Over the years, Ireland has had its fair share of car manufacturers, with the UK’s oldest surviving specialist racing car creator being located in Holywood. The Crossle Car Company was founded in 1957 by John Crossle. What started out as a personal racing...

Becoming a car manufacturer can happen in a number of ways, as some companies didn’t originally start out with automobiles in mind. A good example is Alpina, who developed typewriters, but eventually transitioned into designing cars alongside BMW. The...

Concept cars are some of the most unique vehicles in the motoring world because you can never tell whether they are going to go into full production or not. Sometimes, they can simply be for display, while other times there are plans for the car to be on...

Over the years, car manufacturers have come and gone, either because they couldn’t keep up with the market or they ran out of resources. One of the most interesting and obscure marques was Minerva. Named after the Roman goddess of wisdom, the company...

In the car industry, many vehicles take inspiration from one another, and a popular influence are the muscle cars of America. British cars have borrowed elements from American models, and a good example is the Hillman Avenger. Developed by the Rootes...

Tyre manufacturer Goodyear have recently revealed their prototype intelligent tyre concept, as a solution to growing pollution problems. Unveiled at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, the concept has been named the Oxygene – and actually contains living moss,...

When it comes to driving, there are a variety of techniques that people use to get around, ranging from reversing to making an emergency stop. Some are more difficult than others and a recent poll commissioned by the Accident Advice Helpline has revealed...

Japan has a long history of producing cars that have been exported around the world. Toyota, Nissan, Suzuki, Mazda, Honda and many other manufacturers have established themselves as important companies. But this wasn’t always the case, as it took a lot of...

With 2018 being a thrilling year for classic car events, we’re featuring some of the best expos to go to. For motor enthusiasts who value extravagance, the Heveningham Hall Concours d’Elegance could be exactly what you’re looking for. First taking place...

In the classic car world, manufacturers come and go, with some never to be heard from again. Others have been revived for a modern audience, with Borgward being a prime example of a brand that can be born anew. Founded in the early 20th century, the...

As well as classic cars, military vehicles are hugely appealing to car enthusiasts everywhere – many spend a great deal of time and energy making them road legal. At Carole Nash we specialise in policies for military vehicles and provide cover for a...

2018 is a year of car anniversaries, ranging from the Morris Minor to the Land Rover. Another motor that’s celebrating an important milestone is the Opel GT, as it was made 50 years ago. Made by German manufacturer Opel, the car became recognised for its...