Category: Car Culture
The Arrow Range – the last all-Rootes cars.
October 5th and 19th this year, will mark the 60th anniversary of the launch of two very well-known and popular cars of their time, which once were a common sight on virtually every road in Britain – the Hillman Hunter and Singer Vogue Mk V. The new Hillman Hunter revived an old Singer name – and the upmarket Singer version would become the last big Singer ever built. The Arrow range of cars, were to be the last all-Rootes designed and built vehicles, as throughout the 1960’s, Chrysler Corporation were fast buying up Rootes shares to complete a take-over.
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Bolt on, do not cut off: how to style a used car without paying for it twice
The single most useful question before buying anything is how it attaches. Parts that bolt to existing points, clip into factory apertures or bond with automotive tape come off again. Parts that require you to drill into a painted panel do not, or at least not without filler and a respray
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Hot Wheels Legends Tour Winner is Chopped ’72 Volkswagen Beetle
A radical 1972 Volkswagen Beetle that will now be sold to raise money for cancer research is the 2026 Hot Wheels Legends Tour UK winner, securing the title at CarFest, held at Silverstone Circuit on 29th August 2026
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Valvetronic founder Austin Huffman on the business of success
Austin Huffman, (@heyafb), the self-made car obsessive who turned his teenage side hustle into one of the most recognizable automotive performance brands in the world: Valvetronic Designs Exhaust Systems.
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How a New Port Richey, FL Car Accident Lawyer Handles Disputed Fault
In many car crashes, the biggest disagreement starts after the vehicles have already stopped moving. Each driver may have a different explanation of who had the right of way, who changed lanes first, or who failed to stop. Those conflicting accounts can quickly turn a straightforward insurance claim into a dispute over responsibility.
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76 Plate Registration Rip Off
There are lies, damned lies and registration statistics. For the moment though the motor trade is dancing gaily around the showroom potted plants in anticipation of the big pay days they will be getting on September 1st.
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What the Hell Happened to Car Advertising?
Matthew Corrigan explains why all car advertising now is rubbish.
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Michel Vaillant T-shirts are go!
RetroClassic Clothing has launched a new collection of officially licensed Michel Vaillant T-shirts, bringing the unmistakable artwork and racing adventures of Jean Graton’s legendary motorsport hero to a new generation of enthusiasts.
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How DIY Mechanics Can Build the Ultimate Home Garage
If you enjoy getting under the hood, changing your own oil or tackling weekend repairs, why not turn your garage into a proper home workshop? The trick is getting the fundamentals right before you start buying every tool that catches your eye. Here’s how to build the ultimate home garage as a DIY mechanic.
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Nissan Micra 1988 Classic Car
1988 Nissan Micra GSX Automatic Review: The Tiny Time Capsule That Reminds You Old Really Is Gold...
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JCB Hydromax powers to 368.347mph Speed Record
JCB’s hydrogen-powered Hydromax streamliner today clinched an SCTA speed record on the Bonneville Salt Flats – reaching 368.347mph at the world’s leading land speed racing event.
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How Trade Management Solutions Help Classic Car Imports Cross Borders?
Ever tried to bring a classic car across an international border, only to discover the paperwork alone could stall the whole process for weeks? Or watched a fellow collector get hit with an unexpected tariff bill because a single form was filled out incorrectly?
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