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  RAC calls for changes in private parking charge law 20 Feb 2015 (News)
  Stephen Glaister, Director of the RAC Foundation, said: “Finding a parking space can be stressful but when things go wrong in car parks on private land and disputes arise over parking tickets emotions run high. “It is not always clear how the charges invoiced by private parking companies are arrived at, whilst the process for appealing may not be fully understood.” You can read the full RAC report below.
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  A Grand Monday: Triumph 2000 MkII 29 Sep 2014 (News)
  It’s up for sale at £800 – so be prepared for a project that needs a bit of TLC. That said, it completed the Triumph 10 Counties Run in 2013, so this workhorse isn’t afraid of a little, er, hard work. Having clocked up the miles, you might be able to get away with just giving that straight-six a good service – but the automatic gearbox will need some attention as it has developed a leak.
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  BMW 2002 Turbo project makes £25k at Anglia Car Auctions 26 Aug 2014 (News)
  Offered with no reserve, the two-owner car has so-far covered 47,921 miles but is now indeed of a full restoration, including new sills. There’s some good news for the buyer, though – the car does run and all of its Turbo-specific parts and trim are there and unmolested (although it’s currently on Minilite-style wheels). The Turbo was just one of several high-value items that passed through the doors at the King’s Lynn-based auction house, the most expensive of which was a 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 MkIII.
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  Anglia Car Auctions' sale to include Jaguar SS 19 Aug 2014 (News)
  If you are after restoration project, a 1975 BMW 2002 Turbo with matching numbers may also tempt you. Despite needing a full restoration, the car runs and the interior is in top nick. Offered with no reserve, expect fireworks for this desirable autobahn stormer. There’s a huge range of cars in the packed catalogue, including 28 Mercedes, 19 Jaguars, 15 Rovers, 13 Morris, 12 Fords, 11 Austins, ten Porsches, eight Minis, six Alfa Romeos, plus seven American cars.
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  Group B to star at the Donington Historic 13 Apr 2014 (News)
  However, in 1987, following a number of high-profile accidents and prominent driver deaths, Group B was banned, with enthusiasts’ only chance to see the cars in action restricted to demonstration events. 2014 marks the 30th anniversary of the 6R4, and Group B is staging a special display of these iconic rally machines at the Festival. At the 2014 Donington Historic Festival, the HRCR will run a series of auto-tests on the Melbourne Loop and will field a guest driver who worked with the Rootes Group Competitions Department during the period when the Sunbeam Tiger was the model of choice for many international events.
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  Video: Volkswagen says goodbye to the Kombi 10 Apr 2014 (News)
  And two years later, it went into production - only to fade away for good at the end of 2013. That's an impressive production run, all told. The T2 Kombi has certainly lived up to the wishes of its designer - it's had many uses, too - seeing service as an ambulance, a parts truck, camper, a style statement, and an unintended icon for its maker.
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  Classic reviews - now it's your turn 25 Oct 2013 (News)
  And what that means, in a nutshell, is that you can upload your pictures, tell us what''s good - and bad - about your classic cars, and help build up a real world databank to what our cars are like to run. Your best motors will be featured as the Honest John Classic Car of the Month... Without your input, and reviews, and general feedback into what goes wrong with your cars, our reviews are less valuable.
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  Porsche collection uncovered by Anglia Car Auctions 31 Jul 2013 (News)
    The first slice of the collection to be offered in August will be barn finds, project cars as well as some still in perfect running order. They range from a 1956 left hand drive 356A Coupe barn find, which still drives, complete with matching engine and chassis numbers, to a 1972 left hand drive 911E project car with US title and UK custom documents.
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  GTI International Moves to Stratford-upon-Avon 20 Jun 2013 (News)
  .  The main focus of attention is the quarter-mile sprint track where visitors to the event can test the acceleration of their cars against the clock on a proper drag strip with world-class timing. The strip will also see demo runs from many of the country’s top tuning companies, as well as the Orange Pop drag car and members of the Volkswagen Drag Racing Club. For those who prefer to polish their cars, the Show ’n’ Shine and Concours competition, sponsored this year by Autoglym, attracts hundreds of the best-kept Volkswagens in Britain and Europe, from original and restored concours classics to highly modified custom cars.
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  Preview: Silverstone classic car auction, Northamptonshire, 27 July 10 Jun 2013 (News)
  This particular DB5 had a near 18 month, no expense-spared restoration with parts supplied from Aston Workshop and HWM Aston Martin. Extensive mechanical work was undertaken to include an upgrade to run on unleaded fuel, water pump overhaul, reconditioning of the starter motor and replacement of various other consumables and components. The car was fully stripped and repainted in Royal Blue metallic by Specialised Paintwork of Reading in March 2013.
