Electric vehicles ahead… where is the replacement for road tax monies going to come from? MPs urge action to avoid a motoring taxation "black hole" – by Dave Moss. (All words and photograph by, and copyright, Dave Moss). Zero emission vehicles shouldn’t mean zero tax revenue, says Transport Committee. Transport committee MPs began a wide ranging enquiry into road pricing just over 12 … [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.
Fuel’s gold – but for how much longer?…
A detailed look at alternative synthetic ‘e-fuels’, what they are and how they may (or may not) fit into the future of transport, classic and otherwise. By Dave Moss. Kim says: “Here is Dave’s very comprehensive article, in its entirety and as written by him and representing his own views following his in-depth ‘free rein’ analysis of the subject. I should mention that this was written … [Read more...]
FREE Gaydon Gathering events at The British Motor Museum
The British Motor Museum announces dates for the free-of-charge 2022 Gaydon Gatherings... The British Motor Museum’s 'Gaydon Gathering' events return for 2022 on Tuesday 12 April from 5pm – 8pm. Informal, fun evenings aimed at motoring enthusiasts, these events are completely free to attend, taking place outdoors on the Museum's arenas on the second Tuesday every month. Up to 500 vehicles … [Read more...]
Fun This Easter 2022 at Beaulieu
Get set for a great (in fact, phantasmagorical) day out at Beaulieu this Easter... Beaulieu tells us: Hop to it and celebrate Easter at Beaulieu as history comes to life, with the chance to experience remarkable vehicles and meet colourful characters out and about in the attraction from 9th to 24th April. With historic vehicles in motoring parades, Chitty rides, Living History characters … [Read more...]
‘Care By Volvo’ now accredited to The Motor Ombudsman’s Codes of Practice
'Care By Volvo' joins The Motor Ombudsman's Codes of Practice... They tell us: Care by Volvo joins The Motor Ombudsman’s comprehensive CTSI-approved Motor Industry Codes of Practice for Service and Repair and Vehicle Sales The accreditation of Volvo Cars’ new car online subscription service builds on the vehicle manufacturer’s existing accreditation to The Motor Ombudsman’s … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum hosts Land Rover Show
Land Rover Show to be held for the eighth time at The British Motor Museum... The hugely popular Gaydon Land Rover Show returns for its eighth year on 7 & 8 May at the British Motor Museum. The dedicated weekend show will once again showcase hundreds of Land Rovers from 1948 to the present day and is one of the biggest days in the calendar for Land Rover fans and families. The Jaguar Land … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum salutes ‘Drive It Day’
Discounted entry at The British Motor Museum for classic car owners on Drive It Day... The British Motor Museum is celebrating the national Drive It Day on Sunday 24 April by offering owners who arrive in a classic car discounted Museum entry. Drive It Day is again supporting the NSPCC ChildLine and raising funds for this worthwhile charity. Last year Drive it Day raised over £40,000 for the … [Read more...]
‘The Motoring Organisation’ joins The Motor Ombudsman’s Vehicle Warranty Products Code
The Motor Ombudsman welcomes 'The Motoring Organisation' to its Vehicle Warranty Products Code... They tell us: The Motoring Organisation is the latest provider of automotive warranty products to join The Motor Ombudsman’s growing portfolio of businesses that are accredited to its Vehicle Warranty Products Code The comprehensive CTSI-approved Code of Practice was introduced … [Read more...]
Mini themes galore this Easter at The British Motor Museum
Mini Madness at The British Motor Museum this Easter, 2022... It’s all about ‘Mini Madness’ at the British Motor Museum this Easter from 9 -24 April with a host of exciting Mini themed family activities! Families can explore the Museum on a Family Trail, join the Mini mad characters on a family tour or design and make a Mini in the air drying clay workshops. On 13 and 20 April, children can join … [Read more...]
Beaulieu Spring Autojumble returns for 2022
After a two year enforced absence, due to Covid-19, this year Beaulieu is pleased to host once again their Spring Autojumble... (All photographs from the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu). They tell us: One of Beaulieu’s best-loved events, Spring Autojumble, will be returning on 14th and 15th May, taking its rightful place in the packed events calendar after a two-year absence. Following … [Read more...]
