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A General Guide To Keeping Your Classic Car Safe From Theft

“…For the vast majority of us, it’s the traditional security methods that we would recommend.” In an recent interview with Sky News, the RAC’s road safety spokesman Pete Williams, stated low tech can often be the best protection. These days it only takes...

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What Made The Pagani Zonda So Appealing?

Building a successful car company is difficult, requiring creativity, determination and industry knowledge. Horatio Pagani, a former Lamborghini engineer, had the necessary skills to succeed, founding Pagani and turning it into a modern day supercar...

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Appreciating The Uniqueness Of The Saab 900

The classic car world is filled with a plethora of memorable motors, ranging from the beloved Mini, to the fashionable Aston Martin DB4. Luxury vehicles also have an influential reputation, and one of the most intriguing is the Saab 900. First developed...

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A Brief History Of The Microcar

In the 1950s, many people couldn’t afford a regular car, and used cars were in short supply. The solution came with a surplus of tiny cars – usually with glass-fibre frames and two-cylinder engines. The revolutionary glass-fibre made small scale...

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World’s First 3D Printed Car Is Going Into Production In 2019

Electric cars are a big talking point in the car world right now, and soon they’ll be joined by another futuristic vehicle. The first 3D printed car is going into production in 2019, courtesy of Chinese company Polymaker and Italy-based manufacturer X...

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New Car Registrations Expected To Drop By 5.5% In 2018

It’s been reported that 2018 is going to be a rough year for new car sales in the UK, with a drop of 5.5% expected to happen. The report, carried out by ratings agency Moody’s, pointed towards Brexit uncertainty and the increased price of imported cars....

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First Commercially Available Flying Car To Go On Sale In 2019

The concept of a flying car has been a popular image in sci-fi fiction for decades. Seen as a sign of the future, vehicles that take to the sky are something that manufacturers have been working on for almost as long as the idea has been around. As of the...

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Extravagant Golden Sahara Car Rediscovered And Set To Be Auctioned

In the classic car world, there are certain vehicles that have a near mythical reputation, with the Golden Sahara being among them. The magnificent motor is one of most excessive vehicles to ever created, and it was recently reported that the Sahara is...

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Unusual Vehicles: Panther 6

Unusual Vehicles is a segment that looks into the history of an unconventional car to see what made it memorable. Vehicles with an uncommon number of wheels have been popular throughout the car industry and the Panther 6 is a prime example. Designed by...

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4 Car Museums That Every James Bond Fan Needs To Visit

Cars have played a big role in films and some of the most iconic vehicles can be found in the James Bond franchise. From the Aston Martin DB5, to the Lotus Esprit 1, there have been plenty of memorable vehicles. For anyone who wants to see them up close,...

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New Law Could Mean Kit Cars Are Taken Off UK Roads

In the UK, classic cars are a common sight on the road, but a new law being proposed by the government could lead to kit versions being seen less frequently. The Road Vehicles Improving Air Quality and Safety act is stating that kit cars need to have...

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Unusual Vehicles: Mini Moke

Unusual Vehicles is a segment that looks at an unconventional vehicle. It’s no secret the Mini is one of the most popular classic cars of all time, and there have been a few variations over the years. The most unusual has to be the Mini Moke. The ‘Moke’...

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Lego Release Replica Bugatti Chiron

Lego have always been passionate about cars, with the company recreating several classic models in their own image. In 2017, Lego built a life-size McLaren 720S, which appeared at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The latest offering is a life-size version...

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Project To Revive Vintage Scottish Skeoch Utility Cycle Car Is Going Ahead

Historical cars carry a lot of weight in certain communities, which is certainly the case for the Skeoch Utility Cycle Car. Designed by James Skeoch, it was one of Scotland’s first affordable cars. It appeared at the Scottish Motor Show in 1921, selling...

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Celebrating The Anniversary Of The Jaguar XJ 1968

The Jaguar XJ 1968 model is part of the British luxury brand’s flagship series –  and is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2018. Considered to be the car that kept Jaguar afloat in the lean 1970s – The Jaguar XJ 1968 was known as the “eXperimental...

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Rare Jowett Jupiter To Be Auctioned At Duxford Imperial War Museum

It’s always a special occasion when a rare classic car is up for auction, which is the case with a 1950 Jowett Jupiter that’s scheduled to be sold on the 21st March at the Imperial War Museum in Duxford. Auctioned through H&H Classics, the car’s estimated...

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Black Country Living Museum Receives Donation And Vintage Cars To Help Expansion Project

Maintaining a museum requires a lot of effort, especially when it features classic cars. The Black Country Living Museum has one of the most impressive collections of vintage vehicles in the UK, and thanks to public efforts, the collection continues to...

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Can A Car That Reads Emotions Make Roads Safer?

Sounds like something from a science-fiction movie, but manufacturers are currently exploring the potential for a car to detect a person’s feeling and emotions. Recently a team of researchers and scientists at the technology company Sensum, in Belfast,...

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New Classic Car Museum Proposal In Oxfordshire Met With Mixed Opinions

Credit: oxfordmail.co.uk   Classic car museums are an excellent place to see rare vehicles that represent the pinnacle of automotive design. There are plenty of outstanding venues in the UK, ranging from the British Motor Museum, to the Dover Transport...

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Unusual Vehicles: Schwimmwagen

Unusual Vehicles is a segment that looks into the history of an unconventional vehicle to see how it was created. Cars that were designed to be multifictional can have a bizarre appearance, and that was certainly the case for the Volkswagen Schwimmwagen....

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Can you drive a motorhome on a car licence?

Before you take the plunge and buy a motorhome, it’s probably worth checking if you’re actually eligible to drive one on your current driving licence.  For the most part, the year you passed your driving test determines whether or not you’re legally...

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KTM to join next generation supersport race with 990 RC R

Austrians target RS 660 and Panigale V2 with new sportsbike for 2025

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BMW set to introduce automatic transmission on motorbikes

New Automated Shift Assistant system suggests auto GS is coming soon

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Classic scooter fans flock to Vespa World Days festival

Tuscan town welcomes 20,000 Vespas and 30,000 fans to break world record

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Reviewed: Ducati Scrambler Nightshift

Ducati makes some sweet sounds with the Nightshift

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Reviewed: Harley-Davidson Nightster

Harley’s entry-level model is a modern take on the classic Sportster, but is it too much for the traditionalist?

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