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  ‘Blue Train’ Bentley to star at Paris classic car show 4 Feb 2015 (News)
  The first car raced as No 1 at Le Mans in 1929 where it won, and returned as ‘Old No 1’ to win again in 1930. A total of 182 Speed Sixes were built between 1929 – 1930 with a variety of body styles and types from several coachbuilders.
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  Delightful Alfa Romeo GT Junior Zagato in Historics Auction 20 Jul 2014 (News)
  The Junior Zagato is UK registered and is accompanied by an MoT test certificate valid until May 2015 and an historic road fund licence, enabling the lucky new owner to drive away from the sale. With period coach built motor cars becoming more and more sought after, what better way to enter such ownership than with this beautifully styled Italian motor car which is available at a very reasonable estimate of £18,000 - £25,000.
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  Review: Rush 4 Sep 2013 (News)
  Mclaren driver Hunt, played by Chris Hemsworth, is a playboy, a smoker and a drinker who is well aware of the risks of high octane racing and is very willing to take them, while Ferrari driver Lauda (Daniel Brühl) is calculated and methodical about everything he does, from setting up his cars to racing on track. The race sequences themselves are spectacular and visceral, though they fall into the trap so typical of Hollywood driving movies, showing the drivers operating their cars so aggressively they’d likely damage them.
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  World Cup Maxi to go under the hammer 31 Jan 2013 (News)
  It was restored by the present owner to the original specification, plus appropriate upgrades such as contemporary tyres, the Maxi is a perfect example of the international rally car genre of its day. Ultimately, the team, made up of Tish Ozanne, Bronwyn Burrell and Tina Kerridge (below) didn't make it to the end of the event, being forced out through being out of time at a control point in Argentina, the car showed promise, running as highly as 35th out of 106 starters in the European rally stages.  Commenting recently on the end of their rally, Tina Kerridge remarked: 'It all comes flooding back to me - ‘flooding’ being the operative word.
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  Prime Minister Acknowledges Importance of British Car Industry 18 Nov 2011 (News)
  In a week when Prime Minister David Cameron visited McClaren's new supercar production facility in Woking, the SMMT announced: “October was another positive month for UK vehicle production, with output up 12.5% and car manufacturing at its highest level since March.” UK-based car manufacturing rose 14.1% in October and is up 5.8% over the year-to-date while UK engine production rose 12.0% in October and is up 5.7% over the first 10 months of 2011..
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  UK’s most reliable cars and vans revealed 9 Nov 2011 (News)
  The results of the largest vehicle reliability survey in the UK show that German brands build the most reliable cars and commercial vehicles. The FN50 survey, commissioned by trade publication Fleet News, analyses fleets operated by the 50 largest vehicle leasing companies in the country – a combined 1.2 million vehicles.
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  Mini Day at Castle Combe 24th September 17 Sep 2011 (News)
  Keep an eye out for the two special Cooper displays to celebrate 50 years of the performance pocket rocket Mini - we'll have a selection of 50 original classic Coopers and 50 new BMW MINI Coopers. If drooling over the cars on display and watching them on the track leaves you hungry for more then drivers from the Mighty Mini Championship, including the 2010 Champion - Louise Inch, will be offering high-speed passenger rides around the circuit in their race cars - it's £20 a session, with the money raised donated to charity.
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  Record Entry Expected for HRDC Final 15 Aug 2011 (News)
  HRDC 'TC63' for pre-'64 Gp2 historic touring cars. The HRDC is launching its new series for pre-'64 Gp2 historic touring cars at Snetterton on 1 October. Based around the first UK round of the ETCC in 1963; no 'homologation specials' - so often the dominating force in later pre-'66 races - are permitted entry to this series.
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  Rare Alfa to Star in Sandown Park Auction 29 Jul 2011 (News)
  Also, a 1974 Jaguar E-type V12 Commemorative roadster, and there is also a very important Triumph TR2 – originally used as Triumph’s press and marketing car. The E-type is one of just 50 limited edition models built to mark the final production of this quintessentially British sports car. This exceptional and highly collectable machine is in outstanding condition, in black with cinnamon hide upholstery, and it is hard to think of a better example anywhere in the world.
