BYD has introduced the first Super Hybrid vehicle that can run on any mix of petrol and ethanol. Built specifically for Brazil, the new powertrain will first appear in the highly limited SONG PRO COP30, of which only 30 will be made. These will be donated to the upcoming United Nations COP30 climate summit. The […]
A classic Lotus has been completely destroyed after catching fire on the A38 in Devon. Believed to be an Elan +2, the car caught fire around 9am on Saturday 4th October, near the bottom of the Harcombe bends on the A38. Crews from Newton Abbot and Middlemoor fire stations responded and quickly got the fire […]
To celebrate 130 years of “innovation and performance”, Škoda has released the Fabia 130. At a cost of £29,995, the new model is the most powerful and fastest production Fabia ever built, and has a revised 1.5-litre TSI engine that now produces 177 PS. Performance The upgraded 1.5 TSI EVO2 engine has a 0-62 mph […]
On Saturday, we hosted An Evening With Lili Myers, and it was an incredible event. Lili was lovely and shared some amazing stories, as well as talking about her book and her life with the late Dave Myers. She was extremely honest and raw with her words, and the whole team would like to say […]
We worked with the extremely talented photographer, Henry Lloyd, for Goodwood Revival 2025. Representing Bridge Classic Cars and Driver Magazine, Henry perfectly captured the atmosphere and the excitement of one of the best automotive events of the year. Henry’s photos can be seen below:
The small Buckinghamshire town of Newport Pagnell has now been the home of Aston Martin for 70 years. Back in 1955, the company moved to Tickford Street, bringing its operations to one location from its former West London and Yorkshire bases. Newport Pagnell would go on to become the birthplace of some of the most […]
Win a 1972 Ford Capri There have been quite a few times the “car you always promised yourself,” has found itself in a starring role in films and TV series. The Ford Capri has starred in: The Professionals Doyle drove a gold 3.0S, while Bodie had the silver version. Only Fools and Horses Nicknamed the […]
Today is World Mental Health Day, which makes it a good time to stop for a moment and talk to each other. I’ve said before that I’m extremely lucky to work in the automotive industry and particularly for Bridge Classic Cars. I get to spend my working days surrounded by cars that have stories to […]
Volvo has created one of the best inventions of 2025 in the form of its world-first adaptive safety belt! This is the second year in a row that Volvo has been featured on TIME’s Best Inventions list after its Driver Understanding System, designed to detect driver distraction or impairment, was featured in the 2024 list. […]
The Austin Motor Company has appointed Shortfield Garage Limited in Godalming, Surrey as its newest retail and aftersales dealer. This is the brand’s first official UK dealer appointment in more than four decades. Now operating under the name Austin Surrey, the dealership will showcase the newly launched Austin Arrow and provide full sales, service, and […]
The Aston Martin DBS is one of those cars that sits perfectly between eras. It was the last of the straight-six Astons, and it was the first step towards the modern Aston Martins that would follow. This particular DBS is rare in both colour and configuration. I wanted to know more about its history, so […]
Aston Martin has just revealed its latest flagship model in the form of the DB12 S. Using the successful foundation of the standard DB12, the new S variant has increased power, even better dynamics, and introduces some new design details both externally and internally. The DB12 S joins the DBX S and Vantage S as […]
This is Luxy. Luxy might look like a classic car from the 1960s but she has a secret hidden under her bonnet. She runs on electricity! With her electric motor, Luxy can keep up with all the modern cars out there on the road. She still has all of her stories to share from her […]
In preparation for An Evening with Lili Myers, which is taking place on Saturday, 11th October 2025, Lili very kindly sent us these photos of her late husband, Dave, in the last car he ever purchased – a Morgan Plus Six. All the information you need about the event on Saturday can be found here.
