Car Market
Revo headline sponsor for 25th Anniversary GTI International 2012
ECU artisan Revo has announced its continued support of the UK’s premier VW event; GTI International. The 2012, 25th Anniversary show looks set to offer more than ever before, with a packed itinerary of the UK’s finest show cars, the fastest race machinery, premier extreme attractions and of course, the superbly attended trader’s village.
Eibach and Bilstein offer £1000 prize at GTI International Show
The two greatest names in suspension have teamed up yet again to support the VAG scene’s favourite show; GTI International. Eibach and Bilstein have joined forces to sponsor and run the handling circuit at this year’s show – offering a tantalising £1000 prize purse to the three best drivers of the weekend.
Jaguar Heritage Racing is go
Today marks the launch of Jaguar Heritage Racing, a programme which will see Jaguar return to the competitive arena through the vibrant world of historic motorsport.
Stylish Atalanta sports tourer re-launched after 75 years
On Monday 5 March 2012 the clock was turned back exactly 75 years at the Royal Automobile Club when a new British made Atalanta sports car was launched.
H&H rips up the form book for classic vehicle auctions
Now in its 20th year, H&H Classics Ltd has a proud reputation for innovation within the classic vehicle auction industry.
Giving up smoking could be good news for motorists’ pockets
As smokers think about using National No Smoking Day (14th March 2012) as the inspiration to give up, leading vehicle auction company, British Car Auctions (BCA) is providing a further incentive for motorists who smoke.
‘Brutus’ breathes fire at the Pageant of Power
Following a red-blooded display of fire-breathing exhausts and smoking tyres on Top Gear (BBC2, 4 March), the aero-engined BMW ‘Brutus’ will be making a star appearance at the Cholmondeley Pageant of Power (15 to 17 June), the UK’s biggest celebration of power and speed.
Rare Spyker C8 Spyder supercar to go under the hammer
One of the world’s rarest supercars will go under the auctioneers’ hammer at Aston Barclay Group’s Chelmsford centre later this month.
UK motorists compile 2012 motoring wishlist
A survey commissioned by Be Wiser Insurance has seen UK drivers compile a motoring wishlist for 2012:
Record fuel prices needn’t add ‘pressure’ to motorists
As fuel prices reach record levels, TyreSafe is reminding motorists that correctly inflated tyres have the extra benefit of increasing a car’s fuel efficiency as well as providing maximum safety and prolonging tyre life.
Morgan electric sportscar with five speed manual
An electric sportscar with a five-speed manual gearbox has been designed by Morgan with the support of British technology specialists Zytek and Radshape.
HMC celebrates MGB 50th
The Heritage Motor Centre is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the MGB with a special Birthday Road Run on Sunday 15 April.
World’s fastest diesel vehicle joins Motoring Record Breakers exhibition
The fastest Diesel vehicle in the world, JCB Diesel Max, can now be seen as part of the “Motoring Record Breakers” exhibition at the Heritage Motor Centre.
Allon White Sports Cars offers Morgan hire
Nothing typifies British ‘wind-in-the-hair’ motoring better than a Morgan, and most sports car enthusiasts have either owned one or given the matter serious thought at one time or another.
Road signs - six of the best tips from the IAM
Driver training specialist IAM Drive & Survive is offering weekly motoring tips to drivers from its head of training, Simon Elstow. This week he is advising on road signs.