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Under new proposals, parts of London could become 15 MPH zones after recent consultations. Designed to tackle emissions and cut air pollution in the nation's capital the idea of a 15 MPH zone and road closures has been muted as a potential solution for reducing air pollution. These measures could potentially affect the square mile, the medieval hub and now the financial centre of London. Despite research suggesting that the number of cars being operated in the square mile over the last 20 year...

The Ford Fiesta. A mainstay of the automotive world and a car that has stood the test of time. Practical, small and full of character its more than likely that most of us have found ourselves behind the wheel in one at some points in our lives but how did the Fiesta come to existence and what is its story? The Ford Fiesta has spanned six different iterations and the model first saw the light of day way back in 1976 and has been in continuous production since. It was first developed under the co...

Wednesday night saw the Big Motoring World team attended the Auto Industry Excellence Awards in what would prove to be a very successful night for our owner and CEO Peter Waddell as he collected the award for Dealer Principal Excellence. Designed to recognise outstanding achievements in the motor trade the Auto Industry Excellence Awards are now into their second year and are going from strength to strength. With over 200 members of the automotive industry present, the event brings the cream of...

In the early hours of tomorrow morning, Formula One will burst back into life as the 2019 season kicks off in earnest in Melbourne Park, Australia. The Australian Grand Prix allows us a first tantalising look at just where everybody is and gives the first indications of how the season could play out after months of extensive winter development. It was just a matter of weeks ago now that the ten teams were releasing their 2019 challengers to the public. Expressing their ambitions to the worlds m...

As Britain strives for increasingly stringent emissions rules and regulations, Transport for London is poised to roll out all-new Ultra Low Emissions Zones, (ULEZ), this coming April. With these new rules having implications for road users does your vehicle comply with the new standard and are you ready for this change to come into effect? With the new ULEZ rules designed to lower emissions in the nation's capital and improve air quality, the new Ultra Low Emission Zones will be in place in the...

Its that time of year again, the Geneva Motor Show is here and it looks set to be the usual hotbed of new car launches and manufacturer updates. With the recent shift to alternative fuels in the industry, Geneva is also set to witness a plethora of new electric cars. The Geneva Motor Show is one of the major highlights on the global automotive calendar. Located close to the shores of the famous Lake Geneva, the exhibition hall pulls together all the latest product in the automotive world and pl...

After years at the top, White has relented its place at the top of the car colour pile as Grey has become the nations new favourite car colour. This is the first time in over 15 years that grey has taken the top spot. Over the last half decade, White has led the way. Starting off on more premium brands with the likes of Audi and BMW white has seen its influence stretch far and wide as it became the go-to choice for whatever car you drove. However, it seems like the tide is turning and darker c...

SUV’s and crossovers have seen an unrivalled surge in popularity over recent years as motorists flock to own these machines. Typically smaller models of manufacturers halo models, crossovers deliver all the prestige of their larger counterparts whilst, potentially, being more useable day to day. With so many variants on the market, which do you go for? Every manufacturer currently is likely to have a model that fits into the SUV or Crossover market segment. This was an area of the market ...

The Mini. A classic name steeped in heritage. A common and popular sight on Britains roads, the Mini is a favourite with motorists and it’s not hard to see why. Fun and funky styling combined with a capable chassis which is not only fun to drive but comfortable too. To that end, we are delighted to offer for sale this fantastic Cooper S variant. Finding it’s initial fame in the ’60s the original Mini set the mould for what a hatchback should be. It should be fun, practical, be...

2019, a new year filled with fresh opportunities. 2018 was a fantastic year for us all at Big Motoring World. In a year that saw us significantly grow in size, we opened a new site and created numerous jobs. As our 2019 plans come to fruition we are again on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team. At Big Motoring World we are one of the largest car supermarkets in the UK and pride ourselves on being one of the largest independent retailers of used BMW, Audi and Volkswagen vehicle...

The GTI moniker has become synonymous with the Volkswagen brand. Three letters that stir memories of epic hot hatch battles from the 1970s and ’80s, but what exactly is in the GTI name and how did it all come about? Here’s a brief history of some of the most famous letters in motoring history. G. T. I. First used back on the Volkswagen Golf in the ’70s the GTI badge marked out a Golf that was a cut above. Introduced in June of 1976 the Golf GTI featured a fuel-injected 1.6-lit...

As one of the largest used car supermarkets in the UK, at Big Motoring World we are perfectly placed to assist you with the purchase of your next car. With a range of vehicles from some of the worlds largest manufacturers available, we have a market leading selection of vehicles just waiting for you. Whether you are looking for a quality used BMW, Mercedes Benz, Audi or Volkswagen our Blue Bell Hill facility is the destination for you. Recently opened as of summer last year, Blue Bell Hill is t...

