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  Stratstone to Sell Classic Jaguars 8 Mar 2013 (News)
  This one has 25,950 miles and is estimated at £115,000 to £135,000. ) Individuals interested in purchasing or test driving this Commemorative E-Type will be received by appointment only and a specialist will come to the showroom to brief them with its rich history. The price of this car is available on application.
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  BMW Classic commissions remanufacture of orginal BMW 328 gearbox 22 Mar 2012 (News)
  The first prototypes have already been installed in the works vehicles of BMW Group Classic. During the course of the year, they will undergo endurance testing at a variety of driving events. BMW Classic is anticipating deliveries to customers at the end of this year or the beginning of next year. BMW Group Classic now offering online shop for replacement parts.   Since 1 February 2012 customers have been able to search for and order parts for classic BMW models online at  http://shop.bmw-classic.de .
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  Spotted in the classifieds: Family cars 29 Feb 2012 (News)
  Nissan Qashqai – High rider This popular Sunderland built model combines the high-riding driving position of a 4x4 with smaller, family hatchback sized dimensions and low-running costs, so it’s easy to understand its success. There are strong diesels and decent petrol engines, and although the rear seats aren’t as spacious as you’d expect they’re fine for children.
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  Fixed Price Servicing for SEATs 25 Nov 2011 (News)
  More at SEAT   The small print: *While-you-wait service is subject to availability, at participating dealers, and terms and conditions.  ** Loan car drivers must take both parts of their driving licence on the day and be aware that loan cars should be booked in advance. Insurance excess and fuel costs will apply. Subject to terms and conditions, at participating dealers. *** Courtesy lift service is subject to availability at participating SEAT dealers.
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  Sir Stirling Moss Describes Chelsea Autolegends as a "Must See" Event 17 Aug 2011 (News)
  “I scared myself and I always said that, if I felt I was not up to it or that I was getting in the way of fellow competitors, then I would retire.". While he might no longer be driving in anger, Moss still plans to be involved in historic motorsport events, giving demonstrations runs or, as at Chelsea AutoLegends, being involved as a figurehead. “I went to the first AutoLegends show last year and loved it.
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  Foreign entries rev up for Croft Nostalgia Weekend 1 Aug 2011 (News)
    On the ground, taking centre stage will be a classic car show – organised by the Teesside Yesteryear Motor Club, more than 400 pristine models of car along with a variety of motorcycles and buses from the period will drive into Croft Circuit for a mouth-watering display. In addition, a huge array of WWII military vehicles will be on show. Arranged by the enthusiastic Military Vehicle Trust, these now total some 100 jeeps, cars, trucks, weapons carriers, motorcycles, fire engines and even aircraft.
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  Retro Weekend Coming Up at Croft Circuit 2 Jul 2011 (News)
  After what was achieved in 2010, it’s little wonder we’ve had enquiries about our 2011 Nostalgia Weekend from all four corners of the UK with some people prepared to drive some incredible distances to be with us at the event,” commented Tracey Morley, Croft Circuit Manager.   “The summer is certainly the season for the big classic and historic motor sport and automotive events – July alone will witness two of the biggest with the Goodwood Festival of Speed and Silverstone Classic.
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  Quickest Ever Mazda MX5 Race Car Breaks Cover 23 Mar 2011 (News)
  An important aspect of the build was to ensure the Mazda MX-5 still remains true to its roots: great handling, huge fun-to-drive and the ability to challenge bigger more powerful competition, but at an affordable cost.  The Mazda GT car ticks all those boxes and is now set to demonstrate its challenger spirit on the track. Jota Sport, the race engineering team that will run the cars in the 2011 series, took 400 hours to build the shell to a specification that ensured it was 17 times stronger than required by the FIA. 
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  Barons final call for entries for February 8th classic auction 25 Jan 2011 (News)
  The 2003 760Li was already loaded with a mass of standard equipment but the original owner further specified a wealth of extras, bringing the cost of the car when new up to in excess of £100,000. The vast equipment list includes front and rear telephones, a Champagne fridge, I-drive satellite navigation and entertainment system with TV and DVD front and rear, plus a run-flat wheel & tyres system. Estimate: £12,000-£14,000. Something a little different comes in the form of the 1966 Dunsmore Jaguar Racing Special.
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  BCA's top ten auction highlights from 2010 21 Dec 2010 (News)
   The company handles handles an enormous variety of vehicles during the year, with the vast majority being the popular makes and models we all drive from day to day. But with up to 3,000 vehicles being sold every day from its 21 locations, BCA also sees vehicles that are weird, wonderful or just hugely valuable. "This year's big ticket items were a 2006 Bugatti Veyron, which went for £625,000 and a 2008 Rolls Royce Phantom, which realised £195,500," says Tim Naylor at BCA.
