Ferrari has officially revealed the all-new Ferrari Luce at the Vela di Calatrava – Città dello Sport, Rome. The Luce is part of the brand’s electric future, but Ferrari says it still stays true to the performance and engagement expected from the Prancing Horse. Ferrari describes the Luce as a completely new kind of Ferrari, […]
The Dakar Rally is one of the toughest and most challenging races in the world. Recently, Helen Tait Wright was part of the first all-female British team to complete the almost 5000-mile race in Saudi Arabia. Along with her navigator, Marcella Kirk, Helen completed the journey in a 1988 Land Rover 110. I recently had […]
Manual gearboxes and diesel engines could both be heading for extinction in the UK car market by the end of the decade, according to new analysis from Vehicle Data Global. Diesel’s market share has fallen by 92% since 2016, while manual cars currently hold just 13.7% of the market so far this year. Manuals Are […]
Bohdan and Marian Antoniw had the same car for nearly five decades. Their Volvo Amazon 122S had such an impact on their lives that, even when the time came to upgrade, they have remained loyal to the brand that made their very special car. The couple originally bought their four-door Amazon in December 1980 from […]
We will be returning to The Festival of Classic and Sports Cars in 2026, held at Helmingham Hall. After another fantastic event show last year, we’re very happy to say that Bridge Classic Cars will once again be the headline sponsor. Taking place on Sunday 2nd August 2026, the event regularly attracts more than 1,200 […]
This Saturday (16th May 2026) is World Whisky Day, and we’re celebrating with our partners at Coachbuilt Whisky. Whisky and classic cars are both based on craftsmanship, heritage, character, and patience. Neither can be rushed, and usually, the older they are, the more interesting the story they have to tell. When our partnership with Coachbuilt […]
Created by our partners at Coachbuilt Whisky in partnership with Rolls-Royce London, this extremely limited release is drawn from select reserves of Coachbuilt’s signature blend. It combines malt and grain whiskies aged between 30 and 35 years, matured primarily in ex-Sherry casks before finishing in ex-Bourbon barrels. For this expression, the focus shifts to Highland, […]
This limited edition release from our partners at Coachbuilt Whisky is the first Scotch whisky ever finished in an ex-Korean whisky cask. The cask itself comes from the Three Societies Distillery, South Korea’s first single malt producer, founded in 2020 just outside Seoul but already gaining global recognition. With only 130 bottles produced, this is […]
Created in partnership with Williams Racing, there are now just 600 bottles remaining of this special release from our partners at Coachbuilt Whisky. Inspired by the Williams FW18, the car that dominated the 1996 Formula 1 season and became one of the most recognisable F1 machines of its era. To pay tribute to this car, […]
Over the last few years, biofuels have been seen as a talking point surrounding environmental concerns and sustainability. However, with the recent goings on in the world, they seem to now be becoming a geopolitical talking point as well. As disruption around the Strait of Hormuz continues to put pressure on global fuel markets, governments […]
Jaguar has officially confirmed the name of its upcoming luxury four-door GT, the Jaguar Type 01. The new electric GT has been designed as part of Jaguar’s long-standing focus on originality, combining a dramatic presence with what the company describes as a unique driving character. The Type 01 name itself carries significant meaning for the […]
Lotus has revealed its new “Focus 2030” business strategy, outlining how the company plans to strengthen its position in the global performance car market while still maintaining the look and feel of the brand. Announced in London earlier today, Tuesday 12th May 2026, the strategy is based on the four areas of reinforcing the Lotus […]
A Suzuki Vitara owner has covered 436,500 miles in less than 10 years! The Vitara SZ-T, fitted with Suzuki’s 1.6-litre petrol engine, was originally purchased new in 2017 from Hilton Suzuki Bedford. Since then, the car has been used daily and regularly driven across Europe, covering huge distances while remaining reliable throughout. According to Suzuki, […]
We’ve been talking about the future of classic cars in a greener future for quite some time now. Whatever solution ultimately comes from everything happening, the outcome we all want is that classic cars stay on the road now and in the future. This is why we are very pleased that “Leno’s Law” has started […]
Another busy month has come to an end here at Bridge Classic Cars. Here is a quick look back at what has been going on. Workshop The workshop team have been working as hard as ever to keep our current projects making good progress towards heading home to their waiting owners. One of a collection […]
