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A new exhibition about the Targa Florio road race will open at the Bugatti Trust Museum at Prescott during our Coffee & Chrome event on May 18th. read more>>
Car logos are some of the most famous brand icons in the world. Produced in their millions, and seen in their billions, car badges are instantly recognisable by a great many people – even those without much interest in cars. read more>>
This year sees Volkswagen’s popular Polo celebrate its 50th anniversary. The best-selling supermini was launched in 1975, and has gone on to become one of the Wolfsburg manufacturer’s most important models. read more>>
The new electric Renault 5 Turbo 3E was unveiled on the 45th anniversary of the original 5 Turbo, but why is the 80s car such an icon? read more>>
We’ve all looked at a car and wondered how on earth it got made. Often, it’s a one-off or customised model, but occasionally, it’s a standard car, straight from the manufacturer. read more>>
Agreed value cover ensures your classic car is properly insured. Learn how this cover works and why Footman James is trusted by classic car enthusiasts. read more>>
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They were regarded as ‘common or garden’ - such was their ubiquity - and we took them for granted, but now many of the best sellers of the past have morphed into rarified treasures that classic enthusiasts are seeking out. read more>>
Looking for cover? Discover the differences between classic car insurance and standard auto insurance and how classic car policies include specialised cover. read more>>
BMW’s Motorrad division has long history when it comes to off-road motorcycles. Now famed for their adventure bikes, the German giant’s off-road roots go back a hundred years, and continue to be as influential on the industry today. read more>>
Looks can be deceptive. A Joe Root cover drive may look effortless, but behind the easy facade lies hours upon hours of hard work that went into creating the end result. read more>>
The thing about the April 2025 Staffordshire International Classic Motorcycle Show was that you likely left with one of three things: read more>>
How these high-end vehicles broke new ground in terms of design and tech read more>>
Epitomising the era perfectly, the Bentley Boys were a group of wealthy drivers who dominated motorsport in the 1920s – and at the Le Mans 24 Hours race in particular. read more>>
The original luxury SUV, Land Rover’s Range Rover turns 55 this year, and has evolved significantly over the decades, as the rest of the industry sought to catch up. read more>>
We all love a good car movie don’t we? At least, if you’re reading posts on this site, it can reasonably be expected that you are an automotive afficionado, and luckily, there are some film makers out there who share that interest. read more>>
One of the world’s most famous models is Volkswagen’s Transporter, which has gone on to see more than 13 million units produced since launch 70 years ago time, over six generations - and a seventh announced at the end of its Platinum Jubilee year. read more>>
It's not just the brochure, showroom or road test that swings your thoughts towards acquiring a bike - sometimes it's the perfect storm of circumstances and where you just happen to be at that moment. read more>>
Classic motorcycles have a fairly broad following, but the same can’t be said of old mopeds and scooters. Despite being cornerstones of personal transport for decades, the humble two-wheelers can often be overlooked when it comes to considering a classic runabout. read more>>
The term ‘Silver Arrows’ is one of the most evocative in motor racing, so much so that Mercedes-Benz still uses the phrase to describe its Formula 1 cars, despite wearing only a little silver in the livery. read more>>
Few manufacturers fly under the radar as much as KTM. Ask non-bike fans to name a motorcycle manufacturer, and the likes of Honda, Ducati, and Harley Davidson will all come up. But KTM? read more>>
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