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Take to the Road is a classic car website that specialises in classic car feature films and reviews. You'll also find reports on car events and shows around the UK and further afield. Take to the.. Road is all about the passion for classic cars.
2024-03-07 15:01
Dyed in the wool petrolhead Tim Shaw and his mechanical maestro buddy Fuzz Townshend are back for another brand new series of everyones favourite car restoration show, Car SOS. The dynamic d… Read More
2024-02-22 09:45
So, you’re planning your next road trip? Perhaps you’ve got the itch to travel again or you just need a break from work. Road trips allow you to define your adventure and give yo… Read More
2024-02-21 11:16
Introduction: Exploring Automotive Heritage Museums dedicated to automobiles are archives of automotive history that highlight the development of transportation and the inventiveness of huma… Read More
2024-01-30 15:51
Flat tires are one of those unexpected headaches that can throw a wrench into your plans. Whether you’re rushing to a meeting, heading out on a road trip, or simply running errands aro… Read More
2024-01-17 14:02
The car industry moves at breakneck speed, with new innovations and ideas coming to the fore every year. As we adapt to new technology, car manufacturers rush to implement it to make driving… Read More
2023-12-29 10:50
Classic cars hold a special place in the hearts of many enthusiasts. These vintage vehicles are not just modes of transportation; they are cherished pieces of history and art. Owning a class… Read More
2023-10-02 14:43
If you’re a true car lover, then buying a vintage car can be one of the most exciting purchases you make. It’s like stepping back in time and experiencing automotive history in a… Read More
2023-09-29 11:50
For many new drivers, stepping behind the wheel can stir a mix of excitement and anxiety. Navigating through bustling traffic, making split-second decisions, and the inherent risks of drivin… Read More
2023-09-29 11:49
Getting behind the handlebars of your bike as a new motorcyclist is incredibly exciting – but it can also be dangerous. In this article, we’re sharing 6 things that a new motorcy… Read More
2023-09-29 11:48
The consequences of drug driving can be extremely severe and, in some cases, life changing. In this article, we’re exploring how drug driving can impact your life – and the lives… Read More
2023-09-06 08:02
Passing a driving test is one thing. Being a responsible, road safe driver is another entirely! It’s not just the laws of the road you have to worry about. You need to keep an eye on y… Read More
2023-08-17 13:30
After a house, a car is one of the most expensive things you’ll ever buy. The costs don’t stop as soon as you’ve paid it off, though. Instead, you’ll have to worry ab… Read More
2023-06-13 15:49
This blog highlights the differences between plugin OBD car trackers and ones that are hard wired into a car. Hard-wired and OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) port car trackers are two different ty… Read More
2023-05-19 08:31
German automobile manufacturer Smart has announced its exciting new electric car called the #1. Drawing on the firms groundbreaking compact city car concepts, which first appeared in 1994, t… Read More
2023-05-09 09:27
If you’re a keen petrolhead with a deep-seated passion for all things motoring, then you may be eager to find some fun new ways to channel your enthusiasm. Fortunately, there are a num… Read More
2023-04-25 14:42
Experienced drivers have likely encountered the challenge of transporting large objects at least once. No matter the purpose – be it furniture for moving house or items too large to fi… Read More
2023-04-03 10:15
As our cars become more advanced, efficient, and reliable, they tend to last longer than ever before. This means that when an old car ends its life after many years of use, it is important t… Read More
2023-03-09 12:25
The news classic car fans have all been waiting for has landed with Car SOS back on our tv screens with the brand new Series 11. The ground breaking car restoration show, which aired its&nbs&hell…Read More
2023-02-20 11:49
When you need a new car, it’s not always possible to buy outright or sensible to get into debt with a higher purchase, so for the last few decades, individuals have turned to leasing… Read More
