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  Peking to Paris crews hit Gobi desert 16 Jun 2016 (News)
    Billed as the world’s toughest endurance rally for classic and vintage cars, the competitors will cover around 8510 miles and 11 countries before reaching Paris on Sunday, 17 July. Those who survive Mongolia will travel into Russia’s Altai Republic on Thursday, 23 June.
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  Michelin Energy Saver Tyre is 'Which?' Best Buy 13 Apr 2012 (News)
  This should help consumers make more informed decisions when purchasing tyres, based on important considerations like safety and the environment’. The Michelin Energy Saver is designed to equip a wide range of cars in the market – including city cars, family cars, and MPVs. The range covers tyre sizes from 14” to 16” with speed symbols of T, H and V. HJ's own FIAT 500 is on 185/55 R 15 Michelin Energy Savers, which currently show very little sign of wear after 13,000 miles on the car.    For more information about Michelin’s full range of tyres please go to: http://www.michelin.co.uk/tyres/  
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  Rare Alvis to Star in Barons December Classic Auction 2 Nov 2011 (News)
  The car also has full weather gear (i.e. soft-top and tonneau cover). The estimate for this very rare example of what is arguably the most desirable Alvis model weith good investment value is £95,000-£120,000.
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  £5,000 Off Nissan Navaras 13 Dec 2008 (News)
  Call 08451707770 Now For Prices and Availability or email sales@uk-car-discount.co.uk Visit www.uk-car-discount.co.uk and check specification. Part Exchange Welcome. Obtain a cheap finance quotation (no fee HP and PCP quotes online).
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  Two New Hyundais for March 17 Feb 2001 (News)
  Equipment includes driver and passenger airbags, ABS with EBD, air conditioning, and a rear hatchback window which can be opened separately to accommodate long loads such as surfboards. The 2.7 also has leather covered seats. On the road prices, including a three year warranty, are £15,999 for the 2.4 and £17,999 for the 2.7 automatic. Pictures of thes in the car by car breakdown on the honestjohn website.
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  Peter Vardy Opens 400 car SuperStore in Glasgow 12 Dec 2013 (News)
  The enormous new facility for high quality used cars will cover six acres or 70,000 square feet - the largest in Scotland - and visitors will be able to choose from more than 400 cars priced from £3,000 to £30,000. But while they are considering the car of their dreams, the family will also be treated to a terrific time, with a colourful children's play area, ice-cream van, pinball machines and a sumptuous coffee shop in which to have a relaxing, freshly prepared, refreshment.
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  Yank muscle dominates first 'Classics from BCA' sale 26 Feb 2008 (News)
  By contrast the 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra is the most recent of the American cars in the sale. The only car of its type in the UK, it has covered just over 8,500 miles from new. In total, just 4,993 examples of this model were built and the vehicle offered for sale here is number 4879 according to the certificate from the Ford Motor Company SVT Division.
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  STP Presents 1,000mph Challenger at Goodwood Festival of Speed 1 Jul 2009 (News)
  UK Government is part funding the three year education programme but not the build and running costs of the car. These costs will be covered by sponsorships. Founder sponsors are STP, Swansea University, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, Serco and the University of The West of England.
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  Time warp Porsche 924GTR to go under the hammer 29 Jun 2016 (News)
  According to his records, the car covered just 109 kilometres in the first seven years of ownership, after which the 924 was carefully tucked away in his two-storey garage. Removed from storage each year, the car was taken on a trailer to be serviced, brought back, and then replaced in the garage.
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  Ten Ferraris in Historics Brooklands Auction on 18th May 12 May 2011 (News)
  With chassis 46753 for sale at Historics auction next week being one of just 42 UK right-hand-drive cars produced, and widely considered as one of the lowest mileage cars of its kind available today – covering just 13,000 miles since new – the 1983 512BBi is likely to entice bids in excess of £85,000. Proving that they could also make ‘family’ cars, Ferrari introduced the 250GTE, their first standard production 2+2, which was designed to compete with the Aston Martin DB4 and Maserati. 
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  A Grand Monday: Alfa Romeo 145 11 Jun 2018 (News)
  The long-overdue replacement for the Alfa Romeo 33 finally appeared in 1995, after a fairly long gestation. The Type 930, as it was known internally, was to be launched as two cars - a three-door and a five-door, but with very different body styles. The 145 (Type 930a) was a boxy affair, while the 146 (Type 930b) was the same car from the front bumper as far as the B-pillars, but with a more rakish fastback body style.
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  1949 Talbot-Lago set to star at Historics auction 24 Feb 2014 (News)
  A 1949 Talbot Lago T26 Record Cabriolet will take centre stage at Historics' auction on 8 March at Brooklands, The car, which has been meticulously restored is estimated to sell for £120,000-150,000. And it's a very special of a very special car, with matching numbers, and still in the same configuration as when it left the factory in 1949.
