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  Classic Safari Rally sets off in style 7 May 2014 (News)
  Taking an early lead in the Classic section was the red and white ex-London to Sydney 1968 Austin 1800 (above) of Bill Cleyndert and Jacqui Norman, which romped over the dirt with the engine screaming its nuts off due to its ultra-low gearing. It just beat the replica 1964 Monte Carlo Ford Falcon GT, a rare car not seen before on an ERA event, into second place. In the Vintageant section, Bruce and Judy Washington lead in their 1937 Dodge Coupe D5, just beating Peter Lambert and Linda Lotriet in their 1934 Lagonda M45. Two British teams boast the oldest cars in the competition – a 1928 Crossley 15-7 Silver Tourer, belonging to Andrew and Gina Long, and a 1928 Bentley 4.5 Tourer driven by Keith and Norah Ashworth.
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  Drive It Day 2014: Essex charity drive attracts hundreds of classics 27 Apr 2014 (News)
  .  The Aston Martin Owners Club was also in attendance with no less than 12 cars, including a DB6 and Lagonda Series 4. Fans of affordable machinery were also well catered for, with an abundance of Fords, Hillmans and Minis. CCVC chairman, Alan Osborne, attended with his 1953 Bentley R Type standard steel saloon, which was originally ordered by famous British zoologist Sir Terence Charles Stuart Morrison-Scott.
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  A Grand Monday: Vauxhall Nova 10 Mar 2014 (News)
  The Vauxhall Nova is the epitome of the everyday modern classic. Launched in 1983 as General Motors’ answer to the Ford Fiesta, the Nova improved on the tired and cramped Chevette hatchback on almost every level, with a spacious interior, good choice of engines and a wide variations of bodystyles – although the hatchback was always king.
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  Preview: Wales Rally GB, 14-17 November 30 Oct 2013 (News)
  The full list of classic contenders from past generations on parade is impressive – it includes the Audi Sport quattro S1 (above), Ford Escort Cosworth, Lancia 037 (below), Lancia Delta S4, MG Metro 6R4, Peugeot 205 T16, Renault 5 Maxi Turbo plus a pair of Subaru Imprezas rallied by Colin McRae and Richard Burns. In total around 20 legendary cars are being provided by the Slowly Sideways UK organisation.
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  Preview: Coys classic car auction, Ascot, 26 October 18 Oct 2013 (News)
  Other cars featured in the Spirit of Motoring Auction, which takes place on 26 October at the Ascot race course on the outskirts of London, include a rare Connaught L3 racing car from the collection of heavy metal rock god Ian Hill of Judas Priest; one of the finest Jensen Interceptors, a Vignale FF model that the auction house has never seen before; as well as a fabulous example of early motoring: a Ford Model T Speedster. Alongside another highly original car, a Bentley 3.5 Litre, Coys will also be offering a Bentley Eight, directly from the collection of national treasure and television legend Sir Bruce Forsyth.
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  New car sales reach five year high in September 4 Oct 2013 (News)
  Data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) shows that more than 400,000 cars were registered in September, with private sales representing 10 per cent of the year-on-year increase. Ford remains the most popular manufacturer, with 20,629 Fiestas sold in September while Vauxhall took second place for monthly sales, with the Corsa accounting for 14,464 registrations. The SMMT claims that one in seven of new cars sold are made in the UK, with both the Vauxhall Astra and Nissan Qashqai holding positions in the top 10.
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  Ex Chris Evans Ferrari 328GTS in Barons Auction on 17th 12 Jul 2012 (News)
  .  This Ferrari 328GTS is one of the last ABS-equipped examples of the model and has covered just 25,000 miles over its lifetime with a meticulous service record at 1,500, 5,316, 7,550, 7,664, 15,666, 17,049, 18,926, 19,634, 22,569, and 23,059 miles Other lots in a wide-ranging entry list include the registration number ‘TOP 10’ and a Riley Elf that was once used as the getaway car in an armed robbery, a 1967 E-Type likely to come for less than £10,000 and three exceptional American cars. The 1965 Ford Thunderbird Convertible has been in the same family ownership since new and comes complete with 45rpm record player (£17,000-20,000). The 1961 Chrysler 300G was bought and restored in 1997 by Chrysler UK, displayed in their head office and used for promotional and advertising purposes (£22,000-£25,000).
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  Two XK150 Roadsters in Historics Auction Tomorrow 25 May 2012 (News)
  Pride of place goes to a 1939 Delege D6 70 TT by Western Coachworks, estimated at £150,000 to £180,000. But there is something for everyone, including a 1962 Ford Thunderbird convertible with optional 'Batman' style sportdeck converting it from a four seater to a two seater. More information in the online catalogue a t  Historics Entrace to the sale and parking via the museum entrance behind Mercedes Benz World.
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  New car demand fell 4.2% in November 7 Dec 2011 (News)
  . “Despite the Chancellor delaying the 3p rise in fuel duty, our cost of fuel is still among the highest in Europe, so customers are sure to welcome the 29.3% improvement in new car fuel efficiency over the last 10 years, a demonstration of industry’s commitment to delivering good value to motorists.” The Ford Fiesta continued to top the charts, with 6,195 examples sold compared to 5,234 of the second place Vauxhall Corsa . Over the whole year, the Fiesta has been the most popular car, with the Focus in second place overall and the Corsa in third.
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  SMMT new car registrations for April 2011 released 6 May 2011 (News)
  Diesel cars represented 52.7% of the April market, with the Volkswagen Golf the most popular diesel model and the second most popular model over. The most popular model overall was the Ford Fiesta , which has held the top spot all year. MPVs and crossovers are increasing in popularity, the most popular of which is the Nissan Qashqai, having sold 3,133 units in April.
