Motoring Columns in Papers

[stc_bennett]

Question for you all,

if there was a motoring column in your local paper what would like to see covered?? (dont say a TVR review each week)

anyone got any thoughts??

Steve

[nmlowe]

What about a review of the best drivers roads in the area?

Or a list of recent police speed camera sites?

Our local rag sometimes has a motoring section on a wednesday. The headline article is usually something like a Vauxhall Agila or an MGTF....The thing is usually written by some Woman (rendering the review invaild).

[stc_bennett]

i just been offered a job to do a motoring column for a paper so was just trying to get some ideas as some of you may be reading it

[CarZee]

I'd like to see campaigns for sensible (read 'high') speed limits, removal of traffic calming. Generally slap the council numpties about who make the dumbfcuk decisions..

Oh and parking & traffic warden issues..

Many town centres are being rendered inacessible to motorists because of ridiculous schemes from councils.. this has a knock-on effect on local businesses. That warrants coverage.

Are you surprised by my answer?

[CarZee]

quote:i just been offered a job to do a motoring column for a paper so was just trying to get some ideas as some of you may be reading it

spawny bugger - how'd you manage that?

[stc_bennett]

My brother in law is the IT manager there, he knows i am interested in motoring blah blah blah and i was offered a job as there motoring journo. they had advertised the position for 2 months for a freelancer to do it but no takers.

Got a press pass to the motorshow aswell

beats workin in IT well not much work at the mo so could do with teh extra cash

>> Edited by stc_bennett on Friday 11th October 12:16

[nmlowe]

Just 'borrow' all the pistonheads reviews.

[stc_bennett]

now thats an idea

[grahambell]

Just make bloody sure you pay me for the priviledge - or else!

[PetrolTed]

quote:
Just 'borrow' all the pistonheads reviews.

Cheeky ****er

[Animal]

I'd like to cover Jordan - "Anything bigger than a handful's a waste"!

[Marcos Maniac]

quote:
Just 'borrow' all the pistonheads reviews.

And make sure you give PH a mention

[spoonman]

Steve,

I've been a full-time freelance motoring hack for years. If you need any tips, I'll be more than happy to help.

It'd be good to have a few more TVR believers in the industry...

[plotloss]

How about a tongue in cheek bit every week about the evil forces of numptyism.

Matt.

[CarZee]

plotloss said: How about a tongue in cheek bit every week about the evil forces of numptyism.

Yeah - I can see the editor being real enamoured at you taking the piss out of the core audience

[M@H]

How about a "Most Nova'd" section...

[Farmer]

plotloss said: How about a tongue in cheek bit every week about the evil forces of numptyism.

Matt.

My local paper has a regular article on the motoring page, by a local branch of the institute of advanced motorists. always thrilling reading

[nmlowe]

I couldn't imagine what it would be like if daily papers did TVR reviews.

My Grandad, for some reason, sees something that he thinks he needs, buys it, then realises that it doesn't do what he thought it does, and that he doesn't really need it anyway.

He bought a DVD player about a month ago (fairly good sony one, after seeing an article on it)
He thought the picture would be 3D or something?
Nevertheless, he decided that it wasn't as good as he was expecting, the DVD's that came with it all had swearing on them, and films on VHS are cheaper anyway.
So he gave it to me after only using it once, and then unplugging it and putting it away in the cupboard for a few weeks.

Can't imagine what he'll trade the Rover 414i in for if he sees news reviews on sportscars??!!.........
.......But then again!!

[shamus1972]

Have a section on the "Practicalities of living with a supercar" - just borrow an exotic sportscar for a week from your local dealer and talk about the attention it gets, the performance etc. Then take it back and borrow another one!