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  NEC Classic Motor Show 2016: Pride of ownership finalists revealed 7 Nov 2016 (News)
  Giving a nod to motorsport is a 1973 Alpine Renault, regularly used on the circuit, a 1986 Audi Quattro, 1963 Mini Cooper 997, and a 1988 Peugeot 205 GTI, complete with bodykit that pays homage to the legendary T16 Group B rally car. One of the finalists is Jonathan Smith's milk float.
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  Classics face £10 charge to enter London 12 Jul 2016 (News)
  As well as oil-burning W124s and 190s, that critical list includes diesel variants of the Audi 100 (one of the first turbo-charged diesels). Also in danger are Montegos, MkI and MkII Golfs, plenty of Peugeots (205, 309) and Citroens (CX, BX, XM, AX) and Volvo’s 700/900 series, plus the 850. The Vauxhall Cavalier MkII and Ford Sierra will also be targets for ‘cube and collect’.
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  More Rust-Stored ‘60s and ‘70s Americans Found in Thailand 8 Jun 2016 (News)
  The stand-out cars were all American. Sure there were a few Mercedes and even fewer BMWs. (Audis had hardly been invented.) And with Thailand the R&R centre for ground troops in Vietnam, the money on the streets was dollars. So if you wanted to make an impression, it had to be a Yank tank.
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  Highly Approved Trader (HAT) award winners announced 17 Nov 2015 (News)
  Recommended garages Empire Garages – North London garage offering a range of service and repair work. DNA Technical Services – London-based Bentley, Audi and Volkswagen Group garage. 
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  Super Touring car display set for Goodwood 30 Sep 2015 (News)
  The 2000 Honda Accord in which Le Mans legend Tom Kristensen won the last BTCC race held to Super Touring rules, the Ford Mondeo in which Rickard Rydell won three times the same season, and Jo Winkelhock’s 1994 BMW 318i are also confirmed. So are an ex-works Audi A4 Quattro like the one in which Frank Biela won the 1996 title, one of the Volvo S40s used by Rydell in his title-winning campaign of ’98 and David Leslie’s Nissan Primera, in which the Scot finished second in the championship the following season.
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: New C-Class Coupe on the way 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  Aimed squarely at the  BMW 4 Series  and Audi A5, it looks very pretty and given it uses the dashboard of today’s C-Class saloon virtually unchanged, it has one of the classiest interiors in the business. With a longer wheelbase than the C-Class Coupe it replaces, it boasts more shoulder room, head room and legroom in all four seats, while the bonnet is longer and the body wider, giving it a more aggressive look.
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  Hundreds of classic diesels could be crushed if new scrappage scheme goes ahead 23 Dec 2014 (News)
  As well as oil-burning W124s and 190s, that critical list includes diesel variants of the Audi 100 (one of the first turbo-charged diesels). Also in danger are Montegos, MkI and MkII Golfs, plenty of Peugeots (205, 309) and Citroens (CX, BX, XM, AX) and Volvo’s 700/900 series, plus the 850. The Vauxhall Cavalier MkII and Ford Sierra will also be targets for ‘cube and collect’.  Diesel versions of the Ford Fiesta MkII and Escort MkIII were also available.
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  Jaguar E-type tops the score sheet at Barons 12 May 2014 (News)
  Top 10: BARONS, SANDOWN PARK, 29 APRIL 1963 Jaguar E-type SI 3.8 FHC - £50,972 1967 Austin Healey 3000 MKIII - £38,092 1952 Jowett Jupiter MKI - £24,500 1976 Porsche 911 Carrera 3 Coupe - £21,292 1973 Triumph Stag - £14,124 1963 Pontiac Tempest Le Mans - £13,452 1970 Austin Mini Cooper S - £10,500 1987 Audi Quattro UR Coupe - £10,372 1990 Jaguar XJS V12 Convertible - £9500 1992 Lancia Delta Integrale - £8,692
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  Report: Race Retro Show, Stoneleigh, 20-23 February 24 Feb 2014 (News)
  They performed alongside Group B and C rally cars including Rauno Aaltonen’s Mini Cooper, the Rothmans Audi Quattro, the Brookes Sapphire and ex-Auriol Ford Sierra Cosworths, and the ex-McRae Lotus Cortina. Back in the halls, and the crowds were delighted to find British motor racing legend Sir Stirling Moss on the interview stage with host Gemma Scott and the queues for the autograph signings on sponsor Peter James Insurance stand crossed into two halls.
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  Classic Motor Show celebrates a number of three-ohs 29 Oct 2013 (News)
  The T16 was an 80s rally legend and its Group B rivals are set to start at the show too, with Club Audi’s stand featuring a whole host of Quattros, including a 1983 URquattro and a limited edition 1985 short wheelbase Sport Quattro. The Montecarlo Consortium will be marking the 30anniversary of Lancia’s World Rally constructor’s championship with an original Group B 037 (above), alongside a kit-car replica and several rally-themed Montecarlos.
