Classic Car News

CLEAN AIR ZONES POSTPONED
Matt Bell on 27th April 2020
The Government is postponing the introduction of all Clean Air Zones until at least January next year in an effort to help businesses and residents manage the impact of coronavirus.
SMART MOTORWAY PLAN REVEALED
Matt Bell on 2nd April 2020
The government has announced its smart motorway plan, an 18-point process, aimed at improving safety and driver confidence on smart motorways.
PAVEMENT PARKING TO BE BANNED?
Matt Bell on 31st March 2020
Classic car owners without access to off-street parking facilities could be affected by a new 12-week government consultation on whether to ban pavement parking across the UK. It is already illegal in London, apart from some specific areas marked by blue signs or white box markings on the road.
MINI DRIVERS AMONG LONDON BRIDGE HEROES
Matt Bell on 19th December 2019
Two classic Mini-driving tour guides were among the members of the public who selflessly rushed to disarm a terrorist during the November 29 attack on London Bridge.
BARN-FIND AUCTION ATTRACTS HUGE INTEREST
Matt Bell on 19th November 2019
A 135-strong auction collection of barn-find classics put under the hammer in a one-off auction was met by a remarkable response on November 2.
OVER-70S MAY NEED EYE TESTS TO KEEP LICENCE
Matt Bell on 16th August 2019
Eye tests for drivers turning 70 could become mandatory under new plans being considered by the government.
ELECTRIC FUTURE AS MIRAFIORI MAKES 80
Matt Bell on 24th July 2019
We reported recently on the major investment in the Castle Bromwich plant to produce Jaguar’s future electric vehicles and a similar plan has been announced for Fiat’s historic Mirafiori plant in Turin, reckoned to be one of the oldest European automotive factories still in operation.
REPORT CRITICISES SHORT-TERM APPROACH TO POTHOLES
Matt Bell on 12th July 2019
The Government’s short-term approach to financing the repair of potholes is not fit for purpose, a report published by the Transport Committee has found.
HISTORIC VEHICLE GATHERING TO CELEBRATE MODERN CLASSICS
Matt Bell on 11th July 2019
Over 1400 classic vehicles ranging from motorcycles to 10-wheelers are expected at the 46th annual Historic Vehicle Gathering, held at Powderham Castle near Exeter in Devon.
BLINDED BY THE HEADLIGHTS
Matt Bell on 1st July 2019
Being dazzled by ridiculously bright headlights is a situation that many classic car drivers will relate to, especially when at the wheel of smaller, low-slung vehicles.
JIM CLARK MUSEUM TO OPEN ITS DOORS
Matt Bell on 26th June 2019
A new museum dedicated to a motorsport icon will open in Scotland next month. The Jim Clark Motorsport Museum in Duns will replace the existing Jim Clark Memorial Room following a £1.6m revamp, and will feature a wealth of memorabilia dedicated to the legendary Scottish driver.
FRANCE TO RECONSIDER CONTROVERSIAL SPEED LIMIT
Matt Bell on 25th June 2019
British drivers may be able to breathe a little easier while touring in France, with the news that French départements may soon be able to revert to a 90kph speed limit on secondary roads. This reverses a decision by the government to set a controversial lower default limit of 80kph across France last summer.
ACOUSTIC CAMERAS PROPOSED – NOISE NOT ALOUD
Matt Bell on 24th June 2019
New cameras are currently being tested that can detect if your car is too noisy. The Department for Transport is trailing the ‘acoustic cameras’ over the next seven months in several locations – and they could ultimately lead to fines for owners of loud vehicles if the technology is developed.
MOTOR THEFT PAY-OUTS UP BY ALMOST A QUARTER
Matt Bell on 21st June 2019
New figures from the Association of British Insurers (ABI) show that the number of motor theft claims paid by insurers in the first quarter of this year were at their highest for any quarter since 2012.