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  Retro Racing at Santa Pod on 1st July 6 Jun 2012 (News)
  Cars, bikes, trucks, scooters, the lot. The big difference is that this event actually encourages you to take part, "run what ya brung", and give your cherished ride some beans. It's your big chance to get your car or bike on the dragstrip with full timing and performance print-outs. The track is also being used for round 3 of the Euro Sports Compact drag series, where some of the fastest modified cars in the country go head-to-head.
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  New insurance saving tech from TomTom 8 Feb 2012 (News)
  Young Marmalade runs a scheme that tracks driver behaviour, and now sat nav maker TomTom has paired up with Motaquote to introduce a similar system. The new ‘Fair Pay Insurance’ system rewards good driving with lower premiums.
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  Race Your Road Car at Castle Combe 30 Jul 2011 (News)
  With the interest shown already, it is hoped a full grid of suitable cars can be fielded, especially with the additional incentives of prize money, garland and trophy on offer. It is hoped further races can be run next year if interest is sufficient for the inaugural event. Entries can be made on line at www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk or contact Haydn Earl, Competitions Secretary, on 01249 782417.
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  Honda offers four years free servicing 5 Jul 2011 (News)
  Honda retained the number two spot in the manufacturer league table with Jazz celebrating its eighth consecutive win in the Supermini class. For the second year running Accord topped the chart in the family car category, while both Civic and CR-V were ranked second in their own respective classes.
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  Europe’s fastest EV on display at EcoVelocity 28 Jun 2011 (News)
  In 2012 Don will attempt the beat the world land speed record for electric vehicles in the car, with a top speed of more than 350mph in his sights. Don Wales said: “One day we’re going to run out of today’s fuels and electric is the future.  I’ve felt strongly about this for over a decade and launched Bluebird Electric in the late 1990s.  “I’m pleased that it’s now being taken seriously by the industry, and events such as EcoVelocity are an excellent way to showcase how far green technology has progressed.”
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  MG Car Club Events Coming Up 21 Apr 2011 (News)
  This will be for 1950 to 1965 GT and Sports cars complying with the specifications required by FIA Appendix K and running on Dunlop L, M and R Section Historic tyres. The race, using the Grand Prix circuit at Silverstone, is for one or two drivers, with a mandatory pit stop. The entry fee is £450.
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  Silverstone Classic 22-24 July to be Biggest Ever 31 Mar 2011 (News)
  Highlights this year will include: •  The world’s biggest party to mark the 50 th birthday of the Jaguar E-Type with two special Jaguar E-Type Challenge races on-track plus a world record gathering of classic Jaguar E-Types in the paddock •  The return of the Group C recreating the great days of the World Sportscar Championship in the 1980s •  The switch to the latest Silverstone Grand Prix circuit layout allowing huge grids of up to 58 starters •  A re-run of the popular Silverstone Classic Celebrity Race starring many high-profile names from radio, TV, music and sport many of whom will be at Silverstone on 4 May The Silverstone Classic is also renowned for its vast array of off-track entertainment and 2011’s event will provide more family attractions than ever before with 6000+ classic cars from hundreds of car clubs, aerobatic displays, steam traction rally, live demonstrations and unmissable live music from classic bands including Suzi Quatro, 10cc and Wishbone Ash.
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  Daihatsu officially ends sales in the UK 19 Jan 2011 (News)
  Following a year of running-down stocks, it's officially the end of Daihatsu in the UK - and European sales will cease too.
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  330,000 cars registered under Scrappage Scheme 9 Mar 2010 (News)
  Petrol-engined cars were most popular for people buying with a scrappage incentive deal, with petrol making up 84% of sales against 58% for total UK cars sales during the period the Scrappage Incentive Scheme was running. The SMMT's chief executive Paul Everitt commented: 'The scrappage scheme has provided vital stimulus during a difficult period. The industry must now work to sustain this momentum and is urging the government to postpone the introduction of the first year rate of VED an avoid dampening demand while the economic recovery remains fragile.'
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  Extra Kit For Forester Diesel 24 Jul 2009 (News)
  With class leading fuel economy and emissions, the SureTrak is equally happy on the school run as it is winding its way down country lanes or across a muddy caravan field. For further information on the vehicle, advice on the scrappage scheme or details of your nearest Subaru dealer, visit www.subaru.co.uk .