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  • One Third of Used Cars Break Down in 1st Year 5 Nov 2003 (News)
    by purchasing a www.warrantydirect.co.uk aftermarket warranty. For example, for a 49,000 mile 1998 Ford Mondeo, the cost of 13 months on-line Gold cover, including air-conditioning
  • NEW ENGINES AND TRIM FOR ALFA 159 RANGE 27 Aug 2009 (News)
    Alfa Romeo, has just introduced two brand new Euro 5-compliant engines for the Alfa 159 range - the 1750 TBi and the 2.0 JTDM. Both the Alfa Brera a
  • BMW to Launch M5 F10 at Goodwood Festival of Speed 22 Jun 2011 (News)
    limited top speed is 155mph. With BMW’s seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission Drivelogic and Efficient Dynamics technology, including engine Auto Start-Stop and Brake Energy Regeneration, the M5’s fuel consumption has been reduced by more than 30 per cent to 28.5mpg, while CO 2 emissions
  • Two Classic Auctions on Monday 31 Jul 2005 (News)
    £1,850-£2,150 1963 Triumph TR4 £9,500-£11,000 1964 MGB Roadster £6,000-£7,000 1964 Jaguar Mk2 3.8 £7,500-£8,000 1965 Jaguar E-Type FHC (used in 'The Life & Death of Peter Sellers) £12,000-£15,000 1966 Jaguar 3.8 S
  • Volkswagen Reliability Shock in Australia 8 Jun 2013 (News)
    a Volkswagen they are somehow buying into a higher level of quality and a higher echelon of car than, for example, a Ford. And, while they may have been more likely to accept a fault with a Ford, they often seem to feel that it should never have happened with a Volkswagen. Dowling continues
  • Secret documents revealed: The future of BL 8 Apr 2013 (News)
    be asking for more. The National Archives reveal that back in September 1978, the then Secretary of State for Industry - Eric Varley - had approached Edwards and his opposite number at Ford - Sam Toy - asking why the British car industry was in such a state, and what could be done to turn things
  • Barons Classic Car Auction, Sandown Park, November 1st 13 Oct 2011 (News)
    heading back to the 70s and out onto the race track with a bright yellow Mk1 Ford Escort Mexico? This 1971 example has been race-prepared by Steve Howard of Europhoria Racing, famed for his work on BBC’s Top Gear. With nine class wins under its belt since 2007, it’s ready to race next season – but it’s
  • Last Minute Entries for Barons 23rd March Classic Auction 18 Mar 2010 (News)
    be complete with an example   of the classic American muscle car of the period? The bright red 1967   Ford Mustang GT Coupe is a real head-turner (£10000-13000). American   luxury is also represented by an example of the most tested car of its period, a Lincoln
  • Aston and Ferrari Auction Tomorrow 7 Dec 2008 (News)
    Martin Vanquish S, 13,000 miles 08 reg Audi A5 2.7TDI Sport Multitronic, 6,500 miles 08 reg Bentley GT Coupe, 2,750 miles 07 reg Bentley GT Coupe, 4,500 miles 2005/55 BMW M3 coupe, 32,250 miles 07 reg Ferrari F430 F1, 12,500 miles 2005/55
  • eBay Auction Report -- 10th May 2007 11 May 2007 (News)
    150k mile silver E39 ‘00W BMW 528i Touring (with questionably large wheels) in average condition made £3,500, just below the book trade-in price of £3,660. A couple of 5 door Mk IV Golfs with a years’ ticket sold. A tidy grey ‘01Y 1.9TDI S with 91,600 miles
  • Classic concept cars celebrated at British Motor Museum exhibition 29 Jul 2019 (News)
    that would detect cars ahead and adjust the XL90's speed accordingly. Sound familiar? It also looks familar with a definitely flavour of the modern MPV design that found popularity with the Renault Espace. Like many cars today, the Triumph XL90 used plastic panels. Cutting edge technology
  • What's the difference between a Cat C and Cat D write off? 21 Feb 2018 (News)
    is that the final version of the draft has not been agreed fully, but in principle there will be three categories. Category B: This vehicle is not suitable for repair and must be crushed. Category S: This vehicle has sustained structural damage but is suitable for repair. Category N
  • Future Classic Friday: BMW 5-Series E39 3 Nov 2017 (News)
    . The E39's armoury was strengthened even further in late 1996, with the addition of the 'Touring' estate model, which featured a pop up rear screen and an extremely capacious load bay. If anything, the Touring was even more handsome than the well-proportioned saloon, and again went instantly to the top
  • Auction results: E-type is top of the lots at Brightwells sale 2 Oct 2017 (News)
    . A restored 1966 Mini Cooper S MkI which was so spartan it didn’t even have wind-up windows fetched an impressive £35,200. Which was about £34,500 more than it cost its first owner 50 years ago. Meanwhile, a 1990 Mini City E Automatic that had travelled less than 12,000 miles in the hands
  • Born again concept cars debut at London show 21 Dec 2015 (News)
    contender built in the 1960s. The second recreates 1999’s XK180, originally crafted to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the much-loved Jaguar XK120. Both will be on show at London ExCeL on 18-21 February. The original XJ13 was completed by Jaguar in 1966 and was powered by a prototype quad-cam
  • Five Grand Friday: Chrysler 300C 21 Aug 2015 (News)
    . The reason the ride quality of the 300C was so good was that it used a combination of Mercedes S-Class and E-Class suspension. So what to look out for? Well there's nothing serious. The tyre pressure monitoring system valves are prone to failure due to corrosion but this is easily prevented by fitting
  • Donington Historic details unveiled 1 Apr 2014 (News)
    The Donington Historic Festival (3-5 May) continues to grow, with 2014's event being headlined by not one but two Touring Car races on Saturday, and the Maserati Centenary Challenge on Bank Holiday Monday. The Motor Racing Legends’ Historic Touring Car
  • Curios: Rover Prestige, by Wood & Pickett 28 Feb 2014 (News)
    , complemented by inlaid walnut door cappings. It is well-documented that many people did not take to the SD1′s original minimalist dashboard design, and this £560 option was Wood & Pickett’s attempt at something a little more traditional. While some felt that its height was likely to induce
  • Significant Savings From KIA Until December 2013 1 Oct 2013 (News)
    . There is even a £1,000 'early buyer reward' if you opt for a KIA pro_cee'd 3-door S or SE hatchbacl/coupe. As well as that there's 4.9 per cent APR PCP with Kia Access, as well as 4.9 per cent APR Conditional Sale finance across the entire range. Zero per cent finance is available on Venga
  • Eight Iconic American Muscle Cars in BCA Auction 13 Jun 2012 (News)
    . The 1969 Plymouth GTX 440 Coupe 440ci/375hp (pictured above) is another rare car and, apart from the replacement engine block installed in the 1970's, is in very original condition with all other components bearing matching numbers. Finished in Platinum Silver with dark grey stripes, a black
 

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