Pagani Zonda is the UK’s fantasy car purchase... Italian supercar tops list of aspirational cars to own picked by PistonHeads community Top 25 cars to have in a dream garage a mix of modern and classic sportscars PistonHeads classifieds features almost 115,000 used performance and prestige cars View image gallery of the top 25 fantasy car buys at: … [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.
Car financing – Are motorists “In too deep”?
Jonathan Davidson, ‘Executive Director of Supervision – Retail and Authorisations’ at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned that many people are “in too deep” with their household borrowing, adding that credit levels were close to a high seen in 2008. He highlighted the vulnerability of those who are just about coping at the moment with affording to repay loans, but who may well … [Read more...]
Ferrari: Under the Skin – Enlightening exhibition now on in London
Kim Henson visits a unique exhibition of interest to anyone who likes motoring history in general, sports/racing cars and Ferrari in particular… (All words and photographs by Kim). For most motoring enthusiasts the Ferrari name conjours up thoughts and images relating to speed, style, technical prowess, motorsport success and a unique sporting character. Celebrating all of these aspects and … [Read more...]
The Guild of Motoring Writers features in a new permanent exhibition at the National Motor Museum
The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu now has a new display all about the Guild of Motoring Writers, including its long history and what it does today... Chris Adamson reports. The Guild of Motoring Writers’, the world’s oldest and largest organisation for automotive journalists has a new expanded and updated permanent exhibition at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu. The display, in its own … [Read more...]
The Ultimate UK Holiday Road Trip? Take a Tour…
Suggestions for a trip around Britain in under a month... If you’re looking to explore everything the UK has to offer, vehicle leasing company OSV have now produced a new infographic for the ultimate holiday road trip. From the heights of Snowdonia to the City of London, the joys of the Lake District and the world famous Loch Ness, there’s plenty of fun and … [Read more...]
Second Aston Martin model could be built in south Wales
Another amazing Aston Martin may be produced at St. Athan. Robin Roberts (Miles Better News Agency) reports... A second stunning Aston Martin model could be heading for the new production lines being installed in its St Athan plant outside Cardiff. This week, Aston Martin presented the Lagonda Vision Concept at the Geneva Motor Show and marked the beginning of a new range of state of the … [Read more...]
Beaulieu’s 50th International Autojumble – second top tourism award!
Beaulieu gains further acclamation... (Photographs courtesy National Motor Museum, Beaulieu). Beaulieu’s landmark 50th International Autojumble has won a second top tourism award by winning the Best Event/Exhibition category in the UK Heritage Awards. A panel of tourism industry experts picked the internationally-acclaimed International Autojumble as a shining example of a … [Read more...]
Two Ginetta G58s to contest Creventic 12 Hours race at Silverstone
Two Ginetta G58s bid for victory in the Silverstone 12 Hours... Two Ginetta G58s are set to take on the mighty Silverstone 12 Hours this weekend (09/10 March). Fresh from a double victory in Dubai, the Ginetta remains the car to beat. Simpson Motorsport will field the all-star line-up, which includes Steve Tandy, Bob Berridge, Mike Simpson, Neale Muston, John Corbett and Andreas … [Read more...]
60 Not Out!! ‘Car Mechanics’ magazine still helps motorists get the best from their vehicles… Special celebratory issue out on 15th March.
Kim Henson reports on one of the longest-running motoring magazines – going strong after 60 years, despite huge changes in car technologies and fashions. In the spring of 1958 a new motoring magazine caused something of a stir; the first issue of ‘Car Mechanics’ appeared, with the cover date April 1958. Like its long-established rival ‘Practical Motorist’, it aimed to help advise readers on how … [Read more...]
New Renault Mégane R.S. shod with Bridgestone Potenza S001 tyres
New Bridgestone Potenza S001 tyre engineered specifically for Renault's latest hot hatchback... The New Renault Mégane R.S. has been updated with state-of-the-art technology for greater agility, efficiency and driving enjoyment. These innovations still rely on the right tyres which is why Bridgestone engineered every aspect of the Potenza S001 to match the new design of the iconic … [Read more...]