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  Special Shakira Deal on SEAT Ibiza 12 Aug 2010 (News)
  Smart 16” ‘Sonda’ alloy wheels, dark tinted rear windows and bespoke boot badging complete the Good Stuff goodies. Beneath the bonnet lies a newly EU V-compliant 1.4-litre 16V petrol engine driving the front wheels through a crisp five-speed manual gearbox.  Offering 85 PS at 5,000 rpm, the engine carries the SEAT from rest to 62 mph in a sprightly 11.8 seconds (12.2 seconds 5dr) and offers a top speed, where legal, of 110 mph (109 mph 5dr).
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  Waiting lists a waste of time 10 Aug 2010 (News)
  Car supermarkets are a great place to look and our research has revealed a 2.0T FSI SE model with just delivery miles in striking Meteor Grey on sale for £27,999 - that's an incredible saving of more than £4300 on a new model. And best of all, buyers can drive it away pretty much straight away. It's not just premium makes either. There's an 11 week waiting time on the Vauxhall Insignia , and both the Ford Fiesta and Ford Focus have a waiting time of 14 weeks.
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  Healey 100/4 Makes £43,600 at barons 15 Feb 2010 (News)
  Many of the lots that sold were what could be termed ‘drivers’ cars’, not necessarily immaculate but in good condition, excellent runners and definitely something that the new buyers will derive a lot of driving pleasure from. These included a bright yellow 1972 Triumph TR6 (£8,390), a 1964 Series One Jaguar E-type fixed head (£20,685) and a 1961 Jaguar Mark II (£14,200) Catalogues were sold out and the hall was packed with prospective buyers but it was noticed that there were fewer foreign buyers present at this sale.
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  Drivethedeal Savings For the Next Week 28 Oct 2009 (News)
  Drivethedeal savings of up to 45% off manufacturers list prices: Deal of the week Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 SE Geartronic 5dr         £25,998         Save £10,300   And in Alphabetical Order: Audi A3 1.6 TDI SE 5dr         £16,691         Save 11% Audi A4 2.0 TDI 143 Executive SE 4dr [Start Stop]         £22,120         Save 12% Audi TT Coupe 2.0T FSi 2dr         £22,966         Save 9.5% Audi Q5 2.0 TDI [143] Quattro SE 5dr         £25,737         Save 9% Citroen C1 1.0 VT 3dr         £6,792         Save 16% Citroen C2 1.1 VT 3dr         £7,238         Save 27% Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 16V Desire 5dr         £9,654         Save 45% Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 1.6HDi 16V VTR Plus 5dr         £17,703         Save 11% Ford Fiesta 1.25 Zetec 5dr [82]         £10,832         Save 18% Ford Fiesta 1.4 Zetec 5dr         £11,258         Save 18% Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec 5dr*         £12,265         Save 32.5% Ford S-Max 2.0 TDCi Zetec 5dr*         £16,217         Save 30% Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Titanium 5dr*         £16,335         Save 29.5% Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi Titanium 5dr         £19,167         Save 21.5% Ford Galaxy 2.0 TDCi Ghia 5dr*         £19,927         Save 30% Honda Civic 2.0i-VTEC Type R 3dr         £15,375         Save 19.5% Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC ES Auto 4dr Saloon         £18,209         Save 22% Honda CRV 2.2 CTDi ES 5dr         £19,675         Save 13.5% Hyundai i20 1.2 Classic 3dr         £8,400         Save 4% Jaguar XF 3.0d V6 Luxury 4dr Auto         £29,788         Save 12% Landrover Freelander 2 2.2 Td4 e GS 5dr 2010my         £20,438         Save 16.5% Mercedes C220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY SE 4dr Auto         £23,795         Save 10% Peugeot 207 1.6 HDi 110 Sport 5dr         £13,042         Save 18% Peugeot 3008 1.6 HDi Sport 5dr         £15,782         Save 15% Skoda Octavia 2.0T FSI vRS 5dr Hatchback         £15,241         Save 18.5% Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI CR vRS 5dr Estate         £16,653         Save 18.5% Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI SE 5dr         £13,876         Save 12% Skoda Yeti 2.0 TDI CR [140] SE 4x4 5dr         £17,107         Save 12% Suzuki Swift 1.5 GLX 5dr with 0% Typical APR         £9,424         Save 12% Toyota Aygo 1.0 VVTi 3dr*         £6,742         Save 13% Toyota Yaris 1.33 VVTi TR2 5dr*         £9,912         Save 18% Toyota Auris 1.33 Dual VVTi TR 5dr*         £10,986         Save 25% Toyota Verso 2.0 D-4D TR 5dr*         £14,963         Save 21% Toyota Prius 1.8 VVTi T3 5dr CVT Auto         £18,143         Save 4.5% Toyota Rav4 2.2 D-4D XTR 5dr (new model)         £20,589         Save 9% Volvo XC60 2.4D [175] DRIVe SE 5dr*         £21,696         Save 19.5% (159g/km CO2) Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 Active Geartronic 5dr         £22,175         Save 30% VW Polo 1.4 SE 5dr (new model)         £11,370         Save 9% VW Golf 2.0 TDi 140 SE 5dr         £17,111         Save 11% VW Golf Estate 2.0 TDI 140 SE 5dr (new model)         £17,877         Save 11% VW Touran 1.9 TDi 105 SE 5dr         £16,459         Save 17% VW Tiguan 2.0 TDi SE 5dr*         £18,669         Save 18% * The discount on this car is subject to taking out some finance with the manufacturer's finance company.
