New car registrations in Britain soared last month on the eve of an EU change in law which would ban models not meeting the tougher WLTP emissions test. Robin Roberts reports... Thousands of models across Europe were heavily discounted by dealers backed by car makers anxious to clear unsold stock of the NEDC tested models. This push and the fact some car makers are struggling to build cars … [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.
Volvo Cars Poole becomes a Regional Business Centre for the Brand
Volvo Cars Poole - More than the Centre of Business! Dorset’s authorised Volvo retailer, Volvo Cars Poole, has become a Regional Business Centre for the brand. This achievement follows the relocation to brand new, Swedish inspired 1.5 acre premises on Ringwood Road in Poole earlier this year. As a Regional Business Centre, Volvo Cars Poole will be the south coast’s fleet and company car … [Read more...]
News – Classic Improvement – YOU can do it!
Learn new skills at the British Motor Museum... It is often taken for granted that classic car interest and ownership 'comes naturally', yet there are many who would like to become involved, but have never previously been involved with older vehicles and buying/restoring/maintaining/writing about/photographing/sketching them etc, and don't know quite where to begin... Fortunately help is now at … [Read more...]
Peugeot 308 GT Line Blue HDi 130 – Road Test
Peugeot 308 GT Line BlueHDI 130 automatic… …assessed by Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency). The Peugeot 308 has been European Car of the Year and is very much up to date now after a comprehensive reworking and new Euro 6.2 rated engines. The Peugeot 308 succeeded the 307 in September 2007 with the first generation running until 2013, then voted CoY in 2014 with the second … [Read more...]
Your driveway could earn some cash…
‘Try’ to rent out your driveway on rugby match days? Strong demand for parking near Premiership rugby grounds Nearby homeowners can make significant amount of money from their empty driveway For rugby fans, parking on a rented driveway can be cheaper and more convenient than official alternatives As the new Premiership Rugby season soon kicks off, YourParkingSpace.co.uk is advising … [Read more...]
News – Bridgestone at IAA Show 2018
Bridgestone premieres leading-edge products and solutions offering ultimate efficiency, convenience and sustainability at IAA Commercial Vehicles Show 2018 (in Hannover, from 20th to 27th September). As what is claimed to be the world’s number one tyre and rubber company, Bridgestone says that it is committed to identifying and solving the challenges faced by fleets every day through premium … [Read more...]
Superhero Vehicles – Top Six favourites
Which Superhero Vehicle Would You Love to Drive to Work? Many of us dream of having some form of superpower. Whether that’s jumping tall buildings or being able to breathe underwater, most people have their favourite. If you find yourself stuck in rush hour traffic, however, you might think seriously about borrowing your favourite world saver’s car or bike. The team at OSV have now produced … [Read more...]
Daley Thompson, in conjunction with Bridgestone, invites public to help celebrate his 60th birthday
Daley Thompson invites the British public to join him at his pop-up gym on London’s Southbank as he celebrates his 60th birthday with Bridgestone... Bridgestone, claimed to be the world’s number one tyre and rubber company, and Worldwide Olympic Partner, have teamed up with double Olympic gold medalist, Daley Thompson, to encourage people to keep moving and chasing their dreams, … [Read more...]
Taking your car abroad? Let there be light – but ensure that your headlamps are legal and don’t dazzle others…
Venturing overseas with your vehicle? If your headlamp beams are not properly converted for driving in other countries, this can have serious and expensive consequences… Kim Henson reports. As with so many things in automotive life, things have become more complex in terms of modern headlamp design and operation, compared with the units of a few years ago. In turn this impacts on what you can do … [Read more...]
News – Classic Rallying Fun for the Future…
The classic motorsport world will be thrilled to hear that HERO and the ERA have reached an agreement for future global and UK events... says Robin Roberts. HERO (Historic Endurance Rallying Organisation) is to take over all the events organised by the ERA (Endurance Rally Association), and contracts have been exchanged with completion set for the very near future. More information will be … [Read more...]
