Ben is inviting everyone in the automotive industry to take part in Ben’s Big Breakfast in October. This is all about sitting down together and having a chat because, in some cases, it literally could save someone’s life Now in its fifth year, Ben’s Big Breakfast is inviting workplaces and individuals across the entire automotive industry […]
This is the new Lotus Eletre R. It weighs just under 3 tonnes and has been labelled as a “hyper-SUV”. It’s full of tech, has 900bhp, can go from 0 – 62mph in under 3 seconds, and can charge from 10% up to 80% in 20 minutes. Is it too far removed from the iconic […]
Toyota has revealed the latest addition to the Toyota Professional range, it’s all-new Land Cruiser Commercial. This is a factory conversion of the newly launched Land Cruiser passenger SUV, which combines the Land Cruiser’s famed all-terrain ability with commercial vehicle practicality. Built at Toyota’s Burnaston facility in Derbyshire, the conversion turns the five-door, long-wheelbase Land […]
Dave Day 2025 is being held on Saturday 21st June in memory of the late Dave Myers, one half of the much-loved Hairy Bikers. Last year, more than 46,000 bikers rode from Ace Cafe in London all the way to Dave’s hometown of Barrow-in-Furness with a few stops along the way. The event is all […]
A 1996 Ferrari F355 GTS once owned by Jeremy Clarkson will be available to buy at RM Sotheby’s Cliveden House sale, taking place on 8th July 2025. The former Top Gear and The Grand Tour presenter bought the car new in 1996, famously referring to it as “the best car in the world.” Finished in […]
A new study by eBay has revealed that parking sensors are the number one piece of in-car technology that UK drivers say they can’t live without. The survey asked 2,000 drivers what tech they valued the most in their vehicles. Parking sensors were said to be essential by 37% of respondents, followed by USB ports […]
Toyota is rolling out hydrogen fuel cell lorries across its European delivery network. These 40-tonne vehicles, developed by Dutch manufacturer VDL Groep using Toyota’s fuel cell technology, are now transporting parts and accessories from the company’s European Parts Centre in Diest, Belgium. The new lorries are designed to match the performance of traditional diesel vehicles […]
You will obviously know Bentley for making luxury cars. However, the brand has moved into the property market too by revealing its flagship penthouse at Bentley Residences Miami. As you can imagine, a penthouse in the first-ever Bentley-branded residential tower comes with a whole load of luxury and a price tag to match! The Bentley […]
While the Ford Fiesta was the UK’s most stolen car in 2024 (again), it’s Abarth and Lexus owners who faced the highest proportional risk of theft, according to the latest DVLA data. The figures showed that although 4,719 Fiestas were reported stolen last year (more than double the next model, the Volkswagen Golf), it’s actually […]
The Red Arrows took part in a global first during the King’s Birthday flypast over London on 14th June 2025, becoming the world’s first national aerobatic team to use sustainable fuels in both propulsion and smoke generation. Nine Hawk T1 jets from RAF Waddington flew over London while being powered by a 43% blend of […]
Volkswagen is celebrating half a century of the Golf GTI in 2026, and part of that celebration will be the release of the GTI Edition 50. The new Golf GTI Edition 50 is the most powerful production GTI ever made and will officially be presented on 20th June 2025 at the Nürburgring 24-hour race. Despite […]
The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) is returning this year with the next event confirmed for 15th November 2025 at the Yas Marina Circuit. After a successful debut in April 2024, the A2RL attracted over 10,000 fans to the circuit and more than a million global streaming views. This year promises to build on that momentum […]
Yesterday afternoon, Molly, Nick, and Tony took our 1977 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider thirty minutes down the road to be a part of the Newton Commercial Open Day. While they were there, they had a guided tour of the factory, spoke to lots of enthusiasts, and had a nice afternoon in the sun looking at […]
Volvo Cars has signed a new supply agreement with Swedish steelmaker SSAB for high-quality, recycled, near-zero-emission steel. This is the first time a car manufacturer has committed to using this type of steel in large-scale production. Beginning this year, the steel will be used in Volvo’s upcoming fully electric EX60 SUV and other future models […]
Caterham is saying goodbye to the Ford Sigma engine with the release of the Caterham Seven 310 Encore. For over five decades, 1.6-litre Ford engines have powered Caterham cars, and now, the Caterham Seven 310 Encore is the swan song of the 1.6-litre Ford Sigma engine, with just 25 units available across the UK, US, […]
