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  Mini with celebrity past heads to auction 13 Jul 2017 (News)
  Damian Jones, head of sales at H&H Classics, says, ‘This Mini is a wonderful example of a car that became a British automotive style icon; an exhilarating drive and with links to celebrity London in the 1970s. These coachbuilt Mini’s were the preferred transport of many celebrities, both Peter Sellers and John Lennon had one as did so many others.’ The Mini was also previously owned by the musician John Hammel (perhaps best known as Sir Paul McCartney’s guitar technician) and Denny Laine (formerly of The Moody Blues and then a member of Wings).
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  Lagonda heads Barons auction entries 8 Jun 2017 (News)
  Another one for German car fans comes in the form of the 1957 Mercedes 190 Ponton, which is being sold with registration number WUV 67. An original British-delivered, right-hand drive car, it has had very little use and is estimated at £6000-£8000. 1989 Porsche 964 Turbo Group One racing car (est £55,000-£65,000).
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  Motoring groups call for legislation on dashcam video sharing 2 Jun 2017 (News)
  Unsurprisingly, the uploading of dashcam footage online, especially clips involving dangerous driving and collisions, has skyrocketed. Social media sites have become flooded with dashcam videos, making them much more accessible to share. Viral videos of unsuspecting motorists are often spread all over social media platforms, with commentors making snap judgements about who's in the right or wrong, and details like licence plates and driver's faces are often not hidden.
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  Customised Maserati Quattroporte Series One for sale 23 May 2017 (News)
  The Frua-styled Series I is finished in black with scarlet seats and could go for between £80,000 and £10,000. It is part of H&H Classics sale at Woodcote Park on 6 June. The left-hand drive car, chassis AM107*504*, was delivered new on 7 June 1965 to Italian businessman Dottore Enrico Wax, whose importing firm sold only the finest goods including Scotch whisky and Connolly leather. A friend of Enzo Ferrari, Dr Wax also owned several Ferraris coachbuilt to his own specifications.
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  Lightweight Porsche 911 Turbo S breaks half million barrier at auction 16 May 2017 (News)
  1955 XK140 sold for £121,500. A left-hand drive 1955 XK140 SE really caught the attention of bidders with a phone war breaking out to push the price £46,500 beyond its lower estimate to £121,500. Another sale highlight was the 1973 BMW 3.0 CSL, which sold for £83,813 after a dramatic bidding war pushed the price to almost double its lower estimate of £45,000.
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  A Grand Monday: Peugeot 405 21 Nov 2016 (News)
  With a new 12-month MoT, the only thing that might detract from the car’s appeal is its automatic gearbox. Its pseudo-sportiness may not deliver the most engaging drive as a result, but having owned an auto 405 before, the author can confirm they’re actually really quite pleasant. At £895, this needs snapping up quickly. Read our Peugeot 405 review and buyer's guide How many Peugeot 405s survived?
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  A Grand Monday: Peugeot 106 XS 31 Oct 2016 (News)
  It’s a pseudo-sporty 106 XS – not a pocket rocket like the much lauded GTi – but a hugely entertaining car to drive nonetheless. The XS comes with a 1.4-litre carburettor version of the renowned XU engine, developing 73bhp. That’s not a huge amount, but given the 106’s wafer-thin metalwork, it’s plenty enough to give it a turn of pace that should put a smile on your face.
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  Supercharged '63 Studebaker Hawk GT For Historics Winter Auction 8 Oct 2016 (News)
  Representing the UK is this extremely rare Austin 3.0 litre, the front engine, rear drive development of the Austin 1800 intended for the UK and Australian markets. This particular car resided in a showroom for many years explaining its relaticvely low recorded mileage of just 32,000. A 4-speed manual with overdrive and an MoT to December 2016, it is offered at no reserve.
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  Endurance Rally Association reveals 2018 calendar 26 Sep 2016 (News)
  We have two new rallies in 2017 that have been very well received by competitors, with two others already sold out. The 2018 calendar is a fantastic mix of what the ERA does best – great driving, fantastic company, and brilliant adventure!' With three long-distance rallies in the diary, these events will also be the perfect shakedown for those rally competitors considering entering the 2019 outing of the Peking to Paris Motor Challenge, which has already received hundreds of enquiries even before it was opened for entries.
