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  Save up to £1945 on a brand new SEAT Leon Cupra 300 1 Feb 2018 (News)
  >> Take a look at the week's best deals The model features 19-inch alloy wheels, SEAT Drive Profile, Dynamic Chassis Control, auto lights and wipers, Full Link (integrated Smartphone connectivity: MirrorLink, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay) and dual zone climate control. Leon Cupra 300 models (excluding Cupra R) will also be the first cars in the SEAT range to receive Digital Cockpit. As seen in other Volkswagen Group vehicles, the driver-configurable display presents information about communication, driving, media and navigation.
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  Rally-bred Manta 400 for auction 24 Nov 2017 (News)
  Plus there were epic battles between Jimmy McRae and Russell Brookes in identical Manta 400s as they fought it out for the British Open Rally Championship This road-going Manta 400 enjoyed a more sedate life, watching rather than partaking in rallies - but it was converted by a Vauxhall dealer to right-hand drive. In 2005, after nearly four decades asleep, the car changed hands and was restored. Almost every part of the car was stripped, sandblasted and powder coated.
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  Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 MFI up for auction 3 Oct 2017 (News)
  Offered for public sale for the first time at Silverstone Auctions on 21 October, the German sports car is estimated to fetch £100,000 to £120,000. The original, duck-tailed, right-hand drive 2.7 Carrera MFI, one of 1011 examples made in 1974, was bought by David Pattison of PCT Porsche Specialists in 1982, having been originally supplied to the UK through Malaya garage in Sussex in January 1974.
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  A Grand Monday: Toyota Celica 26 Jun 2017 (News)
  And while it wasn’t quick, it handled well enough. In fact, many car magazines labelled it the best-handling front-wheel drive coupe at the time. This 2001 Toyota Celica is for sale at £995 .
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  Restored Volkswagen Samba campervan to go under the hammer 22 May 2017 (News)
  The camper, which has been restored, is part of the Classic Car Auctions sale in Warwickshire on 10 June. The right hand drive, manual example is believed to be one of just a handful on UK roads and looks like it has just rolled off the line at the German factory. Originally dispatched to South Africa, the camper spent the first four decades of its life in warmer climes before being imported into the UK.
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  One-owner low-mileage Porsche 911 Speedster for sale 20 Apr 2017 (News)
  A factory-built right-hand drive Porsche 911 Speedster is going under the hammer. The car, which is one of 139 made, is part of Silverstone Auctions’ sale on 13 May. The 911 Speedster was first produced in 1989 by Porsche to celebrate the timeless design of its original 356 Speedster from the late 1950s.
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: New BMW X1 launched 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  .  The all-new model is more SUV and less crossover than the original with an increased height and styling that follows on from the latest X3. Interestingly it also uses the same front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive platform as the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer. BMW is promising an improvement in ride comfort - one of the main criticisms of the outgoing model - while 10mm lower M Sport suspension is available as an option complete with firmer springs.
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  British classics lead the way at NEC Classic Motor Show auction 16 Nov 2014 (News)
  The car of the day was superb 1994 Jaguar XJ220, which raised a fitting £220,000. The right-hand drive supercar was formerly owned by the Brunei Royal Family who placed the factory order in 1991. The car has covered just 6000 miles. As a result, the 530bhp Jaguar, capable of 217mph, was subject to frantic bids as potential suitors fought it out for the XJ220’s ownership.
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  21 Year Old Land Cruiser Drives 4,600 Miles Kabul to Goodwood 17 Jul 2014 (News)
  A 1993 Classic Toyota Land Cruiser J70 has driven 4,600 miles from Kabul in Afghanistan to Goodwood House to raise £22,000 for Mission Motorsport.
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  'Which?' Names Mazda 'Best Car Manufacturer' 21 Jun 2014 (News)
  As emission-based car tax systems in the UK are destined to become ever more strict, our fuel-efficient, low-emission vehicles will continue to save consumers money, while ensuring a thrilling driving experience." Which? recognises businesses that have achieved positive change and deliver excellent products and services that score highly in its research and testing. This year's awards were chosen by an expert panel of judges, including Which?
