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The Irish Sun
5 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Britain's most ‘unexceptional cars' revealed from teeny Honda to modest Toyota – does your motor make the cut?
BRITAIN's most unexceptional cars have been revealed from a teeny Honda to a modest Toyota. The motors featured at a classic car show like no other where they celebrate the delightfully unremarkable. Advertisement 7 Britain's most unexceptional cars have been revealed from a teeny Honda to a modest Toyota Credit: Cover Images 7 The Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional 2025 celebrates once ordinary motors Credit: Cover Images 7 The festival took place on July 26 at Grimsthorpe Castle Credit: Cover Images 7 A 1992 Skoda (middle) was crowned the most unexceptional by judges Credit: Cover Images The Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional 2025 pretty much does what it says on the tin. It's a festival of classic cars that were once considered commonplace but are now quite rare. The festival took place on July 26 at Grimsthorpe Castle, Lincolnshire, with motor enthusiasts flocking from all over to get a sight of the wonderfully ordinary. This year saw eligible cars cross into the 21st century with motors from 1970 to 2000 making an appearance. Advertisement Read more Motors News Those on display included a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser VX Auto, a popular model known for its ruggedness and reliability. With a powerful 4500cc engine and four wheel drive, this classic SUV has been conquering different terrains with ease for decades. The VX model is actually higher-trim model and often included more luxury features such as leather upholstery and heated seats. From its beginnings in 1951, the Land Cruiser is the longest produced vehicle in Toyota's history. Advertisement Most read in Motors Exclusive Also featuring was a teeny flame red 1994 Honda Jazz, or Honda City as it was known in other markets. The small, nippy city car featured a 1251cc engine producing 55 brake horsepower. Britain's best-selling car brand unveils EV camper van perfect for living off-grid with lounge seats & rooftop tent It's thought that this specific motor is the oldest known example in the UK with just four licensed on the road. It was sold in Europe between 1984 and 1985 and was positioned as a smaller alternative to the iconic Honda Civic. Advertisement Classic car enthusiasts were also treated to the delightfully unremarkable 1988 Peugeot 205. The popular and iconic motor was a small, lightweight hatchback known for its fun driving experience and sharp handling. The GTi model, particularly the 1.9 litre version, is highly sought after by collectors today. Also on show was a 1984 Ford Sierra with a 2.8 litre engine. Advertisement It was a European mid-size car at the time known for its aerodynamic design and available in various body style configurations. It replaced the Ford Cortina/Taunus and was later replaced by the much-loved Mondeo. With hundreds of other motors on show, judges were looking for the quirkiest, most charming examples of everyday classics with extra points for the most basic specifications. Coming out on top was a 1992 Skoda Favorit Forum, which not only took top prize but the People's Choice Award too. Advertisement The 22-year-old owner rescued the car from scrapping and the car's super basic specification - with not even a radio fitted - won the judges over. A 1999 Ford Mondeo came a close second with third place awarded to a bright yellow 1979 Citroen Visa Club - one of just three surviving in the UK. And despite being relatively cheap cars, their owners lavished as much care over them as they would on something worth a lot more. For many, the owners and their stories were just as interesting as the motors on display. Advertisement 7 Motor enthusiasts flocked from all over to get a sight of the wonderfully ordinary Credit: Cover Images 7 This year saw eligible cars cross into the 21st century with motors from 1970 to 2000 making an appearance Credit: Cover Images 7 For many, the owners and their stories were just as interesting as thee motors on display Credit: Cover Images
Scottish Sun
5 hours ago
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Britain's most ‘unexceptional cars' revealed from teeny Honda to modest Toyota – does your motor make the cut?
Do you recognise these motors? CAR BLIMEY Britain's most 'unexceptional cars' revealed from teeny Honda to modest Toyota – does your motor make the cut? Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BRITAIN's most unexceptional cars have been revealed from a teeny Honda to a modest Toyota. The motors featured at a classic car show like no other where they celebrate the delightfully unremarkable. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 Britain's most unexceptional cars have been revealed from a teeny Honda to a modest Toyota Credit: Cover Images 7 The Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional 2025 celebrates once ordinary motors Credit: Cover Images 7 The festival took place on July 26 at Grimsthorpe Castle Credit: Cover Images 7 A 1992 Skoda (middle) was crowned the most unexceptional by judges Credit: Cover Images The Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional 2025 pretty much does what it says on the tin. It's a festival of classic cars that were once considered commonplace but are now quite rare. The festival took place on July 26 at Grimsthorpe Castle, Lincolnshire, with motor enthusiasts flocking from all over to get a sight of the wonderfully ordinary. This year saw eligible cars cross into the 21st century with motors from 1970 to 2000 making an appearance. Those on display included a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser VX Auto, a popular model known for its ruggedness and reliability. With a powerful 4500cc engine and four wheel drive, this classic SUV has been conquering different terrains with ease for decades. The VX model is actually higher-trim model and often included more luxury features such as leather upholstery and heated seats. From its beginnings in 1951, the Land Cruiser is the longest produced vehicle in Toyota's history. Also featuring was a teeny flame red 1994 Honda Jazz, or Honda City as it was known in other markets. The small, nippy city car featured a 1251cc engine producing 55 brake horsepower. Britain's best-selling car brand unveils EV camper van perfect for living off-grid with lounge seats & rooftop tent It's thought that this specific motor is the oldest known example in the UK with just four licensed on the road. It was sold in Europe between 1984 and 1985 and was positioned as a smaller alternative to the iconic Honda Civic. Classic car enthusiasts were also treated to the delightfully unremarkable 1988 Peugeot 205. The popular and iconic motor was a small, lightweight hatchback known for its fun driving experience and sharp handling. The GTi model, particularly the 1.9 litre version, is highly sought after by collectors today. Also on show was a 1984 Ford Sierra with a 2.8 litre engine. It was a European mid-size car at the time known for its aerodynamic design and available in various body style configurations. It replaced the Ford Cortina/Taunus and was later replaced by the much-loved Mondeo. With hundreds of other motors on show, judges were looking for the quirkiest, most charming examples of everyday classics with extra points for the most basic specifications. Coming out on top was a 1992 Skoda Favorit Forum, which not only took top prize but the People's Choice Award too. The 22-year-old owner rescued the car from scrapping and the car's super basic specification - with not even a radio fitted - won the judges over. A 1999 Ford Mondeo came a close second with third place awarded to a bright yellow 1979 Citroen Visa Club - one of just three surviving in the UK. And despite being relatively cheap cars, their owners lavished as much care over them as they would on something worth a lot more. For many, the owners and their stories were just as interesting as the motors on display. 