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  Owner review of the month: July 2014 4 Aug 2014 (News)
  Click for the full review Hyundai i30 1.4 Active, by SoppySofty This short, sweet review covers all the essential points, including its performance on the motorway and on a tour to France. The owner praises the supportive seats and standard gear, and explains that he “would not swap it for any other” after four months of ownership and 5000 miles.

  Preview: RM Auctions sale, Paris, 4-5 February 13 Jan 2014 (News)
  It is one of only 16 examples made, and it boasts unbroken ownership from new and a restoration by marque experts in France. It also has an extensive race history, which includes participation at the 1936 24 Hours of Spa, where it won. Estimate is €1,000,000–1,500,000. Racing cars of this calibre are plentiful in the 50-strong list of cars for sale.
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  Citroens from all over Europe to Descend on Harrogate 27 Jul 2012 (News)
  .  There will also be plenty at the ICCCR 2012 to keep the whole family happy and entertained, including a firework display, live music every evening, a free heritage bus service into Harrogate, a whole host of child-friendly activities, a wide selection of food and drink options - and much more. ICCCR 2012 is sponsored by Citroën France and Citroën UK, with support from local dealership David Fox Citroën, Total Lubricants, the Office of the Mayor of Harrogate and the Harrogate Tourist Information Centre. The Great Yorkshire Showground is the largest country showground in the UK, with extensive permanent facilities within a site area of over 250 acres on the edge of Harrogate.
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  40,000,000th Engine Comes Off the Line at Ford's Dagenham 12 Jul 2012 (News)
  Ford Dagenham is increasing the number of engines and parts shipped to Argentina, Brazil, China, France, India, Italy, Japan, North America, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand and The Philippines – further boosting Dagenham's production of engines. In 2003 an additional plant was opened at Ford Dagenham – the wind-powered Dagenham Diesel Centre – following an investment of £325m.  The plant supports over 300 highly skilled design and engineering roles in addition to hundreds of specialised manufacturing positions.  Dagenham’s low-CO 2 facility produces over 2,500 engines per day and 600,000 per year, accounting for more than 50 per cent of the total annual Dagenham engine production of 1,000,000 engines.  More at Ford  
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  Hertz appoints BCA as Pan-European Used Car Remarketing Partner 18 Oct 2011 (News)
  BCA’s inventory management system will provide pre- and post-sales, marketing and pricing support for cars sold across Italy, France, UK, Germany, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands and Switzerland. Hertz resells quality used cars through a variety of channels, including wholesalers, traders, retailers, auctions, and the Hertz Rent2Buy program.
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  Bentley holds 'An Unbroken Line' exhibition 10 Feb 2011 (News)
  The car is renowned for its sleek and revolutionary Gurney Nutting coachwork and is also famous for winning one of the most intriguing wagers in motoring history when Barnato, a Le Mans-winning driver, drove all the way back to London from the south of France before his friend reached Calais on 'Le Train Bleu.' 'An Unbroken Line' will be based at Bentley's Headquarters in Crewe throughout 2011.  
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  200 Mazda MX-5s To Descend on Le Mans 25 May 2009 (News)
  The 24 Hours of Le Mans – the perfect venue to thrill Mazda enthusiasts Mazda MX-5 owners and fans wishing to be part of this exciting event are requested to contact their national MX-5 club or visit the Mazda France website www.mazda.fr. A complete package is on offer for attendees, including a place for their car, an anniversary polo shirt, a rally plate, dinner and breakfast and some other surprises; all from 100 Euros.
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  Peugeot Invests in Rallying 15 Dec 2008 (News)
  ” 2009 IRC Championship dates 21 / 24th January Monte Carlo Rally France Asphalt 5 / 7th March Rally Internacional de Curitiba Brazil Gravel 3 / 4th April Safari Rally Kenya Gravel 7 / 9th May Sata Rally Azores Portugal Asphalt 18 / 20th June Ypres Westhoek Rally Belgium Asphalt 9 / 11th July Rally Russia Russia Gravel 7 / 9th August Rally Vinho da Madeira Portugal Asphalt 28 / 30th August Barum Rally Zlin Czech Republic Asphalt 10 / 12th September Principe de Asturias Rally Spain Asphalt 24 / 26th September Rally San Remo Italy Asphalt 22 / 24th October Rally Japan Japan Gravel 19 / 21st November RAC MSA Rally of Scotland Scotland Gravel More at www.peugeot.co.uk
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  Group B heroes head to Race Retro 29 Jan 2019 (News)
  Other Fords include Clayton Parmenter’s factory M-Sport built development super Puma 1600, previously driven by ex-British champion Dai Llewellyn and current WRC works driver Kris Meeke; Michael Anderson’s Cosworth Ford Cosworth, an original Ford Motorsport France factory car was first used by Frederik Balaresque in the French Rally Championship before being reregistered as Spanish in the early 90s and campaigned by the late Juan Luis Sarasola. Tim Foster, of RWGB (which helped put together the rally stage), said, 'The quantity of entries for Race Retro this year has been amazing but the quality of the vehicles that enthusiasts will be able to see up close and in action is off the charts.'
