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  DKW Auto Union Schnellaster F89 for sale 26 Apr 2018 (News)
  This particular right-hand drive model began its life in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) and then travelled to South Africa before being imported into the UK in 2017. When first registered in the UK, the Schnellaster had only 17,000 miles on the clock. Today it has been restored but still retains many original parts - apart from the original pine wooden floor which has been replaced with a vinyl ‘Rhino’ floor. The DKW van will appear alongside over 160 other CCA's 2 June sale.
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  £17.5m Aston Martin sets new world auction record 21 Aug 2017 (News)
  The historic price comes just a year after the benchmark was established at the equivalent sale in 2016 with the $21,800,000 1955 Jaguar D-type. The most correct example of what is arguably the most important Aston Martin ever made, DBR1/1 carries a racing history that includes overall victory at the 1959 Nürburgring 1000km as well as being driven by the greatest names in motorsport, including Carroll Shelby, Jack Brabham, Roy Salvadori, and Sir Stirling Moss.
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  ‘Lost’ Pininfarina-bodied Jaguar XK to be unveiled at Pebble Beach concours 9 Aug 2017 (News)
  The car, which has spent the past two years being restored by Classic Motor Cars, was originally delivered to a Max Hoffman – an influential US importer. Such was Hoffman’s influence, he was able to refine and develop several vehicles – perhaps the most famous being his suggestion for a Mercedes-Benz 300 ‘gullwing’. The Pininfarina-bodied XK120 SE was unveiled at the 1955 Geneva motor show.
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  Honda dismisses Brexit fears 16 Sep 2016 (News)
  .  Katsushi Inoue, president of Honda Europe said: “Brexit will not change Honda's commitment to car production in the UK. Honda has made significant investments in this facility and this next step is an important endorsement of the skills and expertise of our workforce. We’re also setting out a clear and sustainable future role for Swindon, broadening our export markets beyond Europe.” Honda has pledged to make Swindon its global production hub for the new Civic hatchback, with the model set to be exported to more than 70 countries around the world, including North America and Canada. 
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  Peugeot widens its young person apprentice scheme 17 Mar 2016 (News)
  For more information go to  Peugeot's apprenticeships website by clicking here. “While other manufacturers offer similar schemes, Peugeot realises the importance of sourcing young talent who are keen to learn new skills and start a career within our dealerships,” said PSA Academy Director Martin Hamill said. “Apprentices will be employed by a franchised Dealer local to them and trained at one of Peugeot’s dedicated training facilities, while working towards their NVQ in a chosen specialism.  “We hope that programmes like the Academy Apprenticeship will encourage more young people into apprenticeships, realising the benefits that come with learning skills on the job and offering a feasible alternative to further education.”  
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  Jaguar E-type found in hedge sells for £58k 9 Mar 2016 (News)
  Also included in the history file was the sales invoice to Frank Riches for £855 along with the Heritage Certificate confirming all the important details.
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  BMW E30 M3 makes £25k at auction 23 Sep 2015 (News)
  A BMW M3 sold for £25,310 at Barons classic car auction on 15 September. The bright red 1988-registered E30 was imported to the UK from Germany in 1999. Coming with a bulging history folder jam packed with invoices, service booklets and receipts, the M3 had also been treated to a light restoration. But despite the strong money fetched for the BMW, it was an unrestored 1973 Alfa Romeo Montreal V8 Bertone Coupe that topped the sales charts at the Sandown Park sale.
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  A Grand Monday: SORN’d Talbot Solara £350 27 Jul 2015 (News)
  It was launched with such high hopes. The Talbot Solara was supposed to target the all-important UK company car market. It’s conservative three-box design the perfect weapon to nick sales from Ford and Vauxhall. But it wasn’t to be. Solara barely made a dent in sales figures and proved to be a slow-seller, just like the car it replaced, the Avenger.
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  DVLA vehicle inquiry service ‘must improve’ 6 Jul 2015 (News)
  ‘The Federation continues to be of the view that, now there is no tax disc, it is important that the search works smoothly for every vehicle, from wherever it is accessed,’ a spokesman said. Currently that cannot be guaranteed for all historic vehicles. There are still cases where an enquiry using the obvious ‘make’ results in a ‘no details held’ return – with no explanation.
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  Curios: Rover Quintet 18 May 2015 (News)
  The Rover Quintet was, of course, a re-badged version of the Honda Quintet five-door hatch, which had been in production in Japan since 1980. The Rover model was a Japanese import but came with a few extra touches, including wood-veneer trim and upgraded moquette upholstery. In every other sense though, this was simply a Honda fitted with Rover badges, with not even a Rover-style front grille to add a hint of Britishness.
