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The Liver Run remembered 13 Aug 2013 (News)
I've seen this before on TV - the famous Liver Run, where two Rover SD1 police cars need to transfer a live human organ for transportation in a very limited amount of time. The journey takes place on 8 May 1987, and starts at Stansted Airport in Essex, and the traffic officer needs -
First Ever Skoda to Compete in London to Brighton Run 5 Nov 2010 (News)
The first Škoda model ever produced, the Voiturette A, will come to the UK for the very first time this weekend to take part in the world famous London to Brighton Veteran Car Run (LBVCR). The origins of what was to become Škoda Auto began in 1894, when Václav -
Owners of Older Cars save most on Motoring 10 Jun 2008 (News)
Running a car over 20 years old is the cheapest way to drive. There's virtually no depreciation, insurance costs peanuts and the vehicles are normally easy to maintain. A visit to the internet shows most parts running at less than half the price of those for more modern vehicles -
Britwell Salome Classic Car Run Raises £4,000 For Charity 21 Aug 2016 (News)
, the 2016 Britwell Salome Classic and Interesting Cars Charity Run was a huge success. Altogether, £1,959 was raised from participants on the day with more to come, to be matched by a generous equal contribution from Santander Bank -
'Running in the Family' themed classic show coming in November 25 Jul 2011 (News)
The Footman James Classic Motor Show will take place from 11 th -13 th November with a ‘running in the family’ theme. The show is set to feature cars handed down from generation to generation, or from famous family run marques and race teams -
The Futurecar Starts Here 6 Nov 2010 (News)
Maderia Drive, Brighton, actually. Today, 53 eco-friendly cars took off in a reverse of the RAC London to Brighton Veteran Car Run (which takes place tomorrow) to demonstrate their eco credentials. Sadly, the Honda Jazz hybrid scheduled to be driven by Honest John got held -
Veterans turn back the clock for London to Brighton run 2 Nov 2017 (News)
A bumper entry of more than 450 horseless carriages will leave Hyde Park as dawn breaks on Sunday to tackle the 60-mile drive from capital to coast. The London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, which dates back to 1927, was founded to commemorate the Emancipation Run of 1896 -
VOTE TODAY: TAX OR PUBLIC TRANSPORT 21 May 2002 (News)
Friends of the Earth is running a poll on whether we want increased spending on public transport or cuts in fuel tax. Currently the voting is running 30% increased spending and 70% cuts in tax. So, so far, it's been an honest vote. You can cast your vote by visiting -
450 veterans set for London to Brighton run 13 Oct 2017 (News)
More than 450 pioneers from the era of the horseless carriage have signed up to this year’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run – making it the biggest turnout for five years. While the bulk of the entries come from the UK, Europe and the Channel Islands, many -
School run 'a dangerous business' 26 Jun 2009 (News)
Motorists may be at particular risk of being involved in accidents – and having to make subsequent car insurance claims – while on the school run, it has been suggested. Research by Sainsbury's revealed -
Run-Out L200 Trojan Just £13,999 + VAT 30 Oct 2005 (News)
Run-Out L200 Trojan has 2.5 litre, 4-cylinder TD with 115bhp at 4,000rpm and maximum torque of 177lbs.ft at 2,000rpm. Mitsubishi Power Upgrade Pack available at £595 (plus VAT & fitting) raising power to 138bhp at 4,100rpm. CVOTR price of £13,999. Equipment includes: a/c, 16" Alloy -
Techno-Classica 2013: Gallery of the cool, strange and unusual 17 Apr 2013 (News)
Buried within the 20 halls of Techno-Classica Essen, you're guaranteed to run into all manner of interesting, curious and downright unusual cars, lorries or motorcycles. And this year was no exception. The organisers of the show have confirmed that with more than 2000 -
Stars shine on London to Brighton run 3 Nov 2014 (News)
Olympic legend Sir Ben Ainslie lead home hundreds of veteran cars on this year’s London to Brighton run. More than 400 vehicles braved wet and blustery conditions on Sunday, November 2, to complete the run. The 118th run set out from Hyde Park at day -
Go back to the past with Regent Street Motor Show 28 Sep 2017 (News)
to Brighton Veteran Car Run, with many drivers donning period costume for the event. More than 400,000 visitors are expected to drop by the show. There will also be a concours event for the cars. Among the prizes this year will be a special award for the top French car and ensemble, reflecting -
Motoring advice says 'no quitting' 17 Dec 2009 (News)
Motoring advice from Norfolk Constabulary recommends that drivers avoid "quitting" in the run-up to Christmas. Quitting is the term applied to motorists who leave their vehicle when the engine is running -
Report: Peking to Paris, day two 29 May 2013 (News)
Daihai to Erenhot Blue skies and bright sunshine formed the perfect backdrop for our run across vast empty plains that form the fringes of the Gobi Desert as the Peking to Paris teams head towards Mongolia. There have been very few problems today, and it’s been an easy run -
Smart motorways: MPs call for roll-out to be stopped on safety grounds 2 Nov 2021 (News)
The Government should pause the roll out of all-lane running smart motorways until more data is available and safety improvements have been made, MPs say. All-lane running smart motorways - where the hard shoulder is converted into a permanent live lane - were -
Royal route for London to Brighton 23 Sep 2014 (News)
This year’s London to Brighton veteran car run will drive down London’s ‘red carpet road’ The Mall in November – for just the second time in 50 years. A regular part of the route for the first half of the 20 th century, The Mall has -
Top 10: Cool cars you can add to your classic car insurance policy 5 Jun 2013 (News)
The cost of motoring is spiralling, and the idea of owning our dream car might seem further away than ever for many. But instead of denying yourself, how about buying that car and running it as a classic car instead? Many cars that you might not expect to be considered -
Brown Wrong About Electric Cars 9 Apr 2009 (News)
Internal Combustion engines are at their most efficient (far more efficient in converting energy to motion than electric motors) when they do a lot of miles. They are at their least efficient and least environmentally friendly on short runs, and especially short runs from cold that cause all sorts