Young drivers being involved in accidents seems to be a very common thing. With this in mind, there is a growing number of people calling for driving skills to be taught before children turn 17. Young Driver, the UK’s largest pre-17 driving school, is proposing that driving education should be added to the school curriculum. […]
The very first production Ford Escort Mk2 RS1800 ever built is going to auction with Iconic Auctioneers at this year’s NEC Classic Motor Show and is estimated to sell for up to £250,000. KPR 111P was number 1 of only 109 RS1800s ever built between 1975 and 1977. The RS1800 was built as the road-going […]
We recently welcomed this stunning 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. Now that the scratched paintwork has been repaired, you can see that it is now looking as good as ever.
This is the 1902 Arrol‑Johnston Dogcart. It is extremely old and looks like it should be pulled along the road by a horse. However, it doesn’t need a horse to help it move as it has an engine. This is one of the oldest cars that is still around today. Back in the early 1900s, […]
It’s not very often that you get to see a vehicle from pretty much the beginning of motoring as we know it. That’s why I think this 1902 Arrol-Johnston Dogcart is so special. Even its number plate of XS 2 shows the car’s early days, as it was only the second car ever registered in […]
50 years ago, the Lotus Esprit S1 made its debut at the 1975 Paris Motor Show. Now, half a century later, British manufacturer Encor has released the first details of the Series 1, its reimagined Esprit. Built as a tribute to the Esprit S1, the Encor Series 1 retains the visual DNA of the original […]
Join our classic car nostalgia Facebook Group Here is a story from Keith Belcher and his nostalgic Land Rover, told in Keith’s own words: Land Rover is forever in the news these days, I thought I would share with you my own early Land Rover memory. My dad had been a Warrant Officer in Bomber […]
Bentley has released this provocative message: “The return of an iconic name to Bentley is imminent, 100 years after it was first introduced. This will be a rare Bentley – and one that is raring to perform. Another extraordinary car, coming soon. More details will be released in due course.” Read more automotive industry news
Hennessey has introduced the Venom F5 Evolution, a reworked version of its hypercar, and it has become the world’s most powerful internal combustion road car. Developed in response to customer feedback, the new model brings significant gains in power, handling, aerodynamics, and comfort. Partnering with Ilmor Engineering, Hennessey has pushed the limits of its 6.6-litre […]
The YANGWANG U9 Xtreme has officially become the world’s fastest production car after reaching 308.4mph at the ATP Automotive Testing facility in Papenburg, Germany, on 14th September 2025. The U9 Xtreme (also known as the U9X in its production form) shattered previous records, going faster than YANGWANG’s own EV benchmark but also going on to […]
Earlier today, Liliana Myers was interviewed on our local radio station, Suffolk Sounds. As well as talking about her new book and her late husband, Dave (of Hairy Bikers fame), she also spoke about her upcoming visit to Bridge Classic Cars for An Evening With Lili Myers. This is the full interview. Book your tickets […]
There was an 8% rise in motorcycle fatalities on UK roads in 2024. This has prompted road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist to call for stronger leadership and a renewed national strategy to improve road safety. The latest government figures for 2024 show a slight drop in deaths among car occupants and cyclists, but the […]
Last week, Nick and I went on a bit of a road trip to Milton Keynes to take a look at some of the very cool things happening at Milton Keynes Tech Week 2025. Held at Centre:MK, we got an up close and personal look at some of the tech that will no doubt play […]
Meet a friendly robot dog that was having lots of fun making new friends recently. More videos of this robot dog and some other robot friends (including a bus that doesn’t need a driver) will be coming very soon.
The UK government will underwrite a £1.5 billion loan to Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) as the company continues to recover from a major cyber attack. The loan will protect JLR’s supply chain and safeguard jobs across the UK after production at JLR has been suspended since the end of August when the attack happened. Normally […]
We are very proud to be awarded Most Innovative Automotive Company of 2026 by M&A Today. Bridge Classic Cars was recognised for strategic complexity, speed, scale, and innovation. Businesses from more than 160 countries took part in the awards, so this is a fantastic achievement for the entire team.