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Celebrating The 70th Anniversary Of The Morris Minor
2018 is a year where many vehicles celebrate milestones, with one of the most famous being the Morris Minor. The iconic car is turning 70 and the significance of this classic motor can’t be understated. Not only was it the first British car to sell over a...
The 2018 WhatCar? Winners
Since 1978, the WhatCar? Awards, have been one of the most highly regarded award ceremonies in the motor industry. Every year the long running UK automobile magazine names the top cars in each sector of the motoring world, along with the overall best Car...
MPs Urge For The Car Industry To Be At The Heart Of Brexit Negotiations
Since Brexit was announced, a number of industries have been preparing for the worst possible outcomes and car manufacturers are no different. MPs have recently warned that the UK government needs to put the automotive industry at the centre of Brexit...
The Electric Car Market Suffering With Scarcity Of Models
It’s already been thought that the electric vehicle (EV) market would be held back simply due to a lack of public charging points, and insufficient availability of power, especially in the UK’s energy networks. However, recent findings from car...
An Insight Into The Life Of Classic Car Restorer Kenneth Cobonpue
Classic cars and fine craftsmanship have a lot in common, with the two disciplines crossing over frequently. Designer Kenneth Cobonpue has made a living creating beautiful furniture and cars. The Philippines born artist is known for his avant garde pieces...
Designer Of The Day: Gordon Murray
Designer Of The Day looks at an innovative designer who’s added value to the classic car industry. Gordon Murray has built a reputation as one of the finest classic car designers of his generation. He made a name for himself by designing race cars that...
Looking Into The History of Porsche 64
Porsche have been responsible for creating a number of influential cars over the years, with an overlooked one being the Porsche Type 64. An important sports car, the Type 64 became a symbol of German ingenuity during a time when the car was seen as a...
The La Vie En Bleu Prescott Hill Climb Is Set To Be An Exhilarating Event
As 2018 is a big year for classic cars, we’re keeping track of all the important events that are happening throughout the year. The La Vie en Bleu Prescott Hill Climb held in Cheltenham is sure to be one of the most exhilarating events, especially with...
Jaguar Land Rover To Sell 100 Classic Vehicles At Bicester Heritage
Jaguar Land Rover bought the majority of the cars from classic car collector Dr James Hull. His collection features 543 cars, ranging from the 1930s all the way up to the modern day. The collection has been estimated to be worth £100 million and Jaguar...
Land Rover Legends Event Promises To Be Spectacular For Enthusiasts
2018 is looking to be an exciting year for classic car events, with a number of exhibitions taking place across the UK. We’ll be keeping up to date with all the latest excursions and one that caught our eye was the Land Rovers Legends display that’s...
Unusual Vehicles: 2001 BMW GINA Light Visionary Model
Unusual Vehicles is a segment that looks at abnormal vehicles and how they have turned the tide on convention and instructed innovation. The BMW GINA was a project designed by a team lead by Chris Bangle, the former head of design at BMW. A one of a kind...
Remembering The Extravagance Of The Facel-Vega Excellence
Many classic cars have been associated with luxury, especially during the 1950s and ‘60s. French company Facel-Vega wanted to be mentioned in the same sentence as brands like Rolls-Royce and Aston Martin, so they created an extravagant vehicle called the...