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  Finalists announced for club showcase 13 Oct 2016 (News)
  They will be joined by a Porsche 911 and Mercedes-Benz, with a Saab 96 representing the Saab Owners' Club. Flying the flag for the USA is a Chevrolet Pick-Up, having been selected by American Auto Club International. 'Once again we’ve got an amazing selection of cars from the biggest and best Club events from across the UK' said Tom Clarke from Meguiar’s UK.
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  Say goodbye to the 6.2-litre AMG engine 8 Jun 2015 (News)
  Gindele, whose favourite engine is the 6.2-litre V8 fitted to the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG , told us that work is underway to ensure the lower capacity engine, which is already fitted to some AMG variants such as the E63 AMG, will have at least as much ‘emotion’ as the 6.2 in all applications, and is set to eventually replace the 6.2-litre naturally aspirated engine entirely.
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  BMC competition cars set for Race Retro 17 Feb 2015 (News)
  He took his first international rally victory at the wheel of a Porsche 911 in the 1969 Monte Carlo Rally, while his last international victory came at the wheels of a Toyota on the 1990 Safari Rally, making Bjorn the oldest driver ever to win a WRC event. Along the way he drove for Porsche, Lancia, Ford, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Toyota. Sadly Bjorn succumbed to cancer last year, aged 70. Race Retro will honour his with a simple display of cars representing the Safari Toyota, his class winning RAC Toyota and the iconic 1975 RAC Lancia Stratos.
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  Shed Found March Special Makes £11,000 in Brightwell's Classic Car Auction 26 Nov 2014 (News)
  A rare Austin Allegro Equippe valued by the Allegro Club International at £12,000 made a respectable £3,600, while a base model Allegro 1100 sold for £350. Highlights included £54,000 paid for a local one family owned 1969 Mercedes Benz 280SL 'Pagoda' automatic. £23,500 paid for a lovely 1958 Triumph TR3a with hard-top. And £20,500 for a top notch 1968 Daimler V8250. The 1960 Facel Vega HK500 bid to £95,000, but did not immediately sell (though negotiations were proceeding).
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  Lots of temptation at Anglia auction 8 Aug 2014 (News)
  Fans of the ever-popular R107-series Mercedes-Benz SL range will find five examples going under the ACA hammer, while an American-import 280SL ‘Pagoda’ from 1970 is expected to perform particular well in the sale.
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  Registration transfers go into overdrive as Swansea takes over from local offices 16 Oct 2013 (News)
  Despite this, 'plate auctions continue, as buyers clamour for newly issued numbers. DVLA held its fifth Number Plate auction of the year (a three-day long sale) at Mercedes-Benz World in Weybridge Surrey on 26-28 September. The sales highest earner was RO13 ERT £29,000, with other high prices achieved for FA11 SAL £22,500, 111 MH £12,100, 11 PSS, and D111 ONS £10,400.
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  Castle Hill Car Festival to rock Devon in August 21 Jun 2013 (News)
  The Trade Exhibition Area is adjacent to the main events arena and will feature cars from Bentley, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Maserati, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Lotus, Ford, Subaru, Isuzu, Renault, Nissan and Noble to name but a few. O ther confirmed attractions include a display from the Abarth stunt plane on both days, fantastic helicopter pleasure flights, race teams and cars from Generation AMR and Mission Motorsport, Bonhams, the specialist auctioneers and valuers, who will be providing market advice and free valuations, the Top Gear Experience plus laser clay shooting and archery.
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  Goodwood Festival of Speed to celebrate a long list of anniversaries 26 Mar 2013 (News)
  60 Years of  World Championship for Sports Cars: This will be marked by the stars of the endurance racing world over the last 60 years, from Jaguar D-type and Mercedes-Benz 300SLR, through Ford GT MkII and Porsche 917, to Jaguar XJR9 and Porsche 962, plus the latest prototypes from Audi and Toyota, which are contesting the newly relaunched World Endurance Championship.
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  Vintage Rolls Royces in Barons 28th July Auction 23 Jul 2009 (News)
  Other notable lots include a charming, rare RHD 1918 Buick E-Six-49 Open Tourer (£17,000-£20,000), a 1938 Packard One Twenty Eight 4 Door Sedan which is believed to have been stationed at Bletchley Park during World War II (£15,000-£17,000), an elegant 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300SL (£13,500-£15,000) and a 1992 Maserati Shamal Coupé, one of just 25 right-hand drive examples produced (£14,000-£16,000). There’s also a sleek 1936 Riley Kestrel 12-4 Six Light Saloon (£24,000-26,000), an outstanding 1970 Series 2 FHC E-type Jaguar (£25,000-£29,000), 1972 Bristol 411 Saloon SIII (£15,000-17,000), a fine 1967 Triumph TR250 (£15,000-18,000) and a 1953 MG TD MKII, which has covered just 1,700 miles in the past 30 years (£12,000-£14,000).
