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No more old cars on UK roads
MORE OLD bangers are circulating on UK roads after the number of new cars sold in the UK fell for the first time in six years.
Figures show that the proportion of oldest cars on UK roads - those over 13 years old - has almost…
Is converting old cars to electricity a collector’s crime?
Disclaimer: I write an electric vehicle (EV) conversion book and come from a classic car collecting background, where purity, provenance and historical significance are the paramount values. It wasn't until driving a Tesla Roadster that…
Porsche launches 3D printing of new parts for old cars
If you have a rare vintage car, you will know how difficult it can be to find parts. While it is possible for suppliers to manufacture compatible spare parts using traditional production tools, it is not very efficient if only a few are…
Still hot after all these years: not all passenger car models have a foot in the grave
I often joke that not only are we all destined to buy a crossover in the near future, but we will someday to become crosses. Oh, how the TTAC guys laugh…
Still, it's hard to avoid the narrative of crossovers that replace cars, because…
Top 10 most ridiculous – and rude
FOR all their ingenuity and innovation, automakers don't always do things right.
Sometimes they come up with new features that are a complete failure or create a new paint color that makes you sick.
11 Which manufacturer has produced the…
These 6 super-rich celebrities still drive cheap old cars
When some people get rich, they indulge.Microsoft co-founder and world's richest person Bill Gates, for example, recently bought himself a Porsche 911. Virgin founder Sir Richard Branson is known to drive his Gibbs Aquada amphibious through…
MINI’s new electric vehicle charges a classic car model
Mini is making great strides in the electric car world and is to present an all-electric concept vehicle sporting the automaker's signature look with some new-generation flourishes. The new EV design, called the Mini Electric Concept (at…
USED CAR MODELS GUIDE: Kia Picanto (2011-2017)
Models covered: 3 / 5DR CITYCAR (1.0 / 1.1 PETROL )
In its second-generation form, Kia's Picanto turned out to be a small city car of great importance to its Korean manufacturer.
Sleek, frugal and practical, it…
This 1970s Toyota Corolla Reminds Us Why Old Cars Are Worth Saving
In its time, the third generation Toyota Corolla was not a particularly interesting car. Sure, we see it now as a rear-drive coupe, but back then it was simply an economy car. And not even particularly interesting. But over time,…
It is possible to adapt modern safety technology to old cars
There's no shortage of new vehicles packed to the max with tech features, but for many people buying a new car isn't an option, but they still want some of the cool new tech found on modern cars. So they turn to the aftermarket to improve…
Volkswagen unveils the seven-passenger Tiguan Allspace
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Volkswagen has expanded its best-selling SUV, the Tiguan, with an additional row of seats to create the Allspace.
Designed to bridge the gap between a Tiguan and a Touareg, the new seven-seater has 8.5 inches of…
Faraday Future reportedly narrows its electric car model lineup – TechCrunch
Faraday Future is reducing some of its ambitions, according to Reuters, shrinking its planed product portfolio from seven electric vehicles to just two, and also reducing the size of its planned assembly plant in Nevada. The…
Model T truck is history on wheels
The vehicle in this issue, a 1924 Ford Model T truck, had been in the Bob Muegge family since 1946. A cousin's stepfather, who lived in San Francisco, drove this truck for the Borden Dairy before the buy from the company.
There were over 15…
Shell is developing a new premium fuel for old car engines
Shell says its V-Power Nitro+ fuel helps protect older car engines | William Hall PicturesModern gasolines have become a recurring headache for classic car owners. Low-octane, unleaded fuel presented challenges for years, but the…
Pebble Beach 2016: Car enthusiasts love vintage cars, rust spots and all, on restored versions
18and fairway at Pebble Beach hosts the world's most valuable classic cars each year. Lovingly restored at great expense, until they are more beautiful than the day they were built, they compete for first prizes in the Concours…
Why do people still love old cars?
In most cases, old cars are garbage. As James May once said, if they were good they would still be made today. On top of that, modern cars are faster, more reliable, more comfortable, more manageable, safer and more economical too.…
1991 cars are now classics
A classic car, by many state definitions, must be at least 25 years old. At this point, you can apply for special "Year of Manufacture" or classic car plates.This means that 1991 car and truck models can now be considered classics.Before…
My classic car: ‘I love the aesthetics of old cars’ | life and style
What does this classic car say about me?“I like the aesthetics of vintage cars and their timelessness. But I would never dress up to go to the Goodwood Festival – my wife would probably divorce me.And what he really saysClassic cars are a…
New Ambassador Car Model Release Announced In 2015 – Product Reviews Net
The Ambassador ended production about a year ago in India, and since then the news of a revival has been a hot topic of conversation. However, it is unclear whether this will ever happen as huge changes will need to be made if it hits the…
Honda’s eco + small car blitz
Honda must take "quick action" against the growing market demand for smaller, more environmentally friendly cars by introducing several new models over the next 10 years.
In his annual mid-year speech, CEO Takanobu Ito said Honda has…
2013 JD Power Customer Satisfaction Survey – Complete Car Model Results
The full list of car model results for the 2013 JD Power survey has been released, with the Skoda Superb coming out on top, followed closely by the Skoda Yeti and the Jaguar XF.
The result marks a breakthrough for Skoda, which followed the…
What is the oldest car model on sale in the UK?
What are the oldest cars on sale in the UK today? This is a question that is not as easy to answer as you might think.
This is because there are so many models that have had the same name for decades, including the Mini, the Porsche 911,…