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  10 More Pride of Ownership finalists revealed for NEC 9 Oct 2018 (News)
  Having been parked in the garage for ten years by the previous owner, David has restored the vehicle over the past three years and will be driving it to the show. Representing the 1950s, Christopher Joyce’s ’56 Daimler New Drophead Coupe and Nick Pollitt’s ’55 Triumph TR3 will add some sports car style to the proceedings.
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  Jargon Buster: Van insurance 5 Jun 2017 (News)
  Telematics – a growing area of insurance and popular with van fleets, telematics policies involve fitting vehicles with an aeroplane-style black box or supplying drivers with a mobile phone app that monitors the van. They record things like mileage and driving style and give a more accurate depiction of how vehicles are being driven and what they are being used for. If the vehicles are driven sensibly and in accordance with the insurer’s stipulations then telematics can lead to cheaper insurance premiums. 
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  Comment: Will electric vehicles ever become classic cars? 7 Feb 2017 (News)
  Early Toyota Prius models were drab and dumpy, while driving around in a Mk1 Honda Insight (complete with spats) saw drivers ridiculed by school kids all over the country. But despite the image problem, drivers and engineers quickly cottoned on to the potential offered by electric power.
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  Happy Birthday: Ford Ka 17 Oct 2016 (News)
  It was an entertaining thing to drive, too. The platform was derived from that of the Mk 4 Fiesta, which had won universal praise for being a big step forward from the Mk 3, despite being based on essentially the same bodyshell. In many ways, it was reminiscent of the original Mini – small, noisy, but set up in such a way that you could chuck it into the bends without really slowing down, which made for an entertaining drive, especially when nipping in and out of traffic.
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  Future Classic: Vauxhall Astra VXR Nurburgring 2 Mar 2016 (News)
  That is, as much as you can get behind the wheel of one. The VXR, unfortunately, has a rather unpleasant driving position. Forget being hunkered down low, wrapped in race-style seats with supportive side bolsters – this Vauxhall leaves you perched up high and wondering why you can’t get the seat any lower.
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  Brightwells to Hold Classic Car Auction in Leominster 8 Nov 2014 (News)
  Here are just some of the entries: The 1960 Facel Vega HK500 in the main picture was one of the most expensive cars of its day and certainly France's finest. 360HP and 576Nm torque gave iut a 0-60 of 8.4 and a top speed of 145mph, despite its considerable weight. This is one of only 105 HK500s built in Right Hand Drive and has a full history (described in the auction catalogue), including the fitting of a new 6.5 litre Chrysler engine in 1993. After 23 years with one owner and with just 74,000 miles recorded it is estimated at £105,000 - £125,000.
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  Ari Vatanen to be crowned Rally Legend 24 Oct 2014 (News)
  Driving icon Ari Vatanen will be the official Rally Legend at next month’s concluding round of the FIA World Rally Championship (13-16 November). The ‘Rally Legend’ is a new annual honour being introduced in 2014 to celebrate the outstanding achievements of a past hero.
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  Latest Audi offers from Drive the Deal 26 Apr 2013 (News)
  Offers include more than £10,000 off the price of an Audi A7 and savings on the popular A1, the new A3 and other Audi cars.
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  Santa Pod Main Event 1st-4th June 28 Apr 2012 (News)
  If you want to get up close and personal with an avionic icon, a static Battle of Britain display - featuring a replica Messerschmitt ME109 - will also doubtless be on your list. Fancy driving in the tyre tracks of the professionals? With 1,000 horsepower just inches from your ear? Then buckle up and sample the incredible sensation of a two-seater dragster ride. Covering the world-famous quarter mile in a shade over 7 seconds, you’ll experience the blistering-quick acceleration that only a top-level drag car can deliver.
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  Mazda2 Venture Comes with Satnav for £12,995 11 Apr 2012 (News)
  Owing to its lightweight construction, the Mazda2 combines spirited performance and remarkable fuel economy with outstanding handling and driving dynamics, for a truly spirited sporty drive in the best tradition of the Japanese brand.  A stiff bodyshell, softer mountings for the rear trailing arms and re-tuned rear dampers give the 2012 Mazda2 superior road holding and ride comfort.
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  Three Sucata Charity Banger Rallies This Summer 29 Mar 2012 (News)
  .  Blue Peter and Dancing on Ice star Andy Akinwolere has signed up the  Sucata Run this year (driving an old banger worth less than £350 from  Normandy to Portugal). Sucata Rallies attracts participants from all walks of life and interest groups with one common goal of completing the tours and raising a stash of cash for a fantastic course into the bargain.  Each team member is asked to raise a minimum of £250 for Gemin-i, and are asked to use an old cars (always affectionately referred to as ‘bangers’) worth less than £350.
