What an epic weekend we’ve just experienced here at Bridge Classic Cars. Like the rest of Suffolk right now, pink played a massive part in our celebrations. Let’s start with Thursday and Goodwood Festival of Speed. I was joined this year by Rob who was experiencing all that a Goodwood event has to offer for […]
The Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025 is now finished! We were lucky enough to be there, and it was another incredible event, albeit an extremely hot and sweaty one. Celebrating 75 Years of Formula 1 The 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed had a heavy focus on Formula 1. It was all part of the celebration […]
Yesterday, I stood next to the Jaguar Type 00. I’ve obviously written about this car before, and I’ve seen images and a range of videos. However, seeing it in person and having a conversation with the Director of Jaguar UK, next to the car, really brought it to life. Attention Grabbing Jaguar Type 00 The […]
RBW EV Cars, the British company making hand-built electric vehicles styled like classic roadsters, is making its first appearance at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed. Founded in 2017 by Peter Swain and a team of former Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, and Jaguar engineers, RBW doesn’t convert classic cars to EVs; instead, they build from the […]
MG has revealed two new all-electric models at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. The new MG IM5 saloon and MG IM6 SUV fit under MG’s “Intelligence in Motion” banner, which is all about combining cutting-edge tech with performance and everyday usability. The IM5 is an executive saloon that offers up to 441 miles of […]
The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray has officially been revealed in the UK, making its debut at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. It’s the first electrified, all-wheel-drive Corvette, and it looks incredible! This new Corvette has been designed to give everyday usability without compromising on raw performance. Offered as both a coupe and a convertible, […]
Red Bull has announced the departure of Christian Horner, ending his two‑decade tenure as Team Principal of Red Bull Racing. Appointed in 2005, Horner led the team to huge success. His leadership secured eight drivers’ championships (four of them with Max Verstappen) and six constructors’ titles, including four with Sebastian Vettel (2010–2013). In a statement, Red […]
The third model in McLarens ‘1’ car lineage is making its public debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025. There will only be 399 examples of the McLaren W1, and all of them have already been allocated. This means that the Festival of Speed will likely be your only chance to see one up […]
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 […]
Six months ago, we announced details of our newest initiative at Bridge Classic Cars, to inspire the next generation of car lovers. Bridge Classic Cars Kids was born. We introduced the world to Rilee and The Story of Rilee, a charming tale told for children. At the heart of the story is Rilee, a 1905 […]
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 […]
Back in May, Rob and Nick were invited along to the SMMT Test Day held at UTAC Millbrook Proving Ground, best known as the testing facilities for some of the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers. I heard all about the day when they returned; how much fun they had, what they got to drive and just […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This is the new Lotus Eletre R. It weighs just under 3 tonnes and has been labelled as a “hyper-SUV”. It’s full of tech, has 900bhp, can go from 0 – 62mph in under 3 seconds, and can charge from 10% up to 80% in 20 minutes. Is it too far removed from the iconic […]
Toyota has revealed the latest addition to the Toyota Professional range, it’s all-new Land Cruiser Commercial. This is a factory conversion of the newly launched Land Cruiser passenger SUV, which combines the Land Cruiser’s famed all-terrain ability with commercial vehicle practicality. Built at Toyota’s Burnaston facility in Derbyshire, the conversion turns the five-door, long-wheelbase Land […]
Dave Day 2025 is being held on Saturday 21st June in memory of the late Dave Myers, one half of the much-loved Hairy Bikers. Last year, more than 46,000 bikers rode from Ace Cafe in London all the way to Dave’s hometown of Barrow-in-Furness with a few stops along the way. The event is all […]