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  Preview: Barons Jaguar Heritage Auction, Sandown Park 29 Mar 2013 (News)
  The registration ‘JGR 1’ and trio of superb 1950s XKs  lead the entry for Barons’ Jaguar Heritage Sale at Sandown Park on 14 April. What could be a more suitable registration number for a Jaguar than ‘JGR 1’? This distinctive plate could grace any Jaguar of any age (estimate £25,000-£35,000).
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  Massive Racing This Weekend at Croft 21 Jul 2011 (News)
  Despite his four wins, Wilson is some way behind in the drivers' standings after missing two races. Leading overall thanks to wins in his class in all six races to date is Mike Cutt, from Strensall near York in his BMW. Cutt said: “I need to keep my consistency going – I’m only two points ahead and there are some other very strong contenders in some of the other classes who also keep winning so it’s important that I keep racking up maximum scores.”
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  Be Suspicious of Suspiciously Cheap Cars 19 Aug 2009 (News)
  Outstanding Finance Outstanding finance is still a growing risk for used car buyers with 1 in 4 cars checked by HPI still subject to an outstanding finance agreement. The leading vehicle information provider is warning car buyers that if they unwittingly buy a car on outstanding finance, there is a very real chance that they will lose both the car and the money they paid for it, as the finance company still own the vehicle until the finance has been settled.
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  Autoadapt on Display at the Mobility Roadshow 4th - 6th June 2 Jun 2009 (News)
  Autoadapt is among the biggest product suppliers in Europe and in the U.K. and is recognised as the leading supplier in the industry in U.K. At the Mobility Roadshow 4th - 6th June 2009 Autoadapt sets the standard with a number of important product launches, such as the Autoadapt Driver Test Station at display in the PB Conversions stand B20.
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  Motability Maintains Keen Prices For 2009 8 Jan 2009 (News)
  Disabled drivers can continue to obtain good value when choosing a new car. Motability, the leading car scheme for disabled people, has unveiled its prices for the first quarter of 2009 and there are still plenty of great value options, new cars and greener models on offer all at the best possible prices.
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  Half of all Ford dealers to close in the UK 28 Feb 2020 (News)
  "While ambition is understandable, as we must address climate change and air quality concerns, blanket bans do not help short-term consumer confidence. To be successful, Government must lead the transition with an extensive and appropriately funded package of fiscal incentives, policies and investment to drive demand. We want to deliver air quality and environmental improvements now but need a strong market to do so.”
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  Electric car uptake presents 'challenge' for UK power network 16 Jan 2020 (News)
  But if demand increases, the report warns that today's electricity demand could increase by nearly a third, with estimates suggesting that peak demand could increase by 24GW by 2050. This could lead to huge powercuts as the electricity network fails to keep up with demand. To counter this, experts say the development of a new smart grid needs to be accelerated. Rather than relying on a small number of power stations, a smart grid would also take power from a large number of smaller providers, including renewable energy such as wind farms and solar panels.
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  Hidden Hero: Audi 90 1 Nov 2019 (News)
  The Audi 80 B3 was a highly advanced car for its era, with neat flush glazing, class-leading aerodynamics and its ‘Procon-Ten’ safety system, which was displaced by (but arguably not bettered by) the mandatory use of airbags. It was a fine car, but if anything let it down it was the powertrains, which came from a choice of proven, tried and tested Volkswagen-Audi four-cylinder units that were dependable enough but a little bit boring.  An Audi 80 1.8, for example, came with plenty of feel-good factor, amazingly handsome looks, an upmarket images and a distinct lack of poke.
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  Fast Fords set to go under the hammer at NEC show 24 Oct 2019 (News)
  A host of fast Fords are going under the hammer at the NEC classic motor show next month. Leading the charge is a 1972 RS1600 Custom Mk1 in a glorious light blue estimated at £58,000 to £68,000. Built at Ford’s AVO factory with a BDA engine, this 1972 example is one of 1137 cars built, the vendor knows his Fords and is a collector of rare and immaculate cars from the marque.
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  Toyota and Kenworth prove that Hydrogen Fuel Cells can power heavy duty electric trucks. 23 Apr 2019 (News)
  The new truck is based on the Kenworth T680 Class 8 model, fitted with Toyota’s fuel cell electric technology. Pioneered by the Port of Los Angeles, with leading support from Toyota, Kenworth and Shell, it provides a large-scale ‘Shore-to-Store’ plan and a framework for freight facilities to structure operations for future goods movement. The initiative will help reduce emissions by more than 500 tonnes of carbon dioxide and 0.72 weighted tonnes of other harmful emissions, including nitrous oxides, reactive organic gas (ROG) and PM10 particulates.
