Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales) writes… Wales saw the steepest decline in UK for new car registrations last month. Coming immediately before the new 25-plate this month, registrations in Wales were 13.16% down on the same month last year. Total registrations in Wales in February were 2,323 new cars and that contributed to a 11.91% drop through the first two months of 2025. The UK new car … [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.
Easter Egg-citement at The British Motor Museum
Easter time fun galore at The British Motor Museum... The Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum has got a cracking line up of egg-cellent Easter Holiday activities to get stuck into from 5 – 27 April! Children and families can crack the code in the puzzling Family Trail, get creative with an egg-ceptional craft activity, and test … [Read more...]
Top names given by Brits to their cars
As the new '25' plate graces the nation's forecourts, The Motor Ombudsman has commissioned a poll that reveals the top personal names given to their cars by people in Britain... They tell us... (Images and all words from The Motor Ombudsman). • As the new ‘25’ vehicle registration arrives in showrooms across England and Scotland and Wales, ‘Betty’ is set to be the top name bestowed to a … [Read more...]
Beaulieu’s Spring Autojumble will offer classic cars and spares galore, plus Vintage treats a-plenty
This year's Beaulieu Spring Autojumble will take place on 17th and 18th May and will provide a wide variety of interest to all classic vehicle enthusiasts. Beaulieu tells us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Motor enthusiasts across the UK and overseas are eagerly anticipating another fantastic Spring Autojumble on 17th-18th May. With stunning car club displays and hundreds of … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum to host largest BMW meet in the UK for a fourth year
BMWs galore will be on show at The British Motor Museum on 27th April... The Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The Briish Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is hosting the UK’s largest BMW meet when it returns to Gaydon for a fourth year on Sunday 27 April! The ‘Ultimate BMW Meet’ is the perfect event for BMW enthusiasts, uniting fans of classics, latest models, and … [Read more...]
The Motor Ombudsman partners with Alliance Automotive Group to expand accredited repairer network
The Motor Ombudsman enters into partnership with Alliance Automotive Group, expanding the accredited repairer network and availability of The Ombudsman's Alternative Dispute Resolution services. The Motor Ombudsman tells us: (All words and photograph from The Motor Ombudsman). • The Motor Ombudsman has entered into a partnership with Alliance Automotive Group (AAG), a leading distributor … [Read more...]
Complaints made to The Motor Ombudsman about used car buys hold steady in 2024
A new Insight Report from The Motor Ombudsman shows that just under half (40%) of disputes submitted by customers were about a secondhand vehicle bought from a retailer. The Motor Ombudsman tells us... (Photograph and all words from The Motor Ombudsman). A new Insight Report from The Motor Ombudsman has shown that just under half (40%) of disputes submitted by consumers in 2024, were about … [Read more...]
Does cold weather adversely affect fuel economy?
Here's what the experts at additive specialists Redex say... (Image and all words from Redex). Do colder temperatures affect fuel economy? “With colder temperatures during winter, you’re already likely spending more on heating your home, but have you ever considered how the cold weather might affect how much you spend on fuel? Here (below) are some of the ways that cold temperatures can … [Read more...]
National Motor Museum engineers complete the rebuild of the Sunbeam 1000hp record breaker’s rear engine
Sunbeam 1000hp milestone as National Motor Museum engineers complete the rear engine rebuild... The Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The National Motor Museum). In a landmark stage of the Sunbeam 1000hp restoration, National Motor Museum engineers have almost completed the rebuild of its rear engine after years of work to strip, clean and restore it. Sunbeam had only run … [Read more...]
Ain’t no volcano high enough for Falken
Classic Mini Adventure, with maximum durability from Falken Tyres... They tell us: (All words and photographs from Falken Tyres). 4,000-mile journey in 1974 Mini to attempt to summit the world’s tallest volcano sees zero punctures using Falken road tyres. Crossing the driest region on the planet, Ben Coombs’ 4,000-mile road trip through Uruguay, Argentina and Chile saw Falken’s … [Read more...]
