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  Volvo Starts Production of New Four Cylinder Engines 13 May 2013 (News)
  One of the highlights is a brand-new, state-of-the-art addition to the plant for assembly of the new engines. All the engine versions are built on the same line, which runs through the new part of the plant and makes for very efficient production. Development and investment in the new engine family is part of a comprehensive expansion plan at Volvo Cars.
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  Friday concept: Ital Design Kensington 19 Apr 2013 (News)
  When it was unveiled in 1990, it looked developed enough to be put into production, sitting as it did on an XJ12 floorpan, and being powered by Browns Lane running gear. But the project, drawn-up by Giorgetto Giugiaro and his team wasn’t sanctioned by Jaguar, and was considered very much a case of being ‘not invented here’ by the British company.
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  Preview: HRDC racing - Silverstone and Oulton Park 19 Apr 2013 (News)
  HRDC 'All-stars' combines historic Sports, Touring and GT cars on a combined grid, limited to pre-1966 cars running on Dunlop CR65 L-section historic race tyres. Competitors wishing to take part in this 30-minute HRDC 'All-stars' race can download an entry form from the HRDC website at www.hrdc.eu For more information, please contact: Julius Thurgood, mobile: +44 (0)7850 361159, email: direct@juliusthurgood.co.uk
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  Drive it day: This weekend! 11 Apr 2013 (News)
  Centrally positioned Gaydon would make a good start point, intermediate waypoint to visit en-route and an excellent location to finish a day’s run. In support of Drive it Day, the Heritage Motor Centre will offer a special admission price of £5 for museum entry for those arriving in historic vehicles. In addition a discounted rate will be offered for the Land Rover Experience.
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  Mitsubishi unveils its Autumn offers 8 Oct 2012 (News)
  Mitsubishi has announced its autmun offers, which run unti the 31 December 2012. In addition to a recently-annoucned five-year/125,000-mile warranty, the L200 benefits from cash savings on some of the biggest sellers, including £676 on Warrior and £1400 on Barbarian and Walkinshaw.
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  Toyota Back on Track with GT86 28 Jul 2012 (News)
  After its success at Nurburgring, Toyota GB is to return to racing at Silverstone in September with an entry from Team Toyota GB in the UK’s Britcar 24 Hour endurance race. The new team will run a Toyota GT86 in the Production Class in similar livery to the BTCC winning Corolla AE86 from the mid-1980s. Work on the first British racing GT86 is well underway at GPRM, Buckinghamshire technical centre, the specialists  behind the BTCC Toyota Avensis prototype.
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  Fantastic RMA Triple Track Day Extravaganza 8 Feb 2012 (News)
  Lunches will be included in such prestigious and iconic venues as the British Racing Drivers Club. "Having run events in continental Europe for many years we have a lot of clients from all over the world many of whom have expressed interest in coming to the UK but felt it was too far to do just one circuit.
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  Latest Renault deals from UK Car Buyer 16 Sep 2011 (News)
  Prices include full warranty, metallic paint, 12 months VED and delivery to your home. These offers only run until 30 th September, so if you’re interested then be quick. Renault Wind 1.2 TCE GT Line £12443 Various Metallic's, Spare Wheel, Heated Seats Renault Wind 1.6 133 GT Line £12719 Various Metallic's, Spare Wheel, Heated Seats Renault Clio 1.2 Dynam Tom Tom 3 Dr £10697 Various Metallic's, Spare Wheel Renault Clio 1.2 Dynam Tom Tom 5 Dr £11026 Various Metallic's, Spare Wheel Renault Megane 1.9 Dci 130 Dynam Tom Tom £14051 Various Metallic's Renault Megane 1.9 Dci 130 Dynam Tom Tom £14100 Various Metallic's, Spare Wheel Renault Megane 1.9 Dci 130 Dynam Tom Tom £14460 Various Metallic's, Sunroof Renault Megane 1.9 Dci 130 Dynam Tom Tom £14509 Various Metallic's, Sunroof, Spare Wheel Renault Megane Coupe 1.9 Dci 130 Dynam Tom Tom £14377 Various Metallic's Renault Megane Coupe 1.9 Dci 130 Dynam Tom Tom £14427 Various Metallic's, Spare Wheel Renault Scenic 1.6 Dci Stop/Start Dynam Tom Tom £16053 Various Metallic's Renault Scenic 1.6 Dci Stop/Start Dynam Tom Tom £16106 Various Metallic's, Spare Wheel, 17' Alloys Renault Grand Espace 2.0 Dci 150 Dynam Tom Tom £21671 Various Metallic's, Spare Wheel A £500 deposit secures the car with the remaining balance due on delivery.
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  Jaguar Sculpture to be Centrepiece at Goodwood Festival of Speed 24 Jun 2011 (News)
  The main focus of the event will be the action on the notorious Goodwood Hill.  The high speed 1.16-mile run will feature key Jaguars from the past, including an E-type Group 44 racer, a D-type, an XK140 and the iconic XJ13 racer. The event will also celebrate significant current and future Jaguars. 
