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Electric classics ‘must not be considered historic vehicles’ says FIVA 21 Oct 2019 (News)
Classics that have been converted to run on an electric powertrain should not be considered historic vehicles, according to a group that aims to protects the heritage of old cars. FIVA (the Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens or international -
Is this Britain’s cheapest car? 24 Mar 2017 (News)
... Two months on and there’s still plenty of life in the old dog. It has covered a shade over 77,000 miles, backed up by MoT history, it starts, stops and steers as it should and I’ve swapped one of the wheels over with the spare from one of my other cars, as it was borderline legal -
MSA Spanish Classic Car Tour Opens for Entries 24 Feb 2012 (News)
International Motor Sports Ltd has announced that entries are now open for its popular annual MSA Euroclassic tour for cars over 20 years old, this year taking place from 25 September to 2 October. 2012 is the 20th year of this iconic blue -
BIG LUXURIOUS CARS GOING CHEAP 20 Nov 2008 (News)
New research by EurotaxGlass’s, publisher of Glass’s Guide, suggests that the current economic downturn has contributed to a pronounced increase in rates of depreciation for large luxury saloon cars - the traditional wheels of choice for high-flying executives. Comparing -
New-Shape Astra £2,550 at Auction Today 12 Oct 2001 (News)
Now is very much the time to buy as three year old cars can't get much cheaper than this. Okay the 98R Astra 2.0LS DI 16v in the photo had done 171,728 miles (which dispels apprehension about the longevity of this engine). But £2,550 for a current shape diesel car with a 12 year body warranty -
New Sports Cars at the Show 18 Oct 2000 (News)
Halls 6, 7 and 8 at the NEC are proving a haven for sports car enthusiasts. The old Dutch manufacturer Spyker has been revived with a stunning new sports-car, the Spyker C8. It features an aluminium spaceframe chassis, 4,172cc Audi V8 developing 400bhp, manual 6 speed gearbox, 0-60 in just over 4 -
New Saga Breakdown Cover Includes Cost of Repairs 23 Jun 2009 (News)
." The rate is £69.50pa for cars with under 100,000 miles on the clock or are under 10 years old, or £6.86 per month including APR charge of 18.4%. Saga's annual breakdown and repair cover is available for £69.50 for cars with under 100,000 miles on the clock or are under 10 -
Jaguar to unveil sports car concept at Frankfurt 8 Jun 2015 (News)
’ with it. Perhaps most interesting is the styling, which, in the first sketch at least, echoes the old E-type, albeit modernised. There’s a long bonnet, sweeping roof and short, stubby rear end with small tail lights. Ian Callum, Director of Design, Jaguar Cars commented: 'Great Jaguars have always been -
Value of used cars 'falling faster than during recession' 5 Sep 2008 (News)
Used car values are falling at a greater rate than they were during the last recession, new research has indicated. According to a study conducted by EurotaxGlass's, the typical value of a three-year-old model retains 38 per cent of its original worth, which is two per cent lower than -
Ford Mondeo 'top of the used car class' 9 Apr 2008 (News)
"excellent deals". "Over recent months the volumes of three to six month old cars in stock have reached an all time high, meaning that customers have more choice than ever before when it comes to finding quality used cars," he said. The Ford Mondeo has been in production -
Import and Internet Car Show This Weekend 3 May 2001 (News)
Saturday and Sunday 5th and 6th May sees another Import and Internet Car Show at Sandown Park Racecourse Exhibiton Centre in Esher, Surrey. Entry costs £5 and parking is free. The show is to be opened by none other than Quentin Willson at 11.00am on Saturday 5th May -
USED CARS FALLING FASTER THAN IN EARLY '90s SLUMP 4 Sep 2008 (News)
Used cars are losing value at a faster rate today than they did during the height of the last recession in the early 1990s. According to EurotaxGlass’s, publisher of Glass’s Guide, a typical three-year-old car today retains around 38 per cent of its list price - 2 per cent -
Jaguar most likely to suffer brake failure according to Warranty Direct 21 Feb 2010 (News)
popular petrol-electric hybrid, the Prius, with braking issues. But an analysis of Warranty Direct's 80,000 policies on three to eight-year old cars showed that the Japanese manufacturer actually fares very well when it comes to brake reliability, coming 12th in a list of 36 manufacturers -
1930s Aston set to fetch £110,000 4 Oct 2017 (News)
the car with 'helmet' front wings and twin outside exhaust pipes, and repainted it white. Damian Jones, head of sales at H&H Classics says, ‘This lovely old Aston Martin is a rare survivor that has led a fascinating life including contesting the International Scottish Rally in period -
IMI warns car owners to check mechanic’s credentials 26 Nov 2013 (News)
and skills. The IMI suggests this is down to “a lack of licensing in the sector.” Steve Nash continues: “Modern vehicles are complex and advanced pieces of engineering – even a 10 year-old car can have considerably more computing power than that which took man -
Latest Kia scoops award 13 Mar 2009 (News)
people who do not appreciate the car are simply "too old". Mr Chalmers added: "We're looking forward to seeing more Kia motors in the pages of Fast Car in the future." Drivers who can picture themselves behind the wheel of a Soul can drive away with the model -
Classic car MOTs: are more changes coming? 23 Sep 2016 (News)
built prior to January 1st, 1960 is exempt from the annual MoT test, although owners can still have their cars voluntarily MoT’d at any testing station. Now, as part of an effort to bring the UK in line with EU rules regarding safety tests for Vehicles of Historical Interest (VHI), a number -
Kwik Fit and Michelin Launch Free Tyre Insurance During May 12 May 2011 (News)
be repaired a replacement tyre will be offered. Ian Fraser, Kwik Fit chief executive said: "Cars may have improved in quality over the years but the same cannot be said for our road surfaces, which in places resemble an obstacle course for motorists. Britain's road network has borne the brunt of two -
Honest John's Deals of the Week 7 Aug 2017 (News)
. >> Click here to see the deal Free Onward Travel with AA breakdown cover Get free Onward Travel with the AA when you purchase the £39 yearly breakdown cover. Just choose National Recovery as a free optional extra and get car hire, overnight -
74 Year old BMW 320 Cabrio up for Auction on 19th July 10 Jul 2011 (News)
soft-top is one of just 1,635 Cabriolet cars produced, with manufacture of the midsize model put on hold in December 1938, just 18 months after its introduction in July 1937, for obvious reasons. At the time of its launch, the 320 Cabriolet was priced at approximately £1,000 (5,250 Reichsmarks