Volvo Cars has signed a new supply agreement with Swedish steelmaker SSAB for high-quality, recycled, near-zero-emission steel. This is the first time a car manufacturer has committed to using this type of steel in large-scale production. Beginning this year, the steel will be used in Volvo’s upcoming fully electric EX60 SUV and other future models […]
Caterham is saying goodbye to the Ford Sigma engine with the release of the Caterham Seven 310 Encore. For over five decades, 1.6-litre Ford engines have powered Caterham cars, and now, the Caterham Seven 310 Encore is the swan song of the 1.6-litre Ford Sigma engine, with just 25 units available across the UK, US, […]
Uber is ready to trial fully autonomous vehicles in London next spring. When the trial starts, Uber, working alongside British AI firm Wayve, will put cars without a human safety driver on UK roads for the very first time. Wayve has already been quietly testing autonomous tech in London, albeit with a human safety net, […]
I ventured to London to perform this weekend. The Three Chordettes were invited to perform for Collectif Vintage in Spitalfields, for the world renowned vintage clothing company’s D-Day Celebration. The day started off with a delayed train, but this only brought good fortune as we were upgraded to first class. Having had a relaxing journey […]
On 16th June 2025, Audi will present the third generation of its Q3 model. Since Audi introduced the Q3 back in 2011, more than 2 million have been sold worldwide, and it has become one of the brands best selling models. “With a total of more than two million vehicles sold worldwide since the launch […]
Recently, London’s Royal Lancaster Hotel welcomed over 1,000 whisky lovers for the 9th year of The Whisky Event. Visitors were invited to try something new, with over 800 whiskies to available to them to enjoy and savour. Among the exhibitors, our good friends from Coachbuilt Whisky. Max was on hand to showcase the brand and […]
Recently, one of our members, Trevor, decided that he wanted to host his birthday party in The Classic Lounge here at Bridge Classic Cars. We are very happy that Trevor and his friends and family enjoyed themselves and we hope to see them again soon. You can join the Bridge Classic Cars Members Club here.
The UK’s new car market saw a slight growth in May, with registrations up 1.6% year-on-year to 150,070 units, according to the latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). This was the strongest May performance since 2021, although figures are still nearly a fifth below pre-pandemic levels from 2019. The growth […]
We will be at the Newton Commercial Open Day on Thursday 12th June 2025 at Eastlands Industrial Estate, Leiston. The event will run from 2pm to 6pm with live demos from the Newton Commercial team, factory tours, classic cars to look at, and a charity raffle. We’ll be there for most of the afternoon, so […]
Volvo Cars has just revealed a world-first multi-adaptive safety belt, designed to deliver smarter, more personalised protection in real-world crashes. The new safety belt will make its official debut in the fully electric Volvo EX60 in 2026 and will use data from both inside and outside the car to adjust how it responds to different […]
Tony spends a lot of time on the road covering hundreds of miles every single week, picking up and delivering classic cars all over the country. Whether he’s taking one of our competition winners’ their new cars or collecting a barn find to bring back to the workshop for a full restoration, Tony can usually […]
While on our Great Northern Road Trip, Craig, Nick, and I had the pleasure of staying in the Buxton Crescent Hotel. Obviously, this is a stunning hotel and a fantastic place to stay, but for someone like me who enjoys the story of how and why things came to be in the first place, the […]
For a long time, we have been in the fortunate position to call former Vauxhall Managing Director, Stephen Norman, a friend of Bridge Classic Cars. While Stephen may have retired from the automotive industry a little while ago, we have always followed the progress of the position he once held. That’s why we are pleased […]
This week has been a jam-packed week for competition cars coming in and out of the workshops. We’ve been all over the country looking, delivery and collecting cars so here’s a roundup off all things classic car competitions. 2003 Porsche Boxter 2.7 New arrival into the workshops is our 2003 Porsche Boxter. Already turning a […]
I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from our visit to Crich Tramway Village. I knew there’d be trams, obviously. But what I didn’t expect was to step into a fully recreated street that could very easily be mistaken for a village where people still live and work. Cobbled roads, vintage shopfronts, original signs from […]
