“Michael Gove has missed an opportunity to improve air quality” (and what about drivers, and what about the energy infrastructure, and what about the economy?)… …says the FairFuelUK Campaign re DEFRA Air Quality Plan. Like the curate’s egg there is some good and bad in the Defra Air Quality Plan. We welcome that Michael Gove has listened by not using punitive toxic tax hikes to hit hard working … [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.
News – The U.K.’s latest clean air legislation – does it make any sense?
Muddled thinking from the powers that be, or a sensible way forward? Robin Roberts reports... The Government has unveiled controversial plans to ban pure petrol and diesel engined vehicles from UK roads by 2040. It follows failure to meet European clean air legislation and a High Court decision that requires an environmental strategy to be put forward. The plan was discussed before the … [Read more...]
New Look World of Top Gear at Beaulieu
World of Top Gear changes up a gear… Chris Adamson reports. Current Top Gear presenter Chris Harris opened the revised World of Top Gear at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu and in the process became the first on-screen star of the high profile television programme to visit the popular permanent exhibition. Accompanied by The Stig and Lord Montagu, he welcomed the first visitors and … [Read more...]
Edd China and the Wacky Record Breakers – At Beaulieu
Wacky Record Breakers – out in force at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu. By Chris Adamson. Edd China, best known as the technical boffin half of television series Wheeler Dealers, returned to his roots, the world of weird car creations, when he helped to launch a new summer exhibition at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu. Edd was on hand to meet fans at the New Forest attraction and to … [Read more...]
New model of car, new roof bars? That’s expensive, but it doesn’t have to be that way…
If you change your car, does that necessarily mean that you have to buy a complete set of new roof bars for it, and do away with the perfectly good ones that you already have? Gerald Morgan investigates – and saves a very useful sum of money in the process… Ever bought a car, then got a set of roof bars and maybe even a roof rack to fit the bars as well? What happens to these when you buy … [Read more...]
Revealed: The Commuting Habits Brits Hate The Most
According to vehicle supply specialists OSV, if you don’t want to be hated by your fellow commuters, stop doing the following things... Recent research has found that 3.7 million Brits commute for two hours or longer each weekday and spend an average of £48,000 in their lifetime on commuting. Most of the time, jumping in the car or taking public transport is pretty painless. But every once in … [Read more...]
News – First Stop adds Tomato Tyres to its operation…
Tomato on the menu for First Stop … Kim Henson reports. First Stop’s recipe for success has seen the addition of London-based Tomato Tyres to its portfolio of fast-fit garages throughout the United Kingdom. The rapidly expanding Tomato Tyres has been trading throughout the commercial vehicle industry, keeping businesses on the road around Heathrow and surrounding areas. Joining the First … [Read more...]
Peugeot Traveller MPV – Road Test
The Peugeot Traveller MPV – When Bigger is Best By Robin Roberts (Miles Better News Agency) A good big one always beats a good small one, and few MPVs come bigger than the Peugeot Traveller. Launched to compete in the executive travel market but considerably undercut the longer established players, the Traveller is a serious MPV. There is a massive 27-model range in the Traveller series, … [Read more...]
News – Bridgestone wins two safety awards
Bridgestone’s safety work commended with two top awards. Kim Henson reports… Outstanding achievement and innovation awards presented to company DriveGuard praised for its stress-relieving, road safety features Bridgestone’s range of safety campaigns and initiatives earn praise at TyreSafe Bridgestone’s unwavering commitment to road safety has been honoured with two … [Read more...]
News – New car sales figures dip again in June
Brakes on UK car sales for third month. By ROBIN ROBERTS. The UK new car market has declined for a third consecutive month with 243,454 new units registered in June, said SMMT. Registrations fell at a slower pace than in the previous two months, by –4.8%, as demand continued to stabilise following a record first quarter and the subsequent market turbulence caused by the recent changes to … [Read more...]
