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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.
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  Silverstone Classic's Porsche parade already oversubscribed 6 Jun 2013 (News)
  As well as raising much needed funds for the Hope for Tomorrow cancer charity, the spectacular Silverstone Classic 911 x 911 parade – taking place at lunchtime on Sunday 28 July – will feature many of the most famous competition and showroom models from past and present eras including legendary Carrera, RS, RSR, GT, Speedster, Targa and Turbo variants… Nick Wigley, Event Director said: 'It’s terrific that so many 911 enthusiasts and Porsche Club Members will be able to join us for what’s going to be a fantastic birthday party; to be marking such an important automotive milestone in such record breaking style is what we always set out to accomplish. It’s going to be a mind-boggling experience no Porsche fan will want to miss.' Adult admittance is from £35 and considerable savings are on offer for those festival goers spending the full weekend at Silverstone and special packages for car clubs and their members are also available.
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  Volvo Starts Production of New Four Cylinder Engines 13 May 2013 (News)
  This secures operations there and a large number of jobs for a long time to come. The investment is the most important in the engine plant's history. The new VEA engines were developed by a Swedish team of engineers. The new, smaller engines are optimised and deliver higher performance than today's six-cylinder units, while offering lower fuel consumption than the current generation of four-cylinder units.
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  Recalls to affect upcoming driving tests 16 Apr 2013 (News)
  Vehicles registered from 2000 to 2004 are affected - these have the following registrations:     W     X     Y     01     51     02     52     03     53     04 Mazda Mazda 6 Honda  Jazz  CR-V  Stream  Civic Coupe Toyota: Corolla Picnic Yaris Camry Avensis Avensis Verso Lexus SC430 Nissan Almera Almera Tino Terrano Navara Patrol X-Trail Pathfinder (imported vehicles only) What you’ll need to take to your test You’ll need to take proof to your test that the vehicle has been checked and, if necessary, fixed.
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  Toyota seeks its oldest British-built car 22 Oct 2012 (News)
  .  If you own a K-reg Carina E you can check if it is a British-built model or one of a few imported from Japan by looking at the the VIN plate, which is located under the bonnet near the windscreen wiper. If the code starts with S it’s a British-built car, while J indicates a Japanese one.
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  Motability Customers Get New Perodua MYVIs For No Advance Payment 2 Oct 2012 (News)
  Driver and passenger airbags, an advanced engine immobiliser and ABS with EBD ensure that the Myvi has sufficient safety and security features which are important to today’s motorists. Perodua offers a choice of metallic or high gloss paint finishes at no extra cost and the door handles, door mirrors and bumpers are colour matched as standard.
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  Mazda and FIAT Get Together For New Sportscar 23 May 2012 (News)
  .  “ Establishing technology and product development alliances is one of Mazda ’ s corporate objectives and this announcement with Fiat is an important first step in that direction. It is especially exciting to be collaborating with such a prestigious marque as Alfa Romeo on a new roadster based on the next-generation MX-5, which is such an iconic vehicle for Mazda and recognized as the best-selling roadster of all time.
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  12 Reg Sales Increased by Private Buyers 5 Apr 2012 (News)
  .  Private registrations showed one of the biggest monthly increases in the past two years, up 7.4%, showing newfound confidence among consumers tlol spend and signfying an end to recession. Paul Everitt, SMMT Chief Executive said:  “The important March new car market performed above expectations rising 1.8% to 372,835 units, boosted by the third consecutive month of retail growth. Domestic demand for new cars is showing signs of recovery with private buyers increasingly returning to take advantage of a wide range of excellent products and, this month, the new 12-plate,” .