While we were on our great northern road trip, Craig spent the day at the “Peaks Sale” auction hosted by H&H Classics. Held at the Pavilion Gardens in Buxton, the auction saw nearly 100 lots sold, with total sales going above £1.7 million and over 70% of vehicles finding new homes. A 1961 Jaguar MkII […]
Tucked away in Ambergate, there’s a blue building that might normally be easy to drive past without paying too much attention. However, as we knew what was inside, we made sure to call in to The Great British Car Journey. The layout of the museum flows chronologically, which works well. You start with the likes […]
Housed in the former Rolls-Royce Light Alloy Foundry, the Great Northern Classics building itself has an incredible history. Constructed in the 1930s, it once produced components for the Merlin engines that powered Spitfires, Lancasters, and Hurricanes. Today, it’s been turned into part museum, part workshop, part classroom, and full petrolhead paradise! When Nick and I […]
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. It is with great pleasure that we invite you to an Evening With two influential figures in the classic car auction world, Paul Cheetham and James McWilliam […]
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. We are very excited to invite you to An Evening With Matt Hole, Managing Director of Morgan Motor Company. This exclusive evening will give you the chance […]
Škoda has shown off its latest concept, an electric reinterpretation of the Favorit, the brand’s popular hatchback from the late 1980s. The new design aims to combine modern electric tech with nods to a car that once reshaped Škoda’s future. The Favorit concept is the latest example in Škoda’s ongoing project to reimagine some of […]
When Nick and I started out on the first leg of the Bridge Classic Cars Great Northern Road Trip, we were looking forward to seeing the landscape change from the flat fields of Suffolk into the hilly terrain of the Peak District. Our car of choice for driving the 100+ miles was a 2021 Audi […]
The Hot Wheels Legends Tour is back in the UK for 2025, looking for a car that will be turned into a 1:64 scale die-cast model. This is the fifth UK edition of the global competition, which is now in its eighth year overall. The winning vehicle will not only be made into a Hot […]
This weekend saw the 7th, 8th and 9th rounds of the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championships at Snetterton with Napa Racing UK’s Dan Cammish leading the way in the first race. It was an incredible performance by the Napa Racing team with Ash Sutton taking the third position from sixth early on. And the day […]
Volvo Cars has announced it will reduce its workforce by around 3,000 positions, mostly affecting office-based roles in Sweden. The decision forms part of an ongoing cost-cutting drive aimed at making the company leaner and more resilient. The Swedish car maker, owned by China’s Geely Holding Group, said that the cuts are part of a […]
The motorsport community is in mourning following a tragic day on 24th May 2025. In the last 24 hours, three separate fatal incidents happened across Europe. In Scotland, co-driver Dai Roberts lost his life during the Jim Clark Rally near Duns, with driver James Williams sustaining serious injuries. Motorsport UK has launched an investigation into […]
Toyota has just revealed the sixth generation RAV4. The extremely popular SUV now has smarter technology, improved styling, and a performance upgrade. Over 15 million RAV4s have been sold globally since its 1994, with more than 2.5 million sold in Europe. This latest model is designed to keep that momentum going, balancing city refinement with […]
SUVs are taking over Britain’s roads! According to data from CarGurus, over half (52%) of all new car models on sale in the UK this year are SUVs, with a record 193 different models to choose from. Incredibly, that’s a 543% increase since the year 2000, when just 30 were available. Every one of the […]
Ben, the automotive industry charity, has just released its annual Health and Wellbeing Report, and it shows that it’s been a challenging year for those working in our industry. The charity surveyed over 1,000 people across the sector and found the top five issues affecting their health and wellbeing. Stress was the biggest, affecting 57% […]
The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) is returning this year with the next event confirmed for 15th November 2025 at the Yas Marina Circuit. With a $2.25 million (approximately £1.7 million) prize pool, this year’s event will also introduce a virtual racing series, A2RL SIM-Sprint. Organised by ASPIRE, part of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology […]