The pandemic has done very little to quell the demand for classic cars in the last couple of year, with auction sales continuing to hit record levels despite the global impact of Covid-19 on economies and wealth.
The emergence of new dedicated websites for a raft of collectible models, such as Collecting Cars and The Market, means petrol heads have increased opportunity to buy and sell vehicles of all generations and value, while data show that appetite remains high at
Rolls-Royce has given us all a glimpse into the world of the rich and famous by revealing a host of ultra-exclusive cars it built for well-heeled buyers in 2021.
The quintessential British luxury marque unveiled five creations for clients from last year, with each boasting personalised features specifically requested by opulent owners and costing well over seven figures.
One of them is the world’s most expensive new car, the stunning Boat Tail, which cost a massive £20million. Three will be
With vehicle production crippled by the semiconductor chip shortage, sales of new motors remained at almost 20-year lows, with just 1.6 million passenger cars entering the market in a ‘desperately disappointing’ 2021 for the motor sector, according to sector bosses.
Annual car sales were a mere one percentage point higher than a lockdown-hit 2020 – in which showrooms were forced to close for months – making it the second worst year for registrations since 1992, the Society of Motor Manufacturers
Drivers can expect to see some big changes on the road next year.
A raft of new laws, vehicle technology and driving rules are due to be introduced in 2022 – and many of them are influential developments that will impact every person who regularly gets behind the wheel.
From changes to the Highway Code to councils taking powers to issue fines across England and Wales for minor traffic offences like stopping in a box junction, these are the nine
With Christmas Day around the corner, there are plenty of gifts we’ll be hoping to receive this year.
And for petrol-heads with a penchant for timepieces, collectable watches will be top of their wish list in 2021.
But you’d certainly need to gift some of these examples to yourself given the astounding prices paid at auction this year.
These six automotive-inspired timepieces were sold on auction site WatchCollecting for staggering sums in 2021. Find out about each one in our
Buying the right classic car can be a sound investment indeed, with appreciating motors offering better long-term financial returns than art, property and even gold, in some cases.
The problem is, how do you know which models are ripe for a boom, meaning you can buy at low prices today with the understanding that they will become more valuable in the next few years?
Fortunately, there’s an annual market report to help inform petrol-heads about which cars have plenty of
Renault’s Zoe electric car has been awarded the lowest possible crash test rating by experts due to the French brand removing a life-saving piece of safety equipment.
The current version of the small zero-emission vehicle no longer has a seat-mounted airbag to protect an occupant’s head in a side impact. As a result, in a sideways collision with a pole it was found to directly impact a driver’s skull without any additional protection.
The Zoe becomes only the third car
When most people hear the phrase ‘classic car’ they might think of pre-war Bentleys, old Aston Martins and stunning Ferraris from yesteryear.
They probably don’t think of the Ford Sierra and Nissan Micra.
But they, along with a host of other motors, will soon be honoured with official classic car status – meaning that the wider world will join car enthusiasts in celebrating them.
That’s because they were introduced in 1982 and therefore turn 40 next year – which means
An all-new version of Ford’s popular Ranger, Britain’s most-bought pick-up model, has been revealed ahead of it going on sale late next year.
Over 15,000 drivers and businesses have bought Rangers in 2021 – more than any other pick-up – which has been on sale since 2011.
The new model has been inspired by the America brand’s latest 4X4s sold across the pond, with styling cues from the just-revealed Bronco and hulking F-150 Lightning. Here’s everything you need to know
There are some cars that feel like they’ve been on sale for an eternity, with the likes of ever-present models like Ford’s Fiesta being in UK showrooms since the late 1970s.
But there are motors that lived far shorter lives – some of them lasting just months before being culled for one reason or another.
Using information provided by Autocar, we’ve listed 10 models from the modern era that were available in the UK for the shortest period – all
