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  New car sales slump again as buyers hold out for 70-plate deals 4 Sep 2020 (News)
  As the nation takes steps to return to normality, protecting consumer confidence will be critical to driving a recovery.”
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  Hidden Heroes: Chrysler Neon R/T 22 Nov 2019 (News)
  Whisper it, but despite its gawky looks, the Neon R/T was a strangely rewarding car to drive. Not a true great by any stretch of the imagination, but more than the sum of its parts.  The difficulty, though, is finding one. Of the 1250 imported to the UK, only 65 were still taxed and registered by the midpoint of 2019, and the dwindling number of survivors is only going one way.  Read our Chrysler Neon review and buyer's guide How many Chrysler Neon survived?
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  Wheeler Dealer Mike Brewer’s Camaro SS heads to auction 12 Nov 2019 (News)
  Upgrades included stripping and rebuilding the 6.5-litre V8 to increase the power from 375bhp to 410bhp by way of a high-lift sports camshaft, Magnaflow exhaust system, and Hedman manifolds. There were further upgrades to the drive belt pulley system, distributor, plus the inclusion of a stainless-steel fuel tank and rebuilt Muncie M21 four-speed manual gearbox, as well as an aluminium prop shaft. Work didn’t stop there and with plans for decent quarter-mile times, the suspension, springs, anti-roll bars and anti-tramp bars were either added, rebuilt or upgraded in a bid to keep the axle located under hard acceleration. Increased power meant better brakes were required to a vacuum servo was fitted along with disc brakes all round, with the front discs grooved and cross-drilled for maximum performance.
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  Hidden Hero: Rover Metro GTi 16v 4 Oct 2019 (News)
  It was competitive in its early years, but by around 1993 the cracks were starting to show, with all-new rivals such as the Fiat Punto, Renault Clio and Vauxhall Corsa bringing the supermini market bang up to date. The Metro, with its external rain gutters, cramped boot, upright driving position and bouncy ride was not a brilliant supermini, even though its popularity in patriotic Middle England meant it continued to sell well throughout.  There was one Metro, though, that was a real jewel in the crown.
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  Hidden Heroes: Volkswagen Jetta GTi 26 Jul 2019 (News)
  As well as being arguably more interesting than its good-looking wingman (as is often the case with people…) the Jetta was also a better drive, especially in 137bhp 16v GTi form. The stiffer body, aided by a rear bulkhead and less body flex, meant it was sharp, agile and very difficult to unstick, while it was also eminently more practical.  Today, then, the Jetta GTi is the forgotten hero of a Volkswagen line-up that was part of a golden era for the company.
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  1946 Jaguar 3½ litre Mk IV at No Reserve in Historics Auction 10 May 2019 (News)
  ‘No Reserve’ at Historics generally means ‘expected to make less than £10,000’ so, on the face of it (pending a close look at the car), this might start a bidding battle. Supplied originally in Ireland on 20th November 1946, this right-hand drive Mk. IV Saloon was a 1937 model put back into production after WW2, re-named ‘Jaguars’, with a 3,485cc overhead valve 6-cylinder engine giving it a top speed of 95mph. Finished in two-tone red over black and with red leather interior, this Jaguar is supplied with the Irish registration document and a Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate.
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  Homologation MG Metro 6R4 for sale at auction 14 Dec 2018 (News)
  ‘One of rallying’s true icons, the MG Metro 6R4 stands up there with legendary 80’s classics like the Audi Quattro, Lancia 037 and Renault 5 Turbo,’ explains Lionel Abbott, classic car specialist at Silverstone Auctions. Abbott added, ‘This is the closest you can get to driving a Group B rally car on the road. A homologation special like this with such low mileage presents a rare opportunity for rally fans and enthusiasts alike.’ For many rally fans, the Group B era still represents the pinnacle of the World Rally Championship, when cars were allowed unlimited amounts of boost and machines produced upwards of 600bhp.
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  Two Rare Mercedes-Benz 500Es in Historics 24th November Classic Car Auction 9 Nov 2018 (News)
  The 5.0 litre V8 engine and brakes came from the R129 SL500. 4cm wider track required flared wheelarches. Heated leather electric seats by Recaro. Left hand drive only. Top speed 161mph. 0-60 in 5.5 seconds.   500E Lot 222 was originally sold new and lived in Italy where the last service was carried out before its arrival in the UK last February.
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  6th Britwell Salome Classic Car Run Raises £4,906 For Local Charities 13 Aug 2018 (News)
  The engine is a 2,555cc four-cylinder 4G54 petrol, with 4-speed manual gearshift, selectable 2 or 4 wheel drive and high or low range. It never missed a beat, though with a usable cruising speed of only 80kmh (50mph) it couldn’t compete with the Ferraris on the run. Many thanks to Mitsubishi Motors for their generosity in lending it to us for the day.
