For classic car lovers, few experiences match the thrill of an auction. The smell of the leather, the echo of the gavel, the rush as the bid climbs higher read more>>
Hold your hand up if you've ever just pulled your bike out of the garage or shed, and set off without checking all's well. read more>>
Chateau Impney once again was the site of Footman James’ Coffee & Chrome Collective meeting on Sunday 10th August. read more>>
The UK’s classic car community has been handed a welcome boost this summer with the announcement of new DVLA policies designed to make registering repaired read more>>
In an age of carbon calculators, zero-emissions targets and debates over petrol bans, classic cars might seem like the antithesis of environmental responsibility. read more>>
It isn’t flashy, nor a technical tour de force, but it was a global success embraced by Asia, Africa and Latin America. read more>>
I've ridden across the UK, in Europe, on-road, off-road, everything from mini-bikes to superbikes, EV, petrol (...) in all kinds of weather. read more>>
In my day job, writing for a range of newspapers and magazines, if I'm reviewing a car I subject it to two tests aimed at assessing how other road users feel read more>>
The first Grand Prix at Spa Francorchamps was in 1925 and for drivers it represents a true challenge that requires a mix of pure driving skill and bravery, read more>>
Ethical cyber hacker and founder of IT security firm Pen Test Partners, Ken has made it his mission to unveil the security flaws that allow cybercriminals to hack into vehicles and homes in rather ingenious ways. We sat down with Ken to pick his brains and get insider knowledge on how you can protect your devices – and yourself. read more>>
In a recent episode of Footman James’ Fuel for Thought podcast, hosts Kirsty Elwell-Tilley and Samantha Smith sat down with Andrew Ballard of the data analytics company LexisNexis Risk Solutions to explore how electric vehicles (EVs) are changing the game for drivers, insurers, and the environment. read more>>
Go-anywhere credentials and it’s still going, the Land Cruiser has been around for more than a generation. But what makes it so special? read more>>
Founded in 1912 and flourishing under the genius of Nuccio Bertone, the Italian design house became known for its bold vision, razor-sharp lines, read more>>
Young timers, oldies but goldies, modern classic or just classics? Confused? We are, but whatever title you choose to give these cars, their 40th anniversary is well worth celebrating. read more>>
Interview with The Classic Valuer: Giles Gunning and Charlie Waller started The Classic Valuer – a website that provides values for classic cars, hypercars and supercars based on auction results going back as far as the 1980s. read more>>
Thirty-seven of the 90 riders registered to race in Moto GP, Moto 2 and Moto 3 are Spanish, with, at the time of writing, each championship leader racing under the yellow and red flag of Spain. Automotive journalist Iain Macauley explores the topic further. read more>>
The classic car sector is massive – probably worth about £18 billion a year and, as a UK industry, it’s larger than fishing. read more>>
Wow. If you are in the market for a V12, then a brave person you must be. There’s a lot of fuel to burn and potentially monstrous repairs bills on the horizon read more>>
How a motorbike deals with wind resistance is nothing new, but over the years there have been some weird and wonderful creations that have worked. read more>>
Sports cars, hot hatches and saloons are often the first port of call when you start thinking about automotive ‘GOATs’ but what about the estates? read more>>
The time was right, but the noise was different: Yum-dubber-dum-dum-dum-dum-dum... read more>>
As a trainee journalist on a local newspaper, back in the day of concrete deadlines, mistake-intolerant typewriters and grainy black and white photos read more>>
The Footman James Coffee & Chrome Collectives are all about community and the common ground is found in conversation read more>>
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