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  The Honest John pick of the deals 17 Jan 2011 (News)
    We've pinned down a range of new and used deals to help save money on your next car. Our Map highlights the deals that could be near you. But these are only this week's picks - our edited highlights. So if there's nothing near you on the map, it doesn't mean you can't save.
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  The Honest John pick of the week's deals 18 Oct 2010 (News)
  Click on the pins for details on the deals on offer. We've pinned down a range of new and used deals to help save money on your next car. Our Map highlights the deals that could be near you. But these are only this week's picks - our edited highlights. So if there's nothing near you on the map, it doesn't mean you can't save.
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  SEAT Offer Equivalent to No VAT 6 Oct 2010 (News)
  The headline-grabbing retail campaign is also available for local small business sales (conditions apply) and relates to qualifying cars ordered and handed over at participating SEAT dealers between now and 31 December 2010. More at SEAT  
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  The Honest John pick of the week's deals 20 Sep 2010 (News)
  So if there's nothing near you on the map, it doesn't mean you can't save. We've thousands more deals for both new cars and used cars in our Best Deals section . Also don't forget our full list of 60-plate deals in new cars .
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  The Honest John pick of the week's deals 7 Sep 2010 (News)
  So if there's nothing near you on the map, it doesn't mean you can't save. We've thousands more deals for both new cars and used cars in our Best Deals section . Also don't forget our full list of 60-plate deals in new cars .
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  Peugeot Mobility System Removes Need to Own a Car 5 Jul 2010 (News)
  Potential customers can view the extensive services available to hire – ranging in size from a Peugeot cycle to a Peugeot Boxer panel van, and including Scooters, Coupé Cabriolets, Crossovers, Compact MPVs, Vans, Hatchbacks and Estate Cars – by visiting www.mu.peugeot.co.uk . Commenting on Mu by Peugeot at the launch of the pilot, UK Managing Director Jon Goodman, said: "Never before has the rental customer been exposed to such an extensive product range, combined with periods of loan that offer flexible mobility and convenience.
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  XK150 Resto Project Makes £18,743 at Barons Auction 31 Mar 2009 (News)
  A 1960 Jaguar XK 150 FHC restoration project sold at Barons' Sandown Park sale of classic and collectors' cars on March 24th for £18,743, well in excess of the £10,000-£15,000 estimate. The car has spent the past four years in storage, where it was put after the death of its owner, who had been comprehensively restoring the car.
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  Busy Start to New Year at BCA Blackbushe 3 Jan 2009 (News)
  ” As always the best way to look for a specific car coming up at a BCA auction or to pre-check a day’s sale is to visit www.auctionview.co.uk If you are a BCA account holder this service also now gives composite price information (average auction price, CAP and Glass’s) and now allows you to buy a selection of cars directly on-line.
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  STORMY ECONOMICS HITS USED CONVERTIBLE VALUES 21 Jun 2008 (News)
  These cars are now arriving on used car forecourts in sizeable numbers, and greater choice inevitably puts pressure on values, especially now that demand is easing back,” says Paterson. The convertible segment’s share of total UK registrations rose from 0.8 per cent in 2000 to 2.3 per cent in 2007.
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  Astonishingly Confident BMW Auction 9 Jun 2008 (News)
  The Special BMW Virtual Sale took place at the Belfry late in May and a total of 400 cars were offered from BMW. The cars were stored at BMW's prestige distribution centre at Thorne, where they were pre-sale prepared and digitally imaged by BCA. The auction took place in a conference suite at the Belfry where BCA’s auctioneers and nearly 100 BMW dealers were gathered.
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  2007 Offers From Autofinders 16 Jan 2007 (News)
  Please remember Autofinders Ltd operates a 100% secure payment facility, as you are NEVER asked to pay for your car until you have fully inspected it and have confirmed it is exactly what you have ordered. Finance available. Autofinders Ltd is a licenced credit broker, and typical APR is 6.4%. Part exchange always welcome.