The Tudor Rose Dragster was first built in 1967 by two men called Dennis Priddle and Rex Sluggett. They put in a big, powerful engine known as a Keith Black 426 Hemi. This type of engine was made to go extremely fast! In 1968, the Tudor Rose raced for the first time at Santa Pod […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Suffolk-based classic car restoration specialist Bridge Classic Cars has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Innovation category of the RAC Historic Awards 2025, in recognition of its educational sustainability initiative, Bridge Classic Cars Kids. Launched in late 2023, Bridge Classic Cars Kids was created to engage children and families with automotive […]
Bob Laishley has stepped down from his roles as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Caterham Cars. Kazuho Takahashi, President and Founder of VT Holdings, the Japanese automotive group that acquired Caterham in April 2021, is taking over as CEO with immediate effect. Laishley originally joined Caterham as Chief Strategic Officer before stepping […]
Chancellor Rachel Reeves could be planning a new pay-per-mile tax on electric vehicles, with proposals suggesting EV drivers could be charged 3p for every mile travelled. The move is expected to be outlined in the autumn budget later this month and would begin in 2028, following a public consultation. This would aim to address the […]
Bentley is reviving the Supersports name with a brand-new model, which will be revealed in New York later this month. Exactly 100 years after the first Bentley ‘Super Sports’, this new model becomes just the fourth to carry the Supersports badge. It is also the lightest Bentley of the modern era and the first rear-wheel […]
Renault is preparing to open a new heritage centre in 2027 at its Flins-sur-Seine site near Paris. Before the opening, though, the brand is selling 100 historic models from its extensive private collection. On Sunday 7th December 2025, the auction, organised in partnership with Artcurial Motorcars, will feature more than a century’s worth of car […]
The UK’s new car market held steady in October 2025, rising slightly by 0.5% to 144,948 units, according to the latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). While fleet registrations dropped by 1.5%, increased demand from private buyers (+2.0%) and businesses (+32.7%) kept the market moving. Battery electric vehicle (BEV) registrations […]
A third-generation Range Rover Vogue, once owned by the late singer-songwriter George Michael, is going up for sale at Hampson Auctions’ final sale of 2025, the ‘Big End of Year Auction’, which is being held at Bolesworth Castle on Sunday 23rd November 2025. Finished in Oslo Blue with a Charcoal leather interior, the Range Rover […]
Matt Windle has officially stepped down from his position as President and CEO of Lotus Cars Europe, ending an eight-year tenure at the British car brand. Lotus, which has been under the ownership of Geely Holdings since 2017, is in the middle of implementing its Vision 80 strategy. This is a plan that aims to […]
We are incredibly proud to have been named a finalist in the innovation category at The Royal Automobile Club Historic Awards 2025 with Bridge Classic Cars Kids. Bridge Classic Cars Kids was launched at the end of 2023 with the aim of helping to inspire and educate children on the importance of our history and […]
Toyota has just released a cryptic teaser for its upcoming new model launch on 10th November 2025. The message reads: “Toyota has released a teaser image ahead of a major unveiling set for 10 November at 05:00GMT. The countdown begins… Get ready to embark on a new journey together.“ There is just one image accompanying […]
British electric sports car maker, Longbow has revealed the Aesthetic Dynamic Demonstrator of its first model, the Speedster. Longbow is calling this stunning car, the world’s first Featherweight Electric Vehicle (FEV). Featherweight Electric Vehicle The Longbow Speedster weighs 895kg and has a 0-62mph time of 3.5 seconds. It’s not just the car itself that is […]
Our 1971 MG Midget is now available to win! It is in such good condition that after a quick check over, it was ready for its next owner to be found. You can enter to win this beautiful classic here.
