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  Paris introduces classic car ban 20 Jun 2016 (News)
  It previously experimented with halving the number of cars in the city by only allowing those with even-numbered licence plates for one day in March, 2015. From the beginning of July, all car owners driving in to Paris will have to register and obtain the correct window sticker for their vehicle. If their car is too old to be allowed in, or if they drive within the restricted area without a sticker, they are liable to a fine of between €35 and €450 (£27-£349).
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  A Grand Monday: Alfa 146 31 May 2016 (News)
  Angular Giugiaro lines, matched with punchy Boxer engines from the outgoing 33 made the 146, along with the three-door 145, an entertaining (albeit leftfield) choice of mid-size hatch from 1995 until 2001. It was also quite an entertaining car to drive – the torquey, free-revving nature of the engines encouraging you to press on and discover that, despite its humble origins, Fiat Group’s ‘Tipo Due’ (or Type Two) platform was actually a pretty decent chassis.
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  A Grand Monday: Fiat Tempra, £375 16 May 2016 (News)
  It has covered less than 70,000 miles, the body and interior both look excellent, and there are no horrors lurking in its MoT history to suggest there’s anything serious that’s going to prevent it from sailing through any future tests. They drive okay, too. As a quirky, family friendly retro runabout, you could do a lot worse, as like all Italian cars, Tempras respond well to vigorous inputs. The chassis has impressive grip, with oodles of controllable understeer, the engine is lively and responsive, at least aurally (we’re talking 78bhp here, so don’t expect miracles) and the cabin has style, even if the driving position is better suited to those who are permanently disfigured.
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  Celebrate 30 years of the Sinclair C5 2 Jan 2015 (News)
  An electric motor powered the left-hand rear wheel, helping the C5 to reach 15mph – its top speed, as restricted by law. Anyone over the age of 14 could drive one and no driving licence was required. Built by Hoover at the firm’s factory in Merthyr, Wales – prompting incorrect rumours that it was powered by a washing machine motor – each C5 was supplied to its new owners in a cardboard box.
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  A Grand Monday: Austin Montego 2.0 Mayfair 27 Oct 2014 (News)
  Conventional engineering aided its appeal to fleet buyers, while decent equipment levels and impressive front-drive handling made it popular enough among sales reps. Who remembers the classic Montego TV ad, with Russ Swift as the sales rep driving up on two wheels across the company car park?   The later addition of a turbo-diesel Montego boosted fleet sales, while the extreme roominess of the estate version ensured that this was also a popular choice.
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  1967 Lotus Elan SE FHC to Feature in H&H Classic Auction 21 May 2014 (News)
  The vendor clearly appreciates the qualities of his Range Rover, reporting that it “is a superb car to drive, does not wander and remains sure-footed under modern driving conditions.” With the 300Tdi engine, fuel consumption is now 34mpg, apparently.  Estimate £18,000 - £22,000. Further early entries for the H&H Rockingham sale include: 1939 SS Jaguar 1.5 Litre Drophead Coupe.1 of just 6 known survivors and restored during the late 1980s  c.1937 DKW F5 Front Luxus Convertible 700: Rare 'mini Horch' four-seater convertible  1960 Daimler SP250 Dart Rack and pinion steering, unleaded fuel conversion and upgraded brakes, etc.
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  Phenomenal 1971 Iberia Trophy Race to be celebrated at Crystal Palace 28 Apr 2014 (News)
  Mike Crabtree will take the wheel of his Ford Escort Mk1 RS1600, while current owner John Shoesmith will be driving the Chevrolet Camaro campaigned by Martin Thomas. Gerry Marshall sadly passed away in 2005, but will be represented by Colin Robbins, driving an exact replica of Marshall's Vauxhall Viva GT. Two other cars which competed in that period will also be on display: George Whitehead's WRA Anglia and a very special Ford Cortina Mk2, driven by Jon Doubleday.
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  Competition: Win tickets to Race Retro 14 Feb 2014 (News)
  Peter won 1978 British Group 1 rally championship in a RS2000 that will be on display at the show as well as driving the Escort Mk1 with Tony Mason that crashed out of the 1971 RAC Rally resulting in Mason sitting on the roof of the Escort in the lake. Away from the live action there’ll be chances to meet some of the sport’s greatest legends, with Sir Stirling Moss set to answer questions in an open mic session.
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  Report: London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, 2013 4 Nov 2013 (News)
  Meanwhile, having had the honour of flagging off the early starters, Sir Ray Tindle embarked on his 50th journey to Brighton driving his faithful single-cylinder 1904 Speedwell Dogcart. Among the famous faces participating was Pink Floyd musician Nick Mason plus Mike Brewer and Edd China, the two presenters of the hit Discovery Channel show Wheeler Dealers.
