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.
Kinetiz has won the inaugural A2RL SIM-Sprint series, narrowly beating TUM by just four points in a very competitive virtual championship. After four races across digital versions of Suzuka, Yas Marina Circuit, and the purpose-built Autonodrome, the final results saw Kinetiz on 78 points, with second-place TUM finishing on 74. Virtual Racing For Real World […]
BYD has opened its 100th franchised UK dealership less than two and a half years after launching in the country. The first UK BYD retailer began operations in April 2023. Since then, the Chinese electric vehicle brand has rapidly grown its UK presence, supported by a growing line-up of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. […]
Bentley Motors has officially opened its new Engineering Technical Centre at its carbon-neutral headquarters in Crewe. The facility, which covers 13,000 square metres across two floors, will play a big part in shaping the future of Bentley’s model development, as the brand continues its transition towards full electrification by 2035. The new centre was opened […]
The UK government is considering emergency measures to protect supply chain jobs after a cyber attack forced Jaguar Land Rover to halt production worldwide. Business secretary Peter Kyle is said to be exploring a scheme that would see the government buy parts directly from JLR’s 700 suppliers, and hold on to them until the car […]
Here is a great story from Andy Maddams, in his own words, about his Renault 12TL: Back in about 1985, I purchased a red Renault 12TL for the princely sum of £90. I had, and still have, a high regard for the 12. They were tough, reliable and reasonably economical to run. The estate was […]
Carblah.com has launched today. This is the UK’s first dedicated car review platform written entirely by owners. Designed to bring honest, real-world feedback to car buyers, the new site allows drivers to rate and review the cars they actually live with. Carblah is the creation of automotive editor Steve Fowler, known for leading Auto Express, […]
Tsutomu “Tom” Matano, the automotive designer best known for creating the original Mazda MX‑5 Miata, sadly died on 20th September 2025 at the age of 76. Early Life and Education Born in Nagasaki, Japan, in 1947, Matano studied engineering before moving to the United States in late 1969. In 1971, he enrolled at the Art […]
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Woodbridge, Suffolk, Bridge Classic Cars will be hosting An Evening With Lili Myers on Saturday 11th October 2025, 7pm to 10pm. Lili Myers will be talking about her new book, Dave and Me, which is all about her life and relationship with her late husband Dave Myers, one half of the much-loved Hairy Bikers. Guests […]
The new BMW X5 will be offered with five different drivetrain choices: battery electric, plug-in hybrid, petrol, diesel, and hydrogen fuel cell. This is all part of the company’s “technology-open” strategy, promoting flexibility in meeting global demand for different propulsion systems. “By launching the new BMW X5 with a choice of five drive system variants, […]
The brand-new issue of Driver Magazine is now available to view digitally! I’m always extremely proud when new issues are released. It’s been a project I’ve worked on since the beginning, so to get another issue out there is really rewarding. In this issue, I review the Caterham Seven CSR Twenty. It seems so long […]
We were meant to be doing the live draw of our MGC GT on Thursday 18th September 2025. However, because it sold out early, it has already been delivered to the lucky winner. We didn’t want you to miss out, though, so anyone who had at least one ticket for either our Caterham Encore or […]
Rolls-Royce has shown off the Cullinan Cosmos. This is a bespoke, one-of-one commission inspired by space and created for a family in Dubai. The Cullinan Cosmos is the first Rolls-Royce in history to have a fully hand-painted Starlight headliner. The SUV was commissioned through Rolls-Royce’s Private Office Dubai, which acts as a hub designed to […]
New data from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) shows that more than one in four learner drivers are now taking their driving tests in automatic cars. Out of the 1.8 million driving tests conducted in England, Scotland, and Wales last year, 470,000 were taken in vehicles without a manual gearbox. This is a […]
Craig and I spent some time at this year’s Goodwood Revival. After having such a good time at Festival of Speed earlier in the year, it was great to go back to Goodwood for Revival. As you can see from our highlights, we had a fantastic time and are already looking forward to 2026. More […]
I always enjoy the feeling I get when I sit in the driver’s seat of a car for the first time. Whether it’s a classic or modern, getting to experience a car for the very first time is something I don’t think I will ever get bored of… And the Lotus Emira V6 certainly was […]
I was fortunate enough to be at the very first H&H Classics auction held at Kelham Hall on 10th September. Not only was it the first H&H auction at Kelham Hall, it was also my first time at a car auction and, as it turned out, it’s set the bar extremely high for any future […]
Watch our full conversation about cancer on YouTube This week, we are sharing content around cancer awareness. All of this is about starting conversations, raising awareness, and helping people find the help they need wherever they are. Our goal for this week actually started last year when various members of the team and our friends […]
A new name (sort of) has entered the sustainable fuel sector as FU3L has officially launched. Formerly P1 Fuels, the now UK-owned company produces advanced synthetic fuels designed to offer high performance without reliance on carbon credits. Instead, FU3L aims to make sustainable fuels more accessible and practical for everyday and specialist use. Currently, the […]
World EV Day 2025 is the sixth consecutive World EV Day and is the largest global campaign dedicated to electric mobility. Founded in 2020 by Ade Thomas of sustainability media company Green.TV, in partnership with technology leader ABB, World EV Day has become a yearly event on 9th September to highlight the growing shift towards […]
Polestar has officially released the production version of the Polestar 5, a four-door electric Grand Tourer based on the Precept concept. Staying extremely close to the original 2020 show car, the Polestar 5 delivers on the brand’s promise of cutting-edge design, performance, and sustainability. Two versions are now available to order in the UK: Both […]
If you’re a parent and a petrol head, you can soon own an Aston Martin pushchair! Aston Martin has a new collaboration with pushchair brand egg®. This has resulted in the creation of a bespoke collection of egg3® pushchairs, carrycots, and accessories. Set to launch in Q4 2025, the Aston Martin egg3® range will be […]
Look at how cool this little race car is! Our friend, Alex, was racing at a track called Brands Hatch recently, and he was very fast. Take a look for yourself.
Here are some highlights of our friend Alex Alloro racing at Brands Hatch in the 2025 750 Motor Club Cup 200. It’s great to see Alex competing strongly and, of course, to see the car looking so good too! Video by Rylan Myhill
Gordon was in Italy at the weekend. While he was there, he went to the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix held at Monza. It looked like a fantastic day and a great race!
Jonn recently carried out a pre-delivery inspection on our 1999 Aston Martin DB7 Vantage. He placed the battery on charge and reassembled the radiator cap. The tyres were inflated to the correct pressure and the wheel nuts torqued accordingly. A road test was then conducted to assess overall performance. Following the road test, Jonn carried […]
After Mauro stripped our 1987 Mercedes 500SL, he prepped it for primer. Once this is complete, any further paint can be applied.
The heater box assembly of our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 has now been put together and mounted onto the bulkhead. The gutter rail and rear quarter window chrome is also now fitted with both windows.