2023-02-07 15:01
Vintage cars are a popular choice for adventurous petrolheads who want to drive a piece of mechanical history and enjoy the perfect driving experience. As a result, classic car collecting is… Read More
2023-02-01 12:46
Road users have a duty to follow the laws of the road but what are the most common motoring offences in the UK and what are the penalties associated with them? Driving on the roads in the UK… Read More
2023-01-30 16:51
Ditch the expensive hotels and try something new. A campervan is a great way to explore unfamiliar places, while still having all of life’s necessary comforts. Read on to find out what… Read More
2023-01-30 16:10
Importance of Taking Care of Your Car When Traveling Abroad Taking care of your car when traveling abroad is important for several reasons. Firstly, it ensures the safety and reliability of… Read More
2023-01-26 16:53
Lets all admit we were all super nervous when sitting our practical driving test. Statistics show that 52% of the UK’s driving test takers fail their test on their first try! (over hal… Read More
2023-01-23 09:50
Far from being something to sit in your garage and look pretty, classic cars aren’t just something to gawk at but an investment. From the Mercedes-Benz W196 to the Ferrari 250 GT SWB C… Read More
2022-12-12 10:22
Starting your career behind the wheel can be an exciting thing – but it can also be a stressful and difficult thing, especially if you don’t put in the proper groundwork and do s… Read More
2022-11-28 09:54
Buying a car will always be a massive financial decision and one that needs to be carefully considered. It will always set you back, but you will find that there are some smart ways to bring… Read More
2022-11-04 12:07
Maxpeedingrod heaters provide a good opportunity to remain heated in the chilly winters. These air heaters have proven to perform adequately even in a winter storm. The good thing is that th… Read More
2022-11-04 11:46
If you are travelling on a longer off-road journey or are an enthusiastic camper, a portable generator can help you a lot. If you are in quest of a lightweight and portable generator, the be… Read More
2022-11-01 15:03
If you’re in the market for your first car but only have a limited budget, you might think your choice is limited. Fortunately, there is a wide range of vehicles out there that are wit… Read More
2022-11-01 14:35
Car insurance is something that most of us do not want to have to pay for, especially if we are one of the lucky ones that have not had to file a claim. If you ever have an accident, or some… Read More
2022-09-22 12:51
Caravan holidays are one of the easiest ways to get out in the world and enjoy some time away from home. You can enjoy all the comforts of home wherever you go, and there is no transport or… Read More
2022-09-20 11:30
As electric cars begin to dominate the motor world, it is important to assess whether they are as safe as petrol or diesel-powered vehicles, if not safer. Regardless of the features of these… Read More
2022-09-16 08:38
A lot of people choose to drive to the office every day, sometimes taking their classic car to work, or even using it as a promotional vehicle for their business. But if you are self-employe… Read More
2022-09-14 14:12
The motor vehicle industry is often shrouded in secrecy with designs and data kept firmly under lock and key, but have any classic cars experienced intellectual property theft? We’ll e… Read More
2022-08-25 10:12
In the UK, there are various rules regarding number plates, including size, spacing, colour and material. If your registration plate does not meet the regulations, drivers of vehicles could… Read More
2022-08-22 10:49
There comes a time in every motorist’s life when their services are requested by a friend. Sometimes this will be a lift to an engagement, and other times it may be the donation of boo… Read More
2022-08-22 10:12
Few sensations are comparable to that new car feeling. Road users can feel great excitement with a fresh set of wheels. However, there is a low supply of new cars today, and the cost of seco… Read More
2022-08-09 10:39
In the UK, it’s a legal requirement that, once a car has been on the road for three years, it undergoes an annual MOT test. This test is actually a series of smaller tests, going throu… Read More
