11th April 2019
MG OFFERS ‘SWAPPAGE’ SCHEME
The long-running scrappage debacle still fills us with dread every time we hear the term, with the prospect of perfectly decent old motors being scrapped in exchange for money off a new car.
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11th April 2019
OLDER PLATES CONFUSING ANPR
From this month, vehicles manufactured before January 1, 1979 can display traditional ‘black and white’ number plates according to the government’s Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency – a change that has coincided with older style…
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8th April 2019
THE CAR YEARS ON ITV4
The Car Years, a brand-new classic car TV programme fronted by Vicki Butler-Henderson and Alex Riley, is to be shown on ITV4.
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5th April 2019
NORTH-SOUTH DIVIDE FOR MOT FAILURES
A North-South divide into MoT failure has been revealed by new data from tyre fitter and supplier Protyre.
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4th April 2019
PUFF THE MAGIC WAGON
Classic car fans will most likely already know all about a very early 1969 Austin Maxi called Puff the Magic Wagon and its remarkable story. But for those who don’t, two of the all-female rally…
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3rd April 2019
KELSEY PROJECTS HEAD TO AUCTION
We love to buy classic cars here, as evidenced by the variety of old motors filling the office car park. But sadly, we can’t keep them all if we want to be able to reach…
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2nd April 2019
OCTAVIA REACHES 60
This is a big year for anniversaries, especially those of a diamond jubilee variety. But as well as the iconic Mini and Ford Anglia, another car is also celebrating its 60th birthday this year –…
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1st April 2019
CAPRIS CELEBRATED AT WONDERLAND
The Ford Capri will be the star turn at the 19th Wonderland Classic and Sports Car Festival, with a special tribute to the iconic British fastback’s golden jubilee to take place at part of the…
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29th March 2019
DRIVING EXPERIENCE DAY LAUNCHED TO INSPIRE YOUNGSTERS
The drive to secure the future of the classic car scene has been further boosted with the trialling of a new event for young drivers aged 12-17. The inaugural StarterMotor Driving Experience will take place…
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28th March 2019
RACING FESTIVAL PROPELS DEMENTIA RESEARCH
The Silverstone Classic motor racing festival has announced a new three-year charity partnership with Alzheimer’s Research UK, which specialises in finding preventions, treatments and a cure for dementia.