7 Motor enthusiasts flocked from all over to get a sight of the wonderfully ordinary Credit: Cover Images 7 This year saw eligible cars cross into the 21st century with motors from 1970 to 2000 making an appearance Credit: Cover Images
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Kharar's ‘foreign' clusters under NCB watch after drug bust
1 2 Chandigarh: A day after the UT police dismantled an international drug syndicate operating in the Tricity, arresting three foreign nationals staying illegally in the country — with two of them living in Kharar, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Chandigarh Zonal Unit and Punjab Police jointly conducted a search operation in the Kharar area of Mohali district on Sunday to clamp down on drug trafficking and overstaying foreign nationals. Among the arrested individuals, Imoru Damian (31), a Nigerian national, and Toufe Yousouf (30) from Cape Town, South Africa stayed in a rented flat in Kharar. Police seized significant quantities of cocaine and amphetamine, along with a Honda City car used in the operation. The NCB-police joint operation specifically targeted rented accommodations near a private university and Gharuan village, areas flagged for developing into clusters of foreign nationals—mainly from African countries. During the drive, teams inspected around 20 flats and paying guest accommodations (PGs), checking the visa and passport details of foreign residents. Officials said the operation was a preventive measure to address concerns about "ghettoisation" and the potential misuse of rented premises by foreign nationals involved in illegal activities, particularly drug trade. "No foreign national was found residing without valid documentation during this operation," said an NCB official. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo "However, the exercise was crucial in reinforcing vigilance and disrupting the possibility of illegal hubs taking root in these areas." Property owners and PG operators were sensitised about their responsibility to verify tenant credentials and report any suspicious activity. Police urged landlords to remain alert and not turn a blind eye to potential law violations on their premises. Officials added that the operation was part of a broader strategy to prevent the formation of problematic enclaves, ensure compliance with immigration norms, and strengthen the fight against drug networks operating in the region. The NCB and Punjab Police emphasised that such joint actions would continue in a sustained manner, reinforcing their commitment to a "Drug-Free India" and safeguarding national security through proactive enforcement and community engagement. The trio arrested over the past few days operated in isolation, with handlers based abroad coordinating the network, cops claimed. The syndicate sourced drugs from Delhi and targeted youth in the Tricity, they added. Investigators also uncovered a disturbing link to a network of Nigerian students in Kharar, allegedly exploited for drug distribution.
The Star
3 days ago
- The Star
Cops nab suspected robber of female food deliverers
JERTIH: Police have successfully solved three robbery cases that occurred in several villages in the Besut district after arresting a man in a raid in Kampung Gong Medang here on Monday (July 21). Besut district police chief Supt Azamuddin Ahmad @ Abu said the 32-year-old suspect, who was suspected of being involved in knife-wielding robberies since last month, was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Division of the Besut police headquarters. "The suspect was arrested following three robberies involving three female victims, all of whom were food deliverers between June 24 and July 20. "The suspect's modus operandi was to identify female vendors who provided delivery service and would give addresses at unoccupied houses in remote areas in Kampung Gong Medang and Kampung Tembila," he told a press conference here on Sunday. Azamuddin said when the victim arrived at the given location, the suspect would approach the victim's car and brandish a knife before robbing the victim's jewellery. He added, the suspect managed to rob the jewellery belonging to the first and second victims, involving an estimated loss of RM30,000 and RM200 in cash. "However, the suspect failed to rob the third victim because the victim resisted, causing the victim to suffer injuries to both hands," he said. Azamuddin said following the arrest, the police also managed to seize two melted gold bars weighing 82.26gm believed to belong to two victims, a Honda City and two mobile phones belonging to the suspect. He added that checks found that the suspect had a criminal record related to robbery and tested negative for drugs. He said the suspect, who is married, was remanded to assist in the investigation under Section 392/397 of the Penal Code and Section 394 of the same act. - Bernama
The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
Police arrest suspect in three food delivery robberies in Besut
JERTIH: Police have arrested a 32-year-old man suspected of robbing three female food delivery riders in Besut district. The suspect, who targeted victims by luring them to remote locations, was apprehended in Kampung Gong Medang last Monday. Besut district police chief Supt Azamuddin Ahmad Abu said the suspect's method involved ordering food deliveries to abandoned houses in Kampung Gong Medang and Kampung Tembila. 'When the victims arrived, he would threaten them with a knife and steal their jewellery,' Azamuddin explained during a press conference at the Besut police headquarters. The first two victims lost jewellery and cash worth RM30,000 and RM200, respectively. The third victim resisted, sustaining hand injuries but preventing the robbery. Police recovered two melted gold bars (82.26g), a Honda City, and two mobile phones linked to the suspect. Azamuddin confirmed the suspect has prior robbery convictions and tested negative for drugs. He is currently remanded under Section 392/397 and Section 394 of the Penal Code. – Bernama