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  Ten Ferraris in Historics Brooklands Auction on 18th May 12 May 2011 (News)
  Historics’ forthcoming sale at Brooklands promises a feast for fans of Ferraris, with no less than 10 cars spanning 35 years, and a combined value of over £750,000, up for auction on Wednesday 18 th May. Prince among them is one of just 158 rare right-hand-drive 365GTB/4 ‘Daytona’s’, that was once loaned by Maranello Concessonaires Ltd to HRH The Prince of Wales, and later starred in the BBC TV show ‘Top Gear’, in a race between from Portofino to St Tropez.
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  Will the new Lada Niva Travel be sold in the UK? 14 Jan 2021 (News)
  The rear also sees the introduction of LED taillights and a more embossed bumper. All Lada Niva Travel cars are equipped with a permanent four-wheel-drive system, while off-road versions get a standard snorkel, off-road tyres and an unpainted plastic body kit to protect the paintwork from damage. The Niva joined Lada's range in 1979, but financial difficulties prompted AvtoVAZ (Lada's parent company) to withdraw from most European markets in 1997. The SUV was rebranded as the Chevrolet Niva between 2003 and 2020 when AvtoVAZ was in a joint venture with General Motors called GM-AvtoVAZ.  Lada is now part of Renault and shares its platform with a number of vehicles from the French carmaker's line-up.
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  Hidden Heroes: Vauxhall Meriva VXR 16 Aug 2019 (News)
  First of all, while the Meriva on which it was based was the definition of automotive white goods, the VXR model had a cheeky, unexpected character. But more than that, it was absolutely hilarious to drive, with frantic power delivery, surprisingly sharp steering and a vast amount of grip.  It was an excellent hot hatch, but one with a body that was perfect for the school run and the tip run.
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  Aston Martin V8 Zagato prototype for sale 22 May 2019 (News)
  A 1986 Aston Martin V8 Zagato prototype is for sale with Bicester Heritage-based dealer Pendine Historic Cars. Chassis 20011 is one of just three prototypes, and one of two configured in right-hand drive. Finished in Gladiator Red and presented in restored condition, this prototype was commissioned with a unique specification by Aston Martin enthusiast Wensley Hayden-Baillie, close friend of former Aston Martin Lagonda chairman, Victor Gauntlett.
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  Volkswagen axes Beetle in move towards electrified vehicles 14 Sep 2018 (News)
  Sales have been slow in recent years, as buyers opt for the more conventional Golf over the less practical Beetle. As part of Volkswagen's drive towards electrified cars following the emissions scandal of 2015, the German firm is set to launch a new retro model, an electric MPV inspired by the 1949 Type 2 Transporter.
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  Fake number plates produced in minutes 11 Sep 2018 (News)
  The process of car cloning is when criminals steal another car's identity by using its number plate on another vehicle. This is often done to hide motoring offences such as driving without insurance, tax or MoT - but it could also be used to throw police off the scent following a more serious crime. To cut down on car cloning, only DVLA registered suppliers can legally produce UK car number plates.
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  A Grand Monday: Fiat Punto 60S 30 Jul 2018 (News)
  Tough, basic, mechanically durable and refreshingly stylish, the Italian manufacturer is renowned for making some of the best superminis in the world. The Punto is a case in point – great to drive, lively even its most basic form and distinctively styled, it’s hard to believe that it’s now a quarter of a century since it first appeared.  But then, ask yourself this. When was the last time you saw a Mk1 Punto?
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  Dramatic finish for inaugural Blue Train Challenge 28 Sep 2017 (News)
  Inspired by the legendary run by the Bentley of Wolf Barnato from Cannes to London in March 1930, the Blue Train Challenge set off from Deauville with James Gately and Tony Brooks driving into the lead in their 1937 Cadillac Convertible.    As the event (organised by the Endurance Rally Association) journeyed 1690kms through Fountevraud, Vichy, Lyon, and L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, with crews and cars competing in a series of regularity sections, special tests, and time controls, Gately and Brooks kept the rest of the field at arm’s length until mechanical failure hit at the final regularity just before the finish line.
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  Rare Porsche 911 up for sale 19 Sep 2017 (News)
  A 1992 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Touring – one of only 11 made – is heading to auction. The 911 (964) is one of only six UK right-hand drive versions. It will go under the hammer at Silverstone Auctions' Porsche Sale on 21 October and could fetch between £185,000 and £210,000. The 964 911 RS was created to homologate the model for the Porsche Carrera Cup race series.