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  Ex-Jim Clark Aston could fetch record £15m 9 Feb 2018 (News)
  Known as ‘2 VEV’ because of its registration, it is the most important DB4GT Zagato ever made. Not only is it one of two of the legendary ‘VEV’ quasi-works cars, it is also one of only three configured in the ultra-light DP209 specification. It was also driven in period by two-time F1 champion Jim Clark.
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  Dismantled E-type to be restored 26 Jul 2017 (News)
  The car was delivered new to the Belgium Motor Company dealership in Brussels in July 1961 and was subsequently sold to ‘Societe de Civel Immeubles en Afrique.’ It resurfaced in France in 2015 and records indicate that it was imported from Luxembourg in 1975. Although it’s in bits, the is complete and was bought by the previous owner to be restored. He gave it to French restorers who started work on the car, but shortly after took it away and kept it safe in his garage in Grigny in the southern suburbs of Paris, France.
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  A Grand Monday : Mazda 626 EGi Coupe 17 Jul 2017 (News)
  In the past two years, he has  recommissioned the car with a full respray, new tyres all round, front brake pads and discs, rear pads, rear caliper, inlet manifold, battery, wiper blades, washer jets, fuel pump, plugs, leads and various other bits and pieces, including some rare trim parts imported from the USA and Australia. It's a car that has clearly been cherished, and it fully deserves to go to an equally caring new owner. It has a few minor cosmetic blemishes, but nothing too scary, while at 94,000 miles it's barely run-in for a Japanese classic of this era.
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  Traffic congestion cost motorists more than £30 billion in 2016 25 Feb 2017 (News)
  The Department for Transport says it will be spending a further £1.3 billion over the course of this parliament to 'relieve congestion and provide important upgrades to ensure that UK roads are fit for the future.'  Click here to see where your city ranks in congestions costs
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  Opec deal could push up fuel prices by 9p-per-litre 1 Dec 2016 (News)
    Check out Real MPG "The oil price will react in the coming days and weeks, likely pushing pump prices up in the short term, but it is what happens into 2017 that will be most important in determining if the days of relatively low price of fuel that drivers have benefited from this year are coming to an end," said Simon Williams.  "The sterling/dollar exchange rate is also crucial – as oil is traded in dollars a weaker pound, like we’ve seen since the EU vote, can have the effect of pushing prices in the UK up.
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  Rare lightweight Porsche 911 RS up for grabs 4 Oct 2016 (News)
  The car remained in Germany until 2010 having had just three owners, before being exported to its new owner in Japan. The Porsche was recently imported into the UK with all duties and taxes paid. ‘This is a superb example indeed and would make a fine addition to any Porsche collection,’ said Nick Whale, managing director of Silverstone Auctions. ‘The 964 is often regarded as the all-encompassing true drivers’ 911, and there can be no doubt then that this Carrera RS in NGT specification is one of the most driver-focused and rewarding Porsches you will ever find.’ The specification includes Nomex Recaro bucket seats, a welded roll cage, an Alcantara Momo steering wheel and four-point harnesses, perfectly suited to the harder and more track-focused design that make the car so popular for events like the Nurburgring 24Hrs.
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  Land Rovers storm ahead at resto show sale 7 Mar 2016 (News)
  A 1948 Series One Chassis #149 (and one of the earliest Land Rover produced) sold for £47,250 - more than £20,000 over its lower estimate and the highest price for a Series One in recent years. A historically important (and rare) 1950 Land Rover Series I Station Wagon with coachwork by Tickford sold for a world record price of £38,250 at Silverstone Auctions’ sale in Birmingham on Sunday, 6 March. Bidders were also keen on a 1999 Lamborghini Diablo SV, the last Lamborghini produced before Volkswagen took ownership of the company.
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  Trio of starter classics set for Barons sale 3 Feb 2016 (News)
  If your budget can be stretched upwards, then the 1998 Mini Paul Smith Special Edition looks like a good buy. This Japanese import is based on a standard Cooper. Just 300 were produced for the UK market and 1500 scheduled for Japan. It has a host of special features, including gold plated Paul Smith bonnet badge, special dash clocks, air conditioning and one-off Paul Smith blue paint.
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  103 classic cars for auction at CCA sale 3 Dec 2015 (News)
  A very rare 1978 Saab 96L Souvenir V4, the very last made for the UK market, will be going under the hammer with an estimate of between £15,000 and £20,000. This important Saab has covered a mere 3,010 miles from new in total. Other low-mileage classics joining the Saab at the auction include a barn find 1980 MGB, with one registered keeper and showing 181 miles from new offered at no reserve.
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  New Consumer Rights Act gives car buyers ‘right to reject’ 23 Sep 2015 (News)
  Speaking earlier this year, Government Consumer Affairs Minister Jo Swinson said: "For too long consumers and businesses have struggled to understand the complicated rules that apply when buying goods and services. That is why the Consumer Rights Act is so important in setting out clear and updated consumer rights for goods, services and, for the first time, digital content."
