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  • Vauxhall Vectra II Specs Announced 13 Feb 2002 (News)
    Vauxhall has been allowing a few journalists to drive its new Vectra model and has provided a press pack containing so much information it is difficult to read and impossible to précis here. The general consensus of opinion between 'Autocar' and 'Auto Express' is that the car has an excellent ride quality but, while handling is a huge improvement on the old Vectra, it is still not quite up to Mondeo standards.
  • 272-mile Mk1 Morris Minor-Mini Super De Luxe for sale 9 Sep 2019 (News)
    In fact, the one-owner 1968 Morris Mini-Mini Super De Luxe still has its plastic seat covers fitted. A Mrs B Jones ordered the car new in 1968 so that she could learn to drive. Sadly, she never passed her test and the car was garaged until heading to auction a few years ago. As a results, it is in ‘timewarp’ condition. For example, the door strikers, which were painted in Old English White to match the bodywork and that usually become chipped with use, are completely intact - as are the painted screws that would typically be prone to rust.
  • A Grand Monday: BMW 518i 24 Jun 2019 (News)
    The E34 generation of BMW 5-Series was a wonderful car - handsome, great to drive and beautifully made. But in a range full of high spec and super-smooth six-cylinder models, the four-cylinder 518i was the poor relation. With 113bhp, it was hardly powerful, nor was it especially refined, with a gruff engine note at high revs not helped by the fact it needed to be worked hard to make progress.
  • 59 Porsches up for auction 17 Oct 2017 (News)
    The Northamptonshire auction features a wide range of Porsches from an entry-level 2003 Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 2 Tiptronic estimated at £18,000-£22,000, to a 1998 Porsche 911 (993) Turbo S estimated at £245,000-£285,000. One of only 26 built in right-hand drive, the Turbo S is one of the most desirable and powerful versions of the 993 generation - the last iteration of the air-cooled 911 era. High performance versions rarely come to market, and with only 36,210 miles on the clock, this 450bhp Porsche in Ocean Blue and a grey leather and carbon fibre interior is sure to spark a bidding war.
  • Top 10: Best-selling cars in September 2017 5 Oct 2017 (News)
    The downturn in diesel cars sales is partly down to the ambiguity over the future of diesel, with buyers fearing possible tax increases and charges for driving in cities. Worries surrounding Brexit have also contributed towards the fall in consumer confidence. Demand for hybrids and electric cars continued to ramp up in September - reaching 22,628 registrations.
  • Healey family automobilia heads to auction 17 Aug 2017 (News)
    They include signed books, diaries, unseen concept car artwork, and scratch-built models. There are also trophies and meticulous notes from races, test drives, and record-breaking runs on the flats at Bonneville. And one of the more unusual items in the collection is a radio receiver built by Donald Healey, which was one of his key interests outside of racing and car design.
  • Land Rover celebrates 48 years of the Range Rover 18 Jan 2017 (News)
    When it was first launched in 1970, Range Rover was one of the first vehicles to deliver permanent all-wheel drive while many others were still selectable. In 1971 the original model was cited as ‘an exemplary work of industrial design’ when it became the first vehicle to be displayed at the world-famous Louvre museum in Paris and it has been at the forefront of design and engineering innovation ever since.
  • Restored Ford Capri 2.8i in Historics 20th August Auction 23 Jul 2016 (News)
    Something else for Ford fans, this 1962 Canadian Ford Galaxie Sunliner is RHD, making it a bit easier to drive on Britain's crowded roads. Under the hood sits Ford's 353 V8 and a 3-speed automatic transmission with shifter on the tree leaving the front bench seat completely clear. It comes with 30 years of MoT certificates, including a current one and is estiamted at £12,000 - £16,000.
  • Endurance Rally Association launches Baltic event 17 May 2016 (News)
    Open to both vintage and classic cars, the event loops around and across the Baltic Sea and will see plenty of gravel driving and forest sections on roads made famous by events such as the Rally of the Thousand Lakes and Rally Estonia. Fred Gallagher, ERA rally director, 'The Baltic Classic is aimed at both newcomers to long distance historic rallying as well as experienced ERA competitors.
  • Barn find Aston to go under the hammer 10 May 2016 (News)
    An early Aston Martin DBS, which has been kept in a barn for the past 30 years, could fetch up to £60,000 when it goes under the hammer later this month. The right-hand drive DBS from 1968 will be for sale at Silverstone Auctions’ 20 May sale at the Northamptonshire race circuit. Finished in mink bronze with red Connolly leather interior, the specification included a Motorola radio, Borg Warner automatic gearbox, power-assisted steering, fog and spot lamps, and air conditioning.
  • Impreza set to make £70,000 at auction 6 May 2016 (News)
    Nick Whale, managing director of Silverstone Auctions, said, ‘These Imprezas come to market exceptionally infrequently and very few exist in the UK. The lucky new owner will have a lot of fun driving it as well as a very secure investment.’
  • Silverstone Auctions to host its first international sale 10 Feb 2016 (News)
    .’ Consignments are now being invited into the sale, with focus placed on European, left-hand drive examples. Fore more information on the sale please visit the Silverstone Auctions website .
  • Volkswagen Golf GTI Campaign heads to auction 20 Oct 2015 (News)
    It has been owned by the seller for two years and in that time has covered 5000 miles, taking the current mileage to 88,591. According to the vendor, the car drives well and the bodywork is in good condition. If you’re thinking the guide price seems a little on the cheap side, that’s probably because this car was registered as a Category C insurance write off in 2004 after it sustained damage to the bonnet, wing, and bumper.
  • Janis Joplin's iconic Porsche heads to auction 16 Sep 2015 (News)
    Artist Dave Richards said his work represented the history of the universe. Joplin was frequently seen driving it around San Francisco during the late 1960s and remained in her family’s ownership after Joplin’s death in 1970. The car was restored in the early 1990s before going on display at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland from 1995 until 2015.
  • Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Toyota Launches New Prius But Holds Back Details 15 Sep 2015 (News)
    The press release tells us its new Prius "heralds the next generation of Toyota's signature hybrid powertrain" but is strangely reticent about the details. It talks of making its next generation hybrids easier and more intuitive to drive, that fuel economy is improved and that the new drivetrain is more compact. We get two statistics: that the thermal efficiency of the new engine is improved by more than 40% over its predecessor and that the new hybrid system targets an 18% improvement in fuel efficiency.
  • Ford unveils Europe-ready Edge SUV 15 Sep 2015 (News)
    Both will get updated styling and new technology, while the Ecosport also benefits from improved interior refinement and tweaked driving dynamics, as well as improved performance.    Live Blog LIVE: Frankfurt Motor Show 2015