over the Christmas break... According to new research from webuyanycar.com, over the coming festive week, the majority (70 percent) of Britons are expecting to spend 11 hours - one and a half working days - in the car. The study found that visiting blended and extended families are behind this annual Yuletide exodus, with … [Read more...]
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