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  Amazing classics wanted for new pride of ownership display at NEC show 10 Jun 2015 (News)
  Organisers are looking for the rarest, most unusual and the most cherished classics. Nwaokolo added, ‘The standard of the car is obviously important but for us, the passion of the owner and the journey the car and driver have been on is equally appealing. ‘It will be tough to decide which cars join us so we’ll be calling on industry experts for their help and advice.’ Richard Morley, operations director for show sponsor Lancaster Insurance, said, ‘We know how enthusiastic people are about their.
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  A Grand Monday: Tempting Mazda Eunos for £1295 30 Mar 2015 (News)
  And you’ll still get an powerplant that can smoothly rev past 7000rpm. You might even get a car that’s better equipped, because many of these Japanese imports got air-con. And as they spent some of their early life in salt-free Japan, rust is less likely to be an issue. Still got your heart set on a 1.8-litre? Good. Now let's move on... This one looks like it’s in very good condition – it has an MoT until August and has clocked up 98,000 miles.
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  Do you need a dash camera? 18 Mar 2015 (News)
  Spending all day on the road means an increased chance of running into trouble – and it also means a greater reliance on a driving licence and cheap insurance, so proving innocence after a collision is important. But there are benefits for all drivers. Aside from the obvious advantage of being able to prove who was liable in a crash, it is also possible to get an insurance discount from some insurers.
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  Do you need a dash camera? 18 Mar 2015 (News)
  Spending all day on the road means an increased chance of running into trouble – and it also means a greater reliance on a driving licence and cheap insurance, so proving innocence after a collision is important. But there are benefits for all drivers. Aside from the obvious advantage of being able to prove who was liable in a crash, it is also possible to get an insurance discount from some insurers.
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  Lots of temptation at Anglia auction 8 Aug 2014 (News)
  Fans of the ever-popular R107-series Mercedes-Benz SL range will find five examples going under the ACA hammer, while an American-import 280SL ‘Pagoda’ from 1970 is expected to perform particular well in the sale. Some of the Porsches being sold include a 1968 912 , a ’75 911S 2.7, an ’86 928 S2 and a ’91 964 Carrera 2 Convertible Some of our personal favourites being sold by ACA include a 1975 Ford Cortina MkIII 2000E (£4750-5750), a 1978 Citroen GS Club (£2400-2700), a 1953 Austin A40 Van (£4000-5000) and a 1969 Minor-shaped Austin Pick-Up (£3000-4000).
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  DAB Car Radio Conversions: £189.99 Fitted 3 Jul 2014 (News)
  The ingenious DAB1001 kit includes a matchbox sized remote control, hideaway black box interface and the all-important antenna. Once fitted, customers gain the wealth of DAB choices through their existing car audio system. The fitting process sees Car Communications locate, power and conceal the interface and optimise the placement of the antenna to suit the vehicle, boosting reception and performance.
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  Government to invest £9m in low-emission car infrastructure 31 Jan 2014 (News)
  London already has plenty of electric charging points for EVs and plug-in hybrids, so the focus of the £9m boost will be on areas outside of London. One of the most important aims of the investment is the installation of 140 new fast charging stations, which can top up an electric car’s battery in 30 minutes. Given the limited range and slow charging times of EVs, these chargers will make longer distance travel easier.
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  Ex-works Ferrari 375 to head Bonhams' Goodwood sale 10 Jan 2014 (News)
  Howard Hively then sold the Ferrari to Ohio resident and nuclear physicist, Karl Kleve. It later passed to noted Belgian Ferrari importer, racer and close friend of Enzo Ferrari, Jacques Swaters, founder of the highly successful Ecurie Francochamps racing team. Jacques Swaters had the car fully restored in Modena. Long-running title disputes over the car broke out between the Kleve and Swaters families, which Bonhams is glad to have been able to assist in resolving.
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  IAM Tips For the Long Christmas Drive Home 19 Dec 2013 (News)
  Try to make your journey in daylight because driving on motorways in the dark in freezing rain can be particularly hazardous. Peter Rodger, the IAM's chief examiner offers these important tips on driving on the motorway at night: Driving in the dark can cause extra tiredness - plan your journey, scheduling at least one stop every two hours. Don’t ignore warning signs of fatigue.
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  Toyota further boosts UK car manufacturing 7 Jun 2013 (News)
  The minister joined Didier Leroy, President and CEO of Toyota Motor Europe, at a ceremony to see the new car off the line at the Derbyshire factory. TMUK is the sole production centre for Auris Touring Sports, the vitally new important model for its maker. It’s the only model in its segment to offer the option of a full hybrid powertrain, technology which now accounts for more than 20 per cent of Toyota’s new car sales globally.  The company has strong UK expertise in hybrid vehicle manufacturing at its Deeside engine plant in North Wales, as well as at Burnaston, since starting production of the first generation Auris Hybrid in 2010 – the first Toyota hybrid to be built in Europe.