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Concours d’Elégance world-wide ‘tour’ for unique Rolls-Royce

Concours d’Elégance world-wide ‘tour’ for unique Rolls-Royce

A unique 1932 Rolls-Royce 20/25 drophead coupé, painstakingly restored by Fiennes Restoration, is having its international debut at Villa d’Este Concorso d’Eleganza (Cernobbio, Italy, 20-22 May).

How to clock a clocked car

Following HPI’s recent announcement that one in 17 cars have been clocked in the UK, Netcars.com, the UK’s fastest growing car sales website, is offering motorists tips and advice on how to avoid being scammed.

Retailer predicts electric shock for plug-in car owners

Electric cars now on sale could plummet in value by two-thirds when they reach the second-hand market in a few years time, predicts a major used car retailer.

Beds, BBQs and bulldog aircraft - The Goodwood Vintage Fly-In

Beds, BBQs and bulldog aircraft - The Goodwood Vintage Fly-In

Aviators and aviation enthusiasts can carry on camping over the weekend of 7-8 May when the Goodwood Aerodrome holds an informal Vintage Fly-In event for pre-1966 aircraft.

Santa Pod and NISMO partner for 2011 drift and race season

Santa Pod and NISMO partner for 2011 drift and race season

Santa Pod Raceway, the home of European Drag Racing has partnered with legendary tuning brand NISMO Competition.com for the 2011 Season.

Vauxhall marks great British event with sixteen of the best

Vauxhall marks great British event with sixteen of the best

With this year’s Big Event less than a month away, Britain’s oldest car brand, Vauxhall, is flying high its patriotic colours by offering customers 16 of its most noble deals on each of the 16 days leading up to the wedding of the decade.

Dan Snow re-opens Maritime Museum

Dan Snow re-opens Maritime Museum

Broadcaster and historian Dan Snow was at the 18th century shipbuilding village of Buckler’s Hard on the Beaulieu River yesterday, to re-open the attraction’s Maritime Museum following a winter-long period of refurbishment and re-display.

Ford reveals new Focus ECOnetic

Ford reveals new Focus ECOnetic

Ford has announced the new Focus ECOnetic, debuting next week at the Amsterdam Motor Show, will establish a new industry benchmark for fuel efficiency in the popular compact class.

England to benefit from over 500 green buses

Government funding of over £46 million will see 542 new low carbon buses on roads across England by March 2012, Transport Minister Norman Baker announced today.

Midlands next stop for UK’s top motor racing spectacle

Midlands next stop for UK’s top motor racing spectacle

The clock is ticking… there are now less than two weeks to go before the UK’s premier motor racing series, the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship, arrives in the Midlands for its annual fixture at the famous Donington Park circuit (Sunday 17 April).

Celebrate all things Land Rover at annual Heritage Show

Celebrate all things Land Rover at annual Heritage Show

The Heritage Motor Centre is to host the popular annual Heritage Land Rover Show on Sunday 1 May. Thousands of enthusiasts and club members are expected to converge at the show to enjoy a great family day out.

New car sales down in March

366,101 new 11-plate cars were registered in March, a decline of 7.9% on 2010, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Volume increase brings more pressure for sellers

Volume increase brings more pressure for sellers

BCA’s latest Pulse report shows that average used car values fell in March, although there was negligible price pressure in the big volume sectors of fleet & lease and dealer part-exchange vehicles.

Spectacular Saturday at BCA Blackbushe

Spectacular Saturday at BCA Blackbushe

Lex Autolease and Black Horse offered 400 convertibles at BCA Blackbushe on Saturday 2nd April, and over 90% of the entry sold, some 360 vehicles generating a turnover of £4.3 million pounds.

Updated pressure and load advice issued to caravan owners

Updated pressure and load advice issued to caravan owners

TyreSafe has issued an update to its popular caravan tyre safety leaflet giving revised axle load and tyre inflation pressure tables for caravan owners.