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  GTI International Moves to Stratford-upon-Avon 20 Jun 2013 (News)
  Sponsored by the STaSIS Revo Group, which will be bringing along a whole host of special display cars and other attractions, including top drag cars, extreme mountain bikes and radio-controlled cars, GTI International plays host to many thousands of Volkswagen and Audi (as well as SEAT, ŠKODA and Porsche) owners and enthusiasts. (Using an 80k mile tewin turbo T5, Revo recently achieved the best time ever round the Nurburgring Nordeshleif in van, beating the previous record set by Sabine Schmidt in a Transit by more than 9 seconds.)
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  Rare Fisker Tramonto Makes £50k at BCA Bedford 13 Jan 2012 (News)
  Other strong sellers included: 0858            Range Rover Sport 2.7             33,000 miles            £23,800             105% CAP 1010            BMW 520D 2.0SE                         32,000 miles             £19,100             106% CAP 1111            Audi Q5 2.0 QS                          6,000 miles,             £32,300             107% CAP 0858            Mini Cooper 1.6                         40,000 miles              £7,100             106% CAP Robert Sturley Southern Area Auction Manager for Lex Autolease said: “This was a very strong result and shows there is plenty of confidence in the used car market early in the year.  BCA once again delivered plenty of buying power, both in the auction hall and online, and bidding was very competitive throughout the sale.” Alan Gupwell BCA Corporate Account Manager for Lex Autolease commented “The high end prestige market has a strong following with buyers and themed events such as this create a great deal of interest.  However it is notable that there was demand across a wide range of cars in this sale, underlining the strong start to trading in 2012 and the uniformly excellent quality of vehicles offered by Lex Autolease.” More at BCA
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  Fisker Tramonto to Star in BCA Lex Autolease Auction 21 Dec 2011 (News)
  The majority will also be presented with V5 and service history. Other vehicles of special interest include a Hummer, Audi Q5 and Q7, Porsche Cayenne, BMW 650 Sport, Range Rover Sport and Jaguar XKR. Full catalogue details will be available from the BCA website at www.british-car-auctions.co.uk .
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  BCA Doubles Top Car Auctions at Nottingham 4 Oct 2011 (News)
  The September sale sold two Ferraris – a  612 Scaglietti 5.7 F1A Coupe and a 1991 Testarossa 4.9 Coupe that had just one owner from new, four Bentley, nine Porsche, nine Range Rover, 22 Audi, 33 Mercedes-Benz and nearly 250 BMW models. From October, Nottingham’s Top Car Sales will take place twice a month, with sales taking place on Mondays and Thursdays.  Catalogues and listing are available online at www.british-car-auctions.co.uk in advance. 
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  Classic Auction in Dorset on 24th March 12 Mar 2011 (News)
  Other entries range from a 1964 Morris Minor Traveller in restored condition (£5,750 – £6,750), several MGs, motorcycles including a pretty BSA Bantam D1, and a 1960 Alvis TD21 Saloon, for restoration (£4,500 –  £5,500), to more modern classics, such as a 1966 Alfa Romeo GTV6, a 1971 Triumph TR6, a 1987 Audi Quattro UR and many others. The sale will be held at the Gartell Light Railway, Common Lane, Yenston, near Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0NB. For further information, please visit www.dvca.co.uk or telephone Brian Chant on 01963 363353.
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  Update on Hyundai ix35 waiting lists 14 Sep 2010 (News)
  Hyundai buyers haven't faced long waiting lists in the same way that customers of BMW, Volkswagen and Audi have up until now, which means the recent waits for an ix35 have taken buyers by surprise. Indeed, Hyundai isn't alone in having long waiting lists, as we revealed last month .
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  Infiniti opens 'boutique' showroom in London's Picadilly 10 Aug 2010 (News)
  Infiniti, the new Japanese luxury brand that aims to take on BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Lexus, has opened a new showroom in the heart of London's West End. Infiniti dubs the new outlet a 'boutique' and is the second showroom that the firm has opened, following Reading late last year.
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  Cheap Citroen C5 Car Leasing deals from £196.49pm 14 Feb 2009 (News)
  More information and more new car leasing deals like these at www.dsgauto.com . Specialists in Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Mini, SAAB, SEAT, Skoda, Toyota and Volkswagen.
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  £5,000 Off Jag XF Diesels 3 Feb 2009 (News)
  More information and more new car leasing deals like these at www.dsgauto.com . Specialists in Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Mini, SAAB, SEAT, Skoda, Toyota and Volkswagen.
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  New Jaguar XF Car Leasing deals from £439.99 16 Jan 2009 (News)
  More information and more new car leasing deals like these at www.dsgauto.com . Specialists in Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Mini, SAAB, SEAT, Skoda, Toyota and Volkswagen.