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  Beast of Turin returns to Chateau Impney 30 Jun 2016 (News)
  Only two S76s were built by Fiat over the winter of 1910 and 1911 and the restored car is an amalgamation of them both. The rolling chassis originates from the earlier car, which set a new world flying mile record of 116mph at Saltburn Sands, Yorkshire in 1911, while the engine comes from the second car, the rest of which was scrapped by Fiat after the First World War.
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  Jaguar XJ220 leads massive 94-car classic auction at NEC show 11 Nov 2015 (News)
  The car remained as part of the world renowned, royal car collection until September 2002 when it returned to the UK. The car has covered 5782 miles and is supported by MoT certificates dating back to 2002.
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  UK's biggest motoring event opens its doors on Friday 11 Nov 2015 (News)
  The charity fundraising club offers ten-mile rides as a passenger in one of the club’s amazing cars in exchange for a charitable donation. The size of the donation determines the status of the car… Wheeler Dealers Mike Brewer and Edd China will host a full-on line-up on the Live Stage with restoration challenges, competitions, and special guests including TV motoring mechanics Ant Anstead, from For the Love of Cars, local celebrity Fuzz Townshend, from Car SOS, and racing legends Sir Stirling Moss and Ross Brawn.
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  Duesenberg leads the way as Danish collection makes £16m 29 Sep 2015 (News)
  A 1930 Duesenberg Model J sold for £1.8m at auction at the weekend as the much-anticipated Frederiksen collection went under the hammer. The car, a ‘Disappearing Top Roadster’, was sold to a US telephone bidder and is now the most valuable car ever sold at auction in Denmark. The sale, which was held at the grounds of Henrik Frederiksen’s 16 th  century manor house, Lyngsbækgaard, offered 48 cars for sale on Saturday, 26 September - 92% of which were sold, realising more than £16m.
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  £2m worth of classics sold at Anglia Car Auctions 25 Aug 2015 (News)
  Performance bargain of the sale was a 1999 E55, bought for £2,310. This year has seen Anglia Car Auctions offer more lots with each sale, and it has sold more cars than any other UK classic auctioneer. Anglia Car Auctions’ next classic car sale takes place on Saturday 7th November. Entries are now invited.
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  'Agreed Value' Classics Often Under-Insured 26 Jun 2014 (News)
  With investors shunning low interest savings in favour of classic vehicles, including early Land Rovers, 1950s to 70s Aston Martins and pre 1980s Ford Escorts, values have increased considerably. It is estimated that the average value of classic cars has risen by more than 250% between 2005 and mid-2013. So classic car insurer Carole Nash's Cherished Cars is advising owners to check the value of their assets and re-insure as necessary. Peter McIlvenny, Carole Nash's director of Cherished Cars, commented: "A Ferrari 330 GT from 1964, which was worth £55k back in 2009, would now fetch £175k on the market.
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  Exquisite Lancia Aprilia Riva Spider in Nurburgring Classic Auction 6 Aug 2013 (News)
  Later in 1948 he went on to build his own car marque with the 328's engine. This car must be one of the most significant racing AFM 328s on the market, having last raced at Spa for over one hour without problems, and is estimated at €350,000 to €380,000.
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  Race to keep the Birkin Bentley in the UK begins 1 Aug 2013 (News)
  The decision on the export licence application for the car will be deferred for a period ending on 31 October 2013 inclusive. This period may be extended until 31 May 2014 inclusive if a serious intention to raise funds to purchase the car is made at the recommended price of £5,149,800.
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  GTI International Moves to Stratford-upon-Avon 20 Jun 2013 (News)
  Sponsored by the STaSIS Revo Group, which will be bringing along a whole host of special display cars and other attractions, including top drag cars, extreme mountain bikes and radio-controlled cars, GTI International plays host to many thousands of Volkswagen and Audi (as well as SEAT, ŠKODA and Porsche) owners and enthusiasts.
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  Nostalgia Day at Oxford MINI Factory 1 Apr 2013 (News)
  Despite the facts that the MINI Countryman is built in Austria and that BMW will soon start building MINIs at the Nedcar plant in Holland, BMW Board Director Harald Kruger assured us that, “Oxford will remain the heart of MINI” and that “Oxford is to MINI what MINI is to BMW.” Finally, the Secretary of State for Transport, the Rt. Hon. Patrick McLoughlin, confirmed the importance of the British car industry, which now exports 1,200,000 vehicles a year, 200,000 more than it imports. He stated his Government’s commitment that: “The challenge is not to squeeze motorists out of cars, but to squeeze the carbon out of cars.” A permanent exhibition celebrating 100 years of car production at Oxford is now open to the public with access via Gate 5 of the plant, off the A4142 Eastern By-Pass at the Horspath Road cross roads.
