David Whyleyʼs The Austin Pedal Car Story was announced as the Royal Automobile Clubʼs Motoring Book of the Year at a ceremony in London on 30 October. Published by Porter Press, it focuses on the J40 and Pathfinder pedal cars, on which David is a leading expert. The title explores their story, rooted in an initiative to help former miners back to work. “This book was all about securing future interest in our history,” said David (above left), “and I felt I needed to tell the story of how the motor industry helped the people of the Welsh Valleys.”