The Mercedes-Benz SL was one of the early pioneers of truly luxurious motoring. Taking all of what made the Mercedes saloons of the time great, the SL had a new and exciting edge, a machine unlike any other. Like many Mercedes models, the model designations have been around for decades and the SL is one of Mercedes’ longest running monikers after the likes of the S-Class and G-Wagen. In constant production since 1954, the SL name stands for Sportlich-Leicht, which when translated into Eng...

The British Touring Car Championship. Britians premier domestic motorsport series and a series that is one of the most competitive in the world. The 2018 season saw the championships 60th anniversary and throughout that period one manufacturer has seen their cars participate with potent results. That manufacturer is of course BMW. The German marque has long had its badges appear on the BTCC grid. Whilst it may not have constantly ploughed in full manufacturer backed support throughout that time...

Manufacturers have long been putting thumping V8 engines inside their road cars for many years. However, one manufacturer that does this to great effect is Audi and it’s with great pleasure that we offer for sale this fantastic Audi S8 TFSI V8 Quattro at Big Motoring World. An imposing beast in standard A8 guise, the S8 takes an already refined and capable chassis and adds a fine dose of Audi Sport finesse. Finished in striking blue, this S8 oozes performance appeal. From the front, ...

The 2018 Formula One season is now over. 21 frenetic races over the course of the season saw Mercedes face arguably their toughest test yet. Faced against a dramatically improved Ferrari team, Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton were pushed hard before ultimately finding a new level towards the end of the season. In doing so both driver and team wrapped up their 5th titles respectively. In a season of two halves, this is the story of their 2018 season. Over recent seasons Mercedes has led the way in th...

It’s that time of year again. The time of the year where the best of the best of the automotive industry descend on London for CarDealer magazine’s Used Car Awards. Designed to celebrate and reward outstanding achievement in the industry, we are delighted to announce that Big Motoring World has made it through to finalist status in the ‘Used Car Supermarket of the Year’ category. With car supermarkets from across the United Kingdom being nominated, it’s humbling to...

As the car makers of the world start to look towards an all-electric future, one form of motorsport has been pushing the boundaries of electrification even further. Meet Formula E, the motor racing series that takes the all-electric message to the cities of the world and Audi is just one of many manufacturers who are ready to head into the new season. Conceived back in 2011 Formula E saw it’s debut season take place across 2014 and 2015. Featuring all-electric racing cars, the series aims...

The SUV sector of the automotive industry has exploded over the last half a decade. Motorists are demanding more and more from their crossover vehicles which sit between the void of a hatchback and full-blown 4x4. Naturally, this desire has lead to more luxury SUV’s and has spawned the likes of the Porsche Macan and Cayenne, but now there is a new luxury performance player and it comes from Jaguar. Whenever a new product within the Jaguar Land Rover family is announced it is something to ...

How many times would you say Britains most active speed camera has been triggered in the year to date? Hundreds of times? Thousands of times? In a recent report compiled by GoCompare, the most active speed camera’s have been revealed. In answer to the above question, if you said over 20,000 times you’d have been correct. The most active speed camera is located on the M32 and has witnessed some 22,350 offences in 2018 alone. In 2017 the top 10 most active speed cameras in the UK capt...

The Paris Motor Show is one of the major highlights on the automotive calendar and represents an opportunity for manufacturers to showcase their latest wares to the public and automotive press alike. With visitor numbers larger than any other major motor show, the Paris Motor Show is one of the biggest motor shows in the world. Taking place against a backdrop of vast change in the industry this years show placed a noticeable emphasis on alternatively fueled vehicles. With growing political and ...

This October sees the Paris Motorshow. Pulling together some of the worlds largest automakers the show affords the motoring press, and visitors alike, an opportunity to get up close and personal to some of the latest metal around. Here’s what to expect from this year's show. The Mondial de l'Auto is the worlds biggest car show by visitor numbers and alternates between itself and the Frankfurt Motorshow every other year. Taking place in a major European city is a major plus to manufactur...

Big Motoring World News: Police could take the harsher Speeding viewpoint The Police's stance on speeding could be set to become even stricter after a review was opened into the current speeding buffer guidelines. At current, the Police use a 10% plus 2 mph buffer zone when establishing a speeding offence but a Police Constable believes that this could be giving out the wrong impression and instead be condoning speeding. The buffer zone guidelines are designed to give Police discretion before ...

Since refurbishing our West Malling centre, we are pleased to offer an even larger selection of vehicles and to that end, we are delighted to offer for sale a car from somewhat of a legendary automotive name, this stunning Bentley Flying Spur. Bentley, a renowned automotive giant and a byword for automotive excellence and luxury. Produced out of the marques Crewe facility in the United Kingdom the Flying Spur is arguably one of the ultimate luxury saloons. Featuring that dramatic Bentley gril...

