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  Beaulieu's veteran bus celebrates 40th anniverssary 3 Jul 2018 (News)
  Beaulieu’s workshop engineers have kept the bus running for 45 years of service, modifying and improving its braking system, steering and parts of its body structure. In 1995, the worn-out original engine was replaced with a new, old stock ‘crate’ unit which had been destined to power a diesel generator.
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  Future Classic Friday: Audi A8 20 Apr 2018 (News)
  Spend around £3k, and you can get behind the wheel of a cherished and well-presented 4.2 V8. It won’t be cheap to run, but it’ll be worth every penny. Read our Audi A8 review and buyer's guide How many Audi A8s survived find out?
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  A Grand Monday: Rover 400 27 Mar 2017 (News)
  The 200 would shrink a little to compete with the larger superminis, and would be a Rover-only bodyshell built around an R8 bulkhead and running gear. The 400, meanwhile, would be far more closely related to the latest Honda Civic, using the same bodyshell, bulkhead, dashboard moulding, roof, doors and tailgate.  If the R8 was a sea change for Rover, then in media terms the new model (known internally as HHR) was a bit of a disappointment.
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  Tom Kristensen to be reunited with £10m Le Mans Bentley at Race Retro 13 Feb 2017 (News)
  TS7 was Team Surtees’ first Formula One car, introduced for the British Grand Prix at Brands Hatch in 1970 driven by John Surtees running in the top six when it retired with engine problems. It won the Gold Cup against an international field at Oulton Park.  The TS14 was the first car to be introduced to the new safety regulations in 1972 and was driven by Mike Hailwood and Carlos Pace setting lap records in the German and Austrian Grand Prix.
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  Historic competition Camaro set for Race Retro sale 16 Jan 2017 (News)
  After two further seasons the Camaro was retired from racing in 1973 and retained by Thomas. However, in the early 1990s, he decided to rebuild the car and return it to circuit, running a 5.0-litre V8 engine mated to a four-speed close-ratio Muncie 'rock-crusher', with a fresh, blue livery which it still retains today. In 2004 the car was then sold to the current owner, who has continued to successfully compete the Camaro at the Heritage Grand Touring Cars, the Aston Martin Owners’ Club Masters and Classic Sports Car Club events.
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  NEC Classic Motor Show 2016: Touring car rivals go head to head at auction 7 Nov 2016 (News)
  Also competing for a buyer is a 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II, number 28 of a limited run of just 500 produced. Presented in 'Blauschwarz' metallic paint, the car features a Black Anthracite leather interior with wood trim, numbered dog-leg gear stick, air conditioning, a fire extinguisher, rear mounted loudspeakers and heated front seats.
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  Five Grand Friday: Skoda Octavia vRS 7 Aug 2015 (News)
  The TFSI engine isn't terribly thirsty - it will return 37.7mpg according to the official figures at least. With this kind of car you'll want to run it on a premium fuel like Shell V-Power Nitro+ which should help retain the vRS performance and aid fuel economy too. We think this generation Octavia still looks good, especially the more angular pre-facelift version that this is.
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  A Grand Monday: Porsche 944 8 Sep 2014 (News)
  It’s also had new front wishbones, discs, pads and CV joints replaced, as well as benefitting from a reconditioned alternator and starter motor – not uncommon in these cars as the wiring harness runs close to the exhaust manifold, which often causes problems. The vendor says the sills were welded in 2008 and have been annually rustproofed, but they could still need special attention. The seller tells us the paintwork is flat and the reacted badly.
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  Monaco proclaimed an all-time great of racing by the Historic Racing Forum 16 May 2014 (News)
  During the weekend Sir Stirling Moss was also reunited with a Maserati 250F (below) – being run by American driver Tom Price – to mark the famous 1956 Monaco Grand Prix victory by Moss in a sister car. Sir Stirling also returned to the Credit Suisse Drivers Club on Saturday morning for a fascinating and amusing fireside chat with Henry Hope-Frost to recall his competition career, including his memories of racing, and winning, at the Principality in both the Maserati in 1956, and a Lotus 18 in 1960 and 1961.
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  Jaguar Heritage shows wares at Kop Hill and East Coast Classics 20 Sep 2013 (News)
  The new Jaguar XFR-S (below) will be tackling the Kop Hill Climb throughout the weekend event, as well as making a dynamic appearance at the media preview launch for next year’s East Coast Classic. The 2014 East Coast Classic will run to the theme of ‘What Makes Britain Great.’  The XFR-S will form part of a line-up of modern and classic British-built cars and motorcycles at the event preview – including a historic Jaguar C-type – to celebrate the best of British motoring.
