AUTO NEWS

It's ten years since the outlandish VW XL1 appeared, so it’s time to remind ourselves of what it was all about. The motoring world was a very different place a decade ago when the Volkswagen XL1 was announced. The combustion engine was still very much king, and for anyone wanting...

An incredible grid of legendary front-engined Grand Prix cars will be one of the standout highlights at Silverstone Festival 2023 (25-27 August) which this summer is celebrating the world famous circuit’s 75th anniversary in spectacular style with special races, parades and displays. As ever, the three-day event will feature an unrivalled...

Big, boxy and very spacious the Volvo 240 estate is the perfect practical classic, but could Mike and Elvis get this one back to its best? Mike was reminiscing about estate cars, so it made sense to get one into the Wheeler Dealers workshop. And when it comes to classic...

Austin Pedal Cars opened a brand-new Bicester Heritage showroom during the April Scramble, featuring bright, welcoming décor designed to appeal to J40 enthusiasts of all ages. Attracting large crowds throughout the weekend, the Austin Pedal Cars team displayed a number of J40 models, ranging from a well-used ex-fairground car to...

With only a few days left until entries for this year’s London to Brighton Classic Car Run close, the organisers have revealed that youtuber and motoring presenter ‘Auto Alex’ Kersten will be one of this year’s participants. Auto Alex will set off from Brooklands Museum on Sunday 4th June in...

For a Father’s Day packed with family friendly retro fun, make Beaulieu’s Custom and American Show your destination on Sunday 18th June, and be amazed by impressive cars and bikes as they fill the grounds of the National Motor Museum. Held in association with the Solent Renegades club, the vibrant...

Few vehicles are as capable off road as the Toyota Landcruiser, but could Mike and Elvis transform this one? What do you do when you can’t find the right Toyota in the UK? Look to Japan, of course, which is exactly what Mike did when he bagged this brilliant classic...

The second Salon Privé London event has wrapped up at Royal Hospital Chelsea with more than 18,000 visitors attending over the three days. Celebrity guests at Salon Privé London included F1 World Champion Jenson Button, TV star Richard Hammond and Lewis Hamilton’s father Anthony Hamilton, plus there was an unmissable...

Driving Scotland Club hosted a day out for Veterans, their family members and the staff of Erskine Veterans Charity on 15 April. Erskine Veterans Charity offers extensive support to Veterans, ensuring they thrive throughout the rest of their lives. Mark Ryan, founder of Driving Scotland Club, who organised the...

The latest entry for the Classic Nostalgia weekend at Shelsley Walsh is the Surtees TS19 that caused such a controversy when it first appeared in 1976 that it led to British television companies refusing to broadcast Formula 1 racing. Team boss John Surtees had done a sponsorship deal with the...