Advice from The Motor Ombudsman for new car buyers
Thinking of buying a new '22' plate car? The Motor Ombudsman offers some comprehensive advice to help you... They tell us: With the arrival of the new 22 registration, The Motor Ombudsman has published key tips for consumers when buying a new car Checking whether a retailer is accredited to The Motor Ombudsman’s Vehicle Sales Code, and looking at delivery times, the cost of … [Read more...]
British Motor Museum salutes National Lottery
British Motor Museum supports 'National lottery Open Week' #thankstoyou campaign... They tell us: Every week National Lottery players raise over £30 million for good cause projects. Having benefited from National Lottery funding, the British Motor Museum is delighted to be supporting the Open Week by offering discounted entry to all National Lottery players. From 19 - 27 March the Museum is … [Read more...]
Taxing times for motorists – how will money be raised in the future?
MPs urge action to avoid a motoring taxation "black hole" – by Dave Moss... Zero emission vehicles shouldn’t mean zero tax revenue, says Transport Committee Transport committee MPs began a wide-ranging enquiry into road pricing just over 12 months ago, considering its implementation, the level of public support for it – and how the views of the public will need to be considered in developing … [Read more...]
Genesis G70 Shooting Brake – Road Test, plus Genesis Subscription service and new electric models news
The Genesis G70 Shooting Brake Luxury Line gets a further airing... In December last year we visited the new South Korean luxury brand’s model line-up reviewing several models including their latest addition – the Genesis G70 Shooting Brake. Now Robin Roberts (and Miles Better News Agency) has had the opportunity for a much longer test drive period. Britain is a very lucrative if sometimes … [Read more...]
Beaulieu seeks storytellers to join their team
Beaulieu is looking for storytellers for visitor engagement hosts... They tell us: Beaulieu is searching for talented storytellers with a passion for bringing history to life, as it looks to recruit new visitor engagement hosts for 2022 to join its busy team. Could you play the role of a loveable 1930s mechanic in the National Motor Museum, ready to drive any number of historic vehicles … [Read more...]
DON’T drive tomorrow, Friday 18th February, unless your journey is essential, says RAC
WILD WEATHER AHEAD – AVOID DRIVING TOMORROW UNLESS ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL, warns RAC... With the severest possible Red weather warning issued by the Met. Office, meaning 'danger to life' from the high winds associated with Storm Eunice, about to hit the U.K. tomorrow, Friday 18th February 2022, the RAC is advising people not to drive until conditions improve. RAC Breakdown spokesperson Rod … [Read more...]
The Motor Ombudsman’s Knowledge Base clocks up one million views
One million views and counting – The Motor Ombudsman's online Knowledge Base... The online Knowledge Base was unveiled in January 2019 to make it quicker and easier for motorists to resolve their query or complaint in relation to buying and owning a car prior to submitting a dispute to The Motor Ombudsman The popular resource has since grown from five to ten categories, … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Special Feature – Which classics were favourites for ‘first or memorable dates’ between 1960 and 1990?
Cheeky survey ahead of Valentine's Day shows that small classic cars were as popular as large ones (and in some cases more so!) for romantic encounters... Despite the fully fold down rear seats and ample boot space, the Austin Maxi has been placed bottom in a poll of British classic cars favoured by drivers for a first date between 1960 - 1990. Instead, in an online survey by Great British Car … [Read more...]
Sir John Black birthday celebrations at The British Motor Museum
Standard and Triumph enthusiasts gathered with their cars today, 10th February 2022, at The British Motor Museum, in honour of Sir John Black... Today the British Motor Museum hosted around 50 Triumphs and Standards which turned up as part of the ‘Drive your Triumph Day’. The Museum displayed both the last Stag and the last TR7 (from their collection) outside the Museum for Triumph … [Read more...]
Missing Facebook links – apologies.
Apologies... that due to a technical glitch it seems that many of the recent feature posts (over the last few months) on Wheels-Alive have not been linked to the Wheels-Alive Facebook page as intended, which means that some of our regular readers may not have seen them. We are urgently working to get this difficulty fixed, but meanwhile here's a photograph of a 1938 Standard Flying Fourteen! … [Read more...]
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