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  Rural motorists will be most affected by further fuel rises 22 Jun 2011 (News)
  Alternative fuel vehicles generally aren’t being considered, according to the report, with 49% stating price as prohibitive. 30% would consider an alternative fuel vehicle if it were less expensive to run than a petrol or diesel vehicle.  See below for an infographic on the Report, or click for more information -  http://www.rac.co.uk/
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  RenaultSport 2011 Trackday Calender 13 May 2011 (News)
  This year’s events, subsidised by Renault, take in three of the UK’s best-known race circuits - Silverstone, Brands Hatch and Knockhill – plus, there’s the chance to join Renaultsport with a trip to the world-famous Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit in Germany or, for the more time-pressed thrill-seeker, evening track sessions at Bedford Autodrome. Renaultsport has been running its popular trackdays since 2002 and improving the driver’s ability is a crucial element of the day.  At every circuit, experienced and trained instructors will be on hand offering personalised tips to improve car control.
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  Caterham Cars bought by Team Lotus Enterprise 27 Apr 2011 (News)
  Caterham will continue to be operated by the existing management team, led by Ansar Ali, whose direction has reinvigorated Caterham in recent years, with the creation of the Superlight R500 and SP/300.R racer. To celebrate the new ownership, Caterham has launched a limited run of just 50 Team Lotus Special Edition Sevens, 25 for the UK and 25 for export. The special editions will be based on the 262bhp Superlight R500, and will come in the green and yellow colour scheme made famous by Lotus racers.
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  XPart’s AutoService centres offer K-Series engine repairs 25 Aug 2010 (News)
  A comprehensive K-series engine maintenance and repair service from XPart is designed to help MG Rover, Lotus Elise and Caterham owners to keep their cars running for longer.
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  American Drag Queen in Santa Pod FIA/UEM September Finals 23 Aug 2010 (News)
  Speeds of over 300mph are commonplace, with cars able to hit 100mph in well under ONE SECOND. The top cars run over 8,000 horsepower. . . equivalent to EIGHT Bugatti Veyrons harnessed together. So don't miss it! For more details, please visit Santa Pod  or call the team on 01234 782828.
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  Peugeot launches new car purchase scheme 30 Jun 2010 (News)
  Peugeot say that with household budgets coming under more and more pressure, it will remove any of the financial worry sometimes associated with running a new vehicle by reducing paperwork, simplifying budgeting and removing the worry of unknown future costs. So a Peugeot 107 Urban 1.3 three-door will cost £185 a month (plus an initial deposit of £1095) while a 5008 Active VTi 120 is £361 a month with a £1999 deposit.
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  Stunning Cosworth Impreza STI unveiled 28 May 2010 (News)
  With a limited run of just 75 cars the Cosworth Impreza STI is set to become one of the most exclusive cars available when it goes on sale in June. It's not cheap, with an eye-watering price tag of £49,995 - amost double that of the standard Impreza WRX STI - but it promises supercar performance.
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  Bedford OB's 70th Birthday Party 20 Aug 2009 (News)
  The following day, the buses set out in convoy to Bletchley Park, home of the WW2 code breakers, on a separate road run, accompanied by GM UK Chairman and Managing Director Bill Parfitt, in the centre’s restored 1970 Vauxhall Viscount. To view more pictures from the day, or to find out more about the Bedford OB and its history, visit www.bedfordob.com All lovely quintessentially English nostalgic stuff.
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  BUY & SELL CLASSIC CARS WITH NEW BCA SERVICE 4 Mar 2009 (News)
  ” “To make it possible to sell and buy these vehicles as easily as possible we will be running ‘Classics from BCA’ sales in conjunction with our Top Car and Executive sales at our Blackbushe, Bedford, Measham, Nottingham and Brighouse auction centres. And buyers will pay the standard BCA buyers fee which is much lower than every other classic auctioneers published rates.
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  LOW Cost 12 Month LPG Car Leasing Offer 13 Dec 2008 (News)
  Subaru Forester 2.0 XC LPG Manual and Auto 12 Month Contract 24,000 Miles allowed Contract hire rate - £239.99+VAT Key Features At A Glance: 4x4 Drive Alloys Climate Control Heated Seats Electric Sunroof 6 Disc CD Autochanger Electric Windows Facts & Figures: Combined Fuel Consumption manual 33.2mpg (on petrol) Towing Capacity 1500kg Please note this car runs on LPG fuel which only costs approx 53 pence per litre. Quick delivery, most models available in 14 days. DSG Auto Contracts Ltd has recently merged with www.newcar4me.com to strengthen their consumer offering.
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  '58 Chevys at up to £2,375 Off 10 Sep 2008 (News)
  Despite the vast majority of car companies looking to capitalise on customers wanting the very latest registration number to not give discounts, Chevrolet is once again bucking the trend by running a September sale on selected ‘58’-plate models. Three popular Chevrolet models are included in the promotion, which offers savings of up to a massive £2,375 on certain brand new cars.