Mini skirts and Mini Coopers were made for each other… so the organisers of the London Classic Car Show (18-21 February) are asking people to really get in the spirit of the event by wearing vintage clothing when they visit. The final day of the Show (Sunday, 21 February) has been declared … [Read more...]
Mazda Preparing Two European Debuts For Geneva
The countdown to the 86th Geneva International Motor Show has begun, and Mazda will be there again with two European premieres for the 2016 event: the award-winning Mazda RX-VISION concept and a fun, new low-emission Mazda3 in combination with the SKYACTIV-D 1.5 clean diesel. The RX-VISION concept … [Read more...]
The Ferrari GTC4Lusso Debuts At The Geneva Show
The Ferrari GTC4Lusso debuts at the Geneva Show: class-leading performance, versatility in all driving conditions, sublime elegance. A unique car, a whole new world Maranello, 8 February 2016 – Ferrari announces the addition to its range of the Ferrari GTC4Lusso, the new four-seater which hails a … [Read more...]
Iconic Porsche Supercar Could Be Yours At Race Retro
A stunning 2004 Porsche Carrera GT will headline a fantastic selection of supercars offered at Silverstone Auctions’ upcoming classic car sale at Race Retro, taking place at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on the 27th-28th of February. The rare car is one of only 1,270 cars built by Porsche. This … [Read more...]
SIMPLY ASTON MARTIN – SUNDAY 10TH APRIL 2016
Every age and model of Aston Martin is invited to join Beaulieu’s inaugural Simply Aston Martin on Sunday 10th April. This brand new event, devoted to the sporting marque, will get the 2016 events season off to an exciting start, promising to delight fans with an amazing display in the grounds of … [Read more...]
Get Behind The Wheel At Autosport International
Europe’s premier pre-season motorsport show, Autosport International, has plenty of interactive features and activities to give the whole family a hands-on experience. The ever-popular 5000-seater Live Action Arena will deliver a number of exciting indoor races, drift displays, celebrity … [Read more...]
Bond Villain Car To Go On Display At Autosport International 2016
This January the Jaguar C-X75 from SPECTRE will make an appearance at Autosport International. SPECTRE, the 24th James Bond film, from Albert R. Broccoli’s EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn Mayer Studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment, sees the Jaguar C-X75 driven by Hinx in one of the movie’s iconic … [Read more...]
Autosport International Announces Incredible Line-up Of Williams Formula One Cars
Visitors to Autosport International will be able to feast their eyes on one of the largest collections of Williams Formula One cars seen away from the team’s headquarters, as part of a major celebration of Williams at the show, which runs from 14-17 January 2016. As part of the celebrations with … [Read more...]
Silverstone Classic Tickets On Sale For 2016
Tickets for the 2016 Silverstone Classic go on general sale today (Thursday 12 November) with significant discounts for ‘Early Bird’ bookers. After the huge success of this year’s record-breaking Silver Jubilee extravaganza – an event which attracted more than 100,000 visitors for the first time … [Read more...]
H.R. Owen Celebrates Success And Launches Classic Cars Division At Classic & Sports Car – The London
H.R. Owen launched its latest venture H.R. Owen Classic Cars at the highly successful Classic & Sports Car – The London Show last weekend. The Classic Cars division of H.R. Owen will specialise in the sales, servicing, restoration and acquisition of premium luxury classic sports cars and … [Read more...]
Huge Crowds Taken Back To The Future At Packed Regent Street Motor Show
London’s premier shopping destination draws huge numbers to savour more than 125 years of wonderful automotive history Supercars are not uncommon in Central London but, even by the capital’s lofty standards, last Saturday’s Regent Street Motor Show (Saturday 31 October) was very, very special. The … [Read more...]
Jaguar E-Type Chosen As Best British Car Ever In Global Poll
The Jaguar E-type has added yet another award to its enviable roll of honour after being voted as Best British Car Ever in a worldwide poll run by the inaugural Classic & Sportscar – The London Show, running from 30 October to 1 November at Alexandra Palace. With thousands of votes cast, the … [Read more...]
Hexagon Classics At Classic & Sports Car – The London Show
Leading London classic car dealer Hexagon is appearing at the inaugural Classic & Sports Car – The London Show this weekend with a full stand of the finest classic and modern classic cars. Star of the Hexagon stand is a 1995 Porsche 911 (993) Carrera 3.8 RS Clubsport in Grand Prix White … [Read more...]
Classic & Sports Car – The London Show: Top Ten Things To See And Do At Alexandra Palace
With the inaugural Classic & Sports Car – The London Show opening its doors to the public in just one day’s time, here is a Top Ten list of things to see and do at Alexandra Palace: 1. Jaguar E-type ’77 RW’ A car so famous that it is known universally by its numberplate. This Jaguar E-type, … [Read more...]
First Production TR5 To Be Sold By Classic Motor Cars
The car will be on display at the Classic & Sports Car show at Alexandra Palace The first production right hand drive 1967 TR5 Roadster is to be sold by leading classic car restorers Classic Motor Cars (CMC). This incredibly special car was the first TR5 P1 to be built on the normal assembly … [Read more...]
SHOPPING FOR CARS ON REGENT STREET’S ‘MILE OF STYLE’
A celebration of 125 years of motoring’s past, present and future awaits visitors to London’s Regent Street on Saturday, 31 October between 10.30am and 4pm. The annual free-to-view Regent Street Motor Show promises something for everyone as the busy thoroughfare is closed to through traffic for the … [Read more...]
From A Pile Of Parts To A Complete Car In Under A Day
If Caterham Cars has done its sums correctly, it should take four technicians just six hours to build one sports car… in public No matter how many cars are on display at the free-to-view Regent Street Motor Show at the end of this month (Saturday 31 October) – and there will be hundreds – one more … [Read more...]
Ricky Wilson Gets Exclusive Tour Of McLaren Technology Centre From Jenson Button
Ricky Wilson, lead singer of the Kaiser Chiefs and Honda Civic Type R ambassador, spent yesterday (Thursday 15th October) being given an exclusive guided tour of the McLaren Technology Centre by McLaren-Honda driver Jenson Button, as well as taking on the McLaren F1 simulator. In front of a huge … [Read more...]
Former Avengers Jaguar XJ12-c Broadspeed Defies Estimates Fetching £62,000 At Auction
The original Jaguar XJ12-C Broadspeed that appeared in the cult 1970’s TV series, The New Avengers, has sold at auction today for £62,000 – some £50,000 over initial estimates. The iconic Jaguar, driven by secret agent John Steed (played by Patrick Macnee) in the hit series, began life as a … [Read more...]
Goodwood Announces Provisional 2016 Festival Of Speed And Revival Dates
The Festival of Speed, which celebrates the very best from the past and present of motoring and motor sport, will be held on 23-26 June, 2016*. As usual, the event will open with the Moving Motor Show on Thursday, 23 June, featuring many of the world’s largest motor manufacturers showcasing their … [Read more...]