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  Report: Peking to Paris, day 23 19 Jun 2013 (News)
  These two test sessions proved to be terrific fun, and highly enjoyable all round. It was good to see the little Renault 4 giving it a determined thrashing, after all the car has gone through in driving days and nights from Mongolia to catch up.
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  Silverstone Classic's Porsche parade already oversubscribed 6 Jun 2013 (News)
  The cavalcade has proved so popular that it has already attracted more than 1000 registrations meaning the organisers now have closed entries. As well as the parade, Porsche Cars GB has prepared its own historic 911 race car to compete at the Classic. The 1965 ‘short-wheelbase’ is entered under the evocative ‘Project 50’ team banner and will raced by Richard Attwood and Gordon Robertson in Saturday evening’s blue riband Piper Heidsieck International Trophy Race for Pre-1966 GT Cars, in association with Chopard.
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  Preview: HRDC racing - Silverstone and Oulton Park 19 Apr 2013 (News)
  HRDC 'All-stars' combines historic Sports, Touring and GT cars on a combined grid, limited to pre-1966 cars running on Dunlop CR65 L-section historic race tyres. Competitors wishing to take part in this 30-minute HRDC 'All-stars' race can download an entry form from the HRDC website at www.hrdc.eu For more information, please contact: Julius Thurgood, mobile: +44 (0)7850 361159, email: direct@juliusthurgood.co.uk
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  Thursday want: £1000 Opel Senator 2.5E 18 Apr 2013 (News)
  It's a 1984 A-registered Opel Senator 2.5E. Surely by then, it would have been a Vauxhall? Well, yes. And the seller of this car does list it as a Vauxhall before going on to describe it as an Opel. So the chances are, it either came in from Europe, or was rebadged by a status conscious owner in later years. Whatever the story behind this identity-confused car, there's no denying it's a beauty, and well worth a look.
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  Drive it day: This weekend! 11 Apr 2013 (News)
  Most FBHVC members already have planned to make the most of this day by using the public roads, meeting at local venues, places of interest, including museums such as Beaulieu, National Trust and heritage properties, transport cafes, like the Ace, local beauty spots or even car parks. FBHVC will be attending a number of the many events and in celebration of our 25th anniversary we have made special arrangements with the Heritage Motor Centre in Gaydon, which is home to the world’s largest collection of British historic cars.
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  Advertising Standards Agency bans Halfords '50% cheaper than main dealer' servicing ads 7 Nov 2012 (News)
  The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has upheld a complaint made by The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) regarding an advertisment that ran on the Halfords Autocentres website. The claim on www.halfordsautocentres.com/en-gb/Car-Servicing, stated "Car Service - save up to 50% on main dealer pricing!! We are offering great discounts on our car servicing - you can save up to 50% on main dealer service prices, even though our services are the same, and in many cases even more thorough than that [sic] of a dealership.
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  Latest AutoeBid stock offers 24 Nov 2011 (News)
  With delays in production from many car manufacturers, Auto eBid is able to obtain quick delivery cars as advertised in their new stock car section , often with significant savings.
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  Rural motorists will be most affected by further fuel rises 22 Jun 2011 (News)
  According to the latest RAC Report on Motoring countryside motorists will suffer the most if fuel costs increase further. People who live in rural areas are far more reliant on their cars than any other mode of transport – 30% say that bus stops or train stations are inconvenient, compared to just 3% of those living in towns and cities. Furthermore, 80% of rural motorists rely on their cars to visit family, compared to 44% of urban motorists, 72% of rural motorists need their cars for shopping compared to 39% of urban motorists, and 69% rely on it for commuting, compared to 30% of urban motorists.
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  RenaultSport 2011 Trackday Calender 13 May 2011 (News)
  They will also enjoy a “hot” lap in the car from the passenger seat with a qualified instructor at the wheel. Speaking about the popularity of the trackdays, Phil York, Renault’s Marketing Director said, “Renaultsport trackdays are the perfect way of our customers sharing our passion for Renaultsport. 