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  Crystal Palace May Bank Holiday Sprint - Final Call For Entries 20 Apr 2011 (News)
  Ken Collins, driving a 1960 Cooper Ford T56, said: "All of the competitors and spectators I spoke to were really having a great time. If only all meetings could be as good as this." A number of last year's competitors have already signed up again, while newcomers can get a feel for the track from the many excellent onboard videos posted on YouTube.
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  Toyota introduces five-year warranty as standard 1 Jun 2010 (News)
  Only Kia offers a longer warranty with its industry-leading seven-year/100,000 mile warranty, which was introduced across all models at the beginning of 2010, while Hyundai offers a standard five-year/unlimited mileage warranty on its model line-up. The vast majority of other manufacturers such as Ford, Honda and Vauxhall, all offer a standard three-year/60,000 mile warranty. Toyota's image has suffered recently with a string of recalls both in the UK as well as the USA and Japan. Fortunately the brand seems to have continued to do well in the UK with healthy sales and this longer warranty should certainly give Toyota buyer's extra peace of mind.
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  Free London Motor Show 28 May 2005 (News)
  Many manufacturers offer unparalleled easy access to the cars and bikes on display and, far from being a static exhibition, the Motorexpo offers visitors the opportunity to test drive cars from manufacturers such as Citroën, Mazda, Ford and Nissan. Other interactive features such as the ‘Land Rover Experience’ also add to the excitement of the show. The Motorexpo is unlike other mainstream motor shows: the show offers FREE entry and is set in one of the world’s most remarkable urban environments.
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  West Country Classic Auction next Monday 2 Apr 2002 (News)
  A third American is a massive lead sled 1947 Lincoln V12 sedan, estimated at £4,000 to £5,000. And a fourth is a 1926 Ford Model T tourer fitted with unusually disc wheels and estimated at £7,000 to £8,000. Apart from these, entries include plenty of soft top British sports cars and the usual complement of Aston Martins, Jaguars, Mercedes and Morris Minors including a very nice pick-up with 1,275cc Marina running gear.
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  New Mazda May Pave Way for Next Mondeo 21 Oct 2001 (News)
  Big boots also feature at 500 litres for the saloon and 490 for the hatchback. Though Mazda is part-owned by Ford, the 6 isn't built on the Mondeo platform. Instead it has 'control blade' independent rear suspension similar to that of the Focus. It also enjoys some new engine technology and industry insiders believe it will serve as a test-bed for future Mondeo developments.
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  London Classic Car Auction 4 Oct 2001 (News)
  More details from Coys, tel: 020 7548 7444, website www.coys.co.uk The provisional entry list contains some interesting American cars including the 1937 Ford V8 Tudor in the photo, estimated at £5,000 to £8,000. Other Americans are a 1934 Chevrolet Standard four-door phaeton (est: £6k-£8k); a 1937 Cord 812 front-wheel-drive four-seater convertible (est: £35k-£45k); a 1966 original shape Oldsmobile Toronado 7.0 litre front-wheel-drive coupe (est: £3k-£5k); a 1995 Chrysler Viper (est: £28k-£32k); and a 1999 Plymouth Prowler (est: £35k-£40k).
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  Auction Prices 'Over Book' 17 Jan 2001 (News)
  An old-shape 21,000 mile 99T Toyota Celica 2.0GT sold for £11,800; an 18,000 mile 99V Peugeot 406 GLH HDI 110 estate sold for £11,650; a pair of 99V Ford Focus 2.0i Ghias with 30,000 - 32,000 miles made £8,500 and £8,550; an 18,000 mile 99V Vauxhall Astra 1.8CDX 5-door sold for £8,050; a 5,000 mile 99V Renault Clio 1.6RXE 5-door sold for £7,100; an 11,000 mile 99V Peugeot 206 1.1.L 5-door sold for £6,100; and a new shape 17,000 mile 98S Renault Clio 1.2RN in refrigerator white sold for £4,700.
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  VW finally cuts prices 2 Dec 2000 (News)
  When the new 115bhp Passat 2.0 litre goes on sale in January 2001, 'on the road' prices will start at £14,495, the same as the new, more powerful Ford Mondeo 1.8iLX, and representing a cut of £1,610 on the price of the previous entry level Passat. All new Passats will have ABS, four airbags, four electric windows, electronic climate control, height adjustable driver and passenger seats, rake and reach adjustable steering wheel, on board computer and a fully galvanized body guaranteed not to rust through for 12 years as standard equipment.
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  Why 2019 could be the best time to buy a diesel 1 Feb 2019 (News)
  If most of your driving is on motorways, diesels return better fuel economy than petrols and the diesel particulate filter will be able to do its job properly. All new vehicles produced since September 2015 have had to meet strict new Euro-6 emission standards, meaning new diesels are the cleanest in history. If you're looking for a new car and cover high miles, don't dismiss a diesel straight away.
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  How to buy a used van from a dealer 3 Feb 2017 (News)
  If you need any of these items then you can make big savings by buying a used van with them already included.  Next, get to know your rights . The 2015 Consumer Rights Act requires that any dealer or trader provides clear and honest information about the van for sale. If you discover a serious fault with the van that you were not informed about prior to the sale then you may be legally entitled to a repair or a partial or full refund.  Be wary of ‘home traders’ who will pretend to be a private seller to avoid their legal obligations.  Equally, the Misrepresentation Act 1967 obliges private sellers to describe accurately what they’re selling – if that hasn’t been the case, you can claim against an individual too.  Be wary of ‘home traders’ who will pretend to be a private seller to avoid their legal obligations.