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  Vauxhalls Better Value at Auction 28 Mar 2001 (News)
  An eleven month old 11,000 mile 2000W Vectra 2.0iLS automatic bid to a fair £8,025, which has been the standard price level for these cars at this age for years. While a much higher spec eleven month old 13,000 mile Vectra 2.0 CD automatic sold for £8,750, confirming the price bracket. But no chance of a cheap Zafira as yet. A nine month old 14,000 mile 2000W Zafira 1.8 Comfort automatic bid all the way to a high £11,200.
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  Both Cheap and Dear at Auction Today 20 Aug 2010 (News)
  page=816">Lex Autolease   As always the best way to look for a specific car coming up at a BCA auction or to pre-check a day’s sale is to visit  Auctionview   If you are a BCA account holder this service also now gives composite price information (average auction price, CAP and Glass’s) and now allows you to buy a selection of cars directly on-line.
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  Soft Tops Still Bargains at Auction 19 Nov 2007 (News)
  Friday 30th November 10.00am start Fleet & Finance, LTSB Autolease, Motability , Lex, Vauxhall Leasing, Masterlease, Hitachi Capital, General Section, Inchcape p/x, Charters p/x, Private Sure Sell. As always the best way to look for a specific car coming up at a BCA auction or to pre-check a day’s sale is to visit www.auctionview.co.uk If you are a BCA account holder this service also now gives composite price information (average auction price, CAP and Glass’s) and now allows you to buy a selection of cars directly on-line.
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  A Grand Monday: Nissan Micra Wave 29 Jul 2019 (News)
  s=carAndClassic&id=C1128305" target="_parent">this  is one you should buy before it goes ping. Offered for just £175, the car has been owned since 1996 by an elderly lady and no longer has an MoT, as the owner has given up driving. But it looks pretty tidy, with none of the sill welding bodgery you often see on an elderly K11.
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  Classic Fords set to raise money for children’s charity 19 Aug 2016 (News)
  The event, which is now in its seventh year, sees 100 Fords take on the 100-mile route. Cars already booked in include Escorts, Cortinas, Capris and even a Mustang. It’s all in aid of Hope House Children’s Hospice, near Oswestry. To date, the club has raised £31,000 for the charity.
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  1960 Morris Minor to Undertake 2,000 Mile Round Britain Marathon in Aid of Marie Curie 20 Nov 2015 (News)
  There is a provisional calendar, but dates may well change or firm-up allowing for servicing of the car, ferry crossings, etc., and events such as the Goodwood Revival. Since nothing is yet cast in stone, Bruce Kelsey welcomes comments and ideas at bruce.kelsey@ntlworld.com
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  BMW M5 collection up for sale 1 Jun 2015 (News)
  A collection of seven BMW M5s will go under the hammer later this month. The M5s from almost every era are for sale at Classic Car Auctions’ 6 June sale at the Warwickshire Exhibition Centre. The collection ranges from the earliest model in the series, the E28, to the 25th anniversary edition. The current vendor started the collection around four years ago, purchasing classics that he could enjoy and use on a daily basis, as well as could provide great potential for future investment.
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  Richard Hammond beats Sunday boredom with a drive in his Lagonda 27 Apr 2015 (News)
  ‘I’m not sure it you-know-what,’ said Hammond on his Twitter feed , ‘but I made a new film and it’s got a car in it at least.’ In the two-minute video - called Boredom solved: I'll go for a drive -  Hammond is shown getting into his Lagonda and nipping off to the shops to buy a Pot Noodle.
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  Aston Martin DB MkIII could make £300,000 at auction 25 Sep 2014 (News)
  A 1958 Aston Martin DB MkIII saloon could make £300,000 when it goes under the hammer next month. The car, which is for sale at H&H’s October sale on 8 October, has been completely restored and prepared for club racing. Last year it was campaigned in the Fordwater Trophy at the Goodwood Revival meeting and achieved a class win in the Aston Martin Owners’ Club autumn concours event at Broughton Castle.