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  Toyota GT86 Finishes 8th in Britcar 24 Hour Race 24 Sep 2012 (News)
  Given the difference in power between our car and the other more modified racing cars in the division, third in class is a great result also. “The GT86 ran faultlessly throughout. I think all we we had to do was to add about half a litre of oil during the whole race.
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  Cherished Reg Top Lot in Barons April Classic Car Auction 29 Mar 2012 (News)
  Barons’ sale also includes a beautifully and recently restored 1964 Mercedes-Benz 220 SEb Pillarless coupe. Said to have a fully refurbished interior and body, this car is equipped with original wheels, plus chrome embellishers and a period radio.  £14,000-£16,000. The MK1 Volkswagen Golf GTi is a highly collectable car, and the 1983Y reg example on offer at Sandown Park is an unmolested, genuine, original and exceptional car and is used on a daily basis.
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  Huge Saturday Auction of Convertibles and Prestige Cars in Manchester 5 Apr 2011 (News)
  The events feature cars entered direct from Lex Autolease and Black Horse, with a mix of business, ex-lease and finance cars.  Auction centre staff are embracing the ‘Super Saturdays’ theme and there will be a Grand National prize draw at the Belle Vue sale to coincide with the event at Aintree.
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  Polo Voted 2010 European Car of the Year 30 Nov 2009 (News)
  That is why we are naturally very pleased to see our efforts validated in the form of this award,” says Professor Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management, Volkswagen Group.   Selection as Car of the Year is one of the oldest and most esteemed awards in Europe. The best of all new car introductions have been awarded annually since 1964. The last time a Volkswagen won was in 1992: Back then the new third generation Golf emerged victoriously over the Opel Astra and Citroën ZX.
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  New Mercedes C Class Leasing Deals from £239.99pm 28 Nov 2008 (News)
  For more information on any of the above please call the new car leasing sales team on 0844 880 9270 or email sales@dsgauto.com . DSG Auto Contracts offers great new car leasing deals on all UK cars on Contract Hire, Hire Purchase, Lease Purchase and Finance Lease.
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  Low Price Mercedes Benz Leasing from £129.99pm 27 Aug 2008 (News)
  For more information on any of the above please call the new car leasing sales team on 08707 875418 or email sales@dsgauto.com . DSG Auto Contracts offers great new car leasing deals on all UK cars on Contract Hire, Hire Purchase, Lease Purchase and Finance Lease.
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  BCA Tewkesbury back in business 5 May 2008 (News)
  BCA donated the first car to be sold - a 2002 VW Passat 130 TDi - in support of the Gloucestershire Flood Relief Fund. Following some competitive bidding, the car sold to Jeff Dillon representing Lookers PLC (Bristol Trade Centre) for £4,250.
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  SAAB 9-5 Linear Sport 2.0T from only £239pm 26 May 2007 (News)
  For more information on any of the above please call the new car leasing sales team on 08707 875418 or email sales@dsgauto.com . DSG Auto Contracts offers great new car leasing deals on all UK cars on Contract Hire, Hire Purchase, Lease Purchase and Finance Lease.
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  BMW, Mercedes and Honda 12 Month Car & Van leasing Deals from only £189.99 19 Jan 2006 (News)
  DSG Auto Contracts offers great new car leasing deals on all UK cars on Contract Hire, Hire Purchase, Lease Purchase, Finance Lease, Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) or Personal Contract Hire (PCH). APR's from 7.9%. Please mention Honest John when calling.
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  18, 24 and 36 Month Mazda 6 Car Leasing from £184.99 +VAT 13 Nov 2005 (News)
  Metallic Paint available at extra cost, from £8 a month + VAT. For more information on any of the above please call the new car leasing sales team on 08707 875418 or email sales@dsgauto.com . DSG Auto Contracts offers great new car leasing deals on all UK cars on Contract Hire, Hire Purchase, Lease Purchase, Finance Lease, Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) or Personal Contract Hire (PCH).