Kia Stinger 2.0 – Brief Impressions
Kieron Fennelly assesses the 2.0 litre version of Kia's Stinger... (Photograph and all words by Kieron). A company whose attractive styling usually masks conservative engineering, Kia, hitherto known for its mass market offerings surprised most observers in 2017 with its Stinger, its first foray into the premium car market. Although not averse to an element of adventurousness in its marketing, … [Read more...]
Kim’s Tips: Extreme Winter Motoring – Take care; don’t be a Chilly Billy…
Colder and colder… don’t get caught out… Kim Henson advises: Stay safe, keep mobile and warm, and look after your car. With temperatures already low and forecast to plummet still further, and with predicted heavy snowfalls across the U.K. this week featuring prominently in all the weather forecasts that I have seen/heard in the last few days and hours, now is the time to think seriously about … [Read more...]
Volvo Cars Poole moves to new premises
Onwards and Upwards... New Move and New Model for Volvo Cars Poole. Dorset’s authorised Volvo retailer, Volvo Cars Poole, is expanding into new, luxury premises. Established in 2015, the company, which is owned by Ocean Automotive, has outgrown its current showroom at Holes Bay in Poole and is moving into a purposely-refurbished new showroom and workshop on Ringwood Road on Monday 26th … [Read more...]
Bridgestone working towards more sustainable rubber supplies
Bridgestone Collaborating with NRgene on Guayule Research. Collaboration will sequence and assemble guayule genomes... Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) and NRGene, a genomic big data solutions company, are collaborating on research efforts to enhance the company’s U.S. alternative domestic natural rubber breeding program. They will be working in tandem to sequence and … [Read more...]
Welsh TT suffers another blow
Welsh TT now cancelled... By Robin Roberts. Another blow has hit plans to bring back Manx-style TT-road races to Wales. Cancellation of this year’s Welsh Road Race was announced earlier this month after the organisers failed to meet a strict list of safety and administrative requirements of motor-cycle racing’s UK governing body. The event, last run in 1954, was announced at the 2017 … [Read more...]
Mazda CX-3 Road Test
Keith Ward puts Mazda's CX-3 through its paces... Based on the admired Mazda 2 hatchback, the higher stance CX-3 impresses right away as one of the best-looking among compact SUV’s. A 14-strong range offers a choice of three engines - two petrol either 120 or 150 PS and a 105 PS diesel, permed with four trim levels and priced between £18,695 and £25,195, so not the cheapest in the … [Read more...]
Book Review – Rolls-Royce (‘the full story’)
Rolls-Royce... Reviewed by Kim Henson. Title: Rolls-Royce Author: James Taylor Published by: Bloomsbury Shire (part of Bloomsbury Publishing plc); www.shirebooks.co.uk 64 pages; soft covers Price: £7.99. ISBN: 978-1-78442-220-2 James Taylor is a renowned author who has covered many notable British marques in the multitude of motoring history books that he has written. Having … [Read more...]
The UK’s most dangerous drivers… Who are they and where will you find them?
Watch out for Johns in your blindspot: The UK's most dangerous drivers, places and situations revealed... July proves to be the most dangerous month for motorists, with 9% of all accidents taking place that month, while April is the safest with only 7.25%. Law firm Your Legal Friend ( https://www.yourlegalfriend.com/ ) reported that the most common incident is being hit from the … [Read more...]
Aston Martin’s new car-building facility in Wales takes shape
Aston Martin up and ready in Wales… By ROBIN ROBERTS. The first phase of Aston Martin’s new manufacturing facility at St Athan, Wales is complete. Development started on the site in late 2016 when Aston Martin was given access to the former MoD site and Phase One works included the creation of the customer and staff reception areas, offices and the employee restaurant. Phase Two commenced … [Read more...]
Top 10 selling new cars – how much value they lose in five years – and how to insure ‘the gap’…
Top Ten Selling new Cars & how they lose value in five years... - Ford Fiesta depreciated the most. - Mini Cooper Hatchback depreciated the least. If you are looking to buy a new car this March, InsuretheGap.com has analysed how the top ten best-selling petrol cars in 2017 have held their value in the last five years. A new car loses approximately 20 per cent of its value as soon as it … [Read more...]
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