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  Hydrogen powered cars step closer to production reality 17 Jul 2013 (News)
  For private buyers the reality of a hydrogen power is a fair way off, but the hope is that FCEVs will be as affordable as petrol or diesel cars, both to buy and run, by the mid 2020s. Graham Cooley of ITM Power, one of the companies participating in the infrastructure roll out, says hydrogen fuel hould cost from £6 to £8 per kg, which would make the cost of filling the ix35 FCEV between £30-40, giving a range of up to 410 miles – which is fairly respectable if the cost of the car comes down to an affordable level.
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  Jet tops record-breaking Aston sale at Bonhams 21 May 2013 (News)
  The Bonhams auction at the Aston Martin Works Service took place in the marque’s centenary year. It was the 14th annual running of the sale, and continued the upward trend in the results for the fixture in the auction calendar. The packed auction room (usually the Works Service workshop) witnessed many lots achieve well above their top estimates, including a trio of barn finds – a DB4, a DB5 and a DB6.
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  Chris Evans CarFest Heads North to Cholmondeley 3 Sep 2012 (News)
  The irrepresible star was already donating more than £250,000 a year by his 'Magnificent Seven' Ferrari drive and dine charity auction runs that culminated at The Goodwood Festival of Speed. Why not another festival? he thought. And before long there were two. CarFest snowballed into a huge weekend festival celebrating three of Evans greatest passions: cars, food and music, and simultaneously raising funds for BBC Children in Need.
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  Renault Kangoo ZE Van Confirmed Eligible for 20% Grant 21 Feb 2012 (News)
  Ellen MacArthur, whose charity, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, is currently using a Kangoo Van Z.E., welcomed the news “We’ve been running a Renault electric van to help with the work of my Foundation and it is working really well for us. Today’s announcement means people will have more choice about the kinds of vans that they can drive and I am pleased to support this initiative.” More at Renault ZE (*The Plug-In Van Grant provides purchasers with 20% off the cost of an eligible plug-in van, up to a maximum of £8,000.
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  Renault announces electric vehicle dealers 22 Dec 2011 (News)
  .  Each dealership will be able to handle potential EV customer questions, as well as offer advice on making the most of the benefits of running one, including the essential environmental and financial factors to take into account. Trained Z.E. sales specialists, a minimum of two per showroom, will also be on hand to guide interested private and business customers through funding and charging options, as well as battery hire plans to allay any potential concerns over powertrain replacement costs and performance.  All Z.E.
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  Classic Ambassadors Still Available for Rajasthan Rally 28 Oct 2011 (News)
  Sporting stages abound for those wanting competition. There are daily challenges, including runs through the desert, in the hills and over the plains. This event combines competitive stages with a chance to visit historic forts, fantastic palaces, exotic temples as well as only remaining wonder of the World, the Taj Mahal.
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  Former US Police Force cars now on sale in the UK 5 Jul 2011 (News)
  “The cars are iconic thanks to the movie world and, when you drive around in one, there’s an enormous sense of goodwill from other road users.” Running on LPG fuel, the cars can be taxed for around £200 and insured for approximately £500. USA Cop Cars has only a handful of cars in the UK at present, but is ramping up its operation now that the legal requirements have been confirmed.
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  Bumper Saturday Public Car Auction at BCA Blackbushe 26 Mar 2011 (News)
  Check the car– it’s up to you to check the car’s condition, so examine it prior to entering the auction hall. And listen to the engine running as it is driven into the auction hall. Budget– set a limit and stick to it. Save some funds for a post sale service and any minor repairs that might be needed. Be flexible– if you miss your first choice, don’t give up and don’t throw the budget out the window just because you like the colour of the car you’re bidding on!
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  Assaults on Battery. The AA Explains How to Extend Battery Life 12 Mar 2011 (News)
  A Morris Minor in the 1970s needed around 21A, a modern mid-sizecar uses as much as 65A" To help prevent problems, Paul says: "Regular long runs in the car could double yourbattery's life but if this isn't possible, a battery trickle charger will keep it ingood condition, extend its life and give you the reassurance that your car willstart. "There are other simple steps that drivers should habitually take to extend batterylife, particularly in cold weather.
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  Plenty of Part-Exchanges at Auction in March 23 Feb 2011 (News)
  Check the car - it's up to you to check the car's condition, so examine it prior to entering the auction hall. And listen to the engine running as it is driven into the auction hall. All the right documents - check with the auctioneer to see if the vehicle comes with the V5, service history and an MOT to confirm the registered keeper, their address and the vehicle information.