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Last chance to buy early bird tickets for Silverstone Classic
Time is running out for those wishing to take full advantage of discounted ‘Early Bird’ tickets for this summer’s Silverstone Classic (22-24 July), the world’s biggest classic motor racing festival.
Race is on for discount pageant tickets
The Cholmondeley Pageant of Power is expected to welcome record numbers of visitors this year (Friday 15 to Sunday 17 July), and the organisers have confirmed that those who visit cpop.co.uk to book tickets before May can save up to a third on the cost.
MINI E UK Field Trial switches off
The MINI E UK Field Trial which has been researching and analysing the use of fully electric MINIs on UK roads since December 2009 has come to an end today. The 40 ‘pioneers’, who are the second set of participants in the trial handed back their MINI Es at an event at MINI Plant Oxford.
Jaguars past and present launch Goodwood Festival of Speed
The 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed was launched today with Jaguar playing a key role as the event celebrates the 50th anniversary of the iconic E-type.
Peak Performance wins major safety award
Chesterfield-based driver training experts Peak Performance have won The Fleet Safety Award in the 2011 Fleet News Awards, arguably the most prestigious accolade that a supplier can acquire in the UK vehicle fleet industry.
Tips to save the pennies while driving
As oil prices reach a 2.5 year high, motoring Brits are being hit hard in the pocket, so it's surprising that almost half do not practice ecodriving, and are missing out on the multiple benefits that it offers.
Get them the best car you can
The IAM calls for parents and young drivers to buy the latest model possible when choosing a first car for a new driver, as registration plates change.
Caterham Academy teams up with Autosport
The UK’s premier series for novice racing drivers, the Caterham Academy, will be backed by the leading weekly motor racing magazine, Autosport, for 2011.
Chevrolet marks its centenary at Goodwood
It may be about to become a Centenarian, but Chevrolet shows no signs of old age slowing it down! The iconic American brand returns to the Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2011 with a larger stand to mark is 100th birthday – and a whole host of treats for the visiting public.
Top 10 'eco-driving' tips
An innovative eco-driving simulator programme that monitors how your driving style affects the amount of fuel you use is helping businesses save money as well as cutting carbon emissions.
MINI teams up with Red Bull for Red Bull Art of Motion in London
As part of the brand’s ongoing relationship with Red Bull, MINI will support a unique free-running event at The National Theatre, on London’s South Bank.
Salon Privé 2011 lights up to create late-night motor show
Visitors to Salon Privé at Syon Park on Friday 24th June will be in for an added treat, as its doors will remain open until 11pm, for the first time ever, creating the UK’s first late-night motor show and bringing a new dimension to the event.
One-off Deep Sanderson 301 Le Mans racer to be auctioned
One-off Deep Sanderson 301 Le Mans racer to go under the hammer with Silverstone Auctions, joined by lots including Jaguar and BMW.
£10m funding for three low carbon vehicle R&D projects
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) is providing £10 million for three major projects to address fundamental research questions in developing low carbon vehicles, Business Minister Mark Prisk announced today.
Manufacturers throng to biggest-ever Motorexpo
Motorexpo, the UK’s biggest free-to-visit motoring event, is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever this summer. A record number of manufacturers have already signed up, and the remaining areas within the newly-expanded Canary Wharf exhibition space are going fast.