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  Geneva Motor Show 2017: New 200PS Ford Fiesta ST arrives 7 Mar 2017 (News)
  system can disengage or reengage one cylinder in 14 milliseconds – so when cruising at a steady speed the car will run more efficiently on two cylinders, but with the full power of all three cylinders available almost instantly on demand. Three- and five-door models will be available
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  1963 Morris Minor to Travel 3,500 Miles Within Britain in September 4 Aug 2016 (News)
  the donation.   On social media, you can follow the build-up and progress of the run at www.facebook.com/MMOC.Charity.Marathon.2016 or visit the MMOC website at http://www.charity
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  Vauxhall Heritage collection to open its doors in June 4 May 2016 (News)
  and maintained by a small team, led by senior vehicle restorer Andy Boddy. Most of the cars were also built in Luton. Vauxhall’s Heritage Centre Open Day will run from 10am to 4pm. Refreshments will be available throughout the day, and parking is free. The Heritage Centre is situated behind
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  Low pump prices declared "over” as fuel jumps 3p in March 5 Apr 2016 (News)
  to revive oil prices, producers clearly still feel a further limit on production is needed. This is bad news for motorists as it will inevitably lead to more price rises on the forecourt." Thinking of buying a new car, but unsure which fuel will give you the lowest running costs? Check out
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  Model T to drive around the globe 21 Mar 2016 (News)
  miles, visiting and supporting various projects run by the international children’s aid organisation: SOS – Children’s Villages. The Ford Model T covered 14,000 miles in 180 days during the first leg of the drive in 2012, which took them from their home town of Edam, to Cape
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  Minder Capri and Daimler for sale 25 Feb 2016 (News)
  it that George Cole, the actor who played Arthur Daley in the show, wanted to buy the car himself in the 1980s, but it was given away in a competition run by the TV Times. Alongside the Daimler will be its on-screen parther – a white Ford Capri driven by Terry McCann, Daley’s ‘minder
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  £1-per-litre fuel 'likely', says RAC 20 Nov 2015 (News)
  for a further 12 months.” Looking for the car with the lowest running costs? Check out the Honest John Fuel Calculator
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Last Defender to cost £10,000 – but it’s a pedal car 16 Sep 2015 (News)
  . The concept model is made using a rolled–edge aluminium frame complete with individual chassis number. It’s constructed precisely to scale and incorporates all of the Defender’s distinctive characteristics, such as protective chequer plating, cylindrical running bars and rugged off-road
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Next-gen Kia Sportage launched 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  the UK in early 2016. While the  new  Sportage retains Kia's traditional styling cues, including a ‘Tiger nose’ grille, the new model is radically different to the outgoing car, with a bluff nose and large, bold LED running
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  Porsche scores historic one-two at Le Mans 15 Jun 2015 (News)
  Porsche has ended Audi’s Le Mans dominance by securing victory at the 83rd running of the famous 24-Hour race. The Porsche 919 Hybrid scored an historic one-two win, the Audi R18 e-tron quattro finishing two laps adrift in third place
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  RAC calls for changes in private parking charge law 20 Feb 2015 (News)
  for a single code of practice to be established for all private parking companies. Stephen Glaister, Director of the RAC Foundation, said: “Finding a parking space can be stressful but when things go wrong in car parks on private land and disputes arise over parking tickets emotions run high
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  Geneva Motor Show 2015: Citroen revises the rebellious DS5 16 Feb 2015 (News)
  in its own right, the Citroen badges have been dropped from the DS5 altogether. Chrome flashes run down either side of the bonnet and up into the A-pillars, while the cabin has been overhauled for a less button-heavy and therefore cleaner look. Intriguing interior technology includes
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  A Grand Monday: Triumph 2000 MkII 29 Sep 2014 (News)
  that needs a bit of TLC. That said, it completed the Triumph 10 Counties Run in 2013, so this workhorse isn’t afraid of a little, er, hard work. Having clocked up the miles, you might be able to get away with just giving that straight-six a good service – but the automatic gearbox
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  BMW 2002 Turbo project makes £25k at Anglia Car Auctions 26 Aug 2014 (News)
  car has so-far covered 47,921 miles but is now indeed of a full restoration, including new sills. There’s some good news for the buyer, though – the car does run and all of its Turbo-specific parts and trim are there and unmolested (although it’s currently on Minilite-style
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  Anglia Car Auctions' sale to include Jaguar SS 19 Aug 2014 (News)
  -starter, it’s estimated to fetch between £4640 and £5350. If you are after restoration project, a 1975 BMW 2002 Turbo with matching numbers may also tempt you. Despite needing a full restoration, the car runs and the interior is in top nick. Offered with no reserve, expect fireworks
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  Group B to star at the Donington Historic 13 Apr 2014 (News)
  anniversary of the 6R4, and Group B is staging a special display of these iconic rally machines at the Festival. At the 2014 Donington Historic Festival, the HRCR will run a series of auto-tests on the Melbourne Loop and will field a guest driver who worked with the Rootes Group Competitions Department
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  Video: Volkswagen says goodbye to the Kombi 10 Apr 2014 (News)
  ? The Kombi was designed by Volkswagen's Dutch importer, Ben Pon, in 1947, who envisioned a vehicle that can play multiple roles. And two years later, it went into production - only to fade away for good at the end of 2013. That's an impressive production run, all told. The T2 Kombi has certainly lived up
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  Geneva Motor Show 2014: Revised Rolls-Royce Ghost revealed 5 Mar 2014 (News)
  revisions are subtle to the point of invisibility, with the reprofiled headlights incorporating new LED Daytime Running Lights being the biggest giveaway of the Series II model. But look more closely and you'll see that there also are new bumpers, giving the Ghost a slightly lower stance. New seats
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  Geneva Motor Show 2014: Skoda VisionC coupe due in 2016 4 Mar 2014 (News)
  aiming to add a bit more style in the mix. The concept is still recognisably a Skoda but has a more aggressive look with narrow angular headlights, imposing grille and a strong line down the flanks. Power will come from an all-new 1.4-litre engine, which will run on petrol or natural gas
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  Classic reviews - now it's your turn 25 Oct 2013 (News)
  as well. And what that means, in a nutshell, is that you can upload your pictures, tell us what''s good - and bad - about your classic cars, and help build up a real world databank to what our cars are like to run. Your best motors will be featured as the Honest John Classic