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  Veterans turn back the clock for London to Brighton run 2 Nov 2017 (News)
  . Crawley High Street also marks an important stage on the run as it’s the start of the Chopard Regularity Time Trial, the only competitive element of the event. Finishing 13 miles away in Burgess Hill, the Regularity Time Trail requires drivers to get as close to a chosen average speed as possible
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  A Grand Monday: Ford Granada Ghia X 16 Jan 2017 (News)
  to terminal rear wheelarch corrosion have fallen victim to banger racers or minicab drivers, leaving only a handful of cherished survivors to go round. Good ones are not only few and far between, but also rather valuable these days. All of which makes
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  Historic competition Camaro set for Race Retro sale 16 Jan 2017 (News)
  . However, it was at the BSCC Iberia Trophy Race at Crystal Palace in South London where the Camaro made its most historic and memorable appearance to date. Racing alongside Mike Crabtree in a Ford Escort RS1600 and Gerry Marshall in a Vauxhall Viva GT in a tense and gripping battle, the three drivers raced
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  First production Lotus Elite to auctioned at NEC show 26 Oct 2016 (News)
  , the 'Racing Baronet', who famously broke the class lap record at Spa with ‘CB 23’ while on his way to class victory in the Grand Prix GT Support Race of 1962. Other notable drivers who drove the car include Bob Olthoff. Today, at the age of 58 and after several years in storage, the Elite
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  Sports cars spotted in the classifieds 8 Jun 2015 (News)
  . Famed for nimble handling and quick acceleration the Elise is on every enthusiastic driver’s wish list. This example has 49,000 miles on the clock and is for sale at just shy of £10,000. Keep hold of it for a few years and will doubtless start to appreciate in value, it’s a definite future
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  Bryan Johnson to Race Mini Cooper at Croft 28 Jul 2014 (News)
  couldn’t afford to buy tickets...   “Having got my initial taste of live motor racing at Croft, I jumped at the chance to race at the Nostalgia Weekend. I was recently one of the drivers in a Porsche 911 that finished first-in-class and 20 th  overall at the Le Mans
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  Jaguar Heritage shows wares at Kop Hill and East Coast Classics 20 Sep 2013 (News)
  Mount street circuit in Scarborough, Yorkshire. At Kop Hill, Jaguar Heritage will be showcasing the XJ13, with the car’s development driver Norman Dewis on hand. In addition, the 1984 European Touring Car Championship-winning TWR Jaguar XJS in which Tom Walkinshaw took four wins
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  Blog: Drive It Day - how was it for you? 22 Apr 2013 (News)
  something really wrong, it does just work), and despite me being old enough to remember these just being everyday cars, it did attract a lot of positive attention from other drivers. I must also admit that I do keep an informal mental count of other classics I see out and about
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  Jaguar finally unveils F-Type 26 Sep 2012 (News)
  .  All models get the same eight-speed Quickshift automatic gearbox but instead of the trademark Jaguar gear selector dial, the F-Type gets a more conventional gear lever, called SportShift, which lets the driver change gear manually as do steering wheel mounted paddles
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  New Mercedes ML Comes with Cut Price Command Satnav as Launch Offer 3 Apr 2012 (News)
  at £210-£380, a Multi-function four-spoke steering wheel finished in Nappa leather, front seats with full electric adjustment and four-way lumbar adjustment on the driver's side, and an Audi 20 radio/CD system with a 5.8-inch colour display, Becker Map Pilot® satellite navigation, Bluetooth
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  Toytota Comes Out Fighting For 2012 BTCC 28 Mar 2012 (News)
  recognised by the British Racing Drivers’ Club, which has awarded him SuperStar status for the coming year. The newest recruit to the Toyota ranks is 23-year-old Adam Morgan, who won his place on the BTCC grid thanks to his victory in the Ginetta Supercup – the richest prize in British
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  Renault announces electric vehicle dealers 22 Dec 2011 (News)
  forward to charging ahead with them in the months and years ahead as we seek to attract as many electric vehicle buyers as possible."  Supporting the on-site facilities, Renault has launched a series of other resources to help would-be-EV drivers become fully au-fait with the facts of living
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  Saab: Five things we'll miss 19 Dec 2011 (News)
  still building rear-wheel drive cars, Saab was making front-wheel drive machines. Front wheel drive handling is more predictable, with the car tending to want to plough-on in a straight line if you push too hard, rather than to spin around. This is good for most drivers, because the intuitive
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  Giveacar Seeks Support in World Challenge 8 Nov 2011 (News)
   is the first organisation in Britain to offer drivers a hassle-free way of getting rid of their old cars and making a donation to the charity of their choice. The not-for-profit social enterprise picks up the vehicles and then uses eco-friendly recycling facilities to break them down into raw materials, which
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  Spotted in the classifieds: Nearly new 2 Nov 2011 (News)
  With winter on the horizon and all of the bad weather that comes with it, many drivers are considering a competent 4x4 to see them through the cold. Mitsubishi has long built strong, durable workhorses like the Shogun – which in Elegance trim is fantastically well appointed, with everything from leather seats
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  New Tyre Sealant Fixes Punctures Without Destroying Tyres 10 Aug 2011 (News)
  as families and drivers who aren’t able to change a flat tyre themselves! All you have to do is follow the simple, on-pack instructions: Quick Spair, RRP £9.99 (12oz) - £11.99 (16oz) - an emergency tyre repair product that seals the leak and temporarily re-inflates the tyre in one handy
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  The Good Garage Guide: Passing your MoT 9 May 2011 (News)
  off replacing it. The windscreen needs to be free from large chips and cracks, and there should be no severe rusting or perforation to the bodywork. Ensure the horn works, often times it’s a part of the car a driver will rarely use, but it must function properly. It’s also important
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  Bumper Saturday Public Car Auction at BCA Blackbushe 26 Mar 2011 (News)
  .  “Our Super Saturday Sale gives private buyers a fantastic range of choice – over 400 cars from Alfas and Audis to Range Rovers and Volkswagens and everything in between.  And, for budding convertible drivers there will be more than 200 up for grabs, including ever-popular Minis, Peugeots Vauxhalls
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  Assaults on Battery. The AA Explains How to Extend Battery Life 12 Mar 2011 (News)
  problems, Paul says: "Regular long runs in the car could double yourbattery's life but if this isn't possible, a battery trickle charger will keep it ingood condition, extend its life and give you the reassurance that your car willstart. "There are other simple steps that drivers should
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  Unique Bentley to Star in March 15th Classic Auction 5 Mar 2011 (News)
  , and is believed to be the only remaining example of just two ever made. Built for a Manchester textile company in 1950, the Bentley features ebony veneer woodwork, electric front windows and rear window blind and no less than two cocktail cabinets - brandy in the driver's door and whisky in the passenger front