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  Plans to introduce cleaner fuel could damage more than a million classic cars 4 Mar 2020 (News)
  the norm we want to take advantage of reduced CO2 emissions today.’ Currently, E5 unleaded petrol contains up to 5% bioethanol. E10, which contains 10% bioethanol, is already on sale in Germany, France, Belgium and Finland. If given the green light, the move has the potential to reduce
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  British classics shine at London show 22 Feb 2016 (News)
  winning Lotus 49 Grand Prix car – narrowly beat an Italian team full of Ferraris, Maseratis, and Lamborghinis. American muscle cars helped the USA in to third place ahead of Germany, France and Japan. Prizes to the top three nations were presented by Jodie Kidd on Sunday afternoon. The second
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  Vauxhall honours Great War 7 Nov 2014 (News)
  closely with the British Army to mobilise key personnel. King George V was transported to Vimy Ridge in northern France in a Vauxhall, and the Staff Car was also the first vehicle to cross the Rhine following the Armistice in 1918. The car in the accompanying shots is one of just two D-Type Staff
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  Driver Clocked on M25 at 149mph 27 May 2014 (News)
  on autobahns and elsewhere. And in France, a speed of 30kmh over the posted limit earns the driver a 28 day ban, effective immediately. If there is no other driver in the car legally capable of taking over, the driver has to call someone to drive the car home. More
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  New car sales jump 13.4 per cent in June 4 Jul 2013 (News)
  , with the likes of France and Germany witnessing a fall of 100,000 registrations since the start of the year. The SMMT believes that the UK’s impressive performance is largely attributed to its improving jobs sector. The growing housing market has also been recognised as a factor
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  Rare Bentley 'Embiricos' returns to Crewe 16 Aug 2012 (News)
  more streamlined styles for future production models. In 1939 Bentley designer Ivan Evernden worked with Paulin on a sleek Mark V prototype called Corniche. Unfortunately it was in France when WWII broke out and was destroyed during a bombing raid on Dieppe while awaiting shipment to Britain. Post-war
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  Drive Caterhams at Autosport Show 26 Nov 2009 (News)
  makes us all petrol heads in the first place. We expect the stand to be as busy as ever and we look forward to showing off Caterham's unique attraction." Autosport International Director Ian France added: "Autosport International isn't just about the drivers and machines, but also about
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  1920 Rolls 20HP Goshawk in Barons Auction 6 Mar 2008 (News)
  design centre in Le Canadel, France. Royce also used the car personally at home in the UK, returning it to Derby for modifications as the 20hp model was developed further. In 1925 a replacement engine was fitted and 4 G 11 sold into private ownership. At that time, the original coachwork
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  Rare Citroen Mehari in Historics 18th May Classic Car Auction 13 Apr 2019 (News)
  . One of the most beautiful British cars ever built, this stunning matching numbers RHD example was originally sold to Mr. R. G. Lawrence in Norwich by Aston Martin dealers Brooklands of Bond Street, London on 17th August, 1960. It then went to France and was purchased by its present owner in 2016
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  Wreck Rescue Christmas Vid 26 Nov 2008 (News)
  series, Mark decided to put his own projects on hold in order to help inspire and motivate some fellow classic vehicle enthusiasts to achieve their restoration dreams. Filmed over 18 months, mainly in the UK but also in Denmark, Sweden, Holland, Poland and France, Wreck Rescue follows the highs and lows
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  Rare Bugatti leads Goodwood Revival sale 7 Aug 2019 (News)
  . The Bugatti spent most of its life in France and crossed the Atlantic in 1957, when purchased by an American collector, before returning to Europe in the 1980s.  Burnett encountered the Atalante when it was in the possession of another notable collector, Peter Rae, who had had the car completely restored
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  Pedal car collection for sale 7 Mar 2018 (News)
  . And by the early 1900s, pedal cars were widespread, especially in the heartlands of motorcar manufacture like America, Britain, Italy and France. Although they were ostensibly aimed at children, most of these pedal cars were just as well made as their full-size brethren with enamelled steel bodies, opening
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  Racing legend Tom Kristensen to appear at Race Retro 17 Jan 2017 (News)
  . He also raced for Porsche, Bentley and BMW in France. As well as his wins at Le Mans, Kristensen also has six victories at Sebring, one at Petit Le Mans, and won the FIA World
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  London to get new historic motorsport show in 2017 21 Sep 2016 (News)
  . Ian France, show director, said, ‘Historic Motorsport International will feature many of the most iconic historic competition cars for sale and blend the business-to-business, competitor and enthusiast aspects of the buoyant historic motorsport scene, from classic Formula Ford and historic
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  Restored motor show E-type to be unveiled at London show 11 Feb 2016 (News)
  drive fixed-head coupe and was used as a press car at the 1961 Scottish Motor Show. The car then moved in to private ownership and went missing for decades until it was discovered in a barn in Cernay, France, in late 2013. Exactly 2956 hours were spent restoring every nut and bolt of this E-Type
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  46% of new car buyers want to buy online 8 Jun 2015 (News)
  , Director at Finance A car , a UK website that provides an end to end solution for new car buyers, stated that, “Whilst online car buying is common in other countries such as France, until recently it has not been easy in the UK. Despite the fact that most people
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  Preview: Artcurial classic car auction, Paris, 20 October 27 Sep 2013 (News)
  enjoyed an interesting history. Sold new in France, it started its life as a demonstrator for Parisian dealer Paris Monceau, originally presented in silver grey with mustard coloured leather interior. It has been in the hands of the current owner since 1998, during which time it has been maintained
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  Fiat Panda crew shatters the world record 12 Feb 2013 (News)
  and time and stress. Then, in France, the Panda found itself sliding around in snow after the Mont Blanc Tunnel - and on past Geneva. Progress slowed some more, limping in single file across a landscape that had suddenly become a total white-out. What a contrast from the long sandy stretches
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  Entries Invited for 2013 MSA Spring Classic Tour 20 Dec 2012 (News)
  at www.msaclassics.co.uk . International Motor Sports' other classic tour, the 2013 MSA Euroclassic, will start from Liege in Belgium on Monday 9 September and travel through Germany and France, taking in challenging roads, beautiful cities and motorsport venues old and new, before culminating with a gala dinner
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  How to drive safely on the wrong side of the road 28 Jun 2011 (News)
  of way, so be cautious. European countries have lower drink drive limits – in France, Spain and Italy the limit is 50mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood, compared to 80mg in the UK. It’s easier not to drink. If you do drink, remember you might still be over the limit the next morning. Many