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  Crews gear up for Peking to Paris rally 19 May 2016 (News)
  , crossing the Gobi Desert and Mongolia before striking through Russia but instead of heading to Moscow, it now turns to Belarus and enters Europe through Poland taking in Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy, Switzerland and France. The overall winners will receive a magnum of Champagne and the prized
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  Keith Richards' Bentley heads to auction 10 Jul 2015 (News)
  , and friend Deborah Dixon. Early on in the 1800-mile journey, Jones, his tempestuous relationship with Pallenberg at breaking point, was struck down with pneumonia and hospitalised in Albi, France. Dixon was the next to go – in Barcelona – leaving Richards and Pallenberg alone
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  Ex-Rolling Stones’ classic cars to go under the hammer 6 May 2015 (News)
  England with my camera, taking photos. ‘From 1971 to 1982, I was living in the South of France and I frequently drove the Maserati from my new home in Vence to Paris, where we recorded the albums Some Girls, Emotional Rescue and Tattoo You.’ But Wyman had his head turned
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  Owner review of the month: July 2014 4 Aug 2014 (News)
  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
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  Preview: RM Auctions sale, Paris, 4-5 February 13 Jan 2014 (News)
  , 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
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  Citroens from all over Europe to Descend on Harrogate 27 Jul 2012 (News)
  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
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  40,000,000th Engine Comes Off the Line at Ford's Dagenham 12 Jul 2012 (News)
  , 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
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  Hertz appoints BCA as Pan-European Used Car Remarketing Partner 18 Oct 2011 (News)
  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. The vehicles will be made available for sale
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  Bentley holds 'An Unbroken Line' exhibition 10 Feb 2011 (News)
  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)
  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. It also includes a unique chance to experience the thrill of watching
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  Peugeot Invests in Rallying 15 Dec 2008 (News)
  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
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  Group B heroes head to Race Retro 29 Jan 2019 (News)
  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
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  Final episode of The Classic Car Show airs tonight 23 Apr 2015 (News)
  female racers ever: Hélène Delangle. 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
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  Report: Peking to Paris, day 31 28 Jun 2013 (News)
  , 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)
  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
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  IAM Calls For Common Sense Over Changes to MoT Test 7 Dec 2010 (News)
  the EU-minimum four years for the first roadworthiness test, the failure rate is lower than in the UK (21.6 per cent), eg France 5.61 per cent, Switzerland 17.5 per cent and Norway 19.9 per cent. However, the failure rate in Spain is higher than the UK, at 32 per cent
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  Driver Training Cuts UK Firm's Crashes By 50% 13 Nov 2009 (News)
  ." "There are different style road signs and highway code rules as well as a lower drink drive limit in France
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  RENAULT LAUNCHES NEW WHEEL-IN KANGOO AT MOBILITY ROAD SHOW 2009 28 May 2009 (News)
  , for example, a hoist when travelling on holiday, small carpet rugs, or even a small Christmas tree. 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
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  Veterans turn back the clock for London to Brighton run 2 Nov 2017 (News)
  . This celebrated the repeal of the Red Flag Act, which raised the speed limit to 14mph and ended the requirement for a man waving a red flag to walk in front of the vehicle. This year has a French theme in honour of the country’s contribution to motoring’s early days. For example, France built
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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