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  Atalanta to unveil first car in 75 years 2 Sep 2014 (News)
  and enjoyable characteristics of vintage motoring in a style that is relevant and exciting today. ‘As in the Thirties, Atalanta Motors provides the opportunity to commission an individual driving machine to exacting requirements. The new sports car offers an exhilarating drive with assured handling
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  Summer value at Historics' first sale of 2014 12 Mar 2014 (News)
  -opped cars - the much-fancied 1949 Talbot Lago 26 Record Cabriolet topped the sale at an impressive £120,960. It was followed by a 1964 MGB for a strong £13,440, a 1954 Triumph TR2 performing similarly at £33,600, and almost £60,000 for a left-hand drive 1962 Austin Healey 3000 MkII
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  Mini and Studebaker top the lots in Dorchester 24 Feb 2014 (News)
  . To ensure that the German Military did not requisition it, the Studebaker had its starter motor removed and was consequently laid-up for five years during WW2. Smaller than the models supplied directly to America, and with the benefit of right hand drive and a six cylinder, 25hp engine, the four-owner
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  Vintage Adventurer record attempt underway 15 Oct 2013 (News)
  Vintage Adventurer, 70-year old, Rod Wade, along with his and his co-driver Michael Flanders, have set upon an ambitious world record. The pair are to attempt the 2947 mile coast-to-coast drive across the USA in their 1930 Ford Model A in less than 60 hours. They set off
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2013: BMW shows i8 in production form 11 Sep 2013 (News)
  qualifications, BMW claims its 0-62mph time is 4.4 seconds with a maximum speed of 155mph when powered by petrol and electric. The BMW i8 switches beween two- and four-wheel drive depending on what drive mode its petrol/electric drivetrain is running in. The petrol engine that powers the i9
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  LIVE: MPs debate rising petrol prices 15 Nov 2011 (News)
  affect their driving habits. This revealed that  half of respondents felt that, at some point in time, the rising cost of fuel will force them to change to a more fuel-efficient car or alter their driving habits. Around a fifth reached that point when fuel hit £1.30 per
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  Ferrari Fun Today at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 1 Jul 2011 (News)
  in today’s “Windows 7 Supercar Run”. The V8 mid-rear engined supercar took to the famous hillclimb this morning in an exciting and passionate drive up the 1.16 mile course. The 458 Italia continues the Ferrari tradition of putting the thrill into driving thanks to years of track-derived technological
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  Jaguar E-Type 50th Anniversary at Goodwood Festival of Speed 18 Mar 2011 (News)
  racer Anthony Reid driving an XFR – his enthusiastic driving style won him the TAG Heuer 'Most Spirited Getaway' award. The 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed will see Jaguar take centre stage with a dramatic sculpture being commissioned for the lawn in front of Goodwood House.  Enthusiasts
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  First Ever Skoda to Compete in London to Brighton Run 5 Nov 2010 (News)
  in 1906.  It took five years to restore and is housed in the Škoda Auto Museum, situated within the grounds of the main factory in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic. The rear-wheel drive Voiturette A (which is French for ‘little car’) is powered by a four-stroke, two
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  Ferrari GTO replica in 25th September Auction 7 Aug 2010 (News)
  25 th September, at a fraction of the cost of a genuine car. The 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO Evocazione offered for sale by Historics, is expected to fetch a more manageable hammer price in the region of £240,000. Based on an original, matching numbers, right hand drive Ferrari
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  Premium cars for less than a Big Mac meal 19 Nov 2008 (News)
  www.motorpoint.co.uk is giving its customers the chance to drive away in a choice of premium models for less than the cost of a Big Mac meal from McDonalds. The car supermarket giant is renowned throughout the UK
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  £2,500 Off Proton Satria 17 Oct 2008 (News)
  for it. Lotus-developed ride and handling give you superb control and the 16 valve Lotus-engineered CamPro engine is tuned for optimum performance. Highline spoiler, 16” alloy wheels and aerodynamic profile promise an exciting drive, whilst a full array of safety features, such as twin airbags and side
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  HELP PREVENT ROAD CRASHES AS UK CLOCKS 'CHANGE' THIS WEEKEND 27 Oct 2007 (News)
  this statistic to a third. Now is therefore a good time to focus on staying safe on the road this winter - whether you are driving on work business or in your own time. The risks are particularly high during dark evenings, and drivers need to watch their speed as they are less likely
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  18 & 24 Month Cadillac BLS 1.9 TDI Car Leasing Offer 12 Oct 2006 (News)
  for competitive quotes on all makes and models. Stock Cars - Be Different - Drive a Cadillac Cadillac BLS 1.9 TDI 150 BHP - 3+17 Payments £289.99 + VAT Cadillac BLS 1.9 TDI 150 BHP - 3+23 Payments £259.99 + VAT Offer based on 15,000 miles per annum
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  Cut Price Brake Discs Could Save Lives 14 Apr 2004 (News)
  safety concluded that a pedestrian is twice as likely to be killed by a vehicle travelling at 35 miles per hour rather than 30mph at the time of impact. Stopping distance rather than speed itself is therefore a critical factor in reducing the number of deaths on the UK roads. When driving
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  275bhp Passat W8 Arrives at Under £30,000 18 Dec 2001 (News)
  VW's 4.0 litre all-wheel-drive 275bhp Passat W8 has now finally reached the UK at the promised starter price of £29,900. One minor snag is that this price only buys the six-speed manual saloon, which doesn't get here until March 2002, so if you want one now you have to go for the five-speed
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  London Classic Car Auction 4 Oct 2001 (News)
  Standard four-door phaeton (est: £6k-£8k); a 1937 Cord 812 front-wheel-drive four-seater convertible (est: £35k-£45k); a 1966 original shape Oldsmobile Toronado 7.0 litre front-wheel-drive coupe (est: £3k-£5k); a 1995 Chrysler Viper (est: £28k-£32k
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  Motability Roadshow 15th to 17th June 13 Jun 2001 (News)
  FIAT and Toyota are two of the many manufacturers exhibiting at the Motability Road Show at the Transport Research Laboratory, Crowthorne, Berks from Friday 15th to Sunday 17th June. The huge benefit of this event is that it enables disabled people to see and drive a huge range
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  Mixed Reviews of New MINI 23 May 2001 (News)
  First official road tests and driving impressions of the new MINI were published today, after testing by journalists on Monday and Tuesday. While reports universally praised the build quality, the interior, the ride, the economy, the quick steering and the handling, the engines
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  Two More New Models from Hyundai 9 Mar 2001 (News)
  of either part-time four-wheel-drive with electric shift transfer or full-time four-wheel-drive. Dimensions are: length: 4,710mm; width: 1,860mm; height: 1,790mm. The Terracan is intended to meet the requirements of people who need a serious off-roader, leaving the Santa Fe for those who like the looks