Bridgestone DriveGuard ‘run flat’ tyres available for more vehicles – News and Road Test
Bridgestone’s Driveguard safety ‘run flat’ tyres are now available to help more motorists. Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency) reports, and road tests the tyres... Family motoring safety has just turned the corner. In a significant move for tens of thousands of parents, Bridgestone has extended its acclaimed run-flat tyre range to most popular saloons and hatchbacks as well as small and … [Read more...]
Welsh Government backing for Circuit of Wales denied…
Welsh Government has turned down backing for the proposed Circuit of Wales, writes Robin Roberts. Welsh cabinet politicians yesterday (Tuesday 27 June) said the deal was too risky and it questioned the claims about thousands of jobs being created during and after the £400 Million project was built, and likely spectator numbers bringing in money. It has taken over six years for the scheme to … [Read more...]
Mitsubishi centenary history – and Shogun Road Test
Long heritage Mitsubishi Shogun continues to serve… By David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). Whilst there are all-new cars aplenty waiting for UK customers there are also some longer serving models; whilst new, they share their designs with older original models going back for many years. In recent months we have looked at and explained the heritage of the new and larger VW Beetle, the … [Read more...]
Ford Mustang – News and hot stuff Convertible Road Test – Could this be a cure for the summertime blues?
Must Have a Mustang Continues… David Miles (Miles Better News Agency) reports, and test-drives a Convertible… FORD’S ICONIC RETRO SPORTS CAR STILL MUSCLING IN WITH RECORD SALES. A timely press release from Ford arrived in my In-Box recently claiming the new generation Mustang is the best selling sports car on the planet. A fact that was hard to digest when you consider the global sales of … [Read more...]
Kia news (their cars are selling well…) and new Picanto First Impressions
Kia’s new Picanto city car – small car with big sales potential David Miles (Miles Better News Agency) reports… Up to date news about Kia in the UK The South Korean brand of Kia, part of the Hyundai Group, arrived in the UK in 1991 and after several years establishing the brand they have recorded consecutive record years of sales since 2010. They have tripled their sales since 2007. Last … [Read more...]
Skoda’s revised Octavia range – plus Octavia estate Road Test
2017 updated Skoda Octavia line-up – incorporating a substantial estate car variant. David Miles (Miles Better News Agency) gives his views – and offers some useful advice on choosing the best version of the Octavia for you… The 2017 revised Skoda Octavia range of C-segment five door Hatchbacks and Estates have recently gone on sale and all retain their class-leading roominess plus high … [Read more...]
Bentley on board to steer First Stop forward
Bentley on board to steer First Stop forward. Kim Henson reports... First Stop – a pan-European network of tyre service providers – is fuelling its expansion plans with the appointment of a new Retail Business Consultant, who is promising to back ‘entrepreneurial’ independent garages with support from the national network. Nic Bentley arrives in the role having gained an … [Read more...]
Ford teams up with Mobility Roadshow 2017 (1st to 3rd June)
Ford: Official Manufacturer Partner for The Mobility Roadshow 2017. Kim Henson reports. The Mobility Roadshow, organised by Goose Live Events on behalf of Mobility Choice, is delighted to welcome Ford as the official Manufacturer Partner for the 2017 event. (NAEC Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, 1st to 3rd June.) The Mobility Roadshow (incorporating Get Going Live!) is the original and largest … [Read more...]
Hot classic investments? Buy now while you can!
The hottest classic car investments this summer… Robin Roberts reports. Always with one eye on the market, leading classic car insurance specialist Heritage has selected four of this summer’s hottest investment tips, with the value of the following motors set to rise along with the temperature. Heritage’s Mark Wilkinson, Managing Partner of the family-run business, says, “There are a few … [Read more...]
Poole Accident Repair showcases its high-tech facilities and abilities
Poole Accident welcomes its new business… Kim Henson reports. Poole-based car bodywork and paint specialist Poole Accident Repair welcomed over 50 industry professionals at an event that showcased its new, 8,000 sq ft state-of-the-art Multi Material Facility, one that is stand-alone in the UK in terms of size and elements of its technology. The new workshop represents a relevant and … [Read more...]
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