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  A Grand Monday: Jaguar XJ6 3.2 Sport 4 Jun 2018 (News)
  Being a Sport model, the car comes with the 214bhp 3.2-litre straight-six, but with the XJR suspension set-up. They're terrific cars to drive, with a fabulous ride and handling combination that really does give the best of both worlds - a supremely luxurious car, but also one that's easy to press on with. Plus, while no Jaguar will be a paragon of fuel economy, the 3.2 is at least relatively sensible over long distances, with MPG in the high 20s achievable on a run.
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  Classic cars set for MoT exemption 16 May 2018 (News)
  And it means that there’s nothing to stop you giving a 40-year-old car that hasn’t moved in 20 years fresh fuel and a battery and driving it off down the road… only to find the brakes don’t work. There is also a huge grey area that is a court case waiting to happen. That’s because, technically, your car needs to be roadworthy for it to be insured.
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  A Grand Monday: Yugo 45a Tempo 9 Apr 2018 (News)
  If you could live with the egg-carton feel to the interior and the rather noisy, unrefined cabin, the little Yugo was both willing and quite entertaining to drive, while they were also surprisingly hardy little beasts, with better rust protection than most of their contemporaries. Of course, being cheap meant that Yugos were often considered disposable, and while they're still a common sight in Eastern Europe, where over half a million were sold, there are less than 30 left on Britain's roads.
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  4 in 10 drivers are running on dangerously uninflated tyres 12 Jan 2018 (News)
  .” Michelin and Kwik Fit technicians found 27.56 per cent of cars they checked had at least one dangerous tyre, with 12.01 per cent having at least one very dangerous tyre. Michelin's spokesman, said: “Driving around on underinflated tyres costs money and it can cost lives. We wanted to team up with Kwik Fit to encourage motorists to check their tyre pressures regularly. It makes sense from a cost and environmental point of view, but more importantly it’s critical for the safety of the vehicle, its passengers, other road users and pedestrians.” Running a car with tyres underinflated by 7psi decreases fuel efficiency by about one mile per gallon.
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  Beast of Turin set for London Classic Car Show 13 Nov 2017 (News)
  . The car will form part of the display on the Grand Avenue – a ‘catwalk’ that allows classic cars to drive up and down the centre of the show. ‘Specials’ is the theme of the latest event as the organisers honour these unique machines (and their often-outrageous performance).
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  Austin-Healey race car sets the pace at Revival auction 14 Aug 2017 (News)
  In 1965, a young rally enthusiast named Caj Hasselgren saw the vehicle advertised for sale, and, after a test-drive with Aaltonen in which they reached 220km/h (137mph) on the motorway, fell head over heels with it. Fifty-one years later, Hasselgren has decided to sell the car after having spent nearly 20 years restoring it to its former glory.
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  A Grand Monday: Ford Mondeo 31 Jul 2017 (News)
  Here was a car that, at long last, proved that Ford could thoroughly engineer a chassis.  It was the company's first front-wheel-drive large family hatch, and the first of a generation of Fords that enjoyed class-leading handling. It was also well screwed together, and was a giant leap forward from the Sierra that it replaced. Indeed, there were only a handful of criticisms levelled at the car.
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  Baltic Rally gears up for Copenhagen start 22 May 2017 (News)
  Highlights include a drive across the Oresund Bridge between Sweden and Denmark – the longest road and rail bridge in Europe, a visit to the SAAB museum in Trollhattan, and a sumptuous ferry across the striking Stockholm Archipelago.
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  Fraudster jailed for £29,000 insurance scam involving fake Ferrari 4 Apr 2017 (News)
  Adam Islam crashed his Toyota MR2, modified to look like a Ferrari F430, into his friend's hired Audi A1 on 12 September 2014 after both were driving recklessly. Knowing the crash would void their insurance claim for the damages, Islam lied to his insurer. Islam claimed he didn't know the driver of the Audi - his friend Abu Khayer - and that he'd been rear-ended after his fake Ferrari had broken down.
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  A Grand Monday: Volvo 240 GLT 13 Mar 2017 (News)
  . Once a bargain banger that was useful for lugging loads, from grandfather clocks to Welsh dressers, the 240 estate is now regarded as an icon of its era - and quite a collectable one at that.  Sure, they're fairly clunky to drive. They're not quick, they're not to be cornered quickly and they're hardly elegant, but there's a charm about the 240 estate that goes way beyond any of that 'road tester' nonsense. These are cars with practicality, solidity and dependability in spades, with a level of build quality that suggests even nuclear armageddon would be shrugged off as a minor inconvenience.
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  Abandoned E-type up for sale 8 Mar 2017 (News)
  Left for almost 20 years, this car is an early example of one of Jaguar’s best-known models. Chassis 282 is a a right-hand drive, manual example, it has had two registered owners from new and has a guide price of £38,000 to £44,000. The car's first owner bought it on 4 April, 1962, and registered to his Birmingham address.