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  Tome chronicles Morris Minor's major accomplishments 21 Jan 2008 (News)
  "In this celebratory publication, Ray Newell looks in detail at the development of the wide range of models produced during a production run which spanned 22 years in the UK," says the publisher. The Morris Minor originally went by the codename mosquito and was designed by Alec Issogonis, who would go on to create the Mini.
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  Car crime 'curbed by Nissan youth project' 29 Nov 2007 (News)
  Rehabilitating young people who have committed vehicle crime is the aim of a course from car manufacturer Nissan. The project, which teaches the dangers of a life committing such offences, is run by prison officers Dave Phelan and Neil Dainty. Its aim is to "keep youngsters on the straight and narrow after their time in prison", the firm stated. Nissan has received plaudits for its programme, which has been vigorously researched using vehicle crime statistics and information from all over the world.
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  'Win-win' situation as latest Audi SUV is unveiled 2 Nov 2007 (News)
  Audi has revealed that the car cuts carbon emissions and fuel consumption by more than 20 per cent. It added that the motor runs on an "extremely lightweight" engine - a 69 kg battery and a 40 kg motor. Audi commented that the vehicle combines higher power and torque with economy of fuel and lower carbon emissions.
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  Up to £2,120 Off 57 reg Chevrolets 6 Sep 2007 (News)
  These not-to-be-missed savings are available for a limited amount of time only, while stocks last, and run from 14 September to 30 September only. For details of your nearest Chevrolet retailer, visit www.chevrolet.co.uk or call 0800 666 222
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  SAAB 9-5 2.2 TiD BIK Special 17 Feb 2002 (News)
  BIK base rates work out at 20% and 21% respectively. The SAAB 9-5 estate is probably the safest estate car in a crash that you can run. More at www.saab.co.uk
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  Sale of Sixty One Soft Tops on 19th March 16 Mar 2001 (News)
  BCA is so concerned about presenting them in top condition, the auction house has even shrink-wrapped them prior to sale. The sale will run alongside BCA's Top Car Sale. My advice is to get there early to find a parking space and to give yourself time to preview the cars. More at www.bca-auctions.co.uk
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  Is this Britain’s cheapest car? 24 Mar 2017 (News)
  A quick jump start from the family Discovery and some air in a couple of soggy looking tyres soon had it up and running again. And the deal was made even sweeter on the realisation that there was enough petrol in the tank to get it home – well over £3.19’s worth, indeed. Result... The downsides?
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  WORLD BEATING MARCOS AT CASTLE COMBE SEASON OPENER 16 Apr 2011 (News)
  Rear wheel drive should give it an 'off the line' advantage once sorted. Bird's SEAT Cupra Turbo is now in the hands of Atworth's Rob Ballard, run by 2008 champion, Will Di Claudio from Bromham. With Di Claudio's time taken up running other people's cars, life will be easier in Class B for the likes of reigning champion, Nick Charles from Yate, who defends his title with his quick 106 GTi from those such as Bristol's David Kift with a similar car.
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  BCA Reports Auction Prices Up Another 3% In July 7 Aug 2009 (News)
     Performance against CAP Clean for volume fleet & lease cars rose for the third month running to 100.2%.   Following a series of strong results in the Top Car sector in recent weeks, there was a further rise in the values of Premium fleet product in July.
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  Focus On: Volks Autos 4 Dec 2019 (News)
  After being open for 10 years, we decided to reach out to Lynsey Rowley, director of Volks Autos and Wife to David Rowley, owner of Auto Volks. With the industry having a history of being male-dominated, Lynsey hopes that her insight into running a garage as a female will give people an interesting perspective. Lynsey says that “Volks Autos is a welcoming, honest, hardworking garage and we strive for a top-class reputation both from a customer point of view and within the industry itself.
