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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.
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  Used car market 'greater value than ever' 28 Aug 2007 (News)
  During this period, the company also recorded its highest ever vehicle prices. "As a percentage of cost, the average 44-month old vehicle is retaining 35 per cent of its original price," said John Lewis, BVLRA director general. Meanwhile, those looking to buy a new vehicle may be hit with higher car insurance premiums as a result.
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  Cars £500 Less Than a Month Ago at Auction 30 Mar 2005 (News)
  Today at BCA Blackbushe, the final few 3-year-old 51 reg MINI Coopers first entered by Leaseplan around 7 weeks ago finally sold for between £7,300 and £7,650 for 24k to 36k miles. That’s at least £500 less than they were being pushed to in February, and confirms that at last these cars are becoming affordable, even though £7,300 is still a lot to pay for a 36,000 mile 3 year old car this size.
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  DRAMATIC FALLS IN USED CAR VALUES UNLIKELY TO BE REPEATED IN 2009 11 Jan 2009 (News)
  According to EurotaxGlass’s, the average monthly drop in used car values during 2008 (3.5 per cent) was almost double that recorded during 1992 – the low point of the last recession. Furthermore, the average three-year-old car today is worth £1,750 less than an identical car of the same age in January 2008.
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  Electric classics ‘must not be considered historic vehicles’ says FIVA 21 Oct 2019 (News)
  Classics that have been converted to run on an electric powertrain should not be considered historic vehicles, according to a group that aims to protects the heritage of old cars. FIVA (the Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens or international federation of historic vehicles) says it cannot promote the use of modern EV components (motors and batteries) to replace a historic vehicle’s powertrain to owners or regulators.
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  Is this Britain’s cheapest car? 24 Mar 2017 (News)
  Feast your eyes, for a second, on this beauty. A fine piece of British automotive engineering, the car in question is a 2000 Rover 45 1.4iE, a base model, with keep-fit windows, a 1.4-litre engine, plastic wheel trims and no air conditioning.  A desirable second hand car it isn’t.
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  MSA Spanish Classic Car Tour Opens for Entries 24 Feb 2012 (News)
  International Motor Sports Ltd has announced that entries are now open for its popular annual MSA Euroclassic tour for cars over 20 years old, this year taking place from 25 September to 2 October.    2012 is the 20th year of this iconic blue riband touring event which mixes challenging roads, sightseeing and motor sport venues old and new.    Starting from the historic city of León, Spain, this autumn’s route will travel through Northern Spain and South-Western France before culminating with two nights in the spa town of Vichy, France.
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  BIG LUXURIOUS CARS GOING CHEAP 20 Nov 2008 (News)
  New research by EurotaxGlass’s, publisher of Glass’s Guide, suggests that the current economic downturn has contributed to a pronounced increase in rates of depreciation for large luxury saloon cars - the traditional wheels of choice for high-flying executives. Comparing one-year-old examples of the segment’s best-selling diesel models in November 2007 with an identical group of the same age in November 2008, EurotaxGlass’s uncovered an additional average fall in value of £7,263, equivalent to a further 21 per cent off the trade-in price.
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  New-Shape Astra £2,550 at Auction Today 12 Oct 2001 (News)
  Now is very much the time to buy as three year old cars can't get much cheaper than this. Okay the 98R Astra 2.0LS DI 16v in the photo had done 171,728 miles (which dispels apprehension about the longevity of this engine). But £2,550 for a current shape diesel car with a 12 year body warranty is real value for money.
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  New Sports Cars at the Show 18 Oct 2000 (News)
  Halls 6, 7 and 8 at the NEC are proving a haven for sports car enthusiasts. The old Dutch manufacturer Spyker has been revived with a stunning new sports-car, the Spyker C8. It features an aluminium spaceframe chassis, 4,172cc Audi V8 developing 400bhp, manual 6 speed gearbox, 0-60 in just over 4 seconds and a top speed of 187 mph.