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  Classic car world record attempt put on hold 1 Jun 2015 (News)
  The event, which was organised by Coventry Transport Museum and Footman James, with support from Jaguar Heritage and the RICOH Arena, will now take place later in the year. Gary Hall, chief executive of Culture Coventry, the trust which runs Coventry Transport Museum, said a new date would be set once the target had been met. 'In just a few weeks we have managed to attract well over half of the total number of vehicles needed. 'This shows that there is a real appetite to bring this record back to the UK, and to the spiritual home of the British Motor Industry.
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  Curios: Rover Quintet 18 May 2015 (News)
  So you might be surprised to learn that Australia’s Rover division actually got there first via this: the Rover Quintet. Launched in 1983 and running for just a couple of years, the 1.6-litre Rover Quintet meant Jaguar Rover Australia (as the company was then known) finally had a cost-effective entry-level model that would undercut the SD1 on price and expand the company’s line-up ‘down under’.
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  Historic racers celebrate Touring cars’ golden era 11 Mar 2015 (News)
  . ‘Although given only five weeks’ notice to build the event, such was the take-up that we fielded a full grid! ‘Feedback after the race was so positive that I took the decision to run two races in 2015, with an ongoing view to building the format into a regular HRDC series.’
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  60 per cent of drivers want more police on the roads 30 Jun 2014 (News)
  The only offences surveyed motorists think will be dealt with effectively are those captured on camera, such as speeding or running a red light. RAC technical director David Bizley said: “Our research shows that millions of law-abiding motorists are frustrated with the reduction of traffic police and believe that the chances of drivers being pulled up for breaking the law are now minimal.
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  Chance to buy a Perfect Condition Jaguar That is Bound to Appreciate 21 May 2014 (News)
  A specialist dealer in classic Jaguars in the 1980s and ‘90s, Laurence Sayers-Gillan also used to own and run a Jaguar racing team, campaigning a 550bhp V12 S3 Saloon in the AMOC Inter Marque Championship and other national race series. In addition, he was a founder member of the Jaguar Car Club and served on the Jaguar Drivers’ Club competition committee.
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  Competition provides poster for Silver Flag 13 Feb 2014 (News)
    The winner, Andrea Vetrucci, said that he was delighted to win, had spent over a month researching for his work and asked the organisers if he could make this year’s run which takes place over the weekend of 21-22 June in a Lancia Stratos. Andrea Vetrucci working on the winning image
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  New All Seasons Tyre From Toyo 30 Jan 2014 (News)
  Sizes range from 135/80R13 to 205/55R16, covering a wide range of family cars, but stopping short of high performance cars and sports cars. For drivers who don't want  the hassle and inconvenience and cost, of running separate sets of summer and winter boots, the TOYO Vario V2 shoud provide the perfect answer. Prices start around £38.00. For more information on the TOYO Tires range please click to www.toyo.co.uk
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  Used 4x4 values increase by 7.3 per cent in October 6 Nov 2013 (News)
  .  Alloys, leather interior, air-con and sat nav are all desirable, while more ‘rugged’ accessories such as mounted spotlights, running boards and winches can drive prices up too.”
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  Heritage extends cover to future classics 31 Jul 2013 (News)
  Chris Wilkinson, Senior Partner at Heritage Classic Car Insurance, said: 'Some cars including those that had a limited production run need to be protected and cherished as they have a huge following already.' To find out more on this and other services from Heritage Classic Car Insurance, call +44 (0)121 248 9213 or visit www.heritage-quote.co.uk .
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  Preview: RM Auctions classic sale, Monterey, 16-17 August 14 Jun 2013 (News)
  A 1955 Jaguar D-type heads RM Auctions' prestigious Monterey sale at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance motoring week on 16-17 August. The iconic Jaguar D-type will undoubtedly be in the running to be the most expensive car to change hands at the week-long festival of top-end sales. The car, which was built in 1955, with chassis number XKD-530, was originally sold to Curt Lincoln, of Helsinki, Finland and was used regularly and competitively for ice racing in Scandinavia.
