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The cars that could cost an extra £4,500 to run in 2019
There’s been a lot of talk about eco-friendly cars and the ban on petrol and diesel vehicles within the UK. The ban isn’t set to come into effect until 2040 but in 2019 the all-new Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) will be introduced on 8th April. And now,...
Charging is still the biggest problem facing electric cars
Last year electric sales hit a new global sales record with 1 million cars sold. But over half of those sales were in China and it’s thought that a lack of adequate charging station is prohibiting mass adoption of the eco-friendly cars. Before anyone...
Tips for storing your classic car this winter
Most classic car owners know that their beloved vehicles don’t do very well in the winter months. Here in the UK we’ve had a pretty mild end to the year but the weather is no doubt going to get worse especially as we head into the New Year. With that in...
Could the classic car market be stalling?
According to This is Money, a new report which has tracked the sale values of popular collectible models in the UK, has revealed that prices are up just 1% this year and a quarter of collectible cars have fallen in value. The data was collected between...
Ford Thunderbird Convertible Owned by Marilyn Monroe Goes Up For Auction
In late 1955, Marilyn Monroe acquired a Ford Thunderbird convertible with a 5,000cc V8 engine producing 225 horsepower and a top speed of 113mph. Soon after Marilyn bought the car, she married Arthur Miller and it is thought that the two drove the...
Will the UK’s ban on petrol and diesel cars affect classic cars?
The government’s petrol and diesel ban The government has plans to make all new cars in the UK, zero emission by 2040 in a bid to tackle air pollution. Diesel vehicles produce the majority of nitrogen oxide gases on the road which contributes greatly to...
Introducing The New Aston Martin Farm
Aston Martin specialist Nicholas Mee & Co have a reputation for working on some fantastic projects, but their latest endeavour isn’t a single car. It turned into an entire farm! The team have rebuilt a collection of historic farm buildings in Essendon,...
Appreciating The Uniqueness Of The Tatra 87
In early car designs, it was common for some models to be ahead of their time in terms of features. A good example was the 1936 Tatra 87. Built by Tatra, the car could be considered the Czech equivalent of a Cadillac. Streamlined and sporty, the 87 was...
Number Of Cars Manufactured In The UK Drops Again
2018 has seen a steady decline of cars being manufactured in the UK. The trend continued in August, as the number dropped again. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), noted 89,254 cars came off the production line, 12.9% less than August...
New Built In Car Devices Will Breathalyse UK Drivers
Drunk driving is a nationwide issue, but steps are being taken to eliminate it. One of the latest initiatives is being carried out by Durham Police, with them offering offenders new devices that will breathalyse them before the car starts. The pilot...
PM Theresa May Plans To Make The UK A Leader In Zero-Emissions Vehicles
Lowering car emissions has become one of the most popular topics in the car industry, and there was plenty to discuss at the inaugural Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Summit held in Birmingham back in September. Prime Minister Theresa May’s speech was a key...
Unusual Vehicles: Tucker 48
Unusual Vehicles is a segment that looks into the history of an unorthodox car. There have been a lot of unique cars to come out of America, with the Tucker 48 having one of the most interesting stories. The brainchild of Preston Tucker, the 48 was marked...