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  Downton-tuned Cooper heads to auction 23 May 2017 (News)
  . ‘For 12 of the past 14 years it has lived in a climate controlled environment with other classic cars. It is a truly remarkable gem of a car and is an important part of Mini history.’ As such, the auction house expects it to fetch between £35,000 and £40,000. The Classic Car Auctions sale takes place at the Warwickshire Exhibition Centre  10 June.
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  New driving test from December will require following sat nav directions 15 Apr 2017 (News)
  Steve Gooding, director of the RAC Foundation, said: "These changes recognise that it is more important for candidates to demonstrate the ability to drive independently on high-risk roads than the skill of reversing into a quiet cul-de-sac." Meanwhile, motorway lessons could be introduced in 2018 .
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  New car sales hit record high, fuelled by April tax changes 5 Apr 2017 (News)
  Petrol-powered cars accounted for 52.5 per cent of all new vehicles bought in March - up 2.0 per cent on the previous year - to total 295,256 registrations, while alternatively-fuelled vehicles (AFV) - these being electric or hybrid - saw a 31 per cent surge in market growth. However, while the headline stats for AFVs sound impressive, it’s important to note that they account for just 4.1 per cent of all new cars sold.  “Last month saw a flood of buyers rushing to beat the new vehicle excise duty charges that kicked in at the start of April, making March the biggest ever month for the UK’s new car market," said Simon Benson, director of motoring services at AA Cars.
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  Enzo film Ferrari makes £68k at auction 10 Oct 2016 (News)
  And a 2009 Tesla Roadster ‘Signature Edition’, which was the first ever Tesla delivered to Europe, sold for €50,740 (£49,251). There is little doubt that this early, historically important all-electric car will be one of the classics of the future.   Estimates indicate that more than 2000 visitors attended the auction at the international biennial event, also the world’s leading motor show in terms of visitor numbers with 1,253,513 people in attendance in 2014, which saw cars being sold to international buyers across Europe, Japan and the United States.
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  NEC classic to celebrate motoring heroes and heroines 24 May 2016 (News)
  . But the displays we’re most looking forward to are those that pay tribute to unsung or forgotten heroes. For many enthusiasts, the most important people in their lives will be their parents who passed on their love for all things classic. Richard Morley, operations director at show sponser Lancaster Insurance, said, ‘We’re really excited about this year’s theme as it gives real scope for clubs and exhibitors to make it their own and pay tribute to their own heroes and heroines.’ The Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show returns to Birmingham’s NEC from 11-13 November.
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  Porsche Carrera GT leads Race Retro sale 3 Feb 2016 (News)
  It also comes with a luggage set including a leather suit carrier, a leather briefcase bag and a leather day bag. The car was imported to the UK in 2009 by a collector in Gloucester who kept the car before it was purchased by businessman and F1 team principal, Gerard Lopez. The current vendor took ownership of this exquisite supercar in September 2013 when it had covered a mere 12,737 miles, and immediately sent the car for a full service at Porsche Reading at a cost of £8305.
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  £50k raised to restore classic BRM Grand Prix car 8 Jul 2015 (News)
  Only five examples of this pioneering British design were built, which means that preserving the BRM Type 15 is vital to keeping alive an important link to Britain’s motorsport history. While the initial target of £50,000 has been reached it is possible that, due to its complex design, more may be needed to fund the BRM’s renovation.
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  Peugeot 205GTI Dimma barnfind uncovered 8 May 2015 (News)
  Originally registerd E123 LJX, it will be sold with the existing personal plate. Dimma UK was founded in 1986 by Terry Pankhurst, as the sole UK importer of the Dimma 205 body kit. Dimma became revered in modified car circles for their project cars, including a Renault Clio with Ford Escort Cosworth running gear. Turbo Technics marketed turbocharger kits for several 1980s cars, including the Rover SD1 and Ford Capri 2.8i.
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  Coys revs up Monaco with 90-car auction 8 May 2014 (News)
  Heading the lots are a Dino 246GT previously owned by rock and roll legend Keith Richards and an ex-Tazio Nuvolari 1950 Cisitalia Abarth 204A Spyder. But it's not all celebrity cars - there will also be a number of important collectors’ cars including a 1980 Ferrari 512BB (above), a 1967 Ferrari 330GTC, another 1971 Dino 246 GTB and a 1934 Bugatti Type 57 Series I Ventoux (below). The red Ferrari 512BB is in excellent condition throughout and has only 69,000km on the speedometer.