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  Kia recalls Sportage and Soul models 9 May 2014 (News)
  The issue is due to a faulty piston in the mechanism and was discovered as part of Kia's continuous monitoring of customer cars. Kia will contact all affected owners in the UK and advise them to take their Sportage or Soul to their nearest dealer for a system check. Any faulty pre-tensioners will be replaced free of charge within one to two hours.
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  MoT Data for Romford 6 May 2014 (News)
  MoT results for cars registered between 1980 and 2010 and tested in Romford postcodes.
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  Volkswagen offers money off 4x4s for a limited time 10 Oct 2013 (News)
  Until 24 October 2013 Volkswagen has a selection of offers on its Tiguan and Touareg models. Those who order either car through Volkswagen Finance Solution will benefit from three years free servicing, and there are other offers available on both models too. For example, buyers of the Tiguan can benefit from a £2750 contribution towards their finance deposit.
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  Gallery: Land Rover Defender gets the axe in 2015 8 Oct 2013 (News)
  The Land Rover Defender - one of the few classic cars you can still buy new - is to go out of production in 2015. The iconic off-roader, which has been on sale since 1948 in one form or another gets the chop in the face of escalating safety regulations and a changing market place.
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  Sustainable MotoExpo cancelled 19 Sep 2013 (News)
  .  The news to cancel the event also means the launch of the Bluebird DC50 sports car (pictured) will not take place. The 365PS electric coupe was unveiled in March to commemorate the 50 th   anniversary of Donald Campbell’s land and water speed records, but it’s believed this launch has been cancelled.
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  Ford builds two million Ecoboost engines 19 Sep 2013 (News)
  Earlier in 2013, Ford announced that the 2.0-litre EcoBoost would be built in Cleveland, Ohio starting in 2014 and, more recently, Ford said that it will be doubling production of the 1.0-litre EcoBoost in Germany, as the number of cars it's fitted to increases. The turbo-three will also be produced in China at a new Ford engine plant in Chongqing.
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  Skoda offers 25% off Fabia models 16 Aug 2013 (News)
  The 1.2-litre engine averages a claimed 51.4 mpg with CO2 of 128g/km. Buyers who purchase a car through Skoda Finance (7.9 per cent APR representative) will also get free servicing for up to three years and 30,000 miles.
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  Emergency handbook launched for new drivers 25 Jul 2013 (News)
  A range of specialist topics are covered, including tips for lone drivers and help in dealing with security problems in car parks. The book also has a chapter dedicated to the UK's driving regulations, with clear and concise advice relating to legal obligations for all those who may be involved, and explanations of the actions of the emergency services.
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  Citroen reveals DS3 Cabrio Racing at Goodwood 11 Jul 2013 (News)
  Power comes from a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine producing 204PS and thanks to the relatively small increase in weght over a hard-top DS3 performance should be similar, meaning 0-2mph in about 6.5 seconds. There is no word on whether the car will go into production but if it does you can expect it to cost around £24,000.  Given the popularity of the DS3 it wouldn't be a huge surprise if the DS3 Cabrio Racing did enter production.
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  Report: Jaguars on the Barbican 7 Jun 2013 (News)
  New Jaguars were represented by Plymouth’s recently established dealership, and classics were supported by their enthusiastic owners. Car of the Day, a magnificent Mk2 3.4-litre in Carmen Red, owned by Mike Nicholls from Weymouth, it was chosen by Sarah O’Leary from the Plymouth Waterfront Partnership. All enquiries for next year's event should go to Graham Searle, General Manager for the JEC, email graham.searle@jec.org.uk Words and photography : Letitia Mace
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  Halfords to host driving tests 9 Jan 2013 (News)
  From February it will be possible for learner drivers to take their tests from selected Halfords branches, the DSA has announced. Tests will still be conducted by DSA examiners, but will start and finish in the car parks of Halfords branches. Previously it was only possible take a driving test at a DSA site, but the changes mean learners will have more choice and potentially access to a more local test centre.