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  Cholmondeley Pageant of Power This Weekend 15 Jul 2009 (News)
  There are racing BRMs, Maseratis, an ex Chris Amon Ferrari Dino, a Tyrrell, Alfa Romeo and Mercedes Benz. From the Bugatti stable there will be the awesome Royale and the breathtaking Veyron. Other major highlights for the motoring enthusiasts will be the Lamborghini Murcielago LP670 SuperVeloce, the 1981 Ferrari 308 and a wide collection of Mini Copper to commemorate the iconic brands 50th anniversary.
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  Motorpoint Star deals 30th August to 5th September 30 Aug 2007 (News)
  www.motorpoint.co.uk Star deals for 30th August to 5th September, while stocks last: STAR DEAL OF THE WEEK: Alfa Romeo Spider Convertible 3.2 V6 JTS Q4 2dr Manual NEW AT £25,999 FANTASTIC SAVING OF £4,873 Small Cars Ford Fiesta 1.25 Zetec 3dr Manual NEW AT £7,299 SAVING OF £2,128 Family Cars Seat Leon 1.9 TDi Reference 5dr Manual NEW AT £10,499 SAVING OF £3,156 Estate Cars BMW 3 Series Touring 318d SE 5dr Manual NEW AT £20,999 SIGNIFICANT SAVING OF £4,076 Premium Cars Mercedes-Benz A Class A150 Classic 5dr Manual NEW AT £10,999 SAVING OF £2,861 BMW 3 Series 318d M Sport 4dr Manual NEW AT £22,599 SAVING OF £3,586 Sports Cars Peugeot 207 1.6 16V GT THP 150 3dr Manual NEW AT £11,999 WORTHWHILE SAVING OF £2,479 Alfa Romeo Brera Coupe 2.2 JTS 3dr Manual NEW AT £17,699 FANTASTIC SAVING OF £4,833 4 x 4 Volkswagen Touareg 3.2 V6 Sport 5dr Automatic NEW AT £26,999 INCREDIBLE SAVING OF £12,323 Nissan X-trail 2.2 DCi 136 SE 5dr 2WD Manual NEW AT £13,999 FANTASTIC SAVING OF £4,616 Convertibles and Roadsters Nissan Micra CC 1.4 Urbis 2dr Manual NEW AT £10,599 SIGNIFICANT SAVING OF £3,561 Alfa Romeo Spider Convertible 3.2 V6 JTS Q4 2dr Manual NEW AT £25,999 FANTASTIC SAVING OF £4,873 STAR VANS Fiat Scudo L1 10Q 1.6 Multijet 90 H1 Comfort Van Manual NEW AT £8,999 FANTASTIC SAVING OF £4,301 These deals and many more at www.motorpoint.co.uk where all cars listed now carry the CO2 rating for tax purposes, or visit one of Motorpoint's five Supersites: Derby, Glasgow, Burnley, Peterborough and Newport, South Wales
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  MOTORPOINT'S HOT DEALS OF THE WEEK 13 Mar 2006 (News)
  NEW Renault Megane Coupe Cabriolet 1.6 Dynamique 3dr for £12,999 which is a £4,858 saving on new. This vehicle comes with metallic paint. 05 Mercedes Benz M class SW ML 270 CDi Tip Auto with a mileage of 14,447 for £22,999 which is a saving of £9, 421 on new. This vehicle comes with electric seats, traction control and leather trim.
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 29 Apr 2016 (News)
  tag=ar:homepage:slot6">Click here for more details Friday 15 April  Save over £7249 on a new Mercedes-Benz CLS 220d when you buy with PCP. Mercedes is offering sizeable deposit contribution when the customer puts down £7000 or more.

  New car leasing deals from only £89.99 a month 17 Feb 2008 (News)
  More information and more new car leasing deals like these at www.dsgauto.com . Specialists in Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Mini, SAAB, SEAT, Skoda, Toyota and Volkswagen.
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  Massive Drops At Auction Today 12 May 2008 (News)
  Monday 19th May 10.00am start Barclays Asset Management, Lex, Porsche Retail p/x, Mercedes Benz Retail p/x, Inchcape no reserve p/x, Ridgeway VW p/x, Hartwells p/x, Pendragon p/x, Franchised Dealer p/x. Wednesday 21st May 10.00am start Prime Fleet, Leaseplan, Black Horse, Lex, Jardine p/x, Black Horse, Inchcape p/x, Snows Group p/x, Sytner p/x, Trident Honda p/x.
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  Inconsistent Bidding At Auction Today 8 Feb 2008 (News)
  Friday 15th February 10.00am start Fleet & Finance, LTSB Autolease, Motability , British Telecom Fleet live on line, Lex, Vauxhall Leasing, Masterlease, Hitachi Capital, General Section, Inchcape p/x, Charters p/x, Private Sure Sell. Monday 18th February 10.00am start Fleet Direct, Lex, Porsche p/x, Mercedes Benz Retail p/x, Franchised Dealer p/x, Inchcape no reserve p/x, Ridgeway VW p/x, Hartwells p/x, Pendragon p/x. Wednesday 20th February 10.00 start Prime Fleet, Leaseplan live online, Sytner p/x, Lex, CarGiant, Jardine p/x, Renault Financial Services, Black Horse, Inchcape p/x, Snows Group p/x, Trident Honda p/x.