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  Another Jaguar E-type barn find up for auction 22 Sep 2016 (News)
  As a self-confessed Jaguar fanatic with other cars already in his personal collection, he used the Series III E-type to enjoy the summer months driving with the top down, sporting his very own personalised number plate, FW V12. It was later passed on to his wife in 1982 before it was gifted to their son on his 30 th birthday in February 2007.
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  A Grand Monday: Mercedes-Benz C180 15 Aug 2016 (News)
  As a result, they were nowhere near as durable nor as rust-resilient as their forebears, yet on the flipside were far more dynamic to drive. Indeed, the 1993-1999 C-Class W202 was the most agile mid-size Mercedes ever, winning quite a bit of praise early in its life for giving the model a much more European, lightweight feel.
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  Get that old car smell 18 Jul 2016 (News)
  The smell itself really takes me back to my uncles Rover P4; if I close my eyes it feels like the 80’s again. This smell will take any car enthusiast back to the good old days, even if you're driving a 61 plate Ford Focus.' Dawn Holmes, Marketing Manager from the Classic vehicle division of Carole Nash, said. 'We’ve been overwhelmed by the response and interest in helping us to create the ultimate ‘Old Car Smell’ and are delighted with the final fragrance.
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  Skoda Octavia Estate vRS (2005-) 19 Jun 2016 (News)
  This Octavia vRS may be getting on in years, but it still has plenty going for it and remains as great to drive as it ever was – even as an estate. Other vRS models in detail Click on a model for more  > Back to main page
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  Skoda Octavia vRS TDI (2006-) 19 Jun 2016 (News)
  Whereas the PD engine would lag at low revs, giving you no power before suddenly shoving you forward with a big smack of torque, the common rail unit is more linear. As a result, it’s nicer to drive day to day and slightly faster from 0-62mph taking 8.3 seconds compared to the previous 8.5 seconds. That said, it’s a bit of a shame that it lacks the aggressive manner of the old engine which was part of its charm.
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  Skoda Fabia vRS (2010-) 19 Jun 2016 (News)
  The TSI packs plenty of punch - like a race horse punching its way out of a paper bag – and is always huge fun to drive, revving happily all the way to the red line without running out of steam. Unusually, the Fabia vRS comes with a DSG gearbox as standard – there’s no manual available. The twin-clutch gearbox is a variant of the one used in the Octavia but has been tweaked to fit with the smaller TSI engine and as a result has a seemingly excessive seven speeds.
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  Skoda Octavia vRS (2013-) 19 Jun 2016 (News)
  On the road the Octavia is a revelation compared to the standard car with much improved steering feel and a sharper nature through corners. It's a very enjoyable car to drive yet is still usable every day thanks to a supple ride and easy controls. To make it stand out from the standard model, the vRS gets honeycomb design air intakes, a bespoke front bumper and fog lights along with xenon headlights.
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  Rare 1960s Costin-Nathan race car heads to auction 1 Jun 2016 (News)
  I’m probably dewy eyed having raced one quite extensively in the 60’s. From a personal angle, the car as an Imp engined GT was a delight to drive, very quick in its class with neutral handling.’ A collaboration between engineer and aerodynamicist Frank Costin and gifted racer and tuner Roger Nathan, work on the Costin-Nathan project began in 1965 with the prototype making its debut at the following January’s Racing Car Show.
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  A Grand Monday: Saab 900i 11 Apr 2016 (News)
  According to the seller, it’s ‘due to having purchased the car on a whim in January this year with the intention of using it as my daily drive, but I missed my 9-5 too much, so have purchased a 9-5 Aero. Now need the garage space.’ If you’re serious about going to look at this Suffolk-based car, then make sure you check for signs of a blown head-gasket (often given away by a mayonnaise-like substance around the oil filler cap caused by the oil and water mixing).
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  A Grand Monday: Mk1 Toyota MR2, £850 14 Mar 2016 (News)
  These Japanese two-seaters represent great value for money at the moment – they’re great fun to drive, look suitably retro, but are pretty reliable. And, best of all, you can still get one for under a grand. Just. As you might expect, the big thing to watch out for on these cars is rust – especially under all that plastic bodykit.
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  Focus On: Volks Autos 4 Feb 2016 (News)
  The waiting area has a clear view into the workshop, so customers can see what is happening to their vehicle, plus there is a children’s play area in reception and free coffee. For those too busy to drive in themselves, there is a free drop-off and collection service, along with a courtesy car and a courtesy van – a long wheelbase T5 transporter. There is a dedicated ramp for commercial vehicles, rated to lift five tonnes.