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  XPart’s AutoService centres offer K-Series engine repairs 25 Aug 2010 (News)
  XPart's nationwide AutoService centre network of MG Rover specialists is helping car owners keep their cars for longer by offering quality repairs for K-series engines - good news for MG Rover, Lotus Elise and Caterham owners. The company's nationwide network of repairers draws on its strong knowledge and experience of servicing K-series engines together with the latest head gasket repair kits from XPart to carry out quality repairs.
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  American Drag Queen in Santa Pod FIA/UEM September Finals 23 Aug 2010 (News)
  Troxel is an NHRA national event winner in Top Alcohol Dragster, Top Fuel Dragster and Funny Car, who once topped 332mph in Top Fuel. Ms. Troxel began applying her driving talents to Pro Mod for the R2B2 team last year. Since the sport began, just 14 drivers have won NHRA national events in both Top Fuel and Funny Car; Troxel is the only female among them.
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  The UK's Top Technician revealed 23 Apr 2010 (News)
  Stuart has been a regular finalist in the hunt for the UK's most gifted car mechanic but had never taken top spot before. "It's fantastic," he said moments after receiving more than £12,000 worth of prizes. "I felt that I had the best chance of winning I'd ever had this year.
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  BCA launches new Buyer Training initiative 7 Apr 2010 (News)
  Anyone involved in selling used cars or vans who does not use auction as part of their acquisition strategy is missing out on one of the best tools in the box."  
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  Go Drag Racing With a Passenger 10 Jan 2010 (News)
  With events running every month and at every major Santa Pod show there are over 50 separate opportunities in 2010 for a bit of twos-up, heads-up racing! Any road legal car is eligible, but understandably, real race car drivers and bikers will have to travel solo! Upon announcing the move, Santa Pod MD, David Lloyd Jones was quick to point out the many benefits.
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  British Car Auctions Launches New Website 31 Oct 2009 (News)
    The new site can be found at www.british-car-auctions.co.uk and has a fresh design and enhanced navigation allowing customers to interact with BCA in a more intuitive fashion.  The site now includes Auction View, Commercial Auction View and www.british-car-auctions.co.uk on one platform, improving accessibility and functionality for customers.
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  Ford Lets You Tell Its Cars What To Do 29 Oct 2009 (News)
  An easy-to-use guide to the most common voice commands and the hands-free phone functions can be found under Manual at www.ford-mobile-connectivity.com . VOICE CONTROL Driver’s voice controls the car’s audio, climate control and touchscreen satnav systems, and enables hands-free operation of a mobile phone with Bluetooth How to get it      Option on Ford small/medium cars, standard on Ford Mondeo, S-MAX and Galaxy models What's the cost?
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  AUTOGLYM RANKED AMONGST UK’S BEST EMPLOYERS 11 Mar 2009 (News)
  “It is a testament to our inclusive management style and the strong values upheld by everyone in the company. We all strive to make our products the best on the market in every sector of car care. It is the desire for perfection and the need to remain the best that generates our great staff morale and motivates us all.” Exporting to over 45 countries, Autoglym has grown massively since its humble beginnings, producing just one car polish in 1965.
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  Tata Returning to Europe in 2010 5 Mar 2009 (News)
  Jaguar and LandRover owner, Tata is preparing for a full-scale European launch – including the UK – in 2010, with both the tiny Nano city car and a fully-revised Indica B-segment hatchback – including an electric version. But the launch will not use the Rover brand – which Tata acquired through its purchase of Jaguar and Land-Rover.
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  Prestige Car Deals With Discounts Up To £6,176 11 Oct 2006 (News)
  www.drivethedeal.com has some excellent deals on brand new luxury cars, all supplied by UK main dealers, including one year's VED Tax and FREE delivery to your door. There are savings of over £6,000 on some Jaguars, over £3,800 on some Lexus and £1,500 off the popular Audi A3 Special Edition.
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  Auctions at BCA Blackbushe in November 20 Nov 2005 (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.