Uber is ready to trial fully autonomous vehicles in London next spring. When the trial starts, Uber, working alongside British AI firm Wayve, will put cars without a human safety driver on UK roads for the very first time. Wayve has already been quietly testing autonomous tech in London, albeit with a human safety net, […]
I ventured to London to perform this weekend. The Three Chordettes were invited to perform for Collectif Vintage in Spitalfields, for the world renowned vintage clothing company’s D-Day Celebration. The day started off with a delayed train, but this only brought good fortune as we were upgraded to first class. Having had a relaxing journey […]
On 16th June 2025, Audi will present the third generation of its Q3 model. Since Audi introduced the Q3 back in 2011, more than 2 million have been sold worldwide, and it has become one of the brands best selling models. “With a total of more than two million vehicles sold worldwide since the launch […]
Recently, London’s Royal Lancaster Hotel welcomed over 1,000 whisky lovers for the 9th year of The Whisky Event. Visitors were invited to try something new, with over 800 whiskies to available to them to enjoy and savour. Among the exhibitors, our good friends from Coachbuilt Whisky. Max was on hand to showcase the brand and […]
Recently, one of our members, Trevor, decided that he wanted to host his birthday party in The Classic Lounge here at Bridge Classic Cars. We are very happy that Trevor and his friends and family enjoyed themselves and we hope to see them again soon. You can join the Bridge Classic Cars Members Club here.
The UK’s new car market saw a slight growth in May, with registrations up 1.6% year-on-year to 150,070 units, according to the latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). This was the strongest May performance since 2021, although figures are still nearly a fifth below pre-pandemic levels from 2019. The growth […]
Full highlights and photo gallery of the day We will be at the Newton Commercial Open Day on Thursday 12th June 2025 at Eastlands Industrial Estate, Leiston. The event will run from 2pm to 6pm with live demos from the Newton Commercial team, factory tours, classic cars to look at, and a charity raffle. We’ll […]
Volvo Cars has just revealed a world-first multi-adaptive safety belt, designed to deliver smarter, more personalised protection in real-world crashes. The new safety belt will make its official debut in the fully electric Volvo EX60 in 2026 and will use data from both inside and outside the car to adjust how it responds to different […]
Tony spends a lot of time on the road covering hundreds of miles every single week, picking up and delivering classic cars all over the country. Whether he’s taking one of our competition winners’ their new cars or collecting a barn find to bring back to the workshop for a full restoration, Tony can usually […]
While on our Great Northern Road Trip, Craig, Nick, and I had the pleasure of staying in the Buxton Crescent Hotel. Obviously, this is a stunning hotel and a fantastic place to stay, but for someone like me who enjoys the story of how and why things came to be in the first place, the […]
For a long time, we have been in the fortunate position to call former Vauxhall Managing Director, Stephen Norman, a friend of Bridge Classic Cars. While Stephen may have retired from the automotive industry a little while ago, we have always followed the progress of the position he once held. That’s why we are pleased […]
This week has been a jam-packed week for competition cars coming in and out of the workshops. We’ve been all over the country looking, delivery and collecting cars so here’s a roundup off all things classic car competitions. 2003 Porsche Boxter 2.7 New arrival into the workshops is our 2003 Porsche Boxter. Already turning a […]
I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from our visit to Crich Tramway Village. I knew there’d be trams, obviously. But what I didn’t expect was to step into a fully recreated street that could very easily be mistaken for a village where people still live and work. Cobbled roads, vintage shopfronts, original signs from […]
While we were on our great northern road trip, Craig spent the day at the “Peaks Sale” auction hosted by H&H Classics. Held at the Pavilion Gardens in Buxton, the auction saw nearly 100 lots sold, with total sales going above £1.7 million and over 70% of vehicles finding new homes. A 1961 Jaguar MkII […]
Tucked away in Ambergate, there’s a blue building that might normally be easy to drive past without paying too much attention. However, as we knew what was inside, we made sure to call in to The Great British Car Journey. The layout of the museum flows chronologically, which works well. You start with the likes […]