2022-08-09 10:39
Cars are perhaps the most popular form of transport in the UK thanks to their comfort and efficiency when going from A to B. As of March 2022, there were over 40 million licensed vehicles on… Read More
2022-08-09 08:25
Rally the Globe has announced that it is to partner with Irish Racing Green for the Shamrock Vintage Challenge, which takes place in Ireland from 8th – 11th May 2023. First staged in 2… Read More
2022-08-03 15:56
Classic car ownership is a fulfilling hobby for lots of people, but these styles of cars are not massively sustainable. Enthusiasts and owners may look for methods of making their classic ca… Read More
2022-07-25 09:47
There are many different car hobbies that people can get into, and classic car restoration is one of the most popular ones. However, if you’re thinking about getting into this hobby, t… Read More
2022-07-20 09:43
The car enthusiast community is one of the most popular and widely known communities in the world, which means that it is a wonderful community for new enthusiasts to try and join. After all… Read More
2022-07-19 09:38
Spraying a car may sound very easy, unfortunately this is disappointing in reality. The spraying itself is already a profession in its own right, but the spraying is not even the most diffic… Read More
2022-06-30 15:21
The Lombard Rally Festival is gearing for a summer of historic motorsport with a series of special demonstrations taking place at Grimsthorpe Castle in Lincolnshire on the July 10th, as part… Read More
2022-06-24 15:12
The 24th June is a very special date for Alfisti around the world, as it marks the foundation of Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili in Milan in 1910. Today Alfa Romeo celebrates its 112th… Read More
2022-06-23 14:08
A wonderful selection of rare and one-off coachbuilt cars are set to grace the lawns of the London Concours, which takes place next week from June 28th – 30th June. The special class… Read More
2022-06-23 13:25
The Classic 2022, which takes place from the 26th – 28th August is set to mark the anniversaries of the AC Cobra and Lotus Elan. The two famous models will join a host of other au… Read More
2022-06-23 10:44
Mazda Motor Corporation has confirmed that its iconic 1991 Le Mans winning Mazda 787B is set to demo at the 2022 Le Mans Classic. This year’s Le Mans Classic takes place from the 30th… Read More
2022-06-23 09:51
Tickets are now on sale for Bicester Heritage’s autumn Scramble date, which takes place on the 9th of October 2022. The autumnal event will follow on from June’s highly successfu… Read More
2022-06-09 13:22
Oftentimes, when you buy a car, there’s a reason behind your purchase. You’re either looking for a tool to get you to and from work, or you’re buying a vehicle that you can… Read More
2022-06-07 08:21
An incredible 1934 Bugatti Type 59 Sports has won this years FIVA Preservation Award, which was presented at the Concorso d’Eleganza of Villa d’Este. The award recognises the his… Read More
2022-06-06 14:10
If you have an interest in classic cars, the chances are that you spend hours trawling the internet and looking at stunning specimens that you feel you’ll never be able to afford. Afte… Read More
2022-05-12 15:04
Take to the Road recently interview the dynamic petrolhead duo of Tim Shaw and Fuzz Townshend for their landmark 10th series of Car SOS, which is currently airing on National Geographic. And… Read More
2022-05-12 14:13
Historics upcoming sale on Saturday 21st May has an extremely cool piece of automotive pop culture up for grabs. And that is the 1966 Pontiac GTO Monkee-mobile, which was used as the officia… Read More
2022-05-12 08:19
The 2022 Goodwood Revival is set to mark the 10th anniversary of the Settrington Cup race, the famous pedal power only race that is one of the cutest in the world. At this years Revival aspi… Read More
2022-05-11 15:30
Bicester Heritage’s Scramblers club saw a record 300 members’ cars join the display as part of the sell-out two-day Scramble event that took place on Saturday 23rd and Sunda… Read More
2022-05-11 09:43
An incredible collection of iconic race cars have been confirmed for this years Gulf Historic Dubai Grand Prix Revival, which takes place from 25th – 27th November 2022. Over one hundr… Read More
2022-05-10 14:56
