DVLA has unveiled a major update to some of its vehicle registration policies, making it significantly easier for enthusiasts to register repaired, restored and modified vehicles. The new guidance reflects modern restoration methods and simplifies the registration process, helping classic car owners keep their vehicles on the road while ensuring safety and … [Read more...]
Sales of soft-tops are shrinking
Open-top driving is increasingly becoming a rarity for U.K. drivers as the number of new convertible model options has dropped by nearly 50% since 2000 — a 20-year low after peaking in 2005. Results from the latest annual Convertibles Report by CarGurus reveal that consumers only have the choice of 16 new convertible model options from the U.K.’s top 30 … [Read more...]
Newslines 18 March
After announcing the closure of its Luton van assembly plant, Stellantis has confirmed a new electric light van will be built at several European plants. Stellantis Pro One, a division of Stellantis commercial vehicles, has signed an agreement with IVECO, the brand of Iveco Group, to supply two all-electric light commercial vehicles (LCVs) for the European … [Read more...]
Classic cars’ price plateau reached
In an ever-changing year for classic cars, Hagerty Price Guide UK Editor, John Mayhead, analyses the trends that suggest the market may have finally reached a plateau. The last few years have been interesting times for the classic car market. After Covid came a surge in buyers looking for the car they’ve always promised themselves, and Hagerty’s six UK … [Read more...]
Golden anniversary of Mitsubishi in Britain
Mitsubishi Motors in the UK is celebrating its 50th year of trading in 2024 and is marking the anniversary with a calendar of events to honour the brand and its heritage. The 50th anniversary year kicked off in February at the annual Mitsubishi Motors in the UK Aftersales Conference. The event brought together all 110 Mitsubishi aftersales dealers across … [Read more...]
Classics go futuristic
Goodwood's 2024 Revival will serve as a landmark moment in motorsport history, as the entire weekend of historic racing is set to take place exclusively using sustainable fuel. Already an event that champions second-hand sustainability, today’s announcement sees the Revival further extend its Revive & Thrive ethos with sustainable fuel ensuring the … [Read more...]
Silverstone Festival 2024 details and discounts
Tickets for the 2024 Silverstone Festival will go on general sale on Wednesday 15 November with best prices offered to those booking the following weekend. The event will once again be staged over the end-of-summer bank holiday weekend – which next year is 23-25 August – and will offer fantastic fun-fuelled entertainment for all the family. Staged at … [Read more...]
Goodwood Festival’s bright spots
Bad weather disrupted this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed but couldn't blow away or wash out participants and spectators' enthusiasm marking its 30th anniversary. McLaren factory driver Marvin Kirchhöfer won the sensational Sunday afternoon Shootout final in the recently unveiled McLaren Solus GT, while over at the prestigious Festival of Speed concours … [Read more...]
Classic cars & what to look out for
According to the latest data from Britain's historic vehicle club, there are nearly 700,000 classic car owners in the UK. Although there are plenty of benefits to owning a classic car, there can also be lots to think about when buying, selling, restoring or driving a classic model. While classic cars are loved for their vintage appeal, the flip side … [Read more...]
Classic petrol for sale – at a price
Britain’s first publicly available sustainable petrol designed specifically for classic vehicles is now on sale. The Sustain Classic range will allow motorists to fuel their vintage vehicles with plant-based petrol, without any modifications to their engines, with three types of fuel initially available. Developed by fuel specialist Coryton, the fuel … [Read more...]
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