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  Three Sucata Charity Banger Rallies This Summer 29 Mar 2012 (News)
  The long distance, high-energy rallies will rattle* *along three routes in Europe: *Sucata Split: *31 May - 4 June - Bruges to Croatia *Sucata Budapest:* 26 - 30 July - Reims to Budapest *Sucata Run:* 23 – 27 Aug - Normandy to Portugal Now
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  Warranty Direct Reveals The Most and Least Reliable 4x4s 26 Oct 2011 (News)
  Touareg (2003 onwards). The study of nearly 16,000 three- to eight-year-old 4x4s and SUVs revealed the market segment to have some of the most expensive to run vehicles on Warranty Direct’s books. Nevertheless, with another harsh winter predicted, there’s no better type of vehicle to tackle
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  Hidden Heroes: Vauxhall Meriva VXR 16 Aug 2019 (News)
  .  It was an excellent hot hatch, but one with a body that was perfect for the school run and the tip run. Indeed, had Vauxhall’s marketing been more aggressive as opposed to apologetic, the Meriva VXR could have gone on to be a pioneer, especially given the rise in popularity of performance crossovers
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  GTI International Event This Weekend 2 Jun 2017 (News)
  of Volkswagen cars on display anywhere. Judging will take place across categories that cater for all kinfs of Volkswagen models, including the Polo, Scirocco and Beetle.  Adjacent to the Show ‘n’ Shine area is the Drag Strip, featuring 'run what you brung' with determined drivers
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  Jaguar XKs rally to raise money for charity 31 May 2017 (News)
  are supporting the run, including classic Jaguar parts provider SNG Barratt. The event builds on the success of the Coastal Drive for E-types in 2016, which raised £64,000. To keep up to date with news from the run, visit
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: New Audi A4 previewed 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  with the rear seats down; however, daily running costs are significantly lower, with more Ultra models available with low rolling resistance tyres and smaller wheel sizes.  From launch there will be seven engines – three petrol and four diesels, with the most cost effective
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  New TVR is ‘sold out’ for 2017 27 Aug 2015 (News)
  Car maker TVR has taken more than 250 deposits for its new sports car, making the first production run of the new car in 2017 a sell out. Just six weeks after opening the order book, the company says that all the models due to roll off the production line in 2017 have
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  Peugeot 205GTI Dimma barnfind uncovered 8 May 2015 (News)
  . Sold by Sandal Motors when new, the first owner requested the Dimma body upgrades from collection. Following careful running-in, the Turbo Technics kit was fitted by Rally Equip. At six years old, the car had a respray from blue to its present shade. A year later, the car was put into storage
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  Sainsbury’s cuts fuel prices to under £1 per litre 25 Feb 2015 (News)
  Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s has launched a money saving deal that will allow motorists to fill up for less than £1 per litre.  The offer - which runs from 26 February until 4 March – will give shoppers 10p off a litre of fuel for every £30 spent in store
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  Final reminder: Historics Classic Car Auction on Saturday 27 Nov 2014 (News)
  - £110,000. Historics is flagging the 1993 AC Cobra Mk IV in the main photo, built by Autokraft (which purchased the rights to the AC name) in its Brooklands factory. Unlike many Cobra replicas, this original has a handcrafted aluminium body and runs a 302 inch Ford V8 with GT40 heads and a T5 manual
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  Gridlocked Britain: Commuters spend 10 days a year stuck in traffic 3 Jun 2014 (News)
  hours of congestion, which is eight hours more than a year ago. The study has also found that drivers who attempt to beat the rush hour by using rat runs are wasting their time The study has also found that drivers who attempt to beat the rush hour by using rat
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  Preview: Carole Nash pub meets 12 Mar 2014 (News)
  Carole Nash, the classic insurance spacialist, has announced that it will be running its popular Pub Meets across the country for the second year. These follow on from 2013's events, where guest speakers such as Car SOS's Fuzz Townshend (below, right) met hundreds of classic car
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  Early bird offers about to end for Silverstone Classic 12 Mar 2014 (News)
  Advanced ticket sales for this summer's Silverstone Classic (25-27 July) are running at unprecedented levels, with record numbers taking full advantage of the special ‘Early Bird’ discounts currently on offer. Those booking by, 31 March 2014, can save up to 15 per cent
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  NEC Classic: 2013 show report 18 Nov 2013 (News)
  The Classic Motor Show has been running now for 30 years, and just as the classic car scene is booming in popularity, it seems that the UK’s largest indoor show is going from strength to strength. Around 65,000 visitors made it to the NEC, and speaking to regular show goers
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  NEC Classic: Allard family unveils Palm Beach restoration 17 Nov 2013 (News)
  Allard Sports Cars Limited has unveiled what it describes as the 'ultimate original restoration' at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show. The company, which is still run by the original Allard family, has
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  Aston Martin scores shock victory in the Revival TT race 16 Sep 2013 (News)
  up the field as repairs were made to the chicane ‘brickwork’. Racing resumed with 43 minutes left to run, with Chris Harris taking the lead. He held on to the top spot until pitting shortly before half-distance, just as the safety car was deployed after Tom Kristensen dropped his Jaguar E
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  Preview: Barons classic car auction, Sandown Park, 8-9 June 27 May 2013 (News)
  has been lightly used for the last 10 years, and it's had just four hours of circuit use since a full engine rebuild recently. With an estimate of £47,500-52,500, it represents an ideal opportunity for a driver looking for a race-proven but barely run-in car for use in series such as the Masters
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  Geneva Motor Show 2012: Citroen unveils C4 Aircross 8 Mar 2012 (News)
  . Equipment includes a touch screen sat-nav system, a reversing camera and USB/Bluetooth connectivity, as well as LED running lights and an optional panoramic glass roof. The show car at Geneva is finished in a Vaopr Grey colour with a frosted-texture paint. The roof bars, mirrors and door handles are all
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  1950 based Bentley Brooklands to Star at Scottish Speedfair 23 Jul 2011 (News)
  , there will be a comprehensive classic competition schedule, featuring racing, rallying, and autotests. In addition, the Fife circuit will host E-Type Jaguar 50-year Celebrations, the Starduster Too aerobatic display, the Aston Martin Owners' Gathering and the inaugural running of the David Leslie Trophy for Formula Ford
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  Vauxhall Ampera plug-in hybrid to cost £28,995 14 Dec 2010 (News)
  . After taking advantage of the £5,000 grant, customers will pay £28,995 for the Ampera. Running costs are low with the efficiency of up to 50 miles range on battery power, free London Congestion Charge, no Vehicle Excise Duty payments and 5% company car taxation. Vauxhall claims