Brooklands 100... (All words and photographs from Brooklands 100). • Celebrating 100 years since Britain’s first official Grand Prix at Brooklands • Brooklands Museum welcomes Motor Sport as an official media partner • The world’s oldest racing publication once titled the Brooklands Gazette • Book now as limited tickets for this special centenary event are selling fast The illustrious … [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.
The Motor Ombudsman welcomes Changan Automobile UK to its New Car Code of Practice
The Motor Ombudsman tells us... (All words and photographs from The Motor Ombudsman). The Motor Ombudsman adds vehicle manufacturer Changan Automobile UK to its growing New Car Code portfolio This year, the long-established New Car Code marks five decades since its unveiling as ‘The Motor Industry Code of Practice’ in 1976 The comprehensive Code of Practice lays down … [Read more...]
Discover the Spirit of Adventure at the Gaydon Land Rover Show, 2nd and 3rd May
The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words qnd photographs from The Biritsh Motor Museum). Shaun the Sheep and Lara Croft Land Rovers join adventure winners and unique historic vehicles at one of the UK’s largest and most exciting shows for the iconic British vehicles. · Photo competition to win a VIP day out at the Museum for your family · Dakar winning Defender, one of the world’s … [Read more...]
Frequently check your vehicle’s tyres to avoid trouble
When did you last assess your vehicle's tyres? A few quick checks can help prevent MoT failure, avoid contravention of legal requirements and could even stop an accident from occurring. Here are some tips from Envoy Tyres to help you... Don’t let your MOT cost you: Tyre fails trip up over 2 million drivers - here’s how to avoid them It is an unfortunate reality that many UK drivers are … [Read more...]
Aion V premium – First Impressions
Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) writes... 'The eight-year long warranty with the new Aion V is going to be a big attraction to buyers.' Back that with eight years servicing, eight years AA roadside assistance, eight years of MoTs and you have the 'great eight' incentive. What's more, each Aion V comes with the promise of an AA technician who will come to your home and do a regular … [Read more...]
For Your Bookshelf: Skoda Octavia – The First One: 1959–71 (The Story of a Czechoslovakian Automotive Icon)
Book Review by Kim Henson: Skoda Octavia – The First One: 1959–71 Author: Miroslav Synek Published by: Veloce (in February 2026) www.veloce.co.uk 128 pages (softback), 210 x 148 mm format UK price £19.99 ISBN: SKU 9781836440406 I always find it interesting to learn more about cars that here in the UK we seldom see, and to find out more of the history behind them. Skoda’s Octavia is a case … [Read more...]
National Motor Museum engineers rebuild second engine for Sunbeam 1000hp World Land Speed Record breaker
National Motor Museum engineers are rebuilding the second engine of World Land Speed Record Breaker Sunbeam 1000hp in the countdown to its planned 100th anniversary run at Daytona. The Nationsl Motor Museum tells us... (All photographs and words from The National Motor Museum). The engineers had found more problems than expected while dismantling the front engine and extensive work has … [Read more...]
UK car sales figures for March 2026; EV discounts rule!
Electric car registrations are accelerating driven by huge manufacturer discounts, writes Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales). The UK new car market grew by 6.6% in March, typically the busiest month of the year, with 380,627 new vehicles registered, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Registrations in Wales saw the smallest rise of just 5.85% to 12,275 cars in March … [Read more...]
Lord Montagu opens the Circus Room at Beaulieu in tribute to his mother
Beaulieu tells us... (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Lord Montagu is unveiling the Circus Room for Easter visits to Beaulieu in tribute to his mother after recently opening a new set of themed rooms in Palace House. The transformation has turned the Master Bedroom in the former private wing into a ringmaster’s showground, complete with a ‘big top’ canopy and carousel horse. Lord … [Read more...]
A year to go! Countdown starts for return of World Land Speed Record Sunbeam 1000hp to Daytona
The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, tells us... (Photograph and all words from The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu). The countdown is on for the first car to break the 200mph World Land Speed Record to return to Daytona Beach a centenary after it set the amazing breakthrough there on the 29th March 1927. The workshop team at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, England is focused on … [Read more...]
