Bridgestone has been selected by Alfa Romeo to be a tyre supplier for its first premium mid-size SUV, it has been revealed. Kim Henson reports… Engineered with Run-Flat Technology and designed with all season capability, the Dueler H/P Sport tyre from Bridgestone will equip the all-new 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. “Bridgestone is honoured to supply tyres for the much anticipated Alfa Romeo … [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.
On-line Car Buying News
Robin Roberts reports on current trends in researching and buying cars on-line. Ford is streets ahead of rivals on-line, that’s the conclusion of a marketing study by Mediaworks… The analysis by Mediaworks looks at the success of selling brands on the web and it contains a few surprises. Coming after two other reports had showed that younger buyers are most influenced by advertising, and … [Read more...]
Latest MINIs – News and First Impressions
MINI – Keeping the pedal to the metal for new model introductions. By David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). MINI Clubman Black Pack joins the line-up Like their parent company BMW, MINI is keeping the ‘pedal to the metal’ by introducing a raft of additional derivatives of their core model ranges. At last week’s 2017 range review Nicholas Griebner, Head of Product for MINI UK said … [Read more...]
Beaulieu’s 2017 Spring Autojumble enjoyed in sunshine…
Kim Henson reports on this year’s 24th Beaulieu Spring Autojumble. Wind, rain and cool temperatures are unwelcome visitors for the organisers of, and attendees at, any outdoor motoring-related show. Yet as people arrived in droves on the morning of Saturday 13th May for this year’s Spring Autojumble at Beaulieu, initially the sky darkened, there was a cool breeze and nature liberally sprinkled … [Read more...]
Latest BMW models news – plus revised 4 Series Coupé First Impressions
Busy, Busy, Busy at BMW – Raft of new model changes includes 4 Series. David Miles (Miles Better News Agency) samples the latest Coupé. My email Inbox this week has been loaded with press releases about the latest changes to the 2017 BMW range of passenger cars. New is the most used word in the titles of these releases. In fact most of the amendments are for detailed styling changes, upgrades to … [Read more...]
Arranging loans against classic cars gains in popularity…
Robin Roberts reports on the growing trend for loans to be taken out against classic car values. As widely reported, the values of classic cars have been increasing in dramatic fashion over the last few years and such vehicles are currently seen by lenders as good bets as assets against which to loan money. HNW Lending is one example; here are the headlines: HNW Lending has now … [Read more...]
Diesel dilemma for car buyers
Diesel car sales decline… with knock-on effects for secondhand models. Robin Roberts reports. The decline in diesel new car sales is forcing down used prices as well. There is a knock-on effect on financing plans increasingly being used by car makers to bolster income, report analysts to Reuters. Pollution concerns and the likelihood of city centre charging is also affecting the business … [Read more...]
Classic prices achieved at South Western Vehicle Auctions sale…
Some ‘modest’ classic commercials and cars, as well as more exclusively machinery, fetched far more than anticipated at the recent classic vehicle sale arranged by South Western Vehicle Auctions in Poole. Chris Adamson was there with his camera and notebook… (Words and photographs by Chris). A bid of £21,000 for a classic car is not normally the stuff of headlines – but it was at the recent … [Read more...]
Repair costs compared between different makes within the Volkswagen Group
Thinking of investing in a Volkswagen, an Audi, a Skoda or a SEAT? The comparative cost of repairs within the Volkswagen Group makes interesting reading... By Robin Roberts and Kim Henson Volkswagen has been in the news a lot lately, and not always for the right reasons. However, the German manufacturer still reigns supreme when it comes to car sales, with the company shifting 10.3 … [Read more...]
Air-free bicycle tyres on track for arrival in 2019…
Wot, no air for your bike tyres (and, possibly in the near future, tyres for other vehicles too...)? Kim Henson reports. In Tokyo the Bridgestone Corporation has announced that, together with the Bridgestone Cycle Co, Ltd, the company has developed a next-generation bicycle tyre in an effort to realise practical application of their “Air Free Concept”, a technology for creating tyres that do not … [Read more...]
