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  Low-mileage Mazda RX-7 heads to auction 16 Mar 2016 (News)
  Fans of fast Fords will be able to bid on a 1985 Ford Sierra XR8 (£8000-£10,000). As one of only 250 ever made, this South African import will surely prove a smart buy. There are plenty of hot-hatches going under the hammer, including a 1987 Fiat Strada Abarth 130TC - believed to be one of just five UK road registered examples.
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  Ferrari 400 Superamerica set to make £2.5m at auction 20 Jan 2016 (News)
  Another Alfa at the auction a Giulia Tubolare Zagato (TZ), built in 1965. First introduced at the 1963 FISA Monza Cup, TZs competed in the most important races of the era – from Sebring, Le Mans, Targa Florio and the Nürburgring – seeing class wins and podium finishes. Named for its tubular space-frame chassis and iconic aluminium Zagato coachwork, it’s believed that only 100 examples were built between 1963 and 1967.
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Peugeot 308 GTi launched 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  In fairness it’s not actually that cynical. There’s only a 0.2-second difference between the two cars when it comes to the all-important 0-62mph sprint (6.2 seconds against six dead), but the higher-powered car has a mechanical limited slip differential which should make it handle significantly better, plus bigger and meatier brakes, deeper bucket seats and a few 270-specific options.
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  Two 1963 E-Type Roadsters in Historics 6th June Auction 9 May 2015 (News)
  The more original car in Opalescent Golden Sand is LHD, originally purchased in New York and left in storage for around 25 years after its clutch failed at 50,000 miles. It was rescued and re-imported to the UK in 2009, after which it underwent comprehensive recommissioning and has been used regularly since. Original features as well as the paint include Operating Maintenance and Service manual, original jack, hammer, original hood bag, even original body tags and factory crayon markings.
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  1954 Ferrari 375 Sells for £10.7 Million at Bonhams Festival of Speed Auction 28 Jun 2014 (News)
  .  Bonhams and Goodwood racing car historian Doug Nye, said: “This Sale has offered a phenomenal range of really special and important cars with their various classes. Above all, each of the prime cars offered has links with some of the greatest racing drivers of all time. Names like Jim Clark, Graham Hill, John Surtees and so many more.
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  Get set for Goodwood 26 Jun 2014 (News)
  Whether you’re an F1 addict, a rally fan or a serious follower of high-performance road cars, the Festival of Speed is one of the highlights of the motoring calendar. And with the 2014 event celebrating an array of important anniversaries, a visit to Goodwood should be high on every classic car fan’s agenda. Manufacturers with something to celebrate will be providing static and action displays, both on track and via Goodwood’s 1.16-mile hillclimb course, which rises more than 300 feet from start to finish.
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  Tom Hartley Leaves Tom Hartley to Specialise in Classics 7 Jun 2014 (News)
  ‘Furthermore, clients appreciate my no-nonsense ability to make instant outright purchase decisions on even the most valuable cars in the market, which is crucially important for many people.’ The new premises have been fully operational from June 1 2014, but Google cannot find a website link. Tom Hartley Jnr Twitter Account Tom Hartley Snr
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  Ex-24 Hour Cobra tops the lots at Artcurial's Le Mans sale 7 May 2014 (News)
  I play tennis and golf, but most of all, I prefer to race cars…'  Matthieu Lamoure, Managing Director of Artcurial Motorcars, said: 'We are delighted to be returning to Le Mans this year after our record-breaking €30-million sale at Retromobile in February. Le Mans Classic is one of the most important historic motor racing events in the world and we will once again be adding to the occasion with a fantastic line-up of cars in the auction, starring this historic AC Cobra that finished 18th there 50 years ago.'
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  Mercedes-Benz hosts massive 120-year birthday display: Techno-Classica 2014 31 Mar 2014 (News)
  Michael Bock, Head of Mercedes-Benz Classic said: 'Techno Classica, as one of the most important venues for historical automotive culture in the entire world, is a fitting setting for this excellent presentation of original competition cars from 12 decades.' You can check out some of the best pictures in a separate gallery, but here are some of the highlights: 1902 Mercedes-Simplex, 1910 Prinz Heinrich special touring car, the 300SL (W194, 1952) and 300SLR (W196S, 1955), Group C Sauber Mercedes C9 (1989), the 190E 2.3-16 (1988), a 280E (W123, 1977), 450SLC (C107, 1978), and a selection of recent McLaren and AMG-Mercedes Formula 1 cars. 
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  Preview: RM Auctions classic car sale, New York, 21 November 9 Oct 2013 (News)
  Alain Squindo, Vice President, RM Auctions, said, '6107 represents the pinnacle of 1960s vintage Ferrari collecting, combining rarity, beautiful design and a legitimate racing pedigree. Only a select number of cars can claim both originality and important race history, and of this group, few rarely come up for public sale, elevating the significance of this upcoming auction.' More at RM Auctions' website .
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  Jaguars top the bill at Historics this weekend 28 Aug 2013 (News)
  The aluminium bodywork clothes full race-specification internals including a 375bhp dry sump racing powerplant - and with those all important FIA papers, it will undoubtedly be in demand. It comes with FIA Class GTS12 papers, Jaguar Heritage Certificate, UK V5C registration document, MoT test certificate and historic road fund license.