New Isuzu D-Max arrives in Britain…
Isuzu tells us: Combining toughness, advanced technology, and premium features, The New Isuzu D-Max is Smarter, Stronger, Safer and built to embody Isuzu’s "Driven To Do" ethos, with models catering to both work-focused and lifestyle-oriented drivers. Offering up to 3.5 tonnes towing capacity, over a tonne payload, rear differential lock as standard on all 4x4 models, and comprehensive … [Read more...]
The Motor Ombudsman finds that 18- to 27-year-olds are the most emotionally connected generation to their cars
A recent poll discovers that 'Gen Zers' are the most driven to love their cars. The Motor Ombudsman tells us... (Photograph and all words from the Motor Ombudsman). Ahead of the arrival of Valentine’s Day, research by The Motor Ombudsman has revealed that 18- to 27-year-olds are the most emotionally connected generation to their cars Over eight in 10 (82%) Gen Zs have … [Read more...]
A timely reminder if you’re holding a number plate on retention
Dave Moss reports… The DVLA is reminding anyone holding number plates on retention documents or certificates that the first of new regular renewals required under this scheme are now approaching. If it has been ten years since the date of issue of the last certificate or retention document you hold for a personalised registration number, it will probably require renewal in 2025. Renewal is … [Read more...]
Students restore a Hillman Super Minx to its former glory and are presented with award certificates
Young mechanics presented with award certificates at the National Motor Museum, for classic Super Minx restoration... The Museum tells us... (All words from The National Motor Museum; photographs ©National Motor Museum/ Adrian Pennells ). Lord Montagu of Beaulieu has presented award certificates at the National Motor Museum to students who successfully participated in the Mechanix course … [Read more...]
Historic RAF wartime engine set for national memorial display after restoration
A historic Rolls-Royce Merlin engine from an RAF Mosquito aeroplane is to feature in a new national memorial in honour of the RAF's Photo Reconnaissance Unit... A historic engine from an RAF reconnaissance aeroplane heralded for its role in helping to defeat the Nazis in the Second World War is undergoing restoration ahead of featuring in a new national memorial. The Rolls-Royce Merlin engine … [Read more...]
Tips to help you and your car during freezing weather
Kim writes: "These useful and practical tips, from Lotus Car Rental in Iceland, and sent to me by Robin Roberts (WheelsWithinWales) may help you in freezing conditions... Another cold snap is expected to sweep the country this weekend (8th and 9th February 2025), bringing frost and once again leaving Brits to tackle the dreaded task of de-icing their car windscreens. Scraping your windscreen … [Read more...]
A new Young Artists Competition at The British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum launches a new Young Artists Competition, and teases details of Gallery 2025... They tell us: (All words and photographs from The British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is to launch a new Young Artists Competition to celebrate the opening of the exhibition, The Gallery 2025. This exclusive contest with the theme ‘The car and the environment’ gives young … [Read more...]
The Motor Ombudsman welcomes Lindleys Autocentres to its expanding Service and Repair portfolio
The Motor Ombudsman tells us: (Photograph and all words from The Motor Ombudsman), • Eight Nottinghamshire branches of Lindleys Autocentres have gained accreditation to The Motor Ombudsman’s Motor Industry Code of Practice for Service and Repair • The Service and Repair Code was launched in 2008 to drive even higher standards of work and service provided by independent garages and franchise … [Read more...]
Beaulieu hosts BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair again in May 2025
Many fresh features this year... Beaulieu tells us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Packed with creative planting ideas, beautiful displays, hands-on workshops and engaging talks, the BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair is a must-visit from 2-4 May 2025. Beginners and seasoned gardeners alike will be spoiled for choice with interactive activities, stunning show gardens, shopping, … [Read more...]
National Motor Museum grant from the Wolfson Foundation will help towards transforming the museum
The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, tells us: (Photograph and all words from the National Motor Museum). The Wolfson Foundation has awarded a £75,000 grant to the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu. The Museum will use the funding towards the cost of refurbishing the ground floor galleries - transforming the entrance and welcome, and to develop a new Ages of Motoring gallery. The Wolfson … [Read more...]
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