At Auto Shanghai 2025, Horse Powertrain showed off its new Future Hybrid Concept powertrain. It is a compact, modular hybrid unit that could potentially change how car manufacturers look at electrified platforms. The Future Hybrid Concept is a single, integrated unit combining an internal combustion engine, electric motor, and gearbox. It’s designed to slot into […]
Renault has shown off its new Emblème, a working prototype that is far from your typical concept car. Developed by Ampere, it’s a sleek, high-tech shooting brake designed to make you guess again as to what family cars can look like in a low-carbon world. The Emblème cuts its lifecycle emissions by a huge 90% […]
We have car number 1 of just 20 being made of the 2024 Caterham Seven CSR Twenty. This special edition Seven brings together some of Caterham’s most successful engineering. For example, it pairs the 210 bhp version of the 2.0-litre Ford Duratec engine – the one most likely to be seen in the Seven 420, […]
For the next seven days, we have car number 1 of just 20 being made of the 2024 Caterham Seven CSR Twenty. With a unique setup combining the 210bhp 2-litre Ford Duratec with the CSR chassis. More details about this incredible will be coming soon but, for now, here are some images of it arriving […]
Hennessey Special Vehicles has just revealed the Venom F5 Evolution, and, to put it simply, it’s an absolute monster! The Venom F5 is the most powerful internal combustion road car on the planet. The Texas-built hypercar comes with a range of updates designed to increase performance, handling, and everyday usability. Driven by customer feedback and […]
If you haven’t heard of Get Lost Automotive yet, I imagine you will have very soon, as they have just unveiled their very first vehicle – Project Safari, a ground-up reimagining of the Elise S1. Get Lost was founded by automotive photographer GFWilliams and is all about creating cars that are fun but are also […]
Ben and Steve fabricated a new frame for the rotisserie to mount securely to the chassis subframe mounts, as well as the rear bumper and front anti-roll bar mounts of our. This setup was designed to enhance stability and reduce flex during use. With the vehicle now mounted in this way, full access to the […]
Jonn fitted new bungs and gaskets to both carburettor float bowls and ensured they were securely in place. He then refitted the carburettor assemblies to the manifold and tightened all fixings. With the ignition key turned on, he checked for any fuel leaks, finding none. To build oil pressure, the engine was cranked over for […]
H&H Classics recently hosted an auction at the Imperial War Museum in Duxford. Craig and Gordon were in attendance and got to see first-hand that it was a very successful one. Almost 100 lots were up for sale and generated around £2 million with an expected sale rate of 70% (pending post auction deals). One […]
The number of vehicles on UK roads reached an all-time high in 2024, with nearly 42 million cars, vans, buses, and trucks now in use. This is a 1.4% increase from 2023, according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Cars account for over 36.1 million of that total, up by […]
Pete continued with the rectification of poor previous repairs and corrosion on our 1969 Aston Martin DB6 Volante. The rear arch tails have now been fully welded, along with the lower inner rear arches. These areas were treated with a factory-standard red oxide primer to bare steel, using a modern epoxy-based equivalent that has been […]
Jonn investigated a non-start issue on our 1963 Fiat 500 and found that the starter motor had once again come loose. When attempting to disconnect the battery, the bonnet release cable broke, but he was able to open the bonnet manually. A replacement cable will be required. After disconnecting the battery, Jonn removed the starter […]
Jonn inspected the driver’s side rear window slider lock on our 1968 Austin Mini Cooper S and removed the existing lock. Although new replacement parts were available in the vehicle, they differed slightly from the original specification. As a result, Jonn refitted the original lock and enlarged the hole in the trim to ensure proper […]
Adam has been giving our 1973 MGB Roadster some attention in the Bridge Classic Cars paintshop. After painting the bonnet hinges, he then polished the car ready for the next stage of its restoration.