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  Porsche specialist Autofarm gets new owners 23 Jan 2015 (News)
  Josh said, ‘Stepping away from the day-to-day running will enable me to focus more on our car sales and classic and heritage side. ‘As 911 values have risen, provenance has become increasingly important and investors are seeking perfect, correct specification cars. ‘It’s an area where, with Autofarm’s expertise and history, we can really help customers,’ he added. Josh Sadler, left, has sold Porsche specialist business Autofarm to Mikey Wastie and Steve Wood, far right.
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  Land Rover enthusiasts campaign to find new home for classic collection 5 Dec 2014 (News)
  CEO Dr Ralf Speth said, ‘I am delighted that the Dunsfold Collection has achieved Charitable Trust status. ‘This important development is a major milestone in preserving this unique collection for the future.’
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  Vauxhalls set to dominate NEC classic motor show 13 Oct 2014 (News)
  ‘We wanted to bring marque clubs together in a stand that had a more cohesive feel for show-goers,’ said Simon Hucknall, PR manager for Vauxhall Product & Heritage. ‘We also wanted to make a bigger statement about the importance of Vauxhall’s heritage - we’re Britain’s oldest surviving car company with a continuous manufacturing history for 111 years, so our display vehicles needed to support this message.’ Star billing in a year commemorating the centenary of the start of World War One is the D-Type staff car.
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  Inspiration for James Bond's Aston Martin Sells for £320,000 + 19 Jul 2014 (News)
  In the motor car sale, a 1970 Ferrari 365 GT/4 Daytona Spider fetched £568,000, a 1934 Rolls-Royce 20/25 3 Position ‘Owen Sedanca’ by Gurney Nutting went for £132,840 and a 1929 Aston Martin 1 ½ Litre Short Chassis by Bertelli sold for £180,000. Other important results included a 1960 Porsche 356 Super 90 Roadster, one of 205 built, which sold for £153,000, a 1963 Maserati 3500 for £149,640, a 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Convertible for £136,200, and a 1967 Jaguar E-type Series 1 4.2 Roadster for £130,600.
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  Ford Evos concept stars at Salon Privé 23 Jul 2013 (News)
  As a 21st century concept, what the Evos was very successful at showcasing Ford’s global design language as well as showcase a number of important new driver and control aids. It’s a four-door, four-seat fastback concept with state-of-the-art lithium-ion plug-in hybrid technology. The concept's hinged gullwing-style doors, both front and rear, providing access to the spacious four-seat cabin.
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  New car registrations flat in February 7 Mar 2012 (News)
  .   March is usually one of the busiest months for new registrations, so, according to Paul Everitt of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), it should provide a clearer indication of the true health of the industry. He added: “It is extremely important that the Chancellor uses this month’s Budget to strengthen consumer and business confidence by encouraging private sector investment and avoiding any further squeeze on living standards.” The SMMT expects total 2012 registrations to be around 1.2million, behind last year’s 1.4million.
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  Motorpoint offers deal on nearly-new Subaru Tribeca 20 Sep 2010 (News)
  Although it hasn't been on UK Subaru price lists for a couple of years, Motorpoint is offering buyers the chance to buy an as-new Subaru Tribeca for just £17,999. The Tribeca has not been imported in the UK since it was facelifted in 2008, but has continued to be sold in Ireland. The deal from Motorpoint represents a £13,206 saving off the list price when it was last available in the UK.
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  Free tyre pressure monitor tool from Renault 6 May 2010 (News)
  Roger Loderick, Product Manager - Service, Wear & Tear, Tyres, Oil, Renault UK Limited, said: "Correct inflation pressures are an important factor in increasing the life of a vehicle's tyres as well as directly affecting the vehicle's safety and, critically, maximising braking effectiveness, particularly in the wet. Keeping tyres at the correct pressure and using energy efficient tyres reduces your engine's workload, saving fuel and reducing CO2 emissions.
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  Big savings on New Qashqai via UK Car Discount 26 Jan 2010 (News)
  Prices Available on our Website www.uk-car-discount.co.uk   All UK Dealer Supplied And Delivered No Imports at UK Car Discount Ltd   Other Makes and Models Available. 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.
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  Car insurance policyholders get post-winter motoring advice 25 Jan 2010 (News)
  In addition to using a cleaning formula recommend by experts, followed by a polish or wax, drivers must frequently clean their cars both underneath and on the outside. Under the wheel arches is an important spot not to miss - and motorists should never take to the wheel with poor visibility through their windows. Mr Caller also warned against using boiling water to remove ice from a windscreen as this could crack the glass.