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  Coys breaks records in its London spring auction 19 Mar 2014 (News)
  The other two cars reaching what Coys says are auction records were a 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 and a 1950 Series 1 Land Rover 80-inch, both part of the new Channel 4 series Cars (that's the working title) with Philip Glenister and restorer Ant Anstead – prices for these cars will be revealed later this summer when the show goes on air. Other important cars that went under the hammer included the former manager of The Beatles Brian Epstein’s 1964 Bentley S3, which sold for £31,000, a 1964 Aston Martin DB5 that sold for £360,000 and a 1926 Rolls Royce 20HP Barrel sided Tourer that sold for £103,720.
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  Percy Lambert remembered at Brooklands 21 Oct 2013 (News)
  Andrea Bishop, Director of Collections at the National Motor Museum, added: 'In this anniversary year is was important to tell Percy Lambert’s story. We had loaned the Percy Lambert plaque to Brooklands for many years, and the centenary of his achievements provided an appropriate occasion to donate it, along with the display silks.'
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  Ford Fiesta sales pass four million 15 Jul 2013 (News)
  The Fiesta is no longer produced in Britain but it was made in Dagenham from 1976 to 2002. The UK is still an important place for Fiesta production, though – the Dunton Technical Centre is home to the 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine while the Dagenham Diesel Centre develops diesel powertrains for fitment to the Fiesta.
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  Preview: Anglia classic car auction, King's Lynn, 22 June 29 May 2013 (News)
  It was never offered in the UK in this form - hot hatches simply didn't have slush boxes back then - but it was perfect for the Japanese market. As an aside, the importer that sold Peugeots on that market also brought in Rovers, meaning this car will have shared space in the brochure with the Mini! Since returning to the UK, this two-pedal hot hatchback, with 93,000 miles on the clock, has been brought to 'concours standard' by its current owner and has a highly detailed service history.
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  Preview: RM classic car auction, Texas, 27 April 17 Apr 2013 (News)
  Other cars up for sale are a 1965 Lamborghini 350GT, Porsche 959, Porsche 911 Targa, Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser, AC Cobra 289, and the 1941 Chrysler Newport Indianapolis 500 Pacemaker by LeBaron. Clearly it's an exclusive collection, but there will also be some important market indicators. More at www.rmauctions.com .
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  Lamborghini Aventador to Compete at Pageant of Power 30 May 2012 (News)
  Other cars taking part in the demonstration runs include the Ferrari Enzo, Ford GT, Jaguar XJ220 and McLaren F1, among the most important and iconic cars of the last 20 years. Now in its fifth year, the Cholmondeley Pageant of Power will take place on the Cholmondeley Estate in Cheshire from 15 to 17 June, with day passes for the event starting from just £26 for an adult and £5 for a child when ordered in advance.
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  Wheeler Sisters Star in main Event at Santa Pod 1 - 4 June 26 May 2012 (News)
  “We’ve had a decidedly soggy start to the racing year, but Paige and Belle remain focused and have already proved that they have what it takes to go all the way,” said Neil Summerville, EMEA Franchising Director, Alamo Rent A Car. “This is a really important event on the drag racing calendar and we are offering the girls our full support to help them prepare for the big day. “We are proud to sponsor the Wheeler sisters and we’re keen to see them demonstrate their skills on the track, over the Jubilee weekend.
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  Cold Snap Predicted This Weekend 13 Jan 2012 (News)
  “Over the last few years, British winters have become harsher, taking their toll on drivers and their vehicles. We want to stress the importance of preparation and ask motorists to take action and ensure they are ready for winter.” For more information about winter tyres, visit www.goodyear.co.uk For Honest John's winter tyre guide, click on: Winter Tyre Guide
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  KIA wins design competition 22 Jul 2011 (News)
  Peter Schreyer, Kia's chief designer said, "We are all exceedingly proud that Kia Motors has done so well in this new competition, which is very important within the automotive industry. By changing our basic design focus, we have given our brand a face, a distinctive identity." In the Brand Design category, where strategy and focus of the brand's overall design is rated, Kia was ranked ‘Best of Best'.
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  Saab on the brink of bankruptcy 23 Jun 2011 (News)
  Saab recently reached a deal to launch a joint venture with Pang Da and Youngman, two Chinese car makers, to produce and sell vehicles in the important and ever growing Chinese market, but the deal must be approved by Swedish, Dutch and Chinese regulatory bodies. But securing a long-term business plan isn’t the problem at this stage – short term funding has run dry, hence the problem with wages.
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  Audi A1 gets five star Euro NCAP rating 16 Dec 2010 (News)
  The consortium is made up of international representatives of European transport ministries, automobile associations, insurers and consumer protection organizations, and performs comprehensive studies of the crash performance of new cars. Ensuring protection for pedestrians and cyclists is an important concern for Audi. A vehicle front end specially designed for this requirement helps to mitigate the consequences of a collision, and this is reflected in the good performance of the Audi A1 in the Euro NCAP test.