The battle for the Pirelli Welsh Rally Championship title goes down to the wire on the Wyedean this weekend. Matthew Hirst needs to finish sixth or higher on the Wyedean Rally Saturday 16 November to win the Motorsport UK Pirelli Welsh Rally Championship title for a record-breaking fourth time – although anything less and the title will go to Russ Thompson … [Read more...]
£11.2 billion tied up in unused cars
UK drivers could be sitting on a staggering £11.2 billion tied up in unused cars, a new study estimates. That’s the equivalent of a festive turkey feast for almost 439 million households or 17 million fully funded Christmases. There are now over three million cars with a SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) declaration in the UK with a potential average … [Read more...]
Newslines 26 August
Britain’s dog lovers spend more than £4,000 per year on their pet, but just half safely secure their dog on every car journey, says Skoda. However, just 51% said they always correctly secured their dog while driving, with 14% only doing it some of the time and 9% admitting that they have never secured their dog safely in the car. An estimated 12.5m leisure … [Read more...]
Classic car owners concerns over new ‘tampering law’
A recent survey shows 84 per cent of classic and specialist car owners are against the Department for Transport’s anti-tampering proposals that would outlaw tampering with a system, part or component of a vehicle intended or adapted to be used on the road. The poll by classic and enthusiast vehicle insurance specialist, Footman James, shows that 84 per cent … [Read more...]
Classic Touring Cars heading to Castle Combe
Recognising the increasing popularity of Group 1 Touring Cars of the 1970s and early ’80s with today’s generations of racers and spectators, Automobiles Historiques is co-promoting an exciting new race for the machines at Castle Combe’s Autumn Classic on 24 September. It will run alongside a fifth appearance of the Royal Automobile Club Historic … [Read more...]
Newslines 10 September
Volvo Cars has introduced an improved Recharge plug-in hybrid powertrain on its 90 and 60 series models, significantly extending electric range while lowering CO2 emissions, increasing performance and improving driveability. Volvo Cars’ raise the all-electric range to a projected 56 miles (90 kilometres) on a single charge with a new long-range battery, … [Read more...]
Retro Rides return to Goodwood for car lovers
Retro Rides is gearing up for the first Retro Rides Weekender since the easing of the UK lockdown, which will be held over the 29 and 30 May at Goodwood Motor Circuit in Chichester. Featuring a whole host of iconic machinery as static displays and track action, the Retro Rides team has tickets for both days available. Unique paddock displays featuring … [Read more...]
Beaulieu opens garage for classic repairs
The workshop at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu is opening its doors to historic vehicles owned by enthusiasts as its engineers draw upon decades of experience to expertly maintain customers’ cherished cars. For nearly half a century, the workshop engineers have kept the National Motor Museum’s prestigious vehicle collection in tip-top … [Read more...]
Ups and downs of Geneva’s star cars
London-based JBR Capital, specialists in high-end vehicle finance, has named the top 10 cars that have appreciated in value or held their worth after launching at the Geneva Motor Show over the last decade. The Lamborghini Veneno (above), unveiled at the show in 2013, tops the charts as this ultra-limited edition has appreciated in value by 180 … [Read more...]
Land Rover Classic tours begin
Land Rover Classic has opened its doors to the new Reborn Tour giving visitors the chance to experience the restoration of an early Land Rover live at the brand’s bespoke workshop and facility at Solihull – the ‘Home of the Legend’. The Reborn Tour and Driving Experience begins with refreshments and welcome from an experienced and knowledgeable Land Rover … [Read more...]
