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New Classic Car Hotel To Be Built At Bicester Heritage
When it comes to preserving automotive history, few sites measure up to Bicester Heritage. Every year, car enthusiasts flock to see a diverse range of classic motors. It was recently announced that a 344-room hotel is going to be built on the site, adding...
4 Of Our Favourite Classic Sci-Fi Car Chases
They may not be as common as the action genre, but car chases in sci-fi films are definitely a thing. In fact the sci-fi films have produced some of the most unique, iconic, and thrilling car chases of all time on the big screen. It doesn’t matter whether...
SMMT Figures Show Drivers Are Buying Less UK-built Cars
There used to be a time when British drivers would buy a new car because it was built in the UK. Those days are long gone, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Car production in the UK market has...
Recognising The Prestige Of The Isdera Imperator
Rare classic cars are some of the most beautiful vehicles in the industry. Often built in limited numbers, rare classic cars are famed for their design and performance. One of the rarest cars is the Isdera Imperator 108i, which was based on the Mercedes...
A Collection Of Model Cars Sold For £21,000
Classic cars are highly appealing to collectors because of their beauty and style. It’s not just classic motors that grab people’s attention, as a collection of model cars has recently been sold for £21,000. The set of 128 featured a variety of cars,...
Unusual Vehicles: AF Spider
Unusual Vehicles is a segment that looks into the history of an unconventional motor. Three-wheeled cars are known for having a quirky appearance, and one of the most unique was the AF Spider. Designed for the race track, the AF Spider was developed by...
British-Built Car Production Continues To Fall
In the face of market uncertainty, UK car production continues to fall. This is according to the latest data released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). July statistics showed that demand dropped by 11% in July compared to July...
Music made from classic Porsche sounds
It’s pretty common for high-end cars to make cameos in music videos but what’s pretty unheard of is the car actually making up the music itself. But that’s what a German hip-hop producer has managed to achieve. If you’re incredibly confused then fear not,...
Looking Into The History Of Gilbern Cars
The UK car manufacturing industry has been defined by various brands over the years. Many manufacturers have been unable to cope with demand, disappearing into the annals of history. One of the shortest lived UK based car manufacturers was Gilbern....
Wayve Technology Looks To Make Driverless Cars Safer
Driverless cars are being hailed as the future of the motor industry, with the technology being improved upon on a regular basis. In the UK, a duo are working on a ‘safe self-driving’ technology called Wayve. Amar Shah and Alex Kendall met at Cambridge...
Cars With “Eyes” To Help Pedestrians
Jaguar Land Rover’s future mobility division has come up with a new concept for autonomous cars, which could help to reassure pedestrians when crossing the road. The carmaker has begun testing self-driving cars with virtual moving eyes… The Need to Build...
The Ford Nucleon: A Nuclear-Powered Car
In the automobile industry it’s common practice to come up with concept vehicles to test new designs. All kinds of concept cars have been developed and one that stands out is the Ford Nucleon. Developed during the nuclear age, Ford wanted to tap into the...