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  A Grand Monday: Ford Sierra Mk1 7 Sep 2015 (News)
  Controversial when new, it polarised opinion so much that even Ford’s senior management were concerned it was too avant-garde. Yet despite its humble underpinnings (live rear axle, rear-wheel-drive and Pinto engine), there’s no denying that the slippery Sierra was one of the cars that truly redefined the direction of car design. It was imitated by many and bettered by quite a few, but that doesn’t alter the fact it was the first mainstream car to properly step away from the traditional ‘three-box’ layout that had become the norm, and for that it sparked a design revolution.
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  Chris Evans has a clear-out for Goodwood Revival auction 17 Aug 2015 (News)
  Almost certain to achieve the highest price is Chris’ 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/6C, its top-end estimate of almost £3 million being aided by the sheer rarity of an alloy-bodied right-hand drive example. Cheapest car on offer is a modified Abarth-badged Fiat 126 of 1983 vintage, which is expected to fetch up to £15,000. Meanwhile, anyone interested in classic British sportsters who has around £60,000 to splash out will no doubt be tempted by the ex-police Daimler SP250 ‘Dart’ and the ’58 Jaguar XK150 Fixed Head Coupe.
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  Lovett Porsche wins Trans American challenge 2015 30 Jun 2015 (News)
  ERA Rally Director Fred Gallagher said, ‘This has been another superb event with a fantastic mix of cars, crews and driving skills. Corvette tackles the Neeldes Highway in South Dakota ‘Our Clerk of the Course Kim Bannister planned a brilliant route which offered iconic scenery, competitive tests and challenging terrain – everything you could hope for in an event such as this.’ Around 40 vintage and classic cars arrived at the San Francisco finish line of the Endurance Rally Association’s second Trans-America Challenge, having crossed 15 states and travelled 9,500 kilometres by its end.
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  Royal Maserati returns home before auction 5 Mar 2015 (News)
  Chris Routledge, managing partner of Coys, said, ‘This car is one of only eight right hand drive examples produced, with just 28,300 miles and two owners from new.’ The Quattroporte remained in the Princess’ ownership for a further 25 years, during which time the she re-married to the 2nd Viscount Camrose, the former chairman of the Daily Telegraph, and was latterly known as Lady Camrose.
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  2nd Classic Auction Same Day: H&H Buxton 12th November 2014 10 Nov 2014 (News)
  Peugeot 205GTIs have been rising rapidly and though this 1991J 1.9 has a sunroof, which makes it less desirable for track days, it’s still a fun drive and is likely to appreciate past its £3,000 - £4,000 estimate. For off road enthusiasts, there’s a 2007 Foers Ibex, built by John Foers using Landrover running gear and a bespoke spaceframe to give greater ground clearance and better approach/departure angles. Estimated at £16,000 - £18,000.
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  Goodbye to the tax disc 1 Oct 2014 (News)
  .  If you’re buying a car, however, you will need to get new vehicle tax in your name before you can legally drive it. You can tax the vehicle using the New Keeper Supplement (V5C/2) part of the V5C either online or via the DVLA’s automated phone service, which will be in operation 24 hours a day. A change of ownership part-way through any month will therefore see both the vendor and the new owner paying for VED for that month, meaning that the vehicle is effectively ‘taxed twice’.
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  Historics 30th August Auction Catalogue Out 22 Aug 2014 (News)
  Lot 314: 2008 Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG Kompressor, est No Reserve  Mercedes-Benz currently lists a new G-Class at £116,000. With solid axles front and rear, they are truly horrible to drive on the road, but this LHD example must have export potential to a desert country with oilwells, where the single-figure fuel economy won't be too much of a worry. Lot 350: Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG, est £4,000 - £6,000 If you want a quick 'Q' car, look no further.
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  Curios: Triumph Lynx 9 May 2014 (News)
  Could this V8 powered four-seater coupe version of the Triumph TR7 have been a sales hit, had it been launched in 1978? It certainly promised to be a great drive, even if the looks were something of an acquired taste. The sporting missed opportunity? The Triumph Lynx's non-production was one of the saddest and most significant missed opportunities posted by British Leyland during the 1970s.
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  The MoT Files: Why the test is so important 6 May 2014 (News)
  .  There's no question that roads are safer as a result of their introduction and, as well as that, air quality benefits from the annual appraisal of all eligible cars' emissions systems has also made a huge impact. You'd not want to drive a poorly maintained car that hadn't at least had a check done on its brakes or steering once a year, while your town or city has undoubtedly benefitted from the cleaner air legislation. The MoT test is big business too.
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  Preview: RM Auctions, Arizona, 16-17 January 11 Dec 2013 (News)
  The Siata-Ford , a well-documented, matching numbers 1953 Siata 208S Spyder, chassis BS509, formerly owned by the Doheny family, Kent Wakeford, and Dan Rowen (estimate $1,300,000-1,600,000) A 1935 Hispano-Suiza J12 Cabriolet deVille with coachwork by the Rippon Brothers, also offered with known ownership history, its original chassis, engine, and body and the recipient of a show-quality restoration along with recent extensive sorting (estimate $1,000,000-1,300,000); An award-winning and professionally restored 1937 Bugatti Type 57C Ventoux , chassis 57664, supercharged and ready to shine at both driving and concours events (estimate $800,000-1,000,000) All images: Patrick Ernzen © 2013 Courtesy of RM Auctions.