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  Three 'as new' Triumphs for auction next weekend 20 Sep 2013 (News)
  The V5C states one owner being the owner of the garage, which has owned since. It is a timewarp item, that has been in heated storage and looked after, covered in sheets. It comes without tax or MoT, and will need full recommissioning, as will all three. The estimate for the Herald is £12,000-15,000. The two Dolomites are also also a significant opportunity to bag yourself a practical classic car, which you’re effectively going to the first driver of.
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  Silverstone Classic 22-24 July to be Biggest Ever 31 Mar 2011 (News)
  The event (22-24 July) – now celebrating its 21 st birthday – is firmly established as the world’s largest historic motor racing festival with an unrivalled number of star cars covering the full spectrum of motor sport history. Highlights this year will include: •  The world’s biggest party to mark the 50 th birthday of the Jaguar E-Type with two special Jaguar E-Type Challenge races on-track plus a world record gathering of classic Jaguar E-Types in the paddock •  The return of the Group C recreating the great days of the World Sportscar Championship in the 1980s •  The switch to the latest Silverstone Grand Prix circuit layout allowing huge grids of up to 58 starters •  A re-run of the popular Silverstone Classic Celebrity Race starring many high-profile names from radio, TV, music and sport many of whom will be at Silverstone on 4 May The Silverstone Classic is also renowned for its vast array of off-track entertainment and 2011’s event will provide more family attractions than ever before with 6000+ classic cars from hundreds of car clubs, aerobatic displays, steam traction rally, live demonstrations and unmissable live music from classic bands including Suzi Quatro, 10cc and Wishbone Ash.
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  Autofinders Latest Top 10 Deals 17 Jun 2010 (News)
  www.autofinders.co.uk  has updated its “top ten” special offers sheet to include extra discounted prices on stock vehicles. All cars are brand new UK supplied vehicles (no imports) and include full manufacturers warranty, breakdown cover and all on the road charges.   Nissan Pixo 1.0i 12v N-Tec £7295 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 SXi 3dr £9495 Hyundai Santa fe Premium 2.2 d 4WD 7 seater £20995 Nissan Micra 1.2 16v N Tec 5 door only £7795 Citroen C1 splash with air con just £6995 Citroen C1 VTR+ 3dr £7195 Ford Fiesta 1.25 Studio 3dr £8995 Nissan Note 1.4 16v N-tec £9995 Honda CRV 2.2 Dtec ES £21995 Mazda MX5 Roadster Sport tech 2.0i £18995   Find the link here: www.autofinders.co.uk/top10.php   All cars are BRAND NEW UK supplied vehicles and prices shown are fully inclusive of all on the road charges and VAT at the current rate.
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  PRESS DAY TICKETS FOR MOTOR SHOW: £100 each 12 Mar 2008 (News)
  Press Day traditionally precedes the Show’s public opening, but this ground-breaking initiative gives members of the public the chance to witness the covers being pulled off 2008’s hottest new cars and concept vehicles. The world’s industry leaders will be present to announce their companies’ future plans and ambitions, reported live by media from across the globe.
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  Ferrari 328 GTS set to star at Barons’ sale 18 Oct 2017 (News)
  A low-mileage Ferrari 328 GTS looks set to be the star of Barons October auction. The car, which was registered in 1985, has covered 1000 miles in the past 26 years – 19,000 miles in total. It is estimated to fetch up to £85,000. Ferrari fans will also have their eye on a 1979 308 GTS (£47,000-£57,000).
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  'Box fresh' Lamborghini Countach up for grabs at Historics 16 May 2014 (News)
  This culminated in a very thorough major service at HR Owen London at a cost of more than £4500 over the last two months. The fact that it has covered just 13,642km (8543 miles) since new makes this Countach all the more attractive as a collector's, although we'd hope it'll be driven a bit more regularly that it's been in the past. The Countach joins 100-plus classic cars at Historics’ largest auction of the year at Brooklands Museum, near Weybridge.
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  Ford launches young driver training programme 25 Jun 2013 (News)
  The company has been quick to emphasise that the training will focus purely on safety and no commercial pressure will be put on pupils to buy cars. According to Department for Transport statistics, one in five of all reported personal injury road accidents in 2011 involved young car drivers, with 1552 were killed or seriously injured.
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  Grande Punto Mulitjets from £6,995 29 Jan 2009 (News)
  Massive genuine saving. price includes 3 years Fiat UK warranty from date of reg, 12 months breakdown cover, 12 months road tax, 1st registration fee and FREE DELIVERY to you door, choice of models available 3dr and 5dr with and without air con. Part exchange welcome. Finance available from 6.9% APR More massive savings available- Brand new UK cars no imports BMW X5- Save up to £11,,000 on list price New VW Golf- Save up to £2,200 on list price New Audi A3- save up to £3,300 on list price New Fiat Bravo 1.4 T jet 150bhp £9,495 on the road, save £4,300 on list price New Jaguar X Type saloon from only £16,995 on the road, save up to £6,000 on list price of new Jaguar X Types New Kia Magentis 2.0 only £7,995- save over £6,500 All cars are UK supplied, no imports at Autofinders Ltd and are all inclusive prices with no hidden extras Visit Autofinders at www.autofinders.ltd.uk or cal 01629 814985 open 6 Days a week.