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  A Grand Monday: Rover 216 14 May 2018 (News)
  This 1996 Rover 216 Coupe in Tahiti Blue for sale  has clocked up 103k and has benefited from some work over the years, including a new clutch, replacement sub frames, new ignition leads, plus belts for the alternator. The rear sills were also welded a few years ago. So, what’s the catch? Well, the MoT certificate ran out at the end of 2016 and the car hasn’t moved since.
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  Bentley triumphs in Road to Saigon endurance rally 6 Mar 2018 (News)
  The 1925 Bentley Super Sports of Graham and Marina Goodwin reigned supreme on the Endurance Rally Association’s The Road to Saigon rally. Holding their lead on the Vintageant category from the start line in Singapore right the way to the finish in Saigon (or Ho Chi Minh City as it is now known). Former Peking to Paris entrant Andrew Webster and his co-driver Ian Robertson took second place in their 1939 Chevrolet Master 85.
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  A Grand Monday: Volvo 480ES £995 4 Sep 2017 (News)
  With 70,000 miles on the clock, it comes with a full MoT and some service history. Recent work includes new spark plugs, HT leads, distributor cap and rotor arm, plus coil and crank sensor. All of which should make sure it’s a good starter as we head into the darker, colder months. Inside, it has the original half-leather seats and the rest of the interior looks in good nick, although the driver’s seat has a bit of wear.
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  A Grand Monday : Mazda 626 EGi Coupe 17 Jul 2017 (News)
  In the past two years, he has  recommissioned the car with a full respray, new tyres all round, front brake pads and discs, rear pads, rear caliper, inlet manifold, battery, wiper blades, washer jets, fuel pump, plugs, leads and various other bits and pieces, including some rare trim parts imported from the USA and Australia. It's a car that has clearly been cherished, and it fully deserves to go to an equally caring new owner.
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 30 Jun 2017 (News)
  >> Click here to see the deal Leading supermarkets cut the price of fuel The four major supermarkets - Sainsburys, Morrisons, Tesco and ASDA - have cut the cost of fuel in time for the summer holidays. The 2p-per-litre price reduction on petrol and diesel, 1p-per-litre at ASDA, brings the price of fuel down to 111p-per-litre on multiple forecourts across the UK.
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  MPs roast Vauxhall chiefs over Zafira car fires 7 Feb 2017 (News)
  These improper repairs, which Vauxhall says may have been conducted without the owners’ knowledge, can lead to overheating of the system’s electrical components and cause a potential fire. Vauxhall says resistors should never be repaired, they should only be replaced. Vauxhall is now launched a second national recall for the Zafira B in 2017 to prevent fires by replacing the soldered fuse resistor with a wax fuse resistor.
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  A Grand Monday: 1979 Volkswagen Passat (B1) project for £800 3 Oct 2016 (News)
  Recent work includes replacing that clutch, a new radiator, replacement rear wheelarches, replacement alloys (14in Scirocco Scala Snow Flakes), fuel pump and a few service items (air filter, spark plugs and HT leads). We’re told that all the electrics work (lights, indicators, radio, fans, wipers). Only the horn didn’t work so that’s been re-routed and is on a separate button under the dash.
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  Government announces £500m “electric highways” trials 18 Aug 2015 (News)
  However, despite the clear obstacles, the off-road trials have been given the go-ahead to begin later this year, lasting around 18 months, with the Government stating that it “could” lead to road trials. If successful, it’s believed that wireless on-the-go charging could be a motorway reality within 10 years. Can't wait until 2025 for your new EV? Check out our  t op 10 hybrid and electric cars
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  Classic Grand Prix cars set for Silverstone 18 Jun 2015 (News)
  If you’ve never seen the Masters F1 cars in action, you’re missing out on an exciting race, said event director Nick Wigley. Wigley said, ‘Last year’s second race was just incredible with the five leading drivers swapping places throughout.’ Tickets for the 25 th anniversary Silverstone Classic need to be purchased in advance. Adult admission starts from £40 and, as well as pits access, ticket prices include booking fees, parking, infield, grandstands, live music – this year topped by rock legends Status Quo – and the vast majority of the numerous attractions.
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  November's Bristol resto show to be biggest yet 6 Oct 2014 (News)
  .’ Visitors can bring their own classic car to show off in the VIP viewing area, or buy a classic vehicle at an on-site auction, which is held on Sunday by leading classic vehicle auctioneer  Charterhouse . The 14th Footman James Classic Vehicle Restoration Show will take place at the Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, over the weekend of 1-2 November.