An Evening With Bob Laishley – Caterham CEO

An Evening With Bob Laishley – Caterham CEO

Saturday 22nd November 2025 | 7pm – 10pm The Classic Lounge | Bridge Classic Cars, The Nursery, Main Road, Pettistree, IP13 0HH Please note: this is a ticketed event, and tickets will be checked upon arrival. You are invited to join us here at Bridge Classic Cars for An Evening With Bob Laishley. Bob Laishley In July 2022, […]

Audi Concept C

Audi has revealed the Concept C, an all-electric two-seat sports car, in Milan. The Concept C is an introduction to Audi’s new design philosophy, focused on what the brand calls “radical simplicity”. The Concept C shows this with a clean, minimalist form that strips away unnecessary detail. Its defining feature is a vertical frame at […]

Cyber-Attack Forces Jaguar Land Rover to Halt Production Across UK Sites

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has been hit by a cyber-attack that has severely disrupted vehicle production, including operations at its two main UK manufacturing plants in Halewood and Solihull. The attack, which began on Sunday, triggered an emergency shutdown of the company’s IT systems in an attempt to limit the damage. As a result, production […]

BMW Sets 2028 Launch for Third-Gen Hydrogen Fuel Cell Systems

From 2028, BMW’s Plant Steyr in Austria will begin series production of BMW’s third-generation hydrogen fuel cell systems, bringing zero-emissions powertrains into its mainstream product range. Prototype systems are already being made at BMW’s hydrogen centres in Munich and Steyr, while additional components will be supplied from the Landshut tech hub. “The launch of the […]

Jensen Cylinder Head

Work continued on our 1956 Jensen 541 with the removal of the cylinder head, which John then stripped down and thoroughly cleaned before sending it away to be skimmed. During the removal of the exhaust, two studs sheared off; these were carefully drilled out, and the threads retapped in preparation for the head’s reinstallation. John […]

Horse Technologies Begins Production of World-First HR12 LPG Hybrid Engine

Horse Technologies, a division of Horse Powertrain, has begun production of its all-new HR12 LPG engine. This is a global first as it combines direct injection technology with LPG fuel. The 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder turbocharged unit is the latest powertrain in Horse’s growing lineup of hybrid and combustion systems. Alongside its use of direct injection for […]

Caterham Factory Visit

During our recent visit to ‪Caterham, we were lucky enough to have a guided tour of the incredible factory. The Caterham team have called the new factory home for the last 18 months, so it was a fantastic opportunity to not only visit, but have a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most recognisable British […]

Enjoying Adventures

Colin, who won our Ultimate Adventure Collection earlier this year, recently got in touch to give us an update on how he is finding his 2 new cars. I think it’s safe to say we have another happy winner! “Back in May, I won your Ultimate Adventure Collection, i.e. the BMW Z3, Landrover 90 and […]

Colin Jones – Competition Winner

Back in May, I won your Ultimate Adventure Collection, i.e. the BMW Z3 , Landrover 90 and Latitude Roof Tent Since winning the Landrover I’ve made Land Rover owner friends and done what Land Rover owners do i.e head for the hills! Thanks again for the cars, they are awesome.

Hearing From A Winner

I recently received a lovely email from Iain, who won our Alpina Roadster S, updating us on his time with the car so far. I love getting this type of email and it’s always great to hear how much the car is being enjoyed! Thanks for the update, Iain. I hope you continue to enjoy […]

Iain Baines – Competition Winner

I was the winner of the Alpina Roadster S. I wanted to say what a fantastic experience, and what a wonderful machine it is. The car makes me smile on a daily basis, and has covered 350, mostly roof down, miles in my 2 weeks of ownership. I’m not sure if you ever do follow […]

Lotus to Cut 550 Jobs at Hethel

Lotus has confirmed it will cut 550 jobs at its Hethel site in Norfolk, following a review of its business strategy in light of shifting market conditions. The announcement comes just months after the company dismissed speculation that it planned to close its UK factory in favour of a new facility in the United States. […]

Mazda MX-5: Still the World’s Favourite Convertible

In 2024, the Mazda MX-5 became the best-selling convertible of any kind. According to global sales data from Jato, 27,669 MX-5s were sold last year, outperforming every other open-top car in the world, and that has continued into 2025. Originally launched in 1989, the MX-5 has seen four generations and more than 1.25 million units […]

Norwich Named UK’s Worst City for Parking

A recent survey of 2,000 drivers across 17 major cities by YourParkingSpace, found that Norwich is the UK’s worst city for parking based on cost, stress, availability, and convenience. However, Liverpool was found to be the best. In Norwich, nearly a third of drivers (32%) said parking is too expensive. A quarter (26%) also complained […]

MOT Failure Reasons

According to figures obtained via a Freedom of Information request submitted by eBay to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), over one million cars failed their MOT between June 2024 and June 2025 due to worn-out tyres with tread below the legal minimum of 1.6mm. Suspension issues were another common reason for failure, with […]

837 Miles On A Single Tank Of Fuel

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 […]

Unraced Jaguar D-Type For Sale

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 […]

Nissan Qashqai e-POWER Drives 837 Miles Across the UK on a Single Tank

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 […]

Polestar 3 Sets New World Record with 581-Mile Drive on a Single Charge

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. […]

DVLA Confirms Major Policy Overhaul for Classic Vehicle Registration Following HCVA Campaign

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 […]

Cool Cars As Cartoons

We took some of our favourite cars and turned them into cartoons…

UK Used Car Sales See Best Q2 Since 2021

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 […]

A Rare Strip Down

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 Wagon R Hits 10 Million Global Sales

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 […]

Festival Of Classic And Sports Cars

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 […]

Interceptor Test Drive

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.

Car Admin Costs UK Drivers 565 Hours Over a Lifetime

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 […]

UK New Car Market Drops in July as EV Growth Slows

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 […]

Central Locking

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 […]

DB2/4 Painting Continues

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.