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  Report: Peking to Paris, day 17 14 Jun 2013 (News)
  We spotted a fuming crew member of the Citroen DS having navigation problems driving the lift to the superb dinner tonight… never mind the lift buttons, the Citroen in the car park is showing signs of another hydraulic issue, this time the front is stuck in maximum height mode.
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  Report: Peking to Paris, day 11 8 Jun 2013 (News)
  The car is highly original, even most of the stickers, and its failure is just an age thing. If only the Citroen was more simple!' Gerry Crown was driving hard today – he spun the big V8 Leyland P76. He happens to own the ex-Evan Green P76 that also drove in the 1974 World Cup Rally, and is here with a replica. The oldest car in the event, the 1913 Model T Ford, had one disaster after another yet still the crew keep turning up for dinner.
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  Music Business Mini to Star in Barons Christmas Classic Auction 3 Dec 2012 (News)
  The car has had just six keepers from new; three of whom were the same man. The vendor first acquired the car in 1973. He used to drive around in it with Steve Marriott of Small Faces and Humble Pie fame, who described the Mini as ‘a 100mph pair of shades’. In the late 70s the vendor sold the car to Denny Lane (of Moody Blues and Wings), but after just eight months he bought it back to restore it.
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  VW to Support GTI International 23-24 June 31 May 2012 (News)
  There is also a handling course, promoted by Bilstein and Eibach with support from Hankook tyres, where entrants can test their driving skills against the clock on a challenging slalom course.  Rather more sedate but no less popular is the ‘Show 'n' Shine', sponsored by Meguiar's, which features hundreds of the country's top show cars, many highly modified and customised, while others are preserved in immaculate standard classic condition.
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  Volkswagen's new chassis explained 2 Feb 2012 (News)
  Well it represents a big change in the design and production of cars with transverse-mounted engines - this is the set up that the vast majority of modern front-wheel drive cars have. The fact it's a modular platform means that models that use it can be built together - even if they're difference brands. This means that in theory models as diverse as the Volkswagen Polo, Audi A3 and SEAT Alhambra could be built at the same plant.
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  MINI United 2012 to be at Le Castellet 16 Dec 2011 (News)
  Live appearances by leading lights of the international music and DJ scene, fun sporting activities, stunt shows and driving experiences on the track, exhibitions of accessories, current MINI and Classic Mini cars on display, and the exclusive presentation of a new MINI model ensure an attractive blend of al fresco party, shared experience and MINI action in every shape and form.
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  Mazda MX-5 Forces Team Prepares For Gruelling 24 Hour Race 30 Sep 2011 (News)
  Serving soldiers, an ex-serviceman and motorsport TV presenter Tony Jardine will drive a Mazda MX-5 in Britain's toughest race this weekend, the Britcar 24hr at the world famous Silverstone GP track in order to bring attention to five British Armed Forces charities; Help for Heroes, ABF 'The Soldiers Charity', The Forces Children's Trust, The Not Forgotten Association and Scotty's Little Soldiers.
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  Camaro finally comes to UK 1 Jul 2011 (News)
  “It’s with great delight that we welcome the Camaro to the Chevrolet UK product range,” said Mark Terry, Chevrolet UK Managing Director. “In the last two years we’ve replaced every model in our range with something new, and the Camaro’s DNA has been present in each and every one of them. Chevrolet cars are affordable, accessible, great to drive and full of character - none more so than our new halo model.” Customers wishing to order a new Camaro, or who wish to find out more, should register their interest by phoning 0800 666222 – calls are free from UK landlines.
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  Nissan Leafs to get Free Power Ups in London 27 May 2011 (News)
  The Nissan LEAF, which went on sale in the UK in March, has a range between charges of up to 110 miles, as tested over the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). It comes fully equipped with features such as climate control, satellite navigation, rear-view parking camera, a quick charge socket and innovative smart-phone connectivity. 
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  Ford Offers LCV Scrappage Scheme to Ease the Pain of Meeting LEZ 5 Apr 2011 (News)
  Model Additional Ford support Fiesta Van £1,000 Transit Connect £1,500 Transit (Front-wheel drive) £2,000 Transit V348 (Rear-wheel drive) £3,000 Ford of Britain commercial vehicle director, Steve Clary said: "Ford is pleased that, together with the Ford dealer network, it can offer van customers operating in the London area up to £3,000 discount on our latest, low-CO 2 commercial vehicles.  
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  FIAT 500 TwinAir to be Congestion Charge Exempt 27 Oct 2010 (News)
  “This is a good decision by TfL, which recognises the dramatic steps some manufacturers have made in reducing the emissions their cars produce,” says Elena Bernardelli, marketing director, Fiat Group Automobiles UK Ltd. “Motorists and fleets who take the decision to drive environmentally-friendly cars should be rewarded, and this ruling goes some way towards achieving that.” The new Fiat 500 TwinAir range starts at £10,665 (OTR) for the TwinAir Pop and rises to £16,065 (OTR) for the convertible 500C TwinAir byDIESEL.