There are a lot of people split over which 6-speed, the T56 or TR6060, is superior. To get to that, it is important to understand the key differences between the two. Let’s compare the… Read More
2022-05-10 14:56
Rally the Globe’s 2022 Carrera España has been won by a 1965 Aston Martin DB5 and a 1937 Frazer Nash-BMW. The historic rally covered an impressive 2,000 miles, starting in Barce… Read More
2022-05-10 08:23
The highly anticipated automotive event of the year, the Spring Autojumble at Beaulieu, opens to the public in less than 2 weeks time. An annual pilgrimage for thousands of classic car fans… Read More
2022-04-28 14:08
An impressive display of American classics are set to star at London Concours 2022, with the the grounds of the Honourable Artillery Company providing the backdrop for pristine examples of t… Read More
2022-04-28 13:24
Mazda Motor Corporation is set to reopen its Museum in Hiroshima in May after undergoing a full renovation. The museum showcases historic vehicles and exhibits of the company’s history… Read More
2022-04-28 13:01
Jeremy Clarkson’s Diddly Squat Farm Shop is heading to The Classic at Silverstone, which is taking place from 26th – 28th August. Set-up in 2020 by star of The Grand Tour, Clarks… Read More
2022-04-28 10:12
The countdown has begun to the Donington Historic Festival 2022, which is taking place this weekend at Donington Park. The circuit will welcome back motorsport fans on Saturday April 30th an… Read More
2022-04-28 08:25
Thousands of classic car fans descended on Bicester Heritage for the April Scramble, which took place on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th of April. Approximately 11,000 attended the two-day Spr… Read More
2022-04-27 16:43
If you are looking to buy a new car then look no further, especially if that car is a cool and retro classic. You may be a huge fan of classic cars and you are looking to purchase your very… Read More
2022-04-27 14:53
Cars are not the cheapest thing to own, run, and maintain. Sometimes, we can spend more than we had hoped for when we need to service our car or pay the insurance bill. And that’s beca… Read More
2022-04-20 10:29
Thornley Kelham has unveiled its new project, the Jaguar XK European. Building on the success of the firms Lancia Aurelia Outlaw, the exciting new project takes a derelict donor Jaguar XK as… Read More
2022-04-19 14:39
Beaulieu is gearing up for the Hot Rod & Custom Show which is taking place on Sunday 19th June. The event conveniently falls on Father’s Day, making it the ideal day out for custom… Read More
2022-04-19 11:03
Goodwood has confirmed the full list of races for 2022 Goodwood Revival. Taking place Friday 16 to Sunday 18 September, a total of 13 different contests split into 15 races for everythi… Read More
2022-04-19 09:47
GTO Engineering had recently completed the interior testing buck for the Squalo, its brand new Sixties-inspired sports car. Delivery of the buck means the British based engineering firms tea… Read More
2022-04-19 08:38
Bentley has announced it is restoring the worlds oldest and very first Bentley T1, VIN 001. The restoration of the first of the T-Series will take at least 18 months and when completed, the… Read More
2022-04-07 15:31
The 79th Members’ Meeting, presented by Audrain Motorsport, is taking place on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th April and will open what promises to be a spectacular season of motorsport a… Read More
2022-04-07 14:41
The famous 1934 Barnato Hassan Bentley Racer has been confirmed for the Concours de Vente at Salon Privé London. The striking vintage race car, one of the fastest Brooklands race… Read More
2022-04-07 10:52
The Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show, presented with discovery+, made a welcomed return to Birmingham’s NEC after a two-year absence, much to the delight of the cl… Read More
2022-04-07 08:59
Bentley Motors has announced that its recently expanded Heritage Collection is set to debut at 79th Goodwood Members Meeting, which takes place from 9th-10th April 2022. In its roles as Offi… Read More
2022-04-07 08:17
Motor Racing Legends has announced that Lifeline, an industry-leading manufacturers of motorsport safety products, are the new headline sponsor for the Tony Dron Trophy. The popular and well… Read More
2022-03-31 16:05
