Best experiences to gift car fans this Christmas Looking for something a bit different for the car-lover in your family this Christmas? Take a look at our wish list of automotive-related experiences It’s hard to believe, but Christmas is just around the corner. We’ve certainly had a great 2022 here at Marc Brunel Recruitment, and […]

Could driving a classic car daily be more sustainable than investing in an electric vehicle? You might be inclined to think the answer to that question is the obvious one: electric vehicles (EVs) are more sustainable than classic cars in the long run. However, the reality is slightly more complicated on the basis that running […]

Rise of the youngtimers; are young people set to save classic cars? During a time when classic cars are under threat from environmental legislation, outright bans and emissions charges, it’s a breath of fresh air to hear that there’s hope on the horizon. Young people seem to be leading the way in ensuring the classic […]

The must-attend events for car fans in the USA With pandemic restrictions dying down in America, car enthusiasts have one thing on their minds: automotive events. Car aficionados love nothing more than getting together and sharing their interest by attending events, keeping up to date on what’s going on in the car industry and, a […]

How the largest ULEZ expansion yet will impact London’s classic car enthusiasts One of the measures taken by the UK Government to help reduce carbon emissions nationwide is the Ultra Low Emission Zone, otherwise known as ULEZ, in London. First introduced in April 2019, drivers entering the ULEZ are charged daily fees of £12.50 if […]

Post-Covid road trips: Where are you headed with your classic this Summer? Now that lockdown, quarantine, and pandemic restrictions are all a distant memory, classic car enthusiasts can finally begin to think about travelling again and enjoying their pride and joy on a stunning mountain pass or coastal cruise. To help with that, in this […]

Drive-It Day, the national UK celebration of classic cars and its impact on the industry Within the British classic car community, you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who isn’t familiar with Drive-It Day. This national celebration of all things classic cars happens every year in April, and in this month’s blog, we look at the […]

What’s being done about the classic car industry’s skills shortage? The classic car industry is at a tipping point and it’s mainly due to the widening skills gap. From where I’m sitting, unless new talent is brought into the restoration sector, iconic and historically-important classic cars could be left to die. This is because without […]

How Porsche’s synthetic eFuel could save classic cars in the electric future   Let’s face it, electrification and electric vehicles (EV) are the future whether us petrolheads like it or not. The rapid rise of EVs, combined with countless worldwide pledges to cut out internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles within 20 years, as well as […]

From Sunday car meets to race weekends – our top five events for 2022   2022 is looking up for the automotive events industry. Having had so many cancelled and postponed, we’re looking forward to getting back to an exciting calendar of automotive-themed activities up and down the UK. Here’s a selection of must-attend events, […]