Beaulieu tells us... (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Beaulieu’s Custom and American Show was back and bigger than ever on Sunday 15thJune, with 500 custom and American motors on display and over 9,500 attendees enjoying this great family show. The Father’s Day spectacular delivered more excitement than ever with famous cars from TV and film, a Transformers display with walking … [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.
Explore exciting senses at the British Motor Museum this summer…
The British Motor Museum tells us... (All words and photographs from the British Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is inviting families to come along and explore exciting senses this summer from 19 July – 1 September! In conjunction with their brand new sound-based exhibition ‘Beep-Beep, Yeah!’, visitors can experience the Museum’s collection through looking, touching, smelling and … [Read more...]
The Motor Ombudsman is awarded the 2025 TyreSafe Online and Social Media trophy for its ‘Make Time for Tyres’ campaigm
The Motor Ombudsman tells us... • The Motor Ombudsman's 'Make Time for Tyres' campaign has won this year's TyreSafe Online and Social Media Award • The Motor Ombudsman collected the Michelin Tyre PLC-sponsored trophy in front of a 200- strong audience at this year's TyreSafe Briefing held at the National Conference Centre in Birmingham • The multi-platform initiative, supported by TyreSafe, … [Read more...]
Standards Galore… at the Standard Motor Club’s 2025 International Rally at Daventry
'Standard procedure'… The Standard Motor Club’s annual International Rally took place over the long weekend of 13th to 15th June, and was based at Daventry. Kim Henson was there and reports on a delightful and varied event, with warm sunny weather to make it even better... (All words and photographs© Kim Henson and Wheels-Alive). Standard Motor Company vehicles were built over six decades from … [Read more...]
Travelling in Europe by car is unfamiliar for more than half of British motorists, according to a Motor Ombudsman poll
Driving in Europe; do you know what's required? The Motor Ombudsman tells us... (All words and images from The Motor Ombudsman). • The Ombudsman for the automotive sector is urging motorists to be prepared and familiar with the 'rules of the road' when taking their car on a holiday to mainland Europe this summer, to stay safe, legal, and to help avoid incurring fines • A Motor Ombudsman … [Read more...]
OMODA 9 Launch (and First Impressions) at The House of OMODA
Guy Loveridge describes his first experience of the new OMODA 9... When one is invited to a launch by a new brand, it is always exciting to see how they approach things. To be invited to their “House” lifts the excitement a notch. When that house turns out to be a hugely stylish, architect designed affair on the outskirts of Hamble and the opening discussion with fellow journalists over breakfast … [Read more...]
May sales figures for new cars in the UK show an interesting story…
Heavy discounting by car-makers is pushing fleet and businesses drivers into electric cars, writes Robin Roberts (and WheelsWithinWales). Private buyers still prefer to have petrol or diesel engines, according to the May registration figures. Registrations of petrol cars are higher than the combined figures for pure battery, plug-in and mild hybrid electric models and that’s without the diesel … [Read more...]
National Motor Museum’s ‘Chatty Caravan’ inspires conversations in the community
The National Motor Museum tells us... (All words and photopgraphs from the National Motor Museum). A restored classic caravan is helping the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu to engage with the local community. The ‘Chatty Caravan’ – otherwise known as ‘Caravan for the Community’ - is a small but perfectly formed 1971 Sprite 400, and a time capsule of fab 70s styling. This joyful, mobile … [Read more...]
Electrified classic Mini, developed by Fellten – Brief First Impressions
Kim Henson travels in a classic Mini converted to fully electric operation… (Text and all photographs © Kim Henson and Wheels-Alive). Recently, at a multi-vehicle driving event in Somerset, I had the chance to ride as passenger in a classic Mini modified to fully electric drive using a propulsion kit developed by Fellten of Bristol. Jerome Andre, who was at the Mini’s wheel for my brief … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum to host three STEM Careers Days this summer
The British Motor Museum tells us: (All words and photographs from The british Motor Museum). The British Motor Museum is proud to host three STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) Careers Days on 24, 25, and 26 June with engineering experts from global leader in consulting, technology services and engineering - Capgemini. These STEM Careers Days will include a range of interactive … [Read more...]
