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 […]
The whole team here at Bridge Classic Cars are excited to welcome a new member to our team here at our restoration and competition HQ – our new Digital Content Creator, John. With years of experience shooting a wide range of subjects and content, we’re all thrilled to have John on the team here with […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!
Caterham’s all-electric sports coupé, the Project V prototype, will be on display at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich. This appearance will include the very special car fitted with advanced battery technology from XING Mobility Inc. The latest public appearance for the lightweight EV concept will have XING’s IMMERSIO™ Cell-to-Pack (CTP) battery system. This system uses […]
So this past Friday evening, the 5th of September, was the private view of my other halfs latest exhibition. Felicity, or Flick as she’s known to all of us here at Bridge Classic Cars, has been massively excited to show off her latest series ‘Living Deliciously’ so she decided that it was time to get […]
Just one year after launching in the UK, OMODA has become the country’s fastest-growing car brand. In the twelve months since its arrival, the premium SUV maker has introduced three new models, rolled out a national dealer and service network, and completed more than 25,000 UK sales. In fact, in July 2025, OMODA UK and […]
We are very excited to announce a brand-new partnership with Lancaster Insurance, one of the UK’s leading specialists in classic and high-net-worth car insurance. From Thursday 4th September 2025, when we launched our Caterham Seven 310 Encore competition, every winner of a Bridge Classic Cars competition car will also receive up to £250 towards a […]
A bespoke, racecar-inspired 1982 BMW 3-Series has won the UK leg of the 2025 Hot Wheels Legends Tour, held during this year’s Gravity Show at the NEC in Birmingham. The car was built over 14 years by father and son, Paul and Ethan Foster. The wide-arched E21 beat more than 200 other entries to earn […]
It was fantastic to see Suffolk host the opening stage of the Lloyds Tour of Britain for the third year in a row. Stage one of the race started just down the road from us in Woodbridge and ended in Southwold. The entire stage covered 168.36km, and the participants had a 1,042m ascent. Good luck […]
Last year, we were the headline sponsor of Classic and Sports Cars by the Bridge. This was a fantastic event raising funds for Cancer Support Suffolk. Held at Suffolk Food Hall, the 2025 show was even more successful and raised a huge amount of money for a very important local charity. The 2025 Classic and […]
The new and improved MyClassics by Bridge Classic Cars service is still in the early stages but already proving to be a big hit for our users. MyClassics gives everyone (private and trade) the opportunity to advertise their vehicles in front of the Bridge Classic Cars audience for FREE. No buyers fees, no sellers fees, […]
Last weekend, I took a trip, with the family to The Black Country Living Museum in Dudley. I can totally see why it is but describing this incredible place a museum does not do it the justice it deserves…it’s more like an experience! What a day it turned out to be! I have to admit […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
A late night trip to see Steve at Carousel Promotional Clothing to make some last minute alterations to our ltd run of F1 Monza shirts. Gordon leaves soon for a couple of weeks away in Italy, taking in the Italian Grand Prix with some friends. We have prepared a handful of custom made race inspired […]
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 […]
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 […]