Wheeler Dealers: Dream Cars is back for a brand new second series and Mike Brewer and his mechanic Marc “Elvis” Priestly are making motoring dreams come through for some very des… Read More
2022-03-31 13:53
Bizzarrini has announced that it has reached a significant milestone in the rebirth of the legendary brand, with the first Bizzarrini 5300 GT Corsa Revival prototype taking to the road for f… Read More
2022-03-31 13:07
Silverstone based David Brown Automotive has today teased fans of its bespoke classic Mini creations with a glimpse of the upcoming, limited run Mini Remastered Marshall Edition. This specia… Read More
2022-03-31 10:37
The finest collector cars are set to sign up for Salon Privé London, which is taking place from 21st – 23rd April 2022. The groundbreaking concept will feature 60 of the finest… Read More
2022-03-31 08:37
Goodwood has announced that five Formula 1 teams have been confirmed for the 2022 Festival of Speed. Taking place on 23rd – 26th June the current F1 teams will descend on the famous ra… Read More
2022-03-30 10:58
The National Motor Museum is set to open The Story of Motoring in 50 Objects exhibition on the 3rd July 2022, which will celebrate the landmark golden half-century of Beaulieu’s acclai… Read More
2022-03-22 16:46
Full Metal Junkies is a brand new six-part series that follows the creations and the antics of the crew of Surrey based Shred & Butta. They specialise in converting old US school busses… Read More
2022-03-17 16:07
In March 1947, the Geneva Motor Show witnessed the launch of the first Gran Turismo in history, the Maserati Tipo A6 which is better known as the A6 1500 Gran Turismo. Welcomed with much ent… Read More
2022-03-17 15:04
Lamborghini Polo Storico is displaying a Countach LP 500 and Miura SV at Rétromobile Paris 2022, which runs from 15th – 20th March. The Sant’Agata Bolognese company’… Read More
2022-03-17 11:56
Following the announcement last month of the first ten classics competing for this year’s Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership award, the final 10 classic car entrants have now been… Read More
2022-03-17 10:16
More than 150 cars of the worlds greatest cars will go on display at Salon Privé London, which is set to take place from 21-23 April 2022 at Royal Hospital Chelsea. Among them will be… Read More
2022-03-16 16:11
The Coppa delle Alpi 2022 has been won by Gianmario Fontanella and Anna Maria Covelli in a 1939 Lancia Aprilia. The four day event organised by 1000 Miglia Srl, saw thirteen nations compete… Read More
2022-03-16 11:36
The 15th Annual Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance, presented by Mercedes-Benz and AutoNation returned to The Boca Raton in South East Florida on February 25-27, 2022. A glittering array o… Read More
2022-03-16 09:54
On the 12th March 1947 Enzo Ferrari started the very first car to bear his name, the Ferrari 125 S. To mark the occasion Ferrari is celebrating its 75th anniversary at the Enzo Ferrari Museu… Read More
2022-03-15 15:56
More barn finds have been announced for the Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show, which takes place this weekend at Birmingham’s NEC. The Carole Nash Barn Find display… Read More
2022-03-15 11:20
Saving up for your dream car can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be! With a little planning and discipline, you can make your dream a reality. This is a Take to the R… Read More
2022-03-15 09:40
The Festival of the Unexceptional is set to return to Grimsthorpe Castle in Lincolnshire on the 30th July 2022. The show is dedicated to giving some of the greatest everyday classic cars on… Read More
2022-03-10 15:38
The heart warming classic car restoration TV show Car SOS is returning for its record 10th Series on National Geographic on the Thursday 10th March. The latest outing for Tim Shaw and Fuzz T… Read More
2022-03-10 11:18
Historics Auctions first sale of 2022 takes place on Saturday 12th March at Ascot Racecourse, with an enticing selection of 172 classics crossing the auction block. Some of the stand out car… Read More
2022-03-09 17:01
The ground breaking Maserati Boomerang, one of the finest wedge car designs ever created, is 50 years old this year. The futuristic concept car was the creation of Giorgetto Giugiaro an… Read More
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