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...]
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.
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...]
Two Ginetta G60-LT-P1’s set for FIA World Endurance Championship
Ginetta plans two car entry into the FIA World Enurance Championship... Ginetta has today (09/02/2018) confirmed plans for a two-car entry into the FIA World Endurance Championship, including both the 2018 and 2019 Le Mans 24 Hours. The two Ginetta G60-LT-P1 cars will be entered by customer team, CEFC TRSM Racing. 21-year-old Charlie Robertson and 25-year-old Oliver Rowland are the … [Read more...]
Diesel could still be the best choice for many motorists…
Diesel could be cheaper and more efficient for twice as many drivers as petrol, according to What Car? What Car? launches free What Fuel? website tool to help confused consumers figure out which type of powertrain is best for them. Fascinating Headlines… In its first week, 5,800 visits have resulted in double the number of users being recommended diesel cars (11%) rather than petrol … [Read more...]
Bridgestone celebrates final countdown to Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018
Bridgestone Celebrates Final Countdown to Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018... Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone), the world’s largest tyre and rubber company and a Worldwide Olympic Partner, is ready to support the staging of the upcoming Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 – its first Olympic Winter Games as a Worldwide Olympic Partner – through a variety of product, athlete and … [Read more...]
Ginetta celebrates 60th anniversary
Ginetta celebrates 60th Anniversary with visit from HRH The Princess Royal... HRH The Princess Royal visited Garforth-based Ginetta on 25th January to begin celebrations of the marque’s 60th anniversary year. The car manufacturer has been building British race cars since 1958, producing world class cars which now race on every continent. The Princess enjoyed a tour with Ginettaa and … [Read more...]
The first Suzuki car – the Suzulight… ‘Let’s do it!’
Suzuki’s successful history with compact models continues… and it all began over six decades ago… Looking back and forging ahead! Back in 1954, Suzuki Motor Co, Limited was formed and Michio Suzuki designed and developed his first automobile, together with his young engineering team, many of whom were in their twenties. Using Suzuki’s ‘Yaramaika’ principal (translated as ‘Let’s do it’) – … [Read more...]
Rallye Monte Carlo Historique gets under way from Paisley
Classic cars from through the years have departed from Scotland on this year's Rallye Monte Carlo Historique event... A party atmosphere in the centre of Paisley last night (31st January) gave a big send-off to the cars and crews in this year’s start of the 2018 historic rally run to Monte Carlo. A total of 70 cars left the start ramp - the largest number of entries so far – with the first … [Read more...]
(Very) British Car Problems – that we all experience…
It could only happen in Britain, couldn’t it? A light-hearted look at challenging aspects of driving in the U.K… If you’ve ever felt like Captain Oates of the Antarctic - "I'm just going out, I may be some time" – in winter, or maybe have experienced severe road rage on your way to work, you might relate to the car/winter rundown of daily occurrences, currently featured on the online tyre … [Read more...]
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