There are lots of companies that are trying to make self-driving cars something that we see on the roads every day. Two of the recent companies to help make self-driving cars possible are Lucid Motors and Stellantis. Both of these are teaming up with a computer company called NVIDIA to make it happen in the […]
Lucid Motors and Stellantis are hoping to get fully self-driving vehicles on the road. Both companies are working with NVIDIA, using its advanced AI and autonomous driving platforms to build the next generation of electric vehicles that can drive themselves! Lucid Targets Consumer-Level Autonomy Lucid Motors plans to deliver one of the first consumer vehicles […]
The Royal Automobile Club has announced the finalists for its seventh annual Historic Awards. These awards are all about celebrating excellence across the UK’s historic motoring and motorsport industries. Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on Thursday 20th November at the Club’s Pall Mall headquarters in London. Recognised as one of the top […]
We are incredibly proud to have been named a finalist in the innovation category at the Royal Automobile Club Historic Awards 2025 with Bridge Classic Cars Kids. Bridge Classic Cars Kids was launched at the end of 2023 with the aim of helping to inspire and educate children on the importance of our history and […]
Pirelli is temporarily halting production at its two UK factories. The brand has said that current market conditions are the reason behind the decision. Operations at the Burton-on-Trent plant in Staffordshire will stop from Friday 24th October 2025, with the Carlisle site in Cumbria stopping on Sunday 26th October 2025. Both facilities are expected to […]
We use FU3L as our synthetic fuel provider. If you haven’t heard about them yet, here’s a very quick introduction:
Just a short note to say a huge thank you. I am beyond delighted with my new win of the Ford Capri 1600 GT, and for the speedy delivery by Tony. All done superbly. Look forward to catching up at a show soon.
According to the road safety organisation, GEM Motoring Assist, up to 3,000 road casualties annually are linked to poor driver vision. As the clocks are going back soon and darker nights are coming, the risk of a collision increases by around 20% on dark, wet evenings compared to dry daylight hours. As the clocks go […]
On the 15th November 2025, six driverless race cars will compete in a fast and futuristic final at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. These cars don’t need drivers because they’re completely autonomous. That means they use computers, sensors, and software to drive themselves (and they can drive really fast!) It’s part of the […]
Six international teams have secured their place in the upcoming six-car autonomous racing Grand Final, taking place on 15th November 2025 at Yas Marina Circuit. The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) is expecting a great race, with reigning champions TUM leading the grid after they set the fastest qualifying performance. Record-Breaking Laps This year’s […]
Over the last year, we have enjoyed a varied collaboration with Caterham. Together, we have covered everything from new-model launches to behind-the-scenes factory visits and content creation. Caterham Seven CSR Twenty In April 2025, we welcomed car number 1 of just 20 being made of the Caterham Seven CSR Twenty. We had this press car […]
Back in August 2024, I received an email from James, who was searching for his grandfather’s old motorbike. It was a 1946 Triumph Speed Twin, which obviously had sentimental value to James and his family. Following James’ email, I shared the story on the Bridge Classic Cars website and on our social media, and, amazingly, […]
The cyber attack that stopped Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) production in September is now expected to cost an estimated £1.9 billion, making it the most financially damaging cyber incident in UK history According to researchers at the Cyber Monitoring Centre (CMC), the impact of the attack has affected around 5,000 businesses in JLR’s supply chain. […]
Two of the most celebrated supercars ever built, Gordon Murray’s McLaren F1 and its spiritual successor, the T.50, are both going to be for sale at RM Sotheby’s Abu Dhabi Collectors’ Week in December. Coming from the same private collection, this will be the first time a Gordon Murray Automotive T.50 has ever been offered […]
SLSHOP has become the custodian of an incredibly well-preserved Mercedes-Benz 500SL (R107) that has just 42 miles on the clock. The 1982 car has never been registered or driven on UK roads and is believed to be the only unrestored, unregistered example of its kind outside the official Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart. Finished in Blue […]
aShareX, a U.S.-based investment platform, has teamed up with TheCarCrowd in the UK to offer shared ownership of special (and expensive) vehicles. The first vehicle being sold in shares is a Ferrari 328 GTS in concours condition. Shares will be available from this month, with investments starting from £1800. “aShareX was built to offer everyday […]
Lamborghini will continue building cars with internal combustion engines (ICE) for at least another decade, as the brand’s customers still want the “sound and emotion” of a traditional engine, according to CEO Stephan Winkelmann. Speaking from Lamborghini’s London showroom, Winkelmann said that falling enthusiasm for electric vehicles, particularly among luxury buyers, has provided the opportunity […]