The 82nd Goodwood Members’ Meeting took place over the weekend, and the whole thing started with a 70-car parade of Alpine cars to help celebrate the company’s 70th anniversary. The parade included a selection of Alpine models spanning the last seven decades. There were A110s of the 1960s all the way through to the new […]
The McMurtry Spéirling has become the first car to drive upside down. If that wasn’t impressive enough, it did it from stationary! It was possible for the all-electric hypercar to do this because of its Downforce-on-Demand™ fan system. This essentially vacuums the car to any surface, even a rotating platform turned completely upside down. It […]
The entire Bridge Classic Cars team is extremely proud to say that our very own Nick has been named a finalist in the 2025 International Auto Film Festa for his film, “Memory Lane.” The awards are based in Japan and are all about celebrating short films (up to 15 minutes) that are about cars and […]
Our 2010 Land Rover Defender has always been a fantastic-looking car. When it had the Bridge Classic Cars logo on the side, I think it finished the rugged look off perfectly. Since being back with us, it has had its plain black sides with no branding. However, recently, glass sides were added to our Defender […]
The Alvis Car Company is just a few days away from showing off its Lancefield Continuation, 88 years after the original. First seen at the 1938 London Motor Show, the original car was built for a Japanese customer. The recent continuation has been built by hand and will be delivered to another Japanese collector, almost […]
Both front hubs had seized bolts that snapped during the removal of the brake disc back plates of our 1978 Mercedes 350SL. The broken bolts were drilled out in three stages, after which the threads were cleaned using a thread tap.
Frontline Cars has revealed its new MGA Factory Edition. While it may look like an original MGA, it has been brought into the modern era. That means you can enjoy the look, the feel, and all the good bits of a classic car but with the reliability that comes with modern technology and engineering. The […]
Caterham has confirmed a new engine supplier for its 2026 Academy Championship. From next year, Caterham Academy cars will be powered by a 1.3-litre turbocharged HR13 engine developed by Horse Technologies. The HR13 four-cylinder engine will replace the long-serving Ford Sigma unit, which has been part of the Academy series since 2008. With bespoke tuning, […]
As we have been talking about Coachbuilt Whiskey quite a bit lately, it was great to see co-founder, and former Formula 1 World Champion, Jenson Button, share one of our social media posts to his 1.7 million followers on Instagram. We are very pleased that not only has Jenson seen our content but liked it […]
As the first run of the all-new Morgan Supersport has begun, the end of the Plus Six era is now here! After six years of production, the Plus Six has moved aside for the Supersport to take its place as the flagship model for the brand. To mark the occasion, Morgan team members all got […]
Jonn fitted a new manual washer pump to our 1978 MG Midget, primed the system, and tested it to ensure correct operation before securing it to the dashboard. The heater fan was tested by powering it directly, and an ignition live feed was checked from the fuse box. A dedicated wire was made to run […]
On Saturday night, we hosted an Evening With Coachbuilt Whisky. This event was exclusively for our members and our specially invited guests. We welcomed around 60 people into The Classic Lounge at Bridge Classic Cars, where they were met with a selection of Coachbuilt Whisky to try, including some incredible cocktails made by Max from […]
The UK government has officially relaxed its plan to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars. One of the key points from this update is that hybrid cars will not be banned until 2035, as long as they can cover a “significant distance” using electric power alone. A Smoother Transition The government says […]
Danish hypercar manufacturer Zenvo has revealed what they are calling ‘Mjølner’, a 6.6-litre quad-turbo V12 hybrid powertrain. Capable of producing up to 1,850bhp, it’s the most powerful V12 engine ever fitted to a road-legal car. Mjølner will be part of Zenvo’s upcoming Aurora hypercar, currently deep in development. While the V12 alone delivers 1,250bhp, an […]
McLaren Automotive is set to merge with British electric vehicle start-up Forseven – one of the biggest changes in the company’s 62-year history. The merger aims to expand McLaren’s model range beyond its traditional mid-engined supercars, potentially helping them produce SUVs and other vehicle types. The merger is facilitated by CYVN Holdings, an Abu […]
Last year, I wrote an article talking about the collapse of Cazoo. Now, though, it is making a comeback after being taken over by MOTORS. Earlier this week, on 2nd April 2025, Cazoo relaunched as a dedicated used car search platform. With a fresh website and over 200,000 listings from more than 5,000 UK dealers, […]