Yesterday, I stood next to the Jaguar Type 00. I’ve obviously written about this car before, and I’ve seen images and a range of videos. However, seeing it in person and having a conversation with the Director of Jaguar UK, next to the car, really brought it to life. Attention Grabbing Jaguar Type 00 The […]
RBW EV Cars, the British company making hand-built electric vehicles styled like classic roadsters, is making its first appearance at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed. Founded in 2017 by Peter Swain and a team of former Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, and Jaguar engineers, RBW doesn’t convert classic cars to EVs; instead, they build from the […]
MG has revealed two new all-electric models at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. The new MG IM5 saloon and MG IM6 SUV fit under MG’s “Intelligence in Motion” banner, which is all about combining cutting-edge tech with performance and everyday usability. The IM5 is an executive saloon that offers up to 441 miles of […]
The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray has officially been revealed in the UK, making its debut at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. It’s the first electrified, all-wheel-drive Corvette, and it looks incredible! This new Corvette has been designed to give everyday usability without compromising on raw performance. Offered as both a coupe and a convertible, […]
Red Bull has announced the departure of Christian Horner, ending his two‑decade tenure as Team Principal of Red Bull Racing. Appointed in 2005, Horner led the team to huge success. His leadership secured eight drivers’ championships (four of them with Max Verstappen) and six constructors’ titles, including four with Sebastian Vettel (2010–2013). In a statement, Red […]
Six months ago, something exciting started at Bridge Classic Cars. We launched a brand-new idea just for young car fans and future engineers. It’s called Bridge Classic Cars Kids, and it began with a very special story… Meet Rilee, an old car from 1905. After spending a long time locked away, Rilee was lovingly restored […]
Our 1995 TVR Chimaera has now been put back together after having some paint repairs completed.
Jonn carried out a service on our 2018 AK Sports Car, initially addressing a non-starting issue. He removed the spark plugs, cleaned and regapped them, then refitted all four. The engine then started successfully. After warming the engine, he moved the car onto the ramp to begin inspection. During checks, he found the alternator regulator […]
After Mauro had touched up the paint in the engine bay of our 1968 MGB GT, Jonn completed an oil and filter change. He began by raising the vehicle and draining the old engine oil. With the car lowered, he removed the oil filter from the engine bay and cleaned up a small amount of […]
Jonn investigated the washer system on our 1958 Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite, finding that the replacement pump differed from the original. He attempted to get the existing unit working again by priming the system using his syringe, though an internal pressure build-up indicated potential blockages. He then thoroughly cleaned the washer bottle, removed all associated […]
Chris carried out detailed preparation work on our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4. He began by cleaning the door frame, painting the back of the door skin and the frame itself, and then carefully refitting the assembly onto the car. With the car fully blocked down using 320-grit paper, Chris continued by readying it for the […]
The third model in McLarens ‘1’ car lineage is making its public debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025. There will only be 399 examples of the McLaren W1, and all of them have already been allocated. This means that the Festival of Speed will likely be your only chance to see one up […]
Work has progressed steadily on our 1956 Jensen 541, with Jonn continuing the methodical replacement of chrome components. He began by fitting the lower quarter light trim to both sides and installing a new bonnet badge along with its gasket. The rocker cover was removed and cleaned of the old gasket, then handed over to […]
Greg has continued his work on our 1978 Mercedes 350SL. As he has been making repairs to various parts of the car, he has been discovering more areas of rust and repairing them.
The paintshop team have been busy working on our 1969 Audi 70L. There have been some rust repairs made before various parts of the car have had epoxy primer applied in preparation for paint very soon. This rare car will shortly be looking much closer to its finished form.
Stellantis has launched a recall affecting a wide range of diesel vehicles across Europe due to a potential issue with the camshaft chain in certain 1.5 BlueHDi engines. The recall targets cars produced between October 2017 and January 2023 under the Peugeot, Citroën, Opel/Vauxhall, DS, and Fiat brands. According to Stellantis, some of these vehicles […]
The UK’s new car market saw a strong performance in June 2025. Looking back on the first half of the year, there looks to be pretty significant changes in consumer behaviour, brand standings, and the ongoing transition to electrification. The latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show a 6.7% year-on-year […]
To celebrate 20 years of teamwork with the charity Greenpower Education Trust, Ford recently turned its high-tech test track at Dunton Campus into a racetrack filled with over 55 electric cars, all designed and built by students aged 9 to 16! As well as having a lot of fun along the way, these young racers […]
Ferrari is famous for building very cool cars that can go extremely fast. The Ferrari team are now trying something new; they have built a very special racing boat! It’s called the Ferrari Hypersail, and it’s unlike any boat you would have seen before. It’s A Flying Boat Well, kind of. The Hypersail is a […]
Geely Auto Group is officially entering the UK market. The company’s first model is the all-electric EX5 SUV, which made its public debut at the Octopus Electric Vehicles Drive Day, with first sales expected towards the end of 2025. The EX5 is Geely’s first passenger car operation in Europe, and is part of its strategy […]
BYD has set a new record with its all-electric compact hatchback, the DOLPHIN SURF, as the one millionth unit rolled off the line at its Xi’an facility in China, just 27 months after the model launched. Known as the SEAGULL in China and the DOLPHIN MINI in Latin America, the DOLPHIN SURF has been hugely […]
Bentley will be at this year’s Le Mans Classic, with four Continuation Series cars in the largest works team entry for Bentley since 1930. The cars include three Blower Continuation Series models and a single Speed Six, each built and race-prepared by Mulliner, Bentley’s bespoke division. The cars, all modern recreations of pre-war racers, have […]
Ben, the automotive industry charity, is asking for the automotive community to support a family who are set to be filmed on DIY SOS in July. Ben is appealing for volunteers and donations to help bring a family’s beloved 13‑year‑old son, Dan Flemen, home. Dan, who was an active and sociable teenager, started experiencing flu-like […]
PRESS RELEASEFor Immediate Release30th June 2025 Woodbridge, UK – June 2025 – To coincide with the first anniversary of The Classic Lounge, Bridge Classic Cars is excited to reveal details of their new and improved Members’ Club going into the second year, now offering even greater value while building a country-wide community of car lovers. […]
British model, David Gandy, has become the owner of the very first Wood and Pickett Mini by CALLUM. This comes as the result of a bespoke collaboration that reimagines the classic Mini with modern features. Originally unveiled in Warwick, the car was most recently on display at Heveningham Concours and is the beginning of a […]
Jonn has been giving our 1981 Austin Morris Mini some attention to correct the points raised in its recent MOT. He repaired the connections to the rear foglight, which now work, before he looked through the advisories, too.
Greg has continued his repairs of our 1978 Mercedes 350SL. He has fitted the driver’s side strut mount and inner wing. Once the strut was welded in place, the wing was fitted and completed.
UK car and commercial vehicle production took another big hit in May 2025, with output dropping by 32.8% to 49,810 units. This is the fifth consecutive monthly decline, according to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Outside of the Covid-disrupted year of 2020, it’s the worst May performance since 1949. […]
Apple CarPlay Ultra was announced in May and promised a seamless integration of your iPhone into pretty much every aspect and feature of your car. From the instrument cluster, infotainment, climate, navigation, and everything else, it would all be merged in an Apple-designed interface. Aston Martin was the first to adopt CarPlay Ultra in its […]
Marcos Motor Company Ltd has owned the original assets of the Marcos brand since 2022, and now, it has announced its return to car building with the first three Marcos projects in almost 20 years. The three projects cover a mix of reimagined classics and all-new models, aimed at both road and track use. All […]