Car Shows & Events

Cholmondeley Estate chosen for Chris Evans’ CarFest North
The Cholmondeley Estate, set in the heart of Cheshire, has been selected by BBC Radio 2’s Chris Evans as the venue for CarFest North.

2012 SuperPro VAG Trophy prepares for take off
The SuperPro VAG Trophy begin its fourth consecutive season, when rounds one and two take place at Donington Park on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th April.

Santa Pod presents ‘The Main Event’ 2012
Wondering how to enjoy your Jubilee bank holiday weekend before the street parties kick off on the Tuesday? Why not spend an enjoyable day or four at Europe’s fastest motorsport venue? - Santa Pod Raceway.

Car enthusiasts kick off Bandit Run in Texarkana
Arkansas is set to be the starting line for the 2012 Bandit Run, the annual re-enactment of the legendary drive featured in the 1977 Burt Reynolds "Smokey and the Bandit" movie that made the Pontiac Trans Am a superstar.

Scots invited to get involved with famous car rally
The organisers of the Scottish Malts, the car rally that attracts drivers and their cars from all over the world, are inviting everyone along the 1000 mile route through Scotland to get involved and come out to see the cars.

Ultra-rare £1million Lamborghini Reventon on sale at Motorexpo
Well-heeled petrolheads will have a unique opportunity to take possession of one of the world’s rarest supercars on the planet this summer, when an ultra-exclusive Lamborghini Reventon supercar features in an exclusive H&H Classics sale being held at London’s Motorexpo (Canary Wharf 11-17 June).

Custom and Hot Rod Festival 2012
This Father’s Day weekend bring the family to Beaulieu for the eagerly anticipated Custom and Hot Rod Festival, taking place from the 15th - 17th June 2012 in the grounds of the National Motor Museum.

Renaultsport announces 2012 trackday calendar
Renaultsport enthusiasts are invited to sharpen up their driving skills by booking on to one of this year’s exclusive trackday events at world famous circuits like Silverstone and Brand Hatch.

Join in the Jubilee celebrations in true 50’s style at Beaulieu
In celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu is staging a fantastic 50’s themed family event from 2nd – 5th June.

First showing for Renault Zoe at EV and Low CO2 Fleet Show
Renault’s all-electric Zoe supermini makes its first public appearance in the UK tomorrow when it takes a bow at the EV & Low CO2 Fleet Show at the world-famous Silverstone racing circuit in Northamptonshire, one of series of ‘firsts’ for the event, which is free to attend for all fleet managers.

Fun for all the family at National Austin 7 Rally
The Austin Seven motor car celebrates its 90th birthday this year and the event is being marked by a major event organized by the 750 Motor Club at Beaulieu, Hampshire.

T2D set to perform ‘greatest live build yet’ at Bug Jam 2012
T2D, the Cambridge based VW scene legend, has announced that it will be performing one of its famous live project car builds at the Bug Jam 26 event in July.

Italian Car Concours at Stanford Hall
The grounds of a stately home provide the ideal setting for a gleaming display of Ferraris, Maseratis, Lamborghinis, Alfas, Fiats, Abarths, Lancias and other Italian delicacies – which is why the annual Auto Italia Concours at Stanford Hall in Leicestershire has grown to be such a ‘must-do’ event for Italophiles.

Steal the show at Simply Italian Sunday 13th May 2012
On Sunday 13th May, prepare to see red at Beaulieu, as hundreds of Italian vehicle owners are invited to flock to Beaulieu to show off their stylish motors, with many likely to be in the trademark ‘race red’ traditionally reserved for Italian racing cars.

Post-rally pitstop in Gibraltar for Race2Recovery
After seven gruelling days in the desert, and one in Spain’s very own Wild West, Almeria, the Race2Recovery team parked its pair of dusty 4x4 Qt Wildcats on the tarmac of Gibraltar’s Ocean Village for some well-earned RnR in friendly British surroundings.