Driven: Britain’s Motoring Story – A new exhibition at the National Motor Museum Beaulieu
Chris Adamson was there at the opening and describes this exciting new approach at the National Motor Museum. All Words and Photographs © Chris Adamson. A radical reinterpretation of Britain’s motoring heritage has been unveiled, just in time for Easter visitor rush, at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu in the heart of the New Forest. The £600,000 re-vamp of the first floor is the most … [Read more...]
Toyota Yaris comes out top in the latest Warrantywise Used Car Reliability Index
Warrantywise tells us... (All words and images from Warrantywise). The annual Warrantywise Reliability Index returns, analysing 1.6 million+ data points for UK-based used vehicles (aged three to 15 years) The Toyota Yaris (illustrated above) returns to the top of the table with an overall score of 89.2/100, improving on its 89.0/100 first-place result Toyota dominates the table, … [Read more...]
Not just cars at Beaulieu – Gardening gloves at the ready for the BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair in May
Beaulieu tells us... (All images – notably from the 2025 event – and words from Beaulieu). The BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair returns to beautiful Beaulieu in the New Forest, Hampshire from Friday 1 - Sunday 3 May. Whether you’re new to gardening or a seasoned grower, this vibrant day out has a host of horticultural highlights, plus delicious food and drink, and live music. From bulbs to … [Read more...]
Easter egg-citement at the British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from The Museum). The British Motor Museum has a basket full of cracking activities this Easter from 28 March to 12 April. Find mischievous rabbits on the Great Big Bunny Hunt, get stuck into a crafty challenge, and join one of the interactive family tours. Visit over the Easter Weekend, between 3 to 6 April, and embark on a … [Read more...]
Advice from The Motor Ombudsman – easy checks to avoid MoT test failure
The Motor Ombudsman tells us... (All words and photographs from The Motor Ombudsman). March is typically one of the busiest months for MOTs, as cars bought at the time of the first new vehicle registration of the year, come due for the annual test Before putting their vehicle on the ramp, drivers are being urged to keep an eye out for five defects that are often simple to spot, and quick … [Read more...]
Brooklands to celebrate centenary of Britain’s very first Grand Prix
Brooklands Museum tells us... (All photographs and text from Brooklands Museum). • 100 Grand Prix cars to mark special 100-year anniversary • Spectacular celebration at the birthplace of British motorsport • The world's first purpose-built racetrack honours its history • Iconic racers on show as well as crowd-pleasing action • Tickets now on sale for milestone tribute on … [Read more...]
MoT exemption for classic vehicles – clarification on current rules
Department for Transport MoT exemption criteria for Historic vehicles - by Dave Moss. On 10th March 2026 the Department for Transport issued a new version of its guidance leaflet detailing when historic vehicles are exempt from MoT. Although there has recently been a consultation which included questions about MoT test exemptions, and the new guidance is described as "an update", the new document … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum to host six classic and modern motoring shows this spring!
The British Motor Museum tells us... (Photographs and all words from the Museum). The British Motor Museum will host six classic and modern motoring shows this spring. These will include Rustival on 18 April, Ultimate BMW Show on 26 April, Gaydon Land Rover Show on 2 & 3 May, UK Slot Car Festival on 9 & 10 May, Vaux ALL on 17 May and TUCKED at the British Motor Museum on 24 May. … [Read more...]
A mixed set of UK car sales figures in February 2026
Incentives drive registrations but EV business slows. Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) reports... The UK new car market rose by 7.2% in February to 90,100 registrations, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, but EV demand is slowing again. The growth brings the highest February volume in 22 years, although the month is conventionally … [Read more...]
‘Driven’ – Britain’s Motoring Story to be opened at The National motor Museum
The National Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The National Motor Museum). One of the most significant changes to the National Motor Museum since it was built is about to be unveiled at Beaulieu. A new look entrance hall and upper gallery will house “Driven: Britain’s Motoring Story”, a contemporary museum display interpreting the development of motoring in the UK. The … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- …
- 77
- Next Page »