Two Nissan Qashqai e-POWER cars have driven all the way from the very bottom of the UK (a place called Land’s End) to the very top (a place called John O’Groats). That’s 837 miles, and they did it using just one tank of fuel! What makes this car special? The Nissan Qashqai e-POWER is a […]
A highly original 1956 Jaguar D-Type, one of just 71 ever built, is set to go to auction at Broad Arrow’s Zürich Auction on 1st November 2025. Held in partnership with Auto Zürich, the auction will take place at the Dolder Grand hotel, with the un-raced D-Type looking to be one of the most popular […]
Two new Nissan Qashqai e-POWER models have completed the iconic Land’s End to John O’Groats journey on a single tank of fuel, covering 837 miles (1,347km) and still finishing with 100 miles (160km) left in the tank. The test was conducted by engineers from Nissan Technical Centre Europe (NTCE) in Cranfield. Over 18 hours and […]
The new Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor has driven 581.3 miles (935.44 km) on a single charge – the longest distance ever travelled by an electric SUV without plugging in, according to Guinness World Records. The attempt, which took just under 23 hours to complete, was carried out on public roads across the UK. […]
For the first time since the 1980s, the DVLA has announced significant changes to its vehicle registration policies surrounding classic and historic cars. These changes come into force on Tuesday 26th August 2025, and will aim to simplify processes and safeguard classic car heritage. What’s Changing? In simple terms, the new policy introduces two strands […]
We took some of our favourite cars and turned them into cartoons…
The UK’s used car market continued its steady climb in Q2 2025, with transactions rising 1.7% to nearly two million vehicles (1,996,116). This is the strongest second-quarter performance since 2021, according to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). This is the 10th quarter of consecutive growth for the used car […]
Our very rare 1970 Aston Martin DBS 6 Vanatage has begun its restoration! It is currently being stripped down in preparation for work to begin bringing it back to its former glory.
Suzuki’s Wagon R has officially sold 10 million units worldwide as of June 2025. Launched in Japan back in September 1993, the compact Wagon R has spent nearly 32 years as a practical, city car. Originally designed as a semi-bonnet style mini wagon, it quickly became popular on Japanese roads and has since spread across […]
On Sunday 3rd August 2025, the Bridge Classic Cars team attended the Festival of Classic and Sports Cars at Helmingham Hall as the headline sponsor. We were excited to return again to the event, which, as always, had well over 1,000 classic and sports cars on display. As the event’s headline sponsor, we welcomed visitors […]
Ben recently took our 1976 Jensen Interceptor out for a test drive as it nears the end of its time with us. Molly joined him to see how it went.
A new survey commissioned by BMW suggests that UK motorists are losing up to 565 hours of their lives to car-related admin and maintenance planning. 2,000 drivers across all makes and models were surveyed, and the research found that the average motorist spends the equivalent of a full day each year just thinking about service […]
The UK new car market dropped by 5% in July 2025, with 140,154 vehicles registered. This is the weakest July since 2022, and is nearly 11% below pre-pandemic 2019 levels. According to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the drop comes after two months of growth, highlighting the sector’s ongoing […]
Jonn investigated a central locking fault on our 1991 Porsche 944 S2, where the system was not operating from the driver’s door. Testing the central locking button in the centre console confirmed that the system could successfully lock the car, and with the ignition on, it unlocked correctly as well. Functionality was also verified when […]
Chris has now painted the bonnet of our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4. He also flattened and polished the car with 1000, 1500, and 3000 grit before applying raptor to the wheel arches. He also painted some of the small components for the bonnet black.
Greg has been taking a look at our 1967 MGB Roadster. He found that the diff was leaking, so he topped this off, tied up the fuel pump wires, fixed the number plate lights, fixed the reverse lights, and sandblasted and soldered the battery leads.
We recently had several new arrivals at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. All from the same collection, we welcomed our 1992 Lotus Elan SE, 1995 Lotus Elan S2, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage, and our 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL600. Some of these will go on to be competition cars, so make sure you keep an eye […]
Adrian Mardell, the Chief Executive Officer of Jaguar Land Rover, is stepping down from his role after more than three decades with the company, including three years as CEO. JLR have confirmed Adrian’s departure and has said that a successor will be named in due course. Mardell’s exit comes during a huge chapter for the […]
Suffolk County Council recently received £75,000 to study whether self-driving shuttles could become part of how people get around in Suffolk. This study is called “ADASTRA.” Lots of areas in Suffolk are rural or near the coast, and they don’t have many buses or trains. This makes travel slow and sometimes tricky, especially for older […]
Suffolk County Council is making plans to trial self-driving electric shuttles across the region. Backed by £75,000 in government funding, the council’s ADASTRA feasibility study will explore how connected and automated mobility (CAM) can increase accessibility, sustainability, and inclusivity, particularly in areas where traditional public transport falls short. Named after BT’s innovation hub at Adastral […]
Our very special and rare 1970 Aston Martin DBS 6 Vantage has arrived at the workshop. As it was unloaded from the trailer, it was the first time most of us had seen the car in person, so it got quite a bit of attention. It will now move into the workshop for a proper […]
We have recently welcomed our 1989 Rover Mini into the workshop. It has been out of action for a long time, and other than its engine being removed, it has stood untouched. As you can see from the photos below, even a thorough clean can make a world of difference to these cars!
Our 1999 Rover Mini has been in the paint shop with Mauro. While it was in there, its roof was painted and, as you can see, it looks great!
We thought it would be a very tricky decision for some people whether they wanted to win a modern or a classic Golf. The answer we came up with was to launch a competition where you can win BOTH. The lucky winner of our Best of Both competition will be the new owner of our […]
The all-electric Lotus Evija has set new records during its Autocar Road Test. During the test, it outpaced everything tested previously, including the McLaren F1 and the Bugatti Veyron. Customer deliveries of the Evija have started, so Autocar put it through its comprehensive performance evaluation. The result was record-breaking acceleration times and earning the title […]
Over the last decade, the number of classic cars on UK roads has more than doubled. However, despite more classics being driven, emissions from the sector have only risen by 34% overall. This is, in large part, due to “younger classics” bringing improved fuel efficiency with them. Back in 2013, there were just under 467,000 […]
The OMODA 9 SHS, the flagship SUV of OMODA UK, has completed a 730-mile European road trip without refuelling or recharging along the way. The journey, which went through nine countries, actually performed better than the SUV’s WLTP-estimated 700-mile range, all on a single tank of fuel and one full battery charge. Starting from Dover, […]
Last year, we lost our incredible trimmer, Brian. After his short battle with lung cancer, Brian sadly passed away, and he has been hugely missed ever since. Being a huge bike man himself, as a little tribute to our friend Brian, we have made and installed this bike in a special spot right next to […]
Our 1976 Jenson Interceptor is in the final stages of its restoration now. The majority of the interior is now in, including the steering wheel and seats. Ben has run up the engine, and the levels were checked. The gauges are all working, and the engine has good oil pressure; the fans also kick in. […]
Jonn investigated the ABS warning light on our 2002 Ford Thunderbird, starting by inspecting the connections at the ABS module. He disconnected the plug and examined the pins, all of which were clean and in good condition, before reconnecting the plug securely. He then raised the car on the ramp and disconnected the rear wheel […]