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  Bonhams shatters auction records at Goodwood 12 Jul 2013 (News)
  Robert Brooks, Bonhams Chairman, said: 'It was a personal privilege to preside over the sale of the Mercedes-Benz W196, which is not only one of the most significant motor cars of the 20th century, but also the most important historic Grand Prix racing car ever offered for sale.' Doug Nye, racing historian, said: 'If he were here today Fangio would shake his head and smile his slow smile. He was a humble man, originally a mechanic from a potato town in Argentina – and he never forgot his roots.
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  One-in-five drivers leaves oil checks too late 1 Jul 2013 (News)
  Research conducted on behalf of engine oil manufacturer Mobil 1 shows that one in five drivers don’t check their oil until prompted by a low oil level warning. Fair enough, 80% manage, but it’s tremendously important to regularly check oil levels and it’s not difficult. Furthermore, when it comes to actually checking oil more than half (51.6%) of drivers let someone else do the job, whether that be a friend, relative or someone at a garage. 60.2% of respondents to the survey said they had their oil changed once a month at most, while 45.7% didn’t know what the recommended oil change interval for their car was.
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  John Lennon's first car - a Ferrari 330GT - to sell at Goodwood 10 May 2013 (News)
  .  Joining the John Lennon Ferrari at the Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale are a number of other important motor cars, including the 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196 in which five-times Formula 1 World Champion Juan Manuel Fangio won two grands prix on his way to his second World Drivers' Championship.
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  Classic Cars Almost Good as Gold as Long Term Investments 7 Mar 2013 (News)
  But you can buy an original classic car, and by restoring it you can increase its value many times. Which is just as well, because an important auction of classic cars is coming up on Saturday “I believe we are seeing a marked shift in attitudes to investment,” says Historics’ Auction Director, Edward Bridger-Stille. “But for its rising value as a precious commodity, it’s perhaps difficult to get passionate about the possession of gold, whereas ownership of a classic motor car is a truly engaging, ‘head and heart’ experience, aside from being a fast-appreciating asset.
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  Classic Cars Almost Good as Gold as Long Term Investments 7 Mar 2013 (News)
  But you can buy an original classic car, and by restoring it you can increase its value many times. Which is just as well, because an important auction of classic cars is coming up on Saturday “I believe we are seeing a marked shift in attitudes to investment,” says Historics’ Auction Director, Edward Bridger-Stille. “But for its rising value as a precious commodity, it’s perhaps difficult to get passionate about the possession of gold, whereas ownership of a classic motor car is a truly engaging, ‘head and heart’ experience, aside from being a fast-appreciating asset.
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  KIA Builds 1,000,000 Cars in Slovakia 26 Jan 2012 (News)
  Immediately handed over to a Slovakian children's charity - the Red Nose Clowndoctors - the cee'd is also the 600,000 th version of the Zilina factory's first car. The factory now also produces Sportage and Venga. "Kia Motors Slovakia has achieved an important milestone in its history with the production of the millionth car. We decided to donate it to an organisation which will bring pleasure to children during their stay in hospitals," said Eek-Hee Lee, President and CEO of Kia Motors Slovakia.  Kia Motors Slovakia recorded a 10% year-on-year increase in car production and a 12% year-on-year increase in engine production during 2011, when it produced more than 252,000 cars and 359,000 engines.
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  HRDC MGB 2012 Race Series Launched at Goodwood 3 Nov 2011 (News)
  WORKS MGB COMPETITION CARS AT GOODWOOD: DRX255C - Le Mans car - Owner: Barry Sidery-Smith GRX307D - 'Old Faithful' Marathon de la Route car - Owner: Malcolm Beer BRX854B - Spa-Sophia-Liege rally car - Owner: Paul Campfield 1964 #47 - Sebring car - Owner: Anthony Binnington The HRDC MGB50 Series will consist of six rounds, each a 30-minute, single-driver race for pre-'66, FIA-specification MGB race cars, with an invitation class for historically important MGBs which do not comply to FIA Appendix 'K'. The first round of the series takes place at Castle Combe on 9 April 2012. Further details and driver registrations can be obtained from either website: www.hrdc.eu   or  www.mgb50.eu Media & competition enquiries to: JULIUS THURGOOD  direct@juliusthurgood.co.uk
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  BCA Warns That 4x4 Prices Already Rising Strongly 12 Oct 2011 (News)
  Buyers also like ‘rugged’ accessories, such as mounted spotlights and a roof bar, and these accessories can drive prices up too. “Performance and torque could also be important for future buyers and diesels are generally more popular although petrol does well as long as the mileage isn’t too high. “But absolutely essential is ensuring the vehicle  has a comprehensive up to date service history” concluded Tim Naylor.  
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  Scrappage Brings Hyundai a Record May 4 Jun 2009 (News)
  Our dealers have taken more than 9,000 orders in the past four weeks – that’s almost a third of the total number of cars we sold in all of 2008, and a massive 750 percent increase in the number we’d normally expect to sell in a month. “Our import centre at Tilbury is working flat-out for 24 hours a day to make sure the cars get out to dealers as soon as possible, and then on to the customers who are waiting for their new Hyundai.” The most popular models are the i10, i20 and i30 with 1065, 1051 and 894 sales respectively.