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  Final episode of The Classic Car Show airs tonight 23 Apr 2015 (News)
  In a fitting tribute, Jodie takes the wheel of an original and precious Bugatti Type 35C at Montlhéry’s 51-degree banked circuit in France. Meanwhile, working on a smaller budget, Alex Riley looks at his favourite affordable classic – the Porsche 928 – and there’s another chance to see Bruno Senna set a lap record on the track in the fearsome Ferrari 308 GTB GR4 Michelotto.
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  Report: Peking to Paris, day 31 28 Jun 2013 (News)
  First of all there is the rest of Switzerland, with Franco Lupi and his friends in the Swiss Automobile club intent on making sure the pressure is maintained. Our next stop is the medieval town of Troyes in France… south of Paris. There is a terrific atmosphere within the event this evening, and Troyes promises to be turned into one big party.
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  Mercedes 190SL Makes £47,000 in Barons Classic Car Auction 24 Sep 2012 (News)
  An online video link welcomed buyers from  Europe, the USA, Canada, Australia, Singapore and China, and the second highest price of the day of £42,500 was achieved by a 1939 Hotchkiss Riviera drop head coupe that will be returning to its nativce France. The third highest price was for a primrose Jaguar E-type S2 Roadster, which made a very healthy £36,500.  A bright yellow, rally-spec 1969 Twin Cam Ford Escort sold for £29,000, overshadowing an 11,000 mile 1974 1300 MkI Escort that sold for £9,200 and a 1971 LHD 1300L that sold for £5,500.
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  RENAULT LAUNCHES NEW WHEEL-IN KANGOO AT MOBILITY ROAD SHOW 2009 28 May 2009 (News)
  Unlike previous versions, the New Kangoo WAV will be the first vehicle to be converted at the Renault Tech Factory in France for the UK market. Ensuring that customers have easy access to a UK supplier, the new vehicle will be available through five converters: Atlas Vehicle Conversions, Brotherwood Automobility, Holden Mobility, Widnes Car Centre and McElmeel Mobility Services.
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  Veterans turn back the clock for London to Brighton run 2 Nov 2017 (News)
  This year has a French theme in honour of the country’s contribution to motoring’s early days. For example, France built 30,000 cars in 1903 – more than half of the world’s total production in that year. Almost half of this year’s entry are of French-built cars, and include an 1893 Peugeot Type 14 – the oldest vehicle on the run.
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  What the ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars means for classics 26 Jul 2017 (News)
  Plans to ban sales of all new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2040 have been set out by the Government. It’s all part of its controversial clean air plan and comes just weeks after France made a similar announcement. The clean air strategy is a complex document and as well as encouraging a move towards alternative fuels like electric or hybrid vehicles, it sets out strategies for local councils to enforce clean air zones on some of the UK’s most polluting roads.
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  Report: Peking to Paris, day four 1 Jun 2013 (News)
  The Bentley of car 11 stopped early into the Time Trial with a blown clutch but fortunately had a spare. The big La France stopped a few kilometres into the second Time Trial with the enormous rear axle moving on its spring mountings, which with some fettling and axle-straps, was brought back to life.
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  Happy Birthday: M25 2 Nov 2016 (News)
    Or could it be the memories of family holidays as an older boy, crossing the Dartford Bridge for the first time en route to driving holidays across France in my dad’s Ford Sierra? Then Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher officially opens the M25 at Radlett, Hertfordshire, in 1986.
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  Five Grand Friday: Chrysler 300C 21 Aug 2015 (News)
  It became a bit of a running joke that every few months there would be another invitation to drive the 300C, despite the fact there was still no UK launch date and no prices either. Still, we did get to see a lot of the South of France. It finally did come to the UK at the end of 2005 and was certainly a car that garnered plenty of attention. The imposing looks, dominated by that large grille which certain people decided to put a Bentley badge on (avoid those ones...) gave it plenty of road presence.
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  Report: Techno-Classica Essen 2013 17 Apr 2013 (News)
  But there were some bargains also for those who fancied something different - a Qvale Mangusta for €29,000, or immaculate Citroen CX Safari, fresh from France, for €6000. Agreat classic-shaped workhorse for those who need to transport large objects at high speed on a regular basis. Last word should go to the special exhibition of 1930s grand routiers, with many being supplied by the Louwman Collection based in the Netherlands.
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  Electric Toyota to Tackle Pike's Peak Hillclimb 9 Jun 2012 (News)
  The TMG EV P002 underwent a successful three-day testing session at the Paul Ricard circuit in southern France in May 2012 to verify car and powertrain performance. Ludwig Zeller, General Manager Electric & Electronics: “Pikes Peak is a great showcase for TMG’s electric powertrain technology.