Car Shows & Events
Shelley Pearson to race at Santa Pod’s Autotrader Easter Thunderball
Shelley Pearson, the UK’s fastest female racer, has confirmed that she will be attending Santa Pod’s popular Autotrader Easter Thunderball between the 22nd and 25th of April. Not in an exhibition capacity this time however, but as a fully fledged racer!
Vauxhall Art Car Boot Fair 2011
On Sunday 19th June the Vauxhall Art Car Boot Fair is pitching up just off Brick Lane, returning for its most anticipated and creative event yet. Now in its eighth successful year, the Vauxhall Motors sponsored boot fair has made a real name for itself with art-loving Londoners.
Internal combustion and electric powertrains go head to head
In another year of intensive new engine development within the automotive industry, the judging panel for the International Engine of the Year Awards has once again assessed every new engine that has come onto the market in the last twelve months, and judged whether they can take on and beat the established leaders in the individual class categories.
Honda brings Hollywood glamour to Nottingham
Nottingham is set to be dusted with movie premiere magic this weekend as Honda (UK) launches its 'Saturday Night at the Drive-In' series of events, celebrating the greatest car films of all time.
‘Living Motorsport Museum’ takes to the track
An early April test day, in advance of the Donington Historic Festival, dramatically illustrated the fantastic spectacle which awaits visitors to the Festival later this month (30 April – 1 May).
Buddy Club Civic Cup shakes down at Silverstone
The inaugural ‘shake-down’ rounds of the Buddy Club Civic Cup, (or BCCC as it is fast becoming known), proved to be a huge hit with both drivers and spectators alike as the sun shone down at the home of British motorsport, Silverstone.
Jaguars prowl towards Sandown Park
An impressive pack of Jaguars will slink into Sandown Park for Barons’ annual Jaguar Heritage sale on April 19th.
Beaulieu BoatJumble Sunday 17th April 2011
Visitors to this year’s Beaulieu BoatJumble on Sunday 17th April will have the chance to win an iPad 3G complete with a Navionics app and a digital edition of Practical Boat Owner. Just pick up a free entry form at the event.
2011 Los Angeles Motorexpo takes over Bank of America Plaza
The 2011 Los Angeles Motorexpo, in partnership with Brookfield Office Properties, will fill the Bank of America Plaza in downtown Los Angeles with dozens of the hottest new vehicles.
Preview the all-new BMW 6 Series at Salon Privé
The ever-increasing profile of Salon Privé has drawn BMW to attend for the first time, showing its new 6 Series Convertible and offering visitors an exclusive preview of the new BMW 6 Series Coupé, ahead of its UK launch in October.
Beaulieu joins in with Royal Wedding celebrations
On Friday 29th April, come down for an enjoyable day at Beaulieu to celebrate the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
RS Academy offers driving experience of new Mono sports car
RS Academy, one of Europe’s most exclusive track-driving car clubs, is delighted to announce that it has taken delivery of the very first production Mono sports cars which will further enhance its existing fleet of mouth-watering supercars.
One in nine chance for Costin Amigo at Silverstone Auctions
One of only nine Costin Amigo cars produced will be presented at Silverstone Auctions’ 23 July sale. Featuring the legendary styling of aerodynamicist Frank Costin, number six was the Costin works car and arguably the ‘most famous’ of the nine.
Concours d’Elégance world-wide ‘tour’ for unique Rolls-Royce
A unique 1932 Rolls-Royce 20/25 drophead coupé, painstakingly restored by Fiennes Restoration, is having its international debut at Villa d’Este Concorso d’Eleganza (Cernobbio, Italy, 20-22 May).
Beds, BBQs and bulldog aircraft - The Goodwood Vintage Fly-In
Aviators and aviation enthusiasts can carry on camping over the weekend of 7-8 May when the Goodwood Aerodrome holds an informal Vintage Fly-In event for pre-1966 aircraft.