The Motor Ombudsman partners with Ben to help ‘Steer’ automotive businesses through employee mental health challenges
The Motor Ombudsman tells us: (All words and photographs from The Motor Ombudsman). • The Motor Ombudsman has partnered with automotive industry charity Ben to create ‘Steer’, a new quick-reference guide to help automotive businesses recognise and support employees encountering mental health and wellbeing challenges • The printed and free-to-download guide from The Motor Ombudsman’s … [Read more...]
The Motor Ombudsman revises its Codes of Practice to take into account the changing motoring world
The Motor Ombudsman expands its Codes of practice to reflect the changing automotive landscape... They tell us: (All words and images from The Motor Ombudsman). • The Motor Ombudsman’s four established CTSI-approved Motor Industry Codes of Practice have been updated to reflect the changing face of the UK’s automotive landscape, technological innovation, and shifts in consumer buying … [Read more...]
Gavin and Stacey cars to go on display at Beaulieu
They tell us: (Photograph and all words from Beaulieu). TV cars from one of the UK’s most successful rom-com series are set to go on display at Beaulieu, home of the National Motor Museum this Spring. The critically acclaimed and much-loved British romantic comedy series Gavin & Stacey, created by James Corden and Ruth Jones, officially ended with its final episode airing in December … [Read more...]
Beware when driving and parking in Birmingham – Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) hotspots revealed
(Above image: Dimitar/Adobestock). Road specialists Instarmac lift the lid on areas of the city in which you need to take extra care to avoid running into problems... They tell us: Photograph and all words from Instarmac; their road products: https://www.instarmac.co.uk/products/ultracrete/pas-hapas-manhole-systems/enviro-mastic/ Driving in Birmingham can be tough at times, right? The city … [Read more...]
The Bluebird Legacy: A Century of Speed
Celebrating Sir Malcolm and Donald Campbell’s Record-breaking Achievements... The National Motor Museum tells us: Bluebird Chelsea, the renowned iconic restaurant, bar and café with deep roots in British motoring history, is proud to partner with the National Motor Museum and The Campbell Family Heritage Trust for a landmark celebration honouring one of the most legendary names in … [Read more...]
Beaulieu lifts the veil on hypercar line-up for their Supercar Weekend in August 2025
Beaulieu tells us: (All photographs and words from Beaulieu). Supercar enthusiasts don’t need to wait any longer to discover the incredible Prestige & Hypercar line-up at this year’s Beaulieu Supercar Weekend on Palace House lawns. The unmissable two-day family show taking place on 2-3 August is one of Beaulieu’s biggest events, as well as one of the most spectacular supercar shows on the … [Read more...]
National Motor Museum – Formula One 75th Anniversary Exhibition
Chris Adamson reports… (All words and photographs by and © Chris Adamson). A new exhibition to mark 75 years since the inaugural Formula 1 World Drivers’ Championship in 1950 is set to be opened to the public at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu on Saturday 24 May. Ahead of the public unveiling, Wheels-Alive was given a sneak look under the covers as the final finishing touches were … [Read more...]
Beaulieu Spring Autojumble 2025 – Sunshine, classics and components galore; another great weekend!
Kim writes: “Beaulieu’s Spring Autojumble is always in my diary as a ‘must-see’ event, and I was there again this year, thankfully with sunshine galore to help the weekend along. Here is how my visit worked out...” (All words © Kim Henson and Wheels-Alive; photographs © Kim Henson and Chris Adamson, as individually credited). This year I decided, “I will not buy any more cars or parts at the … [Read more...]
National Mini Day at Beaulieu 2025 coming soon… on Sunday 8th June.
The Mini Cooper Register's biggest event of summer 2025... Beaulieu tells us: (All words and photographs from Beaulieu). Preparations are nearly complete for National Mini Day, Mini Cooper Register's biggest event of the summer, which will be held on Sunday 8th June at Beaulieu, Hampshire. Open to all Minis, classic and modern, the theme for the day will be 60th Anniversary … [Read more...]
Don’t miss the Beaulieu Spring Autojumble – THIS weekend!
Kim writes: “Happening this coming weekend (17th and 18th May 2025) is Beaulieu’s Spring Autojumble – don’t miss it!” (Photograph and all words © Kim Henson and Wheels-Alive). This weekend will see enthusiasts arriving at Beaulieu to survey the stands packed with automotive components and ‘treasures’, plus a wide variety of vehicle and club displays. These will include a special line-up of … [Read more...]
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