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  Bonhams becomes London to Brighton Veteran Car Run title sponsor 28 Feb 2014 (News)
  Members of the Bonhams team are also regulars on the Run, many underlining their deep interest by driving their own pre-1905 veteran cars. In recent years, Bonhams has also worked closely with the Royal Automobile Club and event organisers to develop the Run from a single day attraction into an even more significant occasion.
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  Classic Cars Almost Good as Gold as Long Term Investments 7 Mar 2013 (News)
  This is helping to drive values ever higher.” The Report is published days before Historics at Brooklands next auction of 120 fine classic and collector cars on March 9 at Brooklands Museum, Surrey.  For more information call 01753 639170, e-mail: auctions@historics.co.uk, or see the website, www.historics.co.uk .
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  Classic Cars Almost Good as Gold as Long Term Investments 7 Mar 2013 (News)
  This is helping to drive values ever higher.” The Report is published days before Historics at Brooklands next auction of 120 fine classic and collector cars on March 9 at Brooklands Museum, Surrey.  For more information call 01753 639170, e-mail: auctions@historics.co.uk, or see the website, www.historics.co.uk .
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  BCA Warns That 4x4 Prices Already Rising Strongly 12 Oct 2011 (News)
  Buyers also like ‘rugged’ accessories, such as mounted spotlights and a roof bar, and these accessories can drive prices up too. “Performance and torque could also be important for future buyers and diesels are generally more popular although petrol does well as long as the mileage isn’t too high. “But absolutely essential is ensuring the vehicle  has a comprehensive up to date service history” concluded Tim Naylor.  
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  Rare surviving 'Brocket Rocket' Ferrari up for auction 22 Jun 2011 (News)
  It is expected to fetch offers in the region of £62,000 - £72,000 at auction. Of the 800 365GT 2+2’s built, this elegant Italian tourer is one of just 52 right hand drive examples, and represents sound investment potential, particularly when its predecessor, the 330GT, continues to command prices in excess of £100,000 for the best examples. Supplied new by Maranello Concessionaires in London to a customer in Glasgow in February 1969, Lord Charles Brocket acquired the car in 1979 and subsequently treated it to an extensive restoration, carried out by specialists Jim Bosito, Alfetta Racing, Terry Hoyle and Mike Presgrave of Moto-trim. 
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  Chicken Coop Aston up for Auction on 2nd June 24 May 2010 (News)
  Having thoroughly enjoyed themselves, they piled into the Coupé and roared home, but overloaded with passengers and driving somewhat enthusiastically, the farmer scared himself and consigned the car to his shed, never to drive it again. The current vendor - who purchased the car in 2007 - vowed to retain as much of its rustic ‘barn find' charm as possible by choosing to keep the paintwork as found.
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  One lady owner and full history: Queen's Daimler up for sale 19 Mar 2010 (News)
  The car is said to be in as-new condition and has all original paperwork, service book, spare keys and photographs of the Queen driving the car.  Trade guides value the car at around £3,600, but with this car's low mileage, impeccable history and, of course, one very careful lady owner, it's expected to fetch much more.
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  Mitsubishi I-MIEVs Arrive In UK 17 Nov 2009 (News)
    The 1,400 units allocated by Mitsubishi for the 2009 Japanese market have flown out the door and an impressive 900 orders have already been placed in Japan from the 2010 build allocation. European production will begin in October 2010 with left hand drive i-MiEV’s available in markets across Continental Europe towards the end of the year. The cars are taking part in one of the Government’s Ultra Low Carbon Vehicle Demonstrator projects, run by the Technology Strategy Board.
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  March Motability Deals From Proton 14 Mar 2009 (News)
  Inside the car, you can't miss the influence of the Lotus Design Studio in the styling of the controls and the quality finishing touches that make driving the GEN-2 a real pleasure. For more information about the Proton Motability scheme or to find your nearest dealer, please visit www.proton.co.uk
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  Huge MG Event: 10th-12th July 14 Feb 2009 (News)
  For the first time there will be action on the track for the full three days, with races running continuously over the weekend. The MGLive! Arena will feature, amongst its many attractions, the amazing Russ Swift Precision Driving Team including its two-wheeling, spinning, dancing and parking routines. This year they will be demonstrating the versatility of the new MG TF LE500. Overhead the crowds will be entertained by the amazing Blades 4-plane aerobatic team on the Saturday.