50 years ago, the Lotus Esprit S1 made its debut at the 1975 Paris Motor Show. Now, half a century later, British manufacturer Encor has released the first details of the Series 1, its reimagined Esprit. Built as a tribute to the Esprit S1, the Encor Series 1 retains the visual DNA of the original […]
Bentley has released this provocative message: “The return of an iconic name to Bentley is imminent, 100 years after it was first introduced. This will be a rare Bentley – and one that is raring to perform. Another extraordinary car, coming soon. More details will be released in due course.” Read more automotive industry news
Hennessey has introduced the Venom F5 Evolution, a reworked version of its hypercar, and it has become the world’s most powerful internal combustion road car. Developed in response to customer feedback, the new model brings significant gains in power, handling, aerodynamics, and comfort. Partnering with Ilmor Engineering, Hennessey has pushed the limits of its 6.6-litre […]
The YANGWANG U9 Xtreme has officially become the world’s fastest production car after reaching 308.4mph at the ATP Automotive Testing facility in Papenburg, Germany, on 14th September 2025. The U9 Xtreme (also known as the U9X in its production form) shattered previous records, going faster than YANGWANG’s own EV benchmark but also going on to […]
Earlier today, Liliana Myers was interviewed on our local radio station, Suffolk Sounds. As well as talking about her new book and her late husband, Dave (of Hairy Bikers fame), she also spoke about her upcoming visit to Bridge Classic Cars for An Evening With Lili Myers. This is the full interview. Book your tickets […]
There was an 8% rise in motorcycle fatalities on UK roads in 2024. This has prompted road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist to call for stronger leadership and a renewed national strategy to improve road safety. The latest government figures for 2024 show a slight drop in deaths among car occupants and cyclists, but the […]
Here at Bridge Classic Cars, it isn’t always just about the cars. It’s about the people we meet, the time we spend and the way that relationship grows and one of the best ways that we found to do that, is with Coachbuilt Whisky. Today, we’re sending out a very limited edition Coachbuilt Whisky which […]
Last week, Nick and I went on a bit of a road trip to Milton Keynes to take a look at some of the very cool things happening at Milton Keynes Tech Week 2025. Held at Centre:MK, we got an up close and personal look at some of the tech that will no doubt play […]
The Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer got a ride out this morning as I headed in to Ipswich to see our friends James and Adam as they opened up their workshops for another Coffee and Cars event at Wheel House Allow Wheel Refurbishment & Repairs. I’ve never seen so many incredible wheels in one place. The […]
The UK government will underwrite a £1.5 billion loan to Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) as the company continues to recover from a major cyber attack. The loan will protect JLR’s supply chain and safeguard jobs across the UK after production at JLR has been suspended since the end of August when the attack happened. Normally […]
Kinetiz has won the inaugural A2RL SIM-Sprint series, narrowly beating TUM by just four points in a very competitive virtual championship. After four races across digital versions of Suzuka, Yas Marina Circuit, and the purpose-built Autonodrome, the final results saw Kinetiz on 78 points, with second-place TUM finishing on 74. Virtual Racing For Real World […]
BYD has opened its 100th franchised UK dealership less than two and a half years after launching in the country. The first UK BYD retailer began operations in April 2023. Since then, the Chinese electric vehicle brand has rapidly grown its UK presence, supported by a growing line-up of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. […]
Bentley Motors has officially opened its new Engineering Technical Centre at its carbon-neutral headquarters in Crewe. The facility, which covers 13,000 square metres across two floors, will play a big part in shaping the future of Bentley’s model development, as the brand continues its transition towards full electrification by 2035. The new centre was opened […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]