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Bugatti that survived WW2 target practice heads to auction 4 Jul 2017 (News)
was subsequently occupied by German forces who one day used the Bugatti for target practice, bullet holes in its doors. Introduced at the October 1927 Paris Salon, the Type 44 was heralded as Bugatti's first proper touring car. Much of the running gear was common to other models, including the chassis which -
Honest John's Deals of the Week 30 Jun 2017 (News)
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British motoring treasures to go on show 23 Mar 2017 (News)
by the Shell Company that throws new light on the ill-fated Antarctic expedition led by Captain Scott. Ultimately the motorised sleds built by Wolseley used on the expedition proved mechanically unreliable and unsuitable for the severe conditions experienced at the South Pole. Running alongside -
Finalists announced for club showcase 13 Oct 2016 (News)
this year. Away from members of the BMC/BL family, Ford are well represented with two cars sporting the blue oval making it into the final, with Geoff Cousin’s Ford Anglia and Gary Robert’s 3.0 Capri in the running alongside it. Geoff’s Anglia took the title ‘Best of Britain -
Low-mileage Datsun comes out of hiding 16 Sep 2016 (News)
of this year. When the car was pulled out of storage, it underwent a thorough inspection by a marque specialist. The engine was turned by hand and then connected to a small auxiliary fuel tank to bypass the fuel tank/lines and briefly started and run with no obvious issues -
A Grand Monday: Mercedes W124 22 Aug 2016 (News)
underbody corrosion, which obviously needs nipping in the bud, but no history of complicated structural repairs which can often blight this model later in life. At just under 110,000 miles, it’s barely run in for one of these engines, and the MoT history appears to back up the relatively low -
Land Rovers storm ahead at resto show sale 7 Mar 2016 (News)
-running project, sold for £47,250. And a 1968 Jaguar E-type Series II Roadster, a matching numbers example which will provide the new owner a wonderful project, sold for £41,625. You can see the full results from the sale at the by visiting -
Trio of starter classics set for Barons sale 3 Feb 2016 (News)
A trio of ‘starter classics’ are set to go under the hammer at Barons’ Classic Winter Warmer sale in February. The 1974 Fiat 500 (£4500-£5500) looks smart and would be great fun on classic car runs, while the 1973 MGB Roadster (£4000 -
Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: JLR reveals James Bond Spectre cars 16 Sep 2015 (News)
discerning and enthusiastic Jaguar and Land Rover customers. Working on the development of high performance versions of existing models, luxury bespoke commissions and limited run collector editions, it represents the very pinnacle of the two iconic brands. Specially modified Land Rover -
Government announces £500m “electric highways” trials 18 Aug 2015 (News)
result in a 45 per cent reduction in CO2 and 30 per cent NOx emissions Although the report estimates that the new road system would result in a 45 per cent reduction in CO2 and 30 per cent NOx emissions, the consequent loss of VAT and fuel tax revenue would run -
Alfa celebrates 65th anniversary of F1 championship win 14 May 2015 (News)
Sixty-five years ago today, Alfa Romeo created history at the Silverstone race track by winning the first ever Formula One World Championship race. Although the race series had been running for a while, it wasn't until 1950 that the drivers' championship was finally -
Dramatic fall in the number of UK vehicle thefts 24 Apr 2015 (News)
understanding of how criminals are operating and can develop future technology to eradicate vehicle crime,” he added. According to Tracker, the BMW X5 has been the most stolen car in the UK for the last six years running, with the Mercedes-Benz C-Class making the top three for the last two years -
Do you need a dash camera? 18 Mar 2015 (News)
download a mobile phone app that performs the same function and costs nothing. Dash cams are particularly useful for professional drivers. Spending all day on the road means an increased chance of running into trouble – and it also means a greater reliance on a driving licence and cheap -
Do you need a dash camera? 18 Mar 2015 (News)
download a mobile phone app that performs the same function and costs nothing. Dash cams are particularly useful for professional drivers. Spending all day on the road means an increased chance of running into trouble – and it also means a greater reliance on a driving licence and cheap -
Glittering line-up for Revival’s Shelby Cup 7 Aug 2014 (News)
with Patrick Watts. Five-time Le Mans winner Emanuele Pirro will be in Roger Wills’ Mercury Comet Cyclone. Mat Jackson, a 19-time racewinner in the BTCC, will share Henry Mann’s Mustang, run in the legendary red and gold livery of Alan Mann Racing while sportscar legend Henri Pescarolo -
More blindspot checks needed 29 Jul 2014 (News)
." Research and information officer at Brake Laura Woods said: "Addressing and managing the risks caused by blind spots, and ensuring drivers are manoeuvring with the utmost care, is essential. "This report sets out vital steps managers should take – whatever types of vehicles they run -
DAB Car Radio Conversions: £189.99 Fitted 3 Jul 2014 (News)
. Now, Car Communications can fit its DABmotion DAB1001 kit, compatible with most cars built in systems, for £189.99 fully installed. The DABmotion kit offers great performance at a low price point by using the car's existing audio head unit. Blackburn-based Car Communications runs -
Pothole compensation claims soar by 750 per cent 8 May 2014 (News)
below? The average bill for pothole damage now runs at £247, so a sign only needs stop a couple of incidents to justify the expenditure. “ -
Rover CCV 2 May 2014 (News)
, the Rover CCV looked semi-production ready, and acted as a toe-in-the-water marketing exercise to preview the styling of the Rover 800 and sound out potential buyers of the coupe version. As it was, the CCV was an extremely handsome car and it adopted the running theme in all Austin Rover -
Volkswagen Golf GTE plug-in revealed 4 Mar 2014 (News)
although these are always skewed by plug-in hybrids. The lithium-ion battery can be charged in around 3.5 hours from a standard mains socket or 2.5 hours from a wallbox. These are currently free through a government scheme. The front bumper of the Golf GTE has C-shaped LED daytime running