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  BEE One at Millbrook Low Carbon Vehicles Show 9/10 September 1 Sep 2009 (News)
  www.bbc.co.uk/dragonsden/entrepreneurs/stephenvoller.shtml" target="_blank">www.bbc.co.uk/dragonsden/entrepreneurs/stephenvoller.shtml . Bee Automobiles Ltd: Registered in England no.066772173 200 Brook Drive, Green Park, Reading, RG2 6UB, UK Tel: +44 (0)118 949 7000 Fax: +44 (0)118 949 7001 Website www.beeautomobiles.com
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  2009 Goodwood Festivals Announced 21 Mar 2009 (News)
  The theme of the 2009 Goodwood Festival of Speed is ‘True Grit­ – Epic Feats of Endurance.’ The theme celebrates the drive and determination of motor racing’s heroes, who overcame huge physical, mental and mechanical barriers in their quest for glory. From Jackie Stewart’s enduring victory at the 1968 German Grand Prix, despite his broken wrist, to Mick Doohan’s courageous return to motorcycle racing in 1992, without full use of his right leg, there are countless amazing tales of performances far beyond what was thought possible for any human being.
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  Packard Eight Star of BCA Classic Auction 26 Nov 2007 (News)
  The vehicle has taken part in Packard rallies and other events both in the UK and on the continent and drives very well. Supplied with a number of documents, this Packard is expected to sell for around £20,000. The 1924 Talbot 10/23 All-Weather Coupé is offered with a bulging history file, which shows the car was previously the property of Howard Carter, the famous Egyptologist.
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  Plenty of Precedents at Top Car Today 14 Feb 2005 (News)
  A 45k mile 99T Porsche 911 996 3.6 Carrera 4 convertible sold just below book at £31,250. And a 28k mile 2001X Mercedes SLK 320 6-speed manual (the one that drives like a sports car) sold for a surprisingly low £13,400. A pair of Works MINI Cooper Ss came up among the Porsche part-exchanges. The rather gaudy 7k mile O4 reg red one bid to a provisional £15,900 and the much more tasteful grey and white 6k mile 04/53 reg sold for £15,300.
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  Flywheel Festival at Bicester Heritage This Weekend 19 Jun 2017 (News)
  At the other end of the spectrum, Brightwells is offering an ultra-rare Lamborghini Jalpa (£70,000 - £80,000). Only 410 were ever completed, with just 35 of these in right hand drive. Being sold with a considerable history and sounding superb, this fascinating ‘Prancing Horse’ alternative looks enormous fun. Other more affordable Italian exotics include an immaculate 1995 Maserati Ghibli (£8,000 - £10,000), charming 1942 Lancia Ardea (£10,000 - £12,000), a baby Aprilia complete with brilliant pillar-less monocoque and typical Lancia sliding-pillars and a 1975 Alfa Giulia Super (£14,000 - £16,000).
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 25 May 2016 (News)
  .  Top 10 family cars for £15,000  |  Dash cameras to suit all budgets  |  Small cars for under £100 a month Wednesday 25 May  Get a two hour RED driving lesson for just £10 in Tesco Clubcard vouchers. The offer is for new RED customers only and limited to a single two hour lesson per learner. Click here for more details Tuesday 24 May  Reader offer: Save up to 15 per cent on motor warranties with Warranty Direct.