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  1,500,000 VW T2 Built in Brazil 7 Dec 2011 (News)
  Most notably in 2005 the type 1 air cooled flat four was replaced with a modern water cooled straight four. The new engine allows the VW T2 to run both gas and ethanol fuels (bio fuel). Danbury motorcaravans also offer an LPG conversion making the vehicle TRI FUEL. Power steering and air conditioning are also new options for Danbury customers for 2012.
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  Details of the new Bentley Continental GTC 24 Aug 2011 (News)
  The rear takes styling cues from the Mulsanne, and the front end gets ‘jewelled’ headlights with LED running lights. The interior is more spacious than that of the outgoing model, with more rear legroom and more storage space. There’re 17 different colours available for the leather upholstery, as well as seven different wood veneers.
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  Performance BMWs at Goodwood 20 Jun 2011 (News)
  To celebrate their heritage BMW are also bringing an M3 DTM car and a recreation of the classic 328 Kamm Coupe, named after aerodynamics pioneer Wunibald Kamm. Finally, the track focused M3 GTS will make a run up the legendry hill route. Only 15 right hand drive examples of this bright orange limited edition model came to the UK, and they are all sold. 
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  Chevrolet introduce Spring offers 7 Apr 2011 (News)
  Chevrolet is running a series of spring offers on many of the models in the range, with savings of up to £3,335. The BTCC winning Cruze offers the biggest savings, with the best selling 1.6 LS model reduced by £3,335 to £11,195.
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  Toyota Invites Hybrid Owners to Beat the Official Economy Figures 5 Apr 2011 (News)
  It is in no way a measure of the true economy figures likely to be achieved in day to day domestic and business driving. The challenge runs throughout April and May, coinciding with a new nationwide ad campaign which is using TV, billboards and print and digital media to spread the word about Toyota’s world leading technology, not only in the Prius and Auris models on sale today, but also in the forthcoming Prius+ MPV and the Yaris Hybrid Concept that was unveiled at the Geneva motor show.
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  Six months free fuel when you buy a Toyota Yaris 1 Apr 2011 (News)
  “Thanks to their Toyota Optimal Drive powertrains, Yaris petrol and diesel models are among the most fuel and emissions-efficient in their class, so even when the free fuel has been used up, they will be costing their owners a lot less to run than many of their rivals.” * This offer does not apply to Motability vehicles and certain fleet purchases. ** This figure is calculated on a fuel price of £1.336 per litre, 55.4mpg combined cycle economy and 1,000 miles driven per month.
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  Fixed Cut Price Skoda Octavia. Only £10,995. 17 Mar 2011 (News)
  A generous standard equipment list extends to 15” alloys wheels, ABS, airbags, air conditioning, front and rear electric windows, a touch screen stereo with six-CD changer, trip computer and electric heated door mirrors. The 1.6 MPI (102 PS) engine offers excellent performance and low running costs which, combined with Škoda’s engineering excellence, represent the outstanding value for money for which the brand has become famous. The Octavia already has a reputation as a great family car thanks to its combination of style, reliability, comfort and class-leading interior space.
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  Chinese man buys £9500 Nissan van with loose change 27 Aug 2010 (News)
  A businessman in China paid for a £9,500 van using loose change he had collected over the years. Mr Zhao, who runs a printing business dropped off bundles of notes, none worth more than one Yuan - about 10p - at a dealership in Jining, in the northern province of Shandong, the BBC reported. The Nissan dealership had to bring in extra staff who worked shifts to count all the money.
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  Car insurance policyholders get post-winter motoring advice 25 Jan 2010 (News)
  Potholes.co.uk recently called attention to the increased risk of damaging a vehicle's alignment or tyres after running over potholes. The organisation noted extreme weather cracks pavements and contributes to more of these road features. Are you buying or selling a car ?
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  Car insurance policyholders offered pothole advice 13 Jan 2010 (News)
  The firm pointed out that as section 230 of the Highway Code noted stopping distances could be up to ten times greater than they are on dry roads, running into a sliding car would still be the motorist's fault. If you want to know how to find the best deal for your car insurance , finance or warranty , visit our car insurance calculator .