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The Distillers One of One – 2025

The third edition of The Distillers One of One, whocasing some of the world’s ultra-rare whisky will be held at Hopetoun House, near Edinburgh, on Friday, 10 October 2025. Presented in partnership with Sotheby’s, the auction showcases a collection of unique, one-of-a-kind Scotch whiskies. Some creations that will never be replicated, from distilleries spanning the […]

Will The Government Step In To Help After JLR Cyber Attack? 

The UK government is considering emergency measures to protect supply chain jobs after a cyber attack forced Jaguar Land Rover to halt production worldwide. Business secretary Peter Kyle is said to be exploring a scheme that would see the government buy parts directly from JLR’s 700 suppliers, and hold on to them until the car […]

Remembering Historika – Our Tribute to Kevin Morfett

Today, we heard the very sad news of the passing of a much loved figure in the automotive world, Kevin Morfett, founder of Historika Porsche. All of us at Bridge Classic Cars are saddened to read the news shared by Historika. Tributes are coming in thick and fast on the Historika social pages which just […]

Behind the scenes with Coachbuilt Whisky

We’ve had to keep these photos under wraps for some time but we’ve officially been given the go-ahead so let’s go! Some would say it’s a story reminiscent of that of Charles Steward Rolls and Henry Royce meeting at the Midland Hotel in Manchester. Others would disagree… Back in August 2025 a meeting took place […]

Nostalgia – Renault 12TL

Here is a great story from Andy Maddams, in his own words, about his Renault 12TL: Back in about 1985, I purchased a red Renault 12TL for the princely sum of £90.  I had, and still have, a high regard for the 12. They were tough, reliable and reasonably economical to run. The estate was […]

Carblah.com

Carblah.com has launched today. This is the UK’s first dedicated car review platform written entirely by owners. Designed to bring honest, real-world feedback to car buyers, the new site allows drivers to rate and review the cars they actually live with. Carblah is the creation of automotive editor Steve Fowler, known for leading Auto Express, […]

Tom Matano, Creator Of The Mazda MX-5 Has Died

Tsutomu “Tom” Matano, the automotive designer best known for creating the original Mazda MX‑5 Miata, sadly died on 20th September 2025 at the age of 76. Early Life and Education Born in Nagasaki, Japan, in 1947, Matano studied engineering before moving to the United States in late 1969. In 1971, he enrolled at the Art […]

5th Woodbridge Sea Scout Group

On Saturday 20th September, the 5th Woodbridge Sea Scouts all came together for a huge fundraising event and we were there to support the troups. A big congratulations goes to the 70 young members of the 5WSS who laced up their boots to “Walk the Deben.” For the very first time, children and young people […]

BMW X5 to Launch with Five Powertrain Options – Including Hydrogen

The new BMW X5 will be offered with five different drivetrain choices: battery electric, plug-in hybrid, petrol, diesel, and hydrogen fuel cell. This is all part of the company’s “technology-open” strategy, promoting flexibility in meeting global demand for different propulsion systems. “By launching the new BMW X5 with a choice of five drive system variants, […]

Driver Magazine – September 2025

The brand-new issue of Driver Magazine is now available to view digitally! I’m always extremely proud when new issues are released. It’s been a project I’ve worked on since the beginning, so to get another issue out there is really rewarding. In this issue, I review the Caterham Seven CSR Twenty. It seems so long […]

H&H Classics – Kelham Hall, Newark – September 2025 Highlights

Last week was a crazy busy week for the team at Bridge Classic Cars. Rob and Myself spent most of our week in a car together on the motorway. Luckily, the car in quesiton was our 2025 Lotus Emira so we didn’t have too much to complain about (apart from the M25 tunnel being completely […]

Rolls-Royce Cullinan Cosmos – One Of One

Rolls-Royce has shown off the Cullinan Cosmos. This is a bespoke, one-of-one commission inspired by space and created for a family in Dubai. The Cullinan Cosmos is the first Rolls-Royce in history to have a fully hand-painted Starlight headliner. The SUV was commissioned through Rolls-Royce’s Private Office Dubai, which acts as a hub designed to […]

One in Four Driving Tests Now Taken in Automatics as EV Adoption Grows

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 […]

Goodwood Revival 2025

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 […]

Lotus Emira V6 Review

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 […]

New Arrival – Our New Digital Content Creator, John, Joins the Bridge Classic Cars Team

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 […]

H&H Classics At Kelham Hall

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 […]

Cancer Awareness 2025

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

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 5 Grand Tourer

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 […]

Aston Martin and egg® Reveal Luxury Stroller Collaboration

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 […]

Racing At Brands Hatch

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

A Weekend Of Racing

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 Project V Will Have XING’s Immersion-Cooled Battery

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 […]

Event – Flick Beaumont’s ‘Living Deliciously’ Exhibition Private View in Woodbridge

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 […]

OMODA UK Celebrates First Anniversary

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 […]

Competition Car Insurance

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 […]

Race-Ready BMW E21 Crowned UK Winner of 2025 Hot Wheels Legends Tour

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 […]

Lloyds Tour of Britain

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 […]

Classic And Sports Cars By The Bridge 2025

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 […]