The Renault 5 E-Tech electric was Britain’s most popular electric car in April, according to the latest registration data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. This comes at the same time as Renault UK reported a sharp rise in interest in its electric range, with EV searches on renault.co.uk up 42% since oil […]
The Porsche Carrera Cup Benelux recently announced that our partners at FU3L will be its exclusive fuel supplier from the 2026 season. “This partnership with the Porsche Carrera Cup Benelux is a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate the capabilities of our advanced synthetic fuels in a highly competitive racing environment. Motorsport is the ultimate proving ground, […]
18 months ago, we made a decision here at Bridge Classic Cars that wasn’t just about us and our short-term goals; it was a decision that could quite literally change the future of classic cars as a whole. We made the decision to start running our cars on synthetic fuel. Why We Made the Change […]
We are very fortunate that there are some big personalities and names in the automotive world who have roots in Suffolk. Helen Tait Wright is one of them! She has recently completed the 2026 Dakar Rally in her Land Rover. As one of the toughest endurance challenges you’ll find anywhere on Earth, Helen certainly knows […]
This past weekend was the 2026 Ipswich to Felixstowe Historic Vehicle Run. This event has been running for more than 50 years and is extremely well attended every single year. Vehicles registered on or before 2nd May 1996 are eligible to take part and meet at Christchurch Park in Ipswich before heading off on a […]
Back in 2002, our Thunderbird left Ford’s Wixom plant in Michigan. This was the first year of the “new” Thunderbird, which Ford launched in an attempt to reconnect with its identity from the 1950s. It was ordered in Evening Black with a Black interior and had the 3.9-litre V8. This was the Jaguar-derived unit Ford […]
BMW UK has launched a new BMW Classic Partner pilot programme to improve support for classic BMW owners across the country. The pilot begins with four authorised retailers: Halliwell Jones Wilmslow, Sytner Stevenage, Group 1 Hailsham, and Dick Lovett Bristol. Each has now been officially recognised as part of the international BMW Classic Partner network. […]
Earlier today, Craig was interviewed live on Suffolk Sound. He was talking about our Theatre in Education performance and workshop that is currently touring primary schools around Suffolk. This is the interview in full…
Craig, Rob, and John went to the 83rd Goodwood Members’ Meeting. They had a fantastic time, as always, and managed to see a lot of what the event had to offer this year. There will be more to come on this shortly, but for now, here are the highlights of their visit.
Volvo Cars has officially started production of its new fully electric EX60, with the first customer deliveries due to begin in early summer. Built at Volvo’s Torslanda plant just outside Gothenburg, Sweden, the EX60 is a new fully electric mid-size SUV, but it is also the first fully electric Volvo to be designed, developed, and […]
Ariel has recently revealed the most extreme Atom it’s ever built in the form of the new Ariel Atom 4RR. This is a track-focused but road-legal car that has been built to celebrate 25 years of the now iconic lightweight performance car. Powered by a bespoke hand-built motorsport-spec 2-litre Honda-based engine producing 525bhp and 550Nm […]
Rolls-Royce Project Nightingale has been revealed as a new all-electric coachbuilt roadster that will be limited to 100 examples worldwide. It is the first model in the marque’s new Coachbuild Collection and, while still described as a production concept, the design is said to be largely locked in ahead of testing later in 2026. Client […]
Last week was the very first episode of Torque Show Live. Streamed live from The Classic Lounge at Bridge Classic Cars, this was the first of our weekly series. Each week, we will be sharing all of the latest news from the automotive industry, as well as some behind-the-scenes goings on in the Bridge Classic […]
On the 9th of April, a new era of Bridge Classic Cars live videos will begin. The team will switch on the lights in our Classic Lounge and turn the cameras to bring you Torque Show Live. A weekly live stream which will include automotive news, workshop updates, special guests, in-depth interviews and also our […]
Molecular UK is a local company to us here in Suffolk that makes a range of car cleaning chemicals. With a team that has quite literally produced millions of litres of high-quality cleaning products for various companies, they now make their own for the automotive world. I recently had a conversation with Jordan Coulter, Director […]