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  Pair of Lancias head to auction 27 Apr 2018 (News)
  original, UK-supplied right-hand drive models built during 1954. The design combined both luxury and performance, and featured world's first series-production V6 engine. Restored in the 1990s and finished in Baby Blue (Azzuro Agnano-Celeste Aurelia) with Oatmeal upholstered interior with Tan leather
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  Ferrari Enzo is top lot at RM Sotheby’s London sale 8 Sep 2017 (News)
  driver John Fitzpatrick. Offered for sale for the first time since 1972, this Conda Green right-hand-drive 911 E was in original condition and was driven onto the block by none other than John Fitzpatrick himself. The car sold for an above-estimate £126,500
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  Diesel car sales plummet, while petrol and hybrids are on the up 7 Sep 2017 (News)
  of diesel cars, with buyers fearing possible tax increases and charges for driving in cities. In fact, year-to-date, more alternatively-fuelled vehicles have been registered (71,497) than in the whole of 2016 (53,891) -  accounting for a 5.2 per cent share of the market. Demand for petrol
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  Exhibition to mark 50 years of the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale 5 Sep 2017 (News)
  It’s one of the most beautiful (and most expensive) Alfa Romeos ever made. And now the Italian car maker is celebrating the 50 th birthday of its legendary 33 Stradale. But don’t get any ideas about putting one on the drive way. The car, which
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  Stunning Alfa concept car takes top spot at Salon Prive concours 4 Sep 2017 (News)
  of Italian descent include the last-ever UK-delivered, right-hand-drive 1973 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 ‘Daytona’ Spider, one of 122 that originally left the Maranello factory in that specification. Remaining with its current owner for over 30 years, it took home the people’s choice award
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  Future classics set for crusher after car makers launch scrappage schemes 22 Aug 2017 (News)
  plans for a diesel scrappage scheme are still ongoing – with a further review promised later in the year. The drive to get polluting diesel cars off the road is being driven by increasing concerns about the UK’s poor air quality. Critics argue that scrappage schemes are also
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  Aston Martin V8 restoration project at auction 18 Aug 2017 (News)
  – most of them with automatic transmission. This right-hand drive example has spent the past nine years stored in a garage. It has been lightly recommissioned under its current owner, but will need serious work before it is roadworthy. The car is accompanied by its original driver’s
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  Racing legend Jack Sears’ car collection for sale 6 Jul 2017 (News)
  repertoire, with a third place finish in a Formula 2 Cooper at Crystal Palace in 1960.  Sears then progressed to the international stage with drives at Le Mans 24 Hours in a Works Austin Healey 3000, a class win in a Ferrari 330LMB at La Sarthe and a GT class win in a Daytona Coupé while
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  Delage set to shine at Brightwells Bicester sale 12 Jun 2017 (News)
  on a Lamborghini Jalpa, which is estimated to fetch between £70,000 and £80,000. Only 410 were ever made, with just 35 of these in right hand drive. Replacing the Urraco and the Silhouette in 1981, the Jalpa was Lamborghini’s ‘junior’ offering. Power came from a quad-cam 3.5-litre V8
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  First car to get a speeding ticket to star at London Concours of Elegance 11 May 2017 (News)
  . The law at the time required all cars stick to a limit of 2mph, and that they be led by a man on foot waving a red flag at all times. But Walter Arnold, driving through Paddock Green in Kent, was doing neither. As a result, Walter was convicted of speeding and forced to pay a shilling fine plus costs
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  Double celebration for Brooklands 17 Feb 2017 (News)
  Brooklands racing cars and motorcycles, and taxying runs by some of the museum’s historic aircraft. The well-established format of three separate competitive events of the Double Twelve continues with a sprint, driving tests and concours d’élégance held over two days
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  Donington Historic set for April 2017 5 Dec 2016 (News)
  consecutive Donington Historic Festival - is ‘get involved’. And organisers have invested in a diverse range of entertainment both on and off the track in which families and fans can get immersed. This means that the popular rally car stage returns, together with a new stunt driving arena
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  Time-warp Ford Granada Scorpio for sale 25 Nov 2016 (News)
  , which was saved from destruction by its current owner, is a right-hand drive, automatic 24-valve example. It was built by Ford and donated to a technical college in Belfast, Northern Ireland, to be used for the training of technicians before the production model was launched to the open market
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  Video: Top five new cars for less than £100 per month 1 Sep 2016 (News)
  . Plus, it’s just nice to drive around in something on a brand new plate for a bit isn’t it. So, if you’re looking for a great deal you could start by watching our latest top five video. We’ve picked out five small cars that are all available for less than £100 per
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  Timewarp Beetle heads to auction 18 May 2016 (News)
  with a black leather interior and all its original features, this left-hand drive, manual example still holds the original oil in the engine and is shod with its first set of tyres. The original books and invoice, along with its unwrapped tool kit, are also supplied with the car. To find out more about
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  Heritage parts now available for Freelander 1 6 Jan 2016 (News)
  it was launched, the Freelander broke the mould by pioneering the compact premium 4x4 class and at the time had 16 patented features including Hill Descent Control (HDC), Immediate Reduction Drive (IDR), a viscous
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  MG Car Club hosts successful open day 21 Sep 2015 (News)
  and were keen to know more about the club, the factory and MG’s Abingdon history. The MGCC was able to return to Abingdon following a massive fund-raising drive. The initiative meant it could the property at number 12 Cemetery Road, which was then restored opened as Kimber House in July 1990
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Honda shows cycling proficient Civic Tourer concept 10 Sep 2015 (News)
  can read the full story of the Civic’s record-breaking drive here
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Hyundai to preview performance-focused ‘N’ models 27 Aug 2015 (News)
  Gran Turismo concept car – a futuristic supercar concept (pictured below) that will be available to drive in the Gran Turismo PS3 game, but isn’t set to go into production.  Finally there will be a high-performance version of the axed Veloster, powered by a 300PS 2.0-litre
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  Kei cars to headline Autumn Classic and Fringe 12 Aug 2015 (News)
  .  Kei result from Japanese tax rules which benefit vehicles under a certain size, with no more than 64bhp and an engine of no more than 660cc. These lightweight cars often pack some serious technology – the Daihatsu Mira Avanzato TRxx R4, for example, has all-wheel drive and an intercooled