Statistically speaking…
Automotive Statistics... Frequently it is said that statistics can be made to say 'anything', but often the numbers in themselves tell a story, and are interesting to contemplate. If you are interested in automotive statistics, it is worth popping over to: https://www.oponeo.co.uk/car-statistics Here you can study a solid compilation of some of the most interesting automotive … [Read more...]
Classic (bad) news – Bioethanol fuels worsening situation update…
If you drive a classic, you need to read this… The Time is coming.... by Dave Moss. As predicted in these pages some time ago (especially in August/September 2016), the Department for Transport (DfT) has finally launched a consultation on whether, and how, more bioethanol content should be added to UK-supplied petrol. The unleaded fuel used by the vast majority of modern petrol cars on British … [Read more...]
An Invitation… To owners of Mark 4 to Mark 10 Jaguars…
Mark 4 to Mark 10 Day... Sunday 23rd September 2018. Nigel Webb would like to invite ALL owners of Mark 4 to Mark 10 Jaguar saloons to a day at his Mike Hawthorn Museum on Sunday 23rd September 2018. This is NOT a club event - it is NOT JEC and it is NOT JDC - it is a personal invitation, open to anyone who owns one of the aforementioned cars and it transcends any car clubs. Nigel Webb's … [Read more...]
Six terrific trips by road in the UK
Six of the Most Memorable Road Trips in the UK Sometimes it just makes sense to fill up the car, pack a few bags and head out to the country. The good news is that, if you’re looking for a great road trip, the UK has some of the best scenery, gently winding roads and invigorating fresh air in the world. Now the team at OSV have created a useful infographic highlighting 6 of the best road trips … [Read more...]
Bridgestone scoops top accolade at TyreSafe awards
Bridgestone is celebrating a major coup after scooping the Tyre Manufacturer of the Year honour at the TyreSafe Awards 2018. The world’s number one tyre and rubber company (based on 2016 tyre sales. Source: Tire Business 2017 – Global Tire Company Rankings) prevailed in the notoriously competitive category, thanks to a number of safety initiatives and pro-active partnerships, which were noted by … [Read more...]
A Micra called Melvin, Mongolia and a journey with Bridgestone
Mongolia by Micra... As memorable journeys with Bridgestone go, few will come close to a 10,000-mile, five week jaunt across the Asian continent in a £230 Nissan Micra called Melvin. This is the exact scenario facing couple Lucy Barrett and Chris Hyde, who will be competing in the Mongol Rally on Dueler All Terrain tyres, taking in 20 countries, three deserts and five mountain ranges. The … [Read more...]
Rip-off airport car park charges – travellers further penalised…
More than half of UK’s largest airports raise pick-up parking fees in 2018 More than half of the UK’s biggest airports have raised their fees for drivers picking up friends or family members this summer, analysis of parking prices by the RAC has found.* Thirteen airports have hiked their pick-up parking prices with London Luton having raised its prices by more than any other airport this … [Read more...]
Citroën C3 Flair (1.2 PureTech) – Road Test
Starting off in the right way with the Citroën C3. David Miles (Miles Better News Agency) explains… Citroën’s best selling model range, the C3 five door ‘supermini’ sized hatchback line-up, has been awarded the title of ‘Driving Instructor Car of the Year’ in the 2018 FirstCar Awards. FirstCar is the dedicated resource for learner and newly qualified drivers in the UK. FirstCar says as well … [Read more...]
UK’s favourite used cars
FORD TOPS LIST OF UK’S FAVOURITE USED CARS Ford has proved its enduring popularity as its Fiesta and Focus models topped the list of the most popular used cars over the last three years Back in black: black cars dominate the used car market making up a fifth (21.5%) of all car sales But could brown be the new black? Sales of brown cars have seen the largest upward trend (5.3%), … [Read more...]
New Suzuki Jimny – on its way
‘The one-and-only small, lightweight 4WD vehicle’, as Suzuki describes it, will soon be available here… Kim Henson reports. The first Jimny made its debut in April 1970, and has always been widely regarded as a compact yet competent showcase of Suzuki’s 4WD technology. For the last 48 years the model has been an authentic off-roader that is small and lightweight, but providing the on and … [Read more...]
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