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 […]
A little while ago, I had some time with the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio. The Stelvio Quadrifoglio is Alfa Romeo’s SUV that wants to be a supercar.Its 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 gave me 510 bhp and 600 Nm. That meant I could accelerate from 0–62 mph in 3.8 seconds and then carry on all the way […]
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 […]
I recently spent some time behind the wheel of the new AMG GT 43 Coupé. Powered by a 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder producing 421 hp and 500 Nm, it drives the rear wheels through a 9-speed MCT gearbox, hitting 62 mph in 4.6 seconds and topping out at 174 mph. It’s lighter over the nose than […]
This is going to be a highly controversial statement for someone who works around classic cars to make, but…one of my favourite cars to drive recently has been the Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally. Obviously, there’s no loud V8, no smell of petrol as you push the accelerator down to the floor, but there is a […]
On Wednesday, 14th May 2025, we were very happy to welcome East Anglian Financial Planning (EAFP) and their guests to Bridge Classic Cars for their Driving Sustainable Futures event. As members of our members club, EAFP chose to host the event in The Classic Lounge, which is our exclusive members-only space designed for meetings, intimate […]
Škoda has released its latest concept vehicle. This one isn’t a car, though; it’s a motorbike. The Slavia B Concept is an electric café racer that has been designed as a tribute to the brand’s first two-wheeler from 1899. Škoda has said that the reinterpretation of their first bike is all about mixing the old […]
H&H Classics is hosting its next auction at The Pavilion Gardens in Buxton on Wednesday 21st May 2025. “The Peaks Sale” will feature over 130 classic, collector, and performance cars with a combined estimated value of more than £3 million. One car of note is a 1960 Maserati 3500 GT. Beautifully restored and showing minimal […]
Nissan has announced another major round of job cuts, with 11,000 positions set to go worldwide as part of a company-wide restructuring in response to slowing sales and a difficult market environment. This will bring the total number of layoffs announced by the Japanese manufacturer over the past year to around 20,000. That’s roughly 15% […]
One of our members has arranged an event for their clients, and we will be hosting this in The Classic Lounge on Wednesday, 14th May 2025. East Anglian Financial Planning will be holding its Driving Sustainable Futures Event, which is being held at Bridge Classic Cars. They will be hosting presentations on: Navigating Markets: Budget Impacts & Market TrendsSmart Tax Planning: […]
On Sunday 3rd August 2025, the Bridge Classic Cars team will be at the Festival of Classic and Sports Cars at Helmingham Hall. We have attended this event for several years, and we are returning again in 2025 as the main sponsor. The Festival of Classic and Sports Cars regularly has over 1000 classic and […]
There has been a motorbike parked in The Classic Lounge for a little while now. I see it every day and always appreciate what a good-looking bike it is, but until I was told the story behind it, I didn’t realise quite how special it truly is. This is SOP 367, our 1955 Velocette Viper. […]
Sir Tom Farmer, the founder of Kwik Fit has died at the age of 84. The Edinburgh-born entrepreneur sold his first tyre retail business in 1969, before returning to his hometown two years later and launched Kwik Fit. When it began, it was one garage but quickly grew into a global operation. Under Sir Tom’s […]
When you’re looking to get a new car, it’s worth considering the real-world cost of owning your new choice of wheels. If you’re comparing EVs with petrol, diesel, hybrid, or other models, it’s easy to get caught up in upfront prices and fuel economy. It’s no secret that EVs are expensive to buy in the […]
April was a busy month (as always) here at Bridge Classic Cars. Here’s a quick look back as we now look forward to a big May.
The Honda 0 Series Saloon has been awarded the “Best EV Design” title at the 2025 Top Gear Awards. First shown at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, the 0 Series, with the first models being the Saloon and SUV prototypes, shows off Honda’s “Thin, Light, and Wise” design philosophy. The 0 Saloon’s design creates […]
One of our latest competitions is for 1 of just 80 special bottles of Classic Racing Gin, signed by the motorsport legend that is Derek Bell MBE. If you haven’t heard about Derek before, this is why winning a signed bottle for just £1 is such an incredible opportunity. To put it simply, Derek Bell […]
As Suzuki prepares to roll out its first-ever electric vehicle, the e-Vitara, this autumn, the brand is taking a look back at where it all began: a three-metre-long car delivered by Michio Suzuki himself 70 years ago – the Suzulight. In the autumn of 1955, Suzuki personally handed over the very first Suzulight to a […]
A member of the Bridge Classic Cars Members Club recently took advantage of one of the perks offered by our partners. When placing his order with Limited100, our member got a discount and was able to get a stunning print at a special price. Thank you to Limited100 for being a valued partner and offering […]
We recently received our first order of Motul oil. Obviously, this is a great product on its own, but the barrels look incredible and certainly fit in perfectly in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
Jack was recently in America and was in attendance at the Barrett-Jackson Opening Night Gala in Palm Beach. As you can see from the photos he sent us, it looked like an incredible event!
Lot’s of new arrivals n the workshops this week, we’ll start with the 1971 Jaguar E-Type Series 3 Coupe which we are now preparing for competition. Jon is busy appraising the vehicle, listing everything that may need doing on the vehicle prior to the photo shoot taking place. We noticed a smell of fuel when […]
The UK’s new car market experienced a significant drop in April 2025, with new vehicle registrations falling by 10.4% year-on-year to 120,331 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). April’s drop is the sixth one in the past seven months, and has been attributed to a combination of factors such as: […]
Jochen Mass, winner of the 1975 Spanish Grand Prix and the 1989 24 hours of Le Mans has died at the age of 78. Jochen sadly passed away on Sunday due to complications following a stroke he suffered in February. During his racing career, he competed in 114 Formula 1 races and had eight podium […]
Singer has unveiled its latest creation, the Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Reimagined by Singer. Limited to just 100 commissions, it takes its inspiration from the wide-bodied, naturally aspirated 911s of the 1980s, particularly the Carrera with Super Sport Equipment. Each restoration begins with a donor Porsche 911 of the 964 generation, built between 1989 and […]
I’m not saying that the MGB GT is the fastest, coolest, or most famous classic ever made. It’s not. But what I am saying, in my opinion at least, is that it could be the most underrated car of all time. An extremely bold claim, I know…. Also, I should say now that I own […]
Volkswagen is celebrating 50 years of the Polo, the little car that was first seen back in May 1975. What began as a simple two-door hatchback has evolved into one of the most successful small cars of all time, with more than 20 million units sold across six generations. Back in the mid-70s, Volkswagen promoted […]
Every year on April 30th, Land Rover enthusiasts celebrate Land Rover Day. On this day in 1948, the very first Land Rover was unveiled at the Amsterdam Motor Show. We might not have known it at the time, but this would be the start of what would become a global symbol of durability, adventure, and […]