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  Save £12,000 off a new Volvo XC90 18 Oct 2013 (News)
  Drive the Deal offering savings up to £12,911 off the price of a new XC90.
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  Renault Uses Westfield Shopping Mall to Show Captur to Families 23 May 2013 (News)
  It will feature 3D perspective art, a “flair barman” creating cocktails live, an automated grand piano and a collection of New York-inspired haute couture fashion.   Miami takes a more relaxed, Ocean Drive approach with a little Latin American flair thrown in to excite the senses. Palm trees, sun loungers, a traditional South Beach inspired lifeguard beach hut, NBA replica Miami basketball court, sand sculptures and even a Miami Beach DJ.   If that wasn’t enough to tempt, visitors to the stand will also be entered into a competition to a win a trip to sip cocktails in Manhattan, explore the Arizona landscape or simply take in the sea breeze on Miami South Beach, worth £3,000.   More information on the all-new Renault Captur is available at Renault Captur Full Road Test and Video here: Renault Captur Road Test and Video  
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  Santa Pod Retro Show: Win a Ford 100E 4 Dec 2012 (News)
  The new FWD Drag series will be battling it out on the strip, the retro drifters will be proving that sideways had always been a way of life and the mobile dyno will allow you to see whether your old stager has got what it takes to cut it against its peers. If the strip hasn’t sated your racing urges, why not try the Autotest, where you can drive your own car against the clock on a tight handling course - or wander over to enjoy the packed Autoglym Show and Shine. With the main show day costing just £12 in advance, there’s so much to do and see and so many ways to enjoy your car’s performance – or lack of, The Retro Show is a classic-calendar essential.
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  Sir Winston Churchill's Series 1 Land Rover 'UKE 80' Under The Hammer This Weekend 18 Oct 2012 (News)
  Frank and the Land Rover were soon put to work towing his daughters horse box to various events for the next four years, at this time Frank started to form an opinion as to the uniqueness of his vehicle and, in 1977, decided it was too important an asset to keep driving and UKE80 went into the shed. Occasional outings to local events and charity fund raising were all that disturbed the Land Rover for some twenty plus years. UKE 80 was put up for auction around 1999 but the early days of on-line auctions proved fraught with difficulties and Frank decided discretion was the better approach and the shed beckoned for the next decade.
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  Jaguar XK120 Makes £49,500 at Barons 9 Jun 2012 (News)
  This left hand drive white 1954 Jaguar XK120 Roadster, refurbished by leading XK specialist Guy Broad, made the middle of its Estimate bracket of £45,000-£55,000, selling for £49,500 in Barons Jaguar Heritage auction at Sandown Park on 29th May.
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  Michelin Alpin 4 Judged Best Cold Weather Tyre by Which 4 Jan 2012 (News)
  The Michelin tyres awarded Which?'s 'Best Buy' performed to a high standard in snow, wet and icy driving conditions. The Alpin A4 was described as "performing well across the board" whilst the Primacy Alpin PA3 demonstrated "Michelin's strength in designing tyres that wear as well as the best in the class".
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  BMW Announces its Winter Tyre Offer - From £700 12 Oct 2011 (News)
  .*** Interested customers should contact their local dealer for more information or visit www.bmw.co.uk/winter-tyres . *Depending on driving style and annual mileage. **Starting price for a complete set of 195/55R16 87H tyres, steel rims and wheel covers for a BMW 1 Series, excluding fitting (which you can easily do yourself). ***Complete wheel and tyre packages are delivered with the tyres already fitted and balanced, vehicle fitment charges may apply. 
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  Club Racing at Croft This Weekend 24 May 2011 (News)
  For more information about Croft Circuit plus details on ticket prices/how to book as well as the chance to drive a variety of supercars (including a Ferrari 458) visit the www.croftcircuit.co.uk website or call the circuit office on 01325 721815. Photo by Oliver Read
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  Autoblog readers condemn dangerous HID headlights 24 Feb 2011 (News)
  'The proposed changes, if implemented, would reduce accidents, save a few lives and make driving more pleasant for all of us,' he said. Perham says xenon headlights and daytime running lights make motorcyclists and cyclists less visible. He wants changes to be made to the MOT so misaligned headlights are spotted and rules that make daytime running lights compulsory on all new European cars to be revoked.
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  Van Values Increased in February 28 Mar 2010 (News)
  ”   Ward continued “There is obviously increasing confidence in the small business sector which drives the demand in the used van market.   That demand is outstripping supply and keeping prices firm.   And we better get used to it, because there is no indication volumes are going to rise much in 2010, and a third continued year of lower new van sales will mean we will have fewer used vans available to the market for some time to come.