Circuit of Wales latest news update…
Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency) reports on the current situation regarding the proposed Circuit of Wales... Wales Audit Office said there were "significant shortcomings" in the way £9.3 Million of taxpayers' money was spent on plans for Circuit of Wales at Ebbw Vale. Funding was based on a "flawed" appraisal by Welsh Government, said the public finance watchdog. Welsh … [Read more...]
Firestone Music Tour 2017 takes to the road
Keep calm and festival on! Kim Henson tells more... With so many different languages actively used across the continent, music is the one language that has the power to bring together people from different countries and cultures. The Firestone Music Tour gives Firestone the opportunity to connect with music-lovers from across Europe via authentic music experiences. Firestone will be … [Read more...]
First Stop fast fit network boosted by Hickleys partnership
The First Stop fast fit network is continuing to evolve and expand, courtesy of an innovative approach to new member recruitment… Kim Henson reports. After increasing to a total of 72 centres by the end of 2016, the First Stop network has attracted another new outlet in the form of Hickleys in Taunton, who will now be boasting a tyre offering for motorists to benefit from, for the first … [Read more...]
Latest Honda Civic – History and First Impressions, plus Honda news
New 10th Generation Honda Civic British-built for global markets. David Miles (Miles Better News Agency) reports… News The new 10th generation Honda Civic five door family hatchback is now in production for global markets and it is only being built in the UK at the company’s Swindon factory. Production at the same location will also include the ‘hot’ Civic Type-R, but not a Civic Tourer estate, … [Read more...]
Aston Martin arrives in Wales!
AMOC mark St Athan development. By Robin Roberts. The largest ever gathering of Aston Martin models and their owners in Wales converged on St Athan yesterday (9 April) to mark the official “move in” by the car maker. Historic and European models were assembled in the enormous ex-RAF hanger, which is being converted to an assembly hall for the new generation of sports cars, as part of their … [Read more...]
Dodgy diesel cars – or dodgy information? A little light is shed…
The diesel debate; could we please have some facts? Kim Henson puts the question also asked by many other drivers searching for sensible answers… In recent times there have been many – including lobbying groups – who have been quick to jump on the bandwagon to ‘knock’ diesel cars, often without fully considering (and, it seems, perhaps/probably not even taking the trouble to find out…) the … [Read more...]
New Audi A5 Cabriolet and Q5 SUV – First Impressions (plus latest Audi news)
Audi UK reveals a new pair of fives – The new A5 Cabriolet and Q5 SUV. By David Miles (Miles Better News Agency). News After seven consecutive years of record new car sales in the UK Audi has started 2017 with a record three months of sales and a record new ‘17’ registration plate month of March. Having grown their model lines from 17 to 52 across 18 ranges in the last 16 years, more new … [Read more...]
Classic Information (Kim’s Tips) – Think positive during vehicle restoration!
Classic vehicle restoration... Don’t give up! You CAN do it… Kim Henson advises. When trying to restore, recommission or even just re-invigorate a classic car, van or pick-up, to get the vehicle to its rightful place back out on the road where it can be enjoyed, there will almost certainly be times when the scale of the task weighs heavy. Indeed things can build up to the extent that sometimes … [Read more...]
Latest Volkswagen Golf – First Impressions (plus VW news)
Updated VW Golf – More Specification – Less Money. David Miles (Miles Better News Agency) takes a close look and samples the new versions at their UK press launch… The seventh generation VW Golf has received a mid-life refresh with more equipment, mildly refreshed styling and updated engines – and on average they cost £650 less than the corresponding outgoing models. Prices now start, (after … [Read more...]
Don’t give up! Bridgestone UK announces Olympic Partnership Campaign: “Chase Your Dream, No Matter What”
Bridgestone’s “Chase Your Dream, No Matter What” campaign heroes are Olympians who have overcome adversity to get where they are today… Kim Henson reports. Bridgestone – the world’s largest tyre company – has launched its UK activation of this campaign as an official International Olympic Committee Partner through to 2024. The motivational campaign aims to encourage people of all ages, … [Read more...]
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