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NEW EMISSION ZONE CHECKER LAUNCHED
Matt Bell on 28th February 2020
A new online emission zone checker has been launched to help drivers and businesses prepare for forthcoming clean air zones (CAZs) in Birmingham and Leeds, which are due to begin in July.
CHARTERHOUSE FEBRUARY 2020 SALE REVIEW
Matt Bell on 27th February 2020
We round up our highlights from the Charterhouse February 2020 sale which took place at the Great Western Classic Car Show on February 9.
SPECIAL BREW: AUSTIN METRO VANDEN PLAS 500
Matt Bell on 27th February 2020
In this mini-series, we explore some of the limited editions you forgot existed. This week it’s the Austin Metro Vanden Plas 500.
WATCH: 1953 JAGUAR XK120 REVIEW
Matt Bell on 26th February 2020
Digital Content Editor Matt Bell takes DM Historics' 1953 Jaguar XK120 for a drive. Here's what he had to say about the once fastest car in the world.
AUTONOMOUS CAR COMPLETES COMPLEX JOURNEY
Matt Bell on 26th February 2020
A self-navigating Nissan Leaf has successfully driven itself for 230 miles, which is the longest and most complex journey undertaken so far on UK roads by an autonomous car.
BEFORE THE CROSSOVERS: THE HUMBLE MPV
Matt Bell on 25th February 2020
The MPV era was a bit of a flash in the pan, but a rush of talent has given us some great and some quirky cars to look back on.
MILESTONE MARKED AT RETROMOBILE 2020
Matt Bell on 25th February 2020
Retromobile 2020 was all about anniversaries, with significant celebrations for the Citroën SM and GS, which both turned 50, and the Renault Clio, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2020.
MARKET TRENDS – BRITISH SPORTS CARS
Matt Bell on 24th February 2020
British sports cars are a staple class in the world of classics and are available to suit most budgets. We take a look at three cars from different price points.
LIMITED EDITION MGB ROADSTER HEADS TO AUCTION
Matt Bell on 24th February 2020
A final limited edition MGB roadster is about to come to auction after a total of 18 years in storage, and it could be yours for a mere four-figure sum.
FOTU 2020 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
Matt Bell on 21st February 2020
Applications for the Concours De L’Ordinaire at Hagerty’s 2020 Festival of the Unexceptional (FOTU 2020) have been open from Friday February 14.
QUATTRO CELEBRATION AT LONDON CLASSIC CAR SHOW 2020
Matt Bell on 20th February 2020
The forthcoming London Classic Car Show will celebrate 40 years of the car that kick-started a performance all-wheel-drive revolution – the original Audi Quattro.
SPECIAL BREW: BENTLEY TURBO RT OLYMPIAN
Matt Bell on 20th February 2020
In this mini-series, we explore some of the limited editions you forgot existed. This week it’s the Bentley Turbo RT Olympian.
SWVA JANUARY 2020 SALE REVIEW
Matt Bell on 19th February 2020
We bring you our roundup from the SWVA January 2020 sale which saw a huge success rate of sales with British classics being as popular as ever.
NEW SIMPLY RALLIES FOR BEAULIEU
Matt Bell on 19th February 2020
Beaulieu has two new events to its bourgeoning calendar of Simply rallies for 2020. Bringing the total number of events to 13 will be British Classics on September 20 and Simply BMW on July 19, all to be held within the grounds of the National Motor Museum.