Boreham Motorworks today unveils the first production representative prototype Ford Escort Mk1 RS to the public at London Concours 2026, marking a major milestone in the development of one of the most focused lightweight performance cars of the modern era. First announced at the end of 2024, the Boreham Motorworks Ford Escort Mk1 RS programme now enters a … [Read more...]
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Tredegar business will head top Welsh rally
David Spear Commercial Vehicles will continue its support of one of Britain’s most popular gravel rallies after confirming a second successive year as the official vehicle supplier to the Nicky Grist Stages on Saturday 11 July. Last year the award-winning, family-run commercial vehicle supplier, which was established in 1987 and is based at the Crown … [Read more...]
British GP centenary celebration begins this month
Visitors attending the special Brooklands Grand Prix Centenary Celebration on Saturday 8 August will not only experience the sights and sounds of 100 Grand Prix cars spanning more than 120 years of competition, but will also be among the first to explore a major new season-long exhibition commemorating the 100th anniversary of Britain’s very first Grand … [Read more...]
Brakes going on Government green drive
The UK government is putting the brakes on its green ambitions in the face of car makers' warnings, lower than expected registrations and struggling charging networks. Originally, new legislation wanted car manufacturers to sell an increasing proportion of electric vehicles annually and under the mandate, a third of every car maker’s UK sales must be … [Read more...]
Silence is golden and saves you money, say Vertu
You've checked the mileage, scanned the bodywork, and flicked through the service history, the car looks right on paper, but according to the technicians who inspect these cars every day, that's where most buyers stop – and exactly where problems could hide. A survey of 55 dealership technicians, master technicians, and aftersales managers across Vertu’s UK … [Read more...]
Challenges of new driving test bookig rules
The final stage of the new rules for booking and managing a driving test were introduced by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency last week. It follows two changes earlier this year: a cap of two date changes per test and a rule that only the learner themselves can book, change or cancel a car test – with unofficial services to search for tests no longer … [Read more...]
Newslines 15 June
Chery will build cars alongside Nissan models in the Japanese company's 40 year old Sunderland plant from 2027. It is a move by the Chinese company to circumvent new rules on content to reduce exposure to higher costs being imposed by the EU and gives Nissan new business and therefore profits for the plant which began Bluebird production in 1986. Almost … [Read more...]
Out of touch screens most annoy drivers
For a growing number of drivers, the most frustrating part of their car isn't under the bonnet, it's the infotainment system. And this frustration is now widespread enough that Euro NCAP has acted, updating its 2026 safety rating criteria so vehicles can no longer earn the highest ratings without physical controls for functions including indicators, hazard … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Volkswagan T-Roc R Line
Almost a decade after its launch helped turn around Volkswagen fortunes and create one of its most successful SUV challengers, the T-Roc generation two is on sale. Beaten for demand only by the larger Tiguan, the T-Roc Gen2 is really a completely new model not a facelifted derivative, being redesigned outside and in, offers more space and comes with the … [Read more...]
Avoid these EVs with low resale value
New research has revealed the most common electric vehicles that have historically depreciated the fastest in the UK. The research carried out by GAP insurance provider, ALA Insurance, found the Nissan Leaf, Renault Zoe, BMW i13, Jaguar I-PACE, Audi e-tron and the Mercedes-Benz EQC lose their value the quickest after being driven off the … [Read more...]
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