The Hot Wheels Legends Tour is back in the UK for 2025, looking for a car that will be turned into a 1:64 scale die-cast model. This is the fifth UK edition of the global competition, which is now in its eighth year overall. The winning vehicle will not only be made into a Hot […]
This weekend saw the 7th, 8th and 9th rounds of the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championships at Snetterton with Napa Racing UKโs Dan Cammishย leading the way in the first race. It was an incredible performance by the Napa Racing team with Ash Sutton taking the third position from sixth early on. And the day […]
Volvo Cars has announced it will reduce its workforce by around 3,000 positions, mostly affecting office-based roles in Sweden. The decision forms part of an ongoing cost-cutting drive aimed at making the company leaner and more resilient. The Swedish car maker, owned by China’s Geely Holding Group, said that the cuts are part of a […]
The motorsport community is in mourning following a tragic day on 24th May 2025. In the last 24 hours, three separate fatal incidents happened across Europe. In Scotland, co-driver Dai Roberts lost his life during the Jim Clark Rally near Duns, with driver James Williams sustaining serious injuries. Motorsport UK has launched an investigation into […]
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 Britainโs 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, thatโs 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 Romeoโs 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 0โ62 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 ยฃ1.7 million) prize pool, this yearโs event will also introduce a virtual racing series, A2RL SIM-Sprint. Organised by ASPIRE, part of Abu Dhabiโs Advanced Technology […]
I recently spent some time behind the wheel of the new AMG GT 43 Coupรฉ. 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. Itโs 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 […]
ล koda has released its latest concept vehicle. This one isn’t a car, though; it’s a motorbike. The Slavia B Concept is an electric cafรฉ racer that has been designed as a tribute to the brandโs first two-wheeler from 1899. ล koda 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 ยฃ3 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 Planningย will be holding itsย Driving Sustainable Futuresย Event, which is being heldย at Bridge Classic Cars.ย They will be hosting presentations on:ย ย 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 Tomโs […]
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 โBest EV Designโ 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 Hondaโs โThin, Light, and Wiseโ design philosophy. The 0 Saloonโs 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 ยฃ1 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 UKโs 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 […]