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  Drivers urged to be on their guard 14 Jan 2009 (News)
  " During November in the same car park, a 63-year-old woman was dragged from her vehicle by a man who then proceeded to steal her motor. Drivers who are assaulted in this manner should be able to claim on their car insurance .
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  M25 celebrates its 25th birthday 1 Nov 2011 (News)
  The notorious M25 is 25-years-old today – and true to form the anniversary was called in with a 19-mile tailback caused by an accident. The M25 was first mooted long before it was built, way back in the early 20 th century.
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  How can you secure your car? 9 Feb 2015 (News)
  Trackers can be overcome by more advanced car thieves, though. That said, they’re certainly worth spending money on if you own a particularly rare of valuable car - but for an old banger they're not very cost-effective.  Alarms and immobilisers Alarms, like anything in this list, can be purchased for very little.
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  Historic Brabham Grand Prix cars set for Race Retro 5 Feb 2015 (News)
  And racing driver David Brabham will be at the show on Friday and Sunday to talk about the cars and history of Brabham racing. David said, ‘Over the past few years, I have taken a keener interest in old racing cars and what they achieved and represented in their time, so I am really looking forward to attending my first Race Retro.
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  Drivers 'should check cars are running smoothly' 11 Feb 2009 (News)
  Motorists keen to avoid the inconvenience of a breakdown or car insurance claim this winter have been encouraged to check their vehicles are in peak condition. The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF) suggested owners replace worn windscreen wipers, check the alignment of headlamps and ensure anti-freeze is no more than two years old.
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  Play the depreciation game and win 7 Aug 2009 (News)
  Put like that, choosing to buy a second-hand car is not a difficult decision.   Should I buy a nearly new car?   The phrase ‘nearly new’ describes a car around one-year old.
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  Lightly modified classic cars will still qualify for MoT exemption 18 Dec 2017 (News)
  Fears that modified classic cars wouldn’t qualify for the new MoT exemption have been quashed by the Government. The news comes after ministers granted cars over 40 years old exemption from the annual roadworthiness test – despite a public consultation that opposed such a move.
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  Paris introduces classic car ban 20 Jun 2016 (News)
  The introduction of these initial restrictions is just the start. The eventual aim of the legislation is to ban all vehicles more than 10 years old from the streets of Paris by 2020. Opponents of the changes point out, however, that the poorest motorists will be hardest hit, as many of them are unable to afford newer cars. It is estimated that pre-1997 cars currently account for around 10% of all vehicles in Paris.
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  NISSAN 0% FINANCE EVEN ON SCRAPPAGE 12 Jun 2009 (News)
  Deals include up to £700 off the list price of the British built Micra*, a free diesel upgrade for the Note* and 0% deposit on PCP finance packages for both the Micra and Note. While only vehicles over 10 years old are eligible for the Scrappage scheme, Nissan’s Trade-in deal** also offers a £2,000 minimum trade-in against any of its Sunderland built models for owners of cars aged between 8-10 years old*.
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  Heritage Rally set for July 16 Jun 2016 (News)
  It’s the fourth running of the event, which is open to all classic cars over 20 years old. Simon Carr, clubs and rallies co-ordinator at the British Motor Museum, said, ‘The Heritage Rally is a great social event and an absolute must for classic car enthusiasts.
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  Morgan replaces Plus 4 with new Plus Four 3 Mar 2020 (News)
  Morgan has unveiled its all new Plus Four. Despite looking almost exactly the same as the old car, Morgan reassures us that 97 per cent of the components are new. But if you’re still struggling to tell them apart, it’s all in the name because the Plus ‘Four’ replaces the Plus ‘4’.
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  UKIP: 25-year-old cars should be 'tax free' 16 Apr 2015 (News)
  When UKIP revealed its official manifesto for the 2015 General Election earlier this week, hidden amongst its headline policies was one likely to stir up debate amongst the classic car fraternity. Should UKIP prove the current polls wrong and end up forming a government after May 7th, the manifesto states it would extend the current Historic Vehicle taxation class to any vehicle over 25 years of age.
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  Top 10: Sub-£3000 modern classic estates 3 Apr 2017 (News)
  Ah, the good old estate car. It’s the kind of vehicle that makes an ideal classic choice thanks to its combination of space and practicality. But with many of the most popular models from the 1960s and 1970s now out of reach, what’s out there for buyers with less than £3000 to spend?
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  Top 10: Cool cars you can add to your classic car insurance policy 5 Jun 2013 (News)
  The cost of motoring is spiralling, and the idea of owning our dream car might seem further away than ever for many. But instead of denying yourself, how about buying that car and running it as a classic car instead? Many cars that you might not expect to be considered as a classic are viewed in just that way by the insurance companies.
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  Classic Advert: BL Bonus 27 Jan 2015 (News)
  In this classic ad, Ronnie Corbett plays a cycle-riding tax inspector paying a visit to Barker and questioning how he can afford to run four brand new cars. The answer? “The BL Double Bonus, old boy.”  It meant anyone could “save a bundle” on the latest Mini, the ’81 Allegro, the Ital and the Princess.   Throughout it all was a spattering of Two Ronnies humour, with Corbett asking, 'Can I look over your new Ital', to which Barker quips: 'Not without a ladder.'
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  Scrappage initiative is not a green one, says ETA 16 Apr 2009 (News)
  No confirmation has yet been given on whether the scheme will come into effect, but according to the organisation it only has small benefits. This is because although buying a newer car can be more economical, the energy used to scrap the old one and build the replacement means the overall effect is "tiny". "Altering the way you drive and keeping a car longer can be a greener option than buying new," remarked ETA director Andrew Davis.
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  Vehicle scrappage scheme good news for buyers, says SMMT 22 Apr 2009 (News)
  Technological innovation has helped car and CV manufacturers slash CO2 and air quality emissions from vehicles. New diesel cars for example emit 95% less soot from the tailpipe than those made 15 years ago and average new car CO2 has been cut by 16% since 1997.
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  Suzuki Alto Now 30 years Old 23 Mar 2009 (News)
  The introduction of the new Alto city car this month marks 30 years since Suzuki Motor Corporation first launched the name in 1979. Following...
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  Auction of Classic Car Hulks in April 13 Mar 2009 (News)
  The cars are expected to fetch between £200 and £4,000. Alongside the vintage cars and bikes, Keys also found a 1964 Ford Anglia 105E that was last used on the road in 1977 and has just 55,000 miles on the clock.
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  You can now buy a Volvo online 25 Apr 2019 (News)
  Volvo is the latest manufacturer to offer the ability to buy a car online without visiting a traditional dealership. The entire process can be completed in less than 20 minutes, says Volvo - including specifying every detail of the car, setting up finance and even part-exchanging your old vehicle.