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  1986 BMW E28 M5 in Barons Classic Car Auction on 16th July 15 Jul 2019 (News)
  It is finished in a special Blue/Black Metallic and has been taken back to as close to showroom condition as possible, including the interior leather. The a/c was even rebuilt to run on later R134a refrigerant. Estimated at £39,000 to £46,000. This 1973 Alfa Romeo GT 1600 Junior is an Italian built, UK supplied GT Junior and a wolf in sheep's clothing having been fitted with a much later 2.0 litre fuel injected Twin-Spark engine for performance to match the legendary fine handling.
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  1972 Toyota Crown Custom returned to the road 20 Feb 2017 (News)
  Always dry-stored when not in use, it rarely ventured far from the family farm in nearby Dunsfold and was rarely pushed beyond a leisurely 30mph. Indeed, Mr. Cole kept the dealership’s running-in sticker in the rear window as a visible excuse for driving slowly. Mr. Cole had an infectious enthusiasm for his Crown, a passion inherited from his father who owned the previous generation model – and one he passed on to his son.
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  Rare 1960s Costin-Nathan race car heads to auction 1 Jun 2016 (News)
  Former race-driver, John Markey, who runs the H&H Classics Hindhead Surrey operation, says it is an amazing restoration project and a true 'barn find' that had been slumbering in the late owner’s garage for the past 45 years. Markey said, ‘This is quite a special car.
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  A Grand Monday: Peugeot 406 Coupe V6 £450 13 Jul 2015 (News)
  Do your homework, though. If the engine power is down, it could a dying coolant temperature sensor. If it’s running rough, it could be the coil packs. Make sure that there’s no sign of failing head gaskets, either, as replacing them is reportedly an engine-out job. Fine if you’re a handy home mechanic, less so if you’re a novice tinkerer as it’ll no doubt be a four-figure garage bill.
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  A Grand Monday: Citroen Visa Leader 14 Apr 2014 (News)
  The seller states, ' As Visas go (not that there are many), this has got to be one of the best left. Although low mileage cars have their benefits, I’ve got to say it is running a lot better with a few more thousand on the clock than it was a year ago. It is evident that this car has been extremely well cared for: Zero rot. Apart from small amounts of superficial surface rust under the bonnet, there is no rust anywhere on this car.
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  Report: Peking to Paris, day 26 22 Jun 2013 (News)
  In the Classics, the big Citroen DS23 posted 6:08, Gerry Crown posted 5:22, and Peter Lovett’s Porsche smoothed out the corners to post 5:30, nobody getting near the time of the hairy Holden Ute. John Layzell’s VW Beetle developed a pistol-cracking backfire on the over-run into corners and set 6:14, and John Rich was a surprise performer in the 4x4 Toyota Jeep, posting 6:17, a reward for a particularly neat driving effort. Richard White and Richard Scott were neat and tidy and did well to record a time in their Volvo Amazon of 5:59 after a steady run.
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  Report: Peking to Paris, day 17 14 Jun 2013 (News)
  The Derby Bentley was running with the roof folded down, taking advantage of the fine sunshine, but the crew were looking rather hot when we came across them, working away at changing a wheel. It was the 8th puncture since leaving China for car 26 of Tony and Lee Strelzow.
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  Report: Peking to Paris, day one 28 May 2013 (News)
  The engine still runs, and Daniel has already said that he, 'doesn’t intend to give up.' Oil pressure also proved a stumbling block for Aussies Paul Darrouzet and Ian Brown in their 1928 Packard Phaeton, but the sweeper mechanics came to their aid.
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  RM Auctions breaks records at Amelia Island sale 12 Mar 2013 (News)
  RM Auctions broke records at its 2013 Amelia Island auction. The 9 March Florida sale, which is run during one of the world's most prestigious concours events, saw a 1935 Duesenberg Model SJ Walker-LaGrande Convertible Coupe sell for an amazing $4,510,000 (£3,037,850), which wasn't only a record for this type of car, but also the event's top selling car.
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  Race Circuit Marshalling is Good For Your CV 2 Mar 2012 (News)
  The event takes place in the Wiltshire College building, just inside the entrance to the Westway car park and runs until 17-00. Further information can be obtained from Adrian Fawdington via email on  afawdington@hotmail.com or by phone on 01666 823754.