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 […]
Antonio Filosa has officially taken his role as CEO of Stellantis. He is accompanied by a newly appointed leadership team that he put together from across the company’s global operations. The reshuffled leadership builds on changes first outlined in February 2025, matching Stellantis’ strategy of making product decisions within the regions where they will be […]
The entire Bridge Classic Cars team are very excited to be supporting Alex Alloro in the 2025 750 Motor Club Cup 200 season. We have known Alex for a little while now, so we are very pleased to see our logo on his car as he races at various circuits such as Snetterton and Donington […]
Rolls-Royce have had some help at their factory in Goodwood from Year 2 pupils from The March CE Primary School! These children planted the very first tree on the site where Rolls-Royce is building an extension. The tree was an elderberry tree, known for its stunning flowers and tasty berries. This special planting took place […]
Our 1969 Aston Martin DB6 Volante has been masked up, and Adam has begun filler work on the top of the boot and rear quarter.
Ben investigated the issue with our 1985 Daimler DS420 and identified that the fuel pump was not functioning due to a lack of priming. After addressing this, he confirmed the pump was operational. It was also noted that while the offside tank was full, it had no fuel pump installed. In addition, Ben resolved the […]
The Volvo XC60 has officially become the best-selling model in the company’s history, with over 2.7 million units sold globally, overtaking the Volvo 240. Since its release in 2008, the mid-size SUV has become a huge part of Volvo’s line-up and appealed to a wide range of drivers thanks to its focus on safety, quality, […]
The Dacia Duster has won ‘Best Value Car’ in the 2025 Autocar Awards. Despite having a fairly modest price tag, the Duster was said to offer drivers much more than they might expect. Judges said that they liked the Duster’s “chunky, fresh styling”, which they describe as giving the Duster “far more than an economy […]
Tony has once again been busy transporting some of our cars to various locations. Our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe has been moved over to our partners at Ashbocking Joinery. Our 1956 Jensen 541 has been collected and brought into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, our 2007 Porsche 911 has been delivered to auction, […]
Ipswich Town Women will play their home games at Colchester United’s JobServe Community Stadium across the 2025/26 and 2026/27 seasons, as the Club prepares for its first campaign in the newly renamed WSL2. This is a very positive step after playing home games at Felixstowe & Walton United’s Martello Ground for more than 10 years. […]
MG will reveal two new models at this year’s Festival of Speed, the Cyberster Black and the Cyber X. Both cars will be revealed at 11am on Thursday, 10th July. The MG Cyberster, MG’s all-electric two-seat roadster, is making its return to Goodwood but with a new look. Finished in deep black paint with chrome […]
Steve inspected our 1971 Triumph TR6 and identified significant wear in the valve train. His inspection revealed worn tappets and mushroomed valve tops, indicating the need for a new rocker shaft assembly. To address the valve damage properly, the cylinder head will also need to be removed so the valves can be replaced. In addition […]
Earlier today, we welcomed two familiar faces back into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop in the form of our 1968 MGB GT and our 1981 Austin Morris Mini 998. They are both looking as good as ever, and we will soon have them back with their owners.
Jonn carried out a detailed inspection and service on our 1973 Porsche 914, beginning with the gear lever mechanism. He stripped out the interior components, including the centre console and carpet, to access the gear lever assembly. This was removed, thoroughly cleaned, and fitted with a new bush. After greasing and rebuilding the assembly, he […]
Gregg has now finished his work on the bulkhead, kick panel, rear frame, and floors of our 1978 Mercedes 350SL.
Ben is inviting everyone in the automotive industry to take part in Ben’s Big Breakfast in October. This is all about sitting down together and having a chat because, in some cases, it literally could save someone’s life Now in its fifth year, Ben’s Big Breakfast is inviting workplaces and individuals across the entire automotive industry […]