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  Soft-tops cheap at auction today 10 Oct 2007 (News)
  Monday 29th October 10.30am start Fleet Direct, Lex, Bank of Scotland, Inchcape Prestige, Porsche Retail p/x, Mercedes Benz Retail p/x, TOP CAR , Franchised Dealer p/x, Inchcape no reserve, Hartwells p/x, Pendragon p/x. Wednesday 31st October 10.00am start Leaseplan Live Online, Black Horse, Lex, Bank of Scotland, Jardine p/x, Inchcape p/x, Sytner p/x, Snows Group p/x, Trident Honda p/x.
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  Cheap Ferrari at Auction today 27 Nov 2007 (News)
  Here’s what I did get with the prces rounded up to include commission and VAT on commission: 1924 Talbot 10/23 All-Weather Coupé £8,828,25 prov 1933 Austin 7 Special (Hamblin Cadet) £4,023 sold 1934* Packard Eight Sedan £19,556.25 sold 1935 Ford V8 Drophead Coupé (UK built)£14,807 prov 1935 Wolseley Wasp £3,911.25 sold 1935 Bentley 31⁄2-Litre Saloon (Mann Egerton) £23,188 prov 1939 Packard 120 Sedan £8,046 sold 1948 Jowett Javelin (Recently restored) £4,246.50 prov 1951 Armstrong Siddeley LWB Landaulette £11,231 prov 1953 Riley 11⁄2-Litre Series RME £2,346.75 prov 1953 Riley 11⁄2-Litre Series RME £1,620 sold 1956 Morris Minor Series II 4-Door 1959 Triumph TR3A £10,281 prov 1960 Jaguar Mk 2 3.8 (Manual/OD) £10,728 prov 1961 Jaguar Mk 2 3.4 (concours winner)£20,785.50 sold 1961 Rover 80 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint 1600£8,437 sold 1965 MG Midget Mk II 1500£2,403 prov 1966 MG 1100 Mk I (27,250 miles) £2,905.50 sold 1967 Morris Minor 1000 Traveller£3,911.25 sold 1968 Alfa Romeo Duetto Spider £5,252.25 sold 1969 Austin-Healey Sprite Mk IV £2,458.50 sold 1969 Citroën ID 20 £5,811 sold 1969 Austin Mini Cooper Mk II (44,000 miles) 1969 Daimler V8 250 1975 Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible £20,394 prov 1978 Triumph Stag (39,500 miles) £4,264.50 prov 1978 Bentley T2 £5,475.75 prov 1978 Yamaha XS 1100 Motorcycle 1979 Fiat 124 Spyder £1,788 prov 1980 Triumph TR7 2.0 roadster£1,844 prov 1980 MGB Roadster (2-litre Aldon engine) 1980 Bentley T2 £7,040.25 prov 1981 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit £5,587.50 prov 1981 MGB Limited Edition Roadster 1981 Triumph TR7 V8 roadster £1,788 prov 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC £1,453 prov 1983 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (33,000 miles) £10,169 sold 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC (Ex-Bob Monkhouse) 1985 Jaguar XJS-C HE 1986 Lotus Esprit S3 £5,475.75 prov 1986 Bentley Turbo R £7,599 prov 1987 Jaguar XJ12 Sovereign 1988 Jaguar XJS-C 1988 Porsche 944 2.5 LUX £2,123 sold 1989 Jaguar XJS V12 Convertible (37,399 miles) £7,543 prov 1989 BMW Z1 Roadster £18,886.75 sold 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco GT £1,173 sold 1991 Mercedes-Benz 420 SEL 1992 Maserati 430 Quattroporte£2,570.25 prov 1992 Jaguar Sovereign 3.2 £818 sold 1993 Jaguar XJ6 3.2 1994 Mini Mayfair 1.3 (11,800 miles) £3,129 prov 1995 Ferrari 355 Berlinetta £25,702.50 prov 1998 Gravetti AC Cobra Replica £12,074.75 prov 1999 Ferrari 360 GT Race Car £24,557.50 sold Upcoming Auctions at BCA Blackbushe in November Wednesday 28th November 10.00am start Leaseplan Live Online, Black Horse, Lex, Bank of Scotland, Prime Fleet, Jardine p/x, Inchcape p/x, Sytner p/x, Snows Group p/x, Trident Honda p/x.
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  Race to the finish for winners of Paris-Biarritz rally 9 Oct 2019 (News)
  It was a race for the finish on Rally Round’s 2019 Paris-Biarritz Rally as the leader board changed in the final stages to determine the winners of the Classics and Vintage trophies. In the end it was the 1965 Mercedes Benz 230SL of Peter Trotter and Celia Djivanovic who won the overall Classic title. Novices Keith Hickling and Rebecca Butler won the overall Vintage section and the coveted Charles Jarrott trophy in their 1937 MG SA Tourer.
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  New Car PCP Deals from £74.72pm 10 Jun 2008 (News)
  More information and more new car leasing deals at www.dsgauto.com . Specialists in Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Mini, SAAB, SEAT, Skoda, Toyota and Volkswagen.