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Kenichi Yamamoto: 1922-2017

Kenichi Yamamoto, father of the Mazda Rotary engine, recently passed away at the age of 95.

Rover SD1

It’s easy to think that the SD1’s appeal is skin deep but get to know one and you realise that there’s much more to the last ‘proper’ Rover than some lines cribbed from a Ferrari.

Rover P6

Thirteen years after the launch of the revolutionary P6 came the ultra-stylish new SD1. Of these two classic Rovers, however, I feel the earlier car has the edge – both technically and in terms of ownership appeal.

Vauxhall Cuts 250 Jobs

Vauxhall’s historic plantat Ellesmere Port inCheshire is set to shed a further 250 jobs.

The Changing Face Of Fuel Retailing

Fuel prices are up again –back in the summer a litre of unleaded could be bought, if you shopped around, for £1.05 or so. Today, the cheapest anywhere is £1.20 and you need to hunt to find it for that – most outlets are £1.22-£1.24 or more.

March Of Technology

Having stood still for about 25 years engine technology leapt forward in the 1980s, with electronic and high-tech features coming along which, to some, marked the end of the classic era of motoring.

Porsche Boxster 986: Entry Ticket

The thinking man’s Porsche is almost as quick as the 911 and a fraction of the cost. We bring you the lowdown on the first generation Boxster.

MGF

The original is always the best... isn’t it? One man well versed in all things MG puts the case for the MGF.

MG TF

It may look like a facelifted MGF but the TF’s talents run much deeper and may just make it the better buy.

The Rise And Fall Of Mid-engined Cars

Mid-engined cars typically featured 12 cylinders, were Italian, and above all else, very expensive. But amongst the expense, affordable mid-engined cars do exist in numbers. Or at least they did.

Vauxhall Victor F-series

It’s almost exactly 60 years to the day since the original Vauxhall Victor was launched. We look back on both the car and its launch year of 1957 

Classic Scenes

It’s Milton Keynes’ 50th anniversary this year, originating from an Act of Parliament in 1967 to offer ‘opportunity and freedom of choice’ as a means of tackling the overcrowding problem in London. A long building programme followed which went on for over a decade to create a city of nearly 22,000 acres, providing housing, shops and jobs for 250,000 people. “By real city terms Milton Keynes is at best an adolescent”, says one of the original planners, Lee Shostak. Which probably explains why its 124 roundabouts, originally intended as a temporary arrangement until traffic lights were installed, are still with us. 

European Cities Squeezing Classics?

An increasing number of clean air schemes across the UK and Europe could make life hard for historic vehicle enthusiasts this year.

Buying A BMW Z3

Being given the moniker ‘future classic’ can be as much a curse as a benefit. However, the BMW Z3 range is so comprehensive, especially in its engine options, that there’s bound to be a model for you, whether it’s a sedate, lower-powered open-topped poseur or a sixcylinder muscle car version.

Golden Age

It may be 50 years since BL was formed but it’s also 30 years since the firm was returned to the private sector for an all-too-brief period of success.

Triumph 2500TC

The Triumph 2000/2500 is a genuine classic yet a car which remains modern enough to be used regularly. We’ve added an honest but tired 2500TC estate to our company fleet.

Lotus Elan M100

The best handling front-wheel drive sports car hasn’t appreciated in quite the same way as either its ‘Sixties namesake or more recent Lotus cars, such as the Elise. According to the specialists we’ve spoken to, enthusiasts are missing a trick…

Welsh Assembly Funds TVR Production

TVR is set to produce itslatest model from an all-new manufacturing facility in Ebbw Vale Enterprise Zone, helped by £2.5m from the Welsh Government.

Inaugural Argyll Festival Of Performance

The Argyll Festival of Performance aims to be Scotland’s go-to motor show this June 2-3.

Lost ‘Landie' Lives Again

Land Rover has begun its 70th birthday celebrations – by restoring a pre-production Series I first displayed at the 1948 Amsterdam Motor Show.

50 Years Of British Leyland

This week marks the 50th anniversary of the formation of the infamous British Leyland. In the first of a special series, we look at the creation of the company and the problems it inherited.

Rover Mini Cooper

The reborn Cooper outlasted the MG upstart and former Mini Magazine editor explains just why that was so.

Holden Heritage Goes Electric

The manufacturing assets of Australian car maker Holden could soon be making electric vehicles – if a bid from Liberty House Group is successful.

Triumph GT6

With looks on its side the GT6 is a brilliant classic to own despite being pricier than the Vitesse.

Big Guns

Jaguar’s iconic XJ saloon may mark its half century this year, but we can also look back on 25 years since the XJ40 line-up was finally completed.

Ted Connolly 1949-2018

Ted Connolly 1949-2018

VW Golf Mk2

Now seeing a rise in values, the Volkswagen Golf Mk2’s popularity is creeping up, making it a great time to buy. But what do you need to know before making the jump?

Gentlemen's Agreement

We remember the days when imports from Japan were restricted.

Wheeler Dealers' Head To Head Charity Auction

At this week’s Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show (Friday,November 10 to Sunday, November 12) with Discovery, Wheeler Dealers is to send two cars to auction in aid of good causes.

Aston Martin Bulldog

This summer, all the talk was about Aston Martin’s new F1-inspired ‘hypercar’, the Valkyrie. Sadly, however, there was no mention of a previous ‘ultimate sports car’ from the company, revealed some 37 years ago. And at least when the Aston Martin Bulldog was announced, you could actually drive it…