The Mini, a mainstay of the automotive world and a car that is universally loved. From the small screen to the big screen, from the road to the rally stages, the Mini has certainly been there and done that. This versatility has allowed itself to become not only an automotive icon but a machine that plays a major part in car culture. Set the scene. It’s the swinging 60’s, Beatle mania has taken hold across the nation, as Britain is recovering in its post-war years, and just a few y...

Every now and then something special rolls across our forecourt at Big Motoring World and today is one of those moments. It gives us great pleasure to welcome, somewhat of an automotive great, this Mercedes Benz AMG G63. A long-standing stalwart in the Mercedes Benz vehicle portfolio, the Mercedes G-Class or G Wagen first came to life way back in 1979 and to this day is one of Mercedes’ longest produced vehicles, racking up 35 years of continuous production. Billed as a Luxury 4x4, the ...

  Our expansion and the opening of our Blue Bell Hill facility mean that subsequently, our freshly refurbished West Malling centre now features a whole host of marques and now includes an exciting selection of Land Rover and Range Rover vehicles. With that in mind, it gives us great pleasure to offer for sale this fantastic Range Rover Evoque SD4 Autobiography. Range Rover, a name with rich heritage and brand of choice for the Royal family, the Range Rover name has now existed for nearly ...

2018 see’s the 70th anniversary of one the automotive industry’s most loved names. Whether you love this brand because of its all-terrain image, it’s go anywhere attitude or the luxury of its higher-end models, this marque has become an iconic name and is loved globally, that brand is of course Land Rover. Founded in a post World War II Britain, Land Rover can trace its roots back an automotive and aeronautical engineer named Maurice Wilks who arguably can be considered the ...

The i8 heralded one of the more successful forays into modern hybrid tech with the car not only receiving acclaim for its technical approach but the way it looked too. Now there’s a roadster version which only adds a further dimension to this machines head-turning appeal. Featuring a combination of petrol engine and electric technologies, the i8 marked BMW’s first real foray into electric and alternatively fueled vehicles and is one of two models in the marques ‘i’ ran...

The Mini is a British institution, a true cult classic and a car that is broadly loved by petrolheads and non-car fans alike. Since it’s 60’s dawn, the Mini has gone on to carve out an illustrious pedigree and it’s this pedigree that shows through in the Mini John Cooper Works GP Concept. Track and racing orientated Mini’s are nothing new. For the initiated when you think of Mini you may instantly think of the classic number 37 being thrown around on the Col de Turini ...

Take a current Mercedes Benz AMG Formula One car, strip back the bodywork and take the hybrid drivetrain that's left and shoehorn it inside a fully bespoke hypercar chassis. The result, the AMG Project One. Sounds a little far fetched doesn’t it, almost the thing of childhood daydreams but it’s exactly what the Mercedes AMG team in Germany has done. The result is quite possibly one of the most powerful and involved cars ever produced. Not long ago in the face of ever-tightening em...

Taking place in the heart of Sussex, in the grounds of Goodwood House, the Goodwood Festival of Speed has quickly established itself as one of the world’s premier gatherings of all things automotive and this year BMW took prominent place at the festival as it debuted some exciting new developments and showcased its current line up to the public. The Festival of Speed runs for four days every summer and has played host to a range of new car launches over the past two and a half decades a...

Just a few years ago the prospect of driverless cars seemed more like science fiction than a plausible reality, however, given the rapid advances in technology the sight of autonomous vehicles on Britain's roads may soon become a genuine reality. In whatever way you look at it, there pros and cons for driverless cars. For some, the prospect of no longer being an integral part of the machine is not something to savour, especially for drivers who enjoy the pure thrill of driving. However, there...

With SUV’s becoming one of the most popular types of vehicles on sale over the last few years there has been a vast number of new models coming to market. With that in mind, what do you look for if you are after something a little more premium? We think that this BMW X6 XDrive 40D could be the answer. Acclaimed for its presence, build quality and purposeful looks, the BMW X6 provides a perfect crossover of utility and luxury and this particular X6 is one of the best of the breed. Finish...

The Volkswagen Golf. One of the best selling cars of all time and one of the most popular cars in automotive history and we’re delighted to have in stock one of the hottest versions. Say hello to the critically acclaimed Volkswagen Golf R.First manufactured way back in 1974, the Golf has witnessed 7 generations, each continually improving on the iteration before it resulting in continuous improvement and refinement of the model for over 40 years. It’s no surprise then that the most r...

Volkswagen has become the latest manufacturer to take on the infamous Pikes Peak Hill Climb. Located in Colorado, United States, Pikes Peak is a white-knuckle 12-mile climb which pushes car and driver to the limit. Volkswagen has been a notable absentee from the global motorsport stage since it suddenly pulled the plug on its World Rally Championship campaign at the end of 2016 after ‘dieselgate’ rocked the automotive world. But now it’s back and it’s more serious than e...