Car Shows & Events
‘Feats of Endurance’ exhibition at the National Motor Museum
Visitors to the National Motor Museum can now see its latest exhibition, Feats of Endurance, featuring vehicles that have stretched the boundaries of motoring endurance both in extreme conditions and on challenging terrain.
Simply Italian Sunday - National Motor Museum, Beaulieu
The first Beaulieu ‘Simply Italian’ event takes place on Sunday 22nd May and promises to be a great day out for all enthusiasts of Italian marques.
South Coast Internationals 2011
The biggest and best Hot Rod and Custom Car Show in the south, South Coast Internationals will be held in the grounds of the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, from the 17th – 19th June.
Audi adds more power for best ever Silverstone Driving Experience
Dreams of deftly tackling Silverstone in the formidable Audi R8 V10 can now be lived out in all their glory as part of the Audi Driving Experience, the 2011 version of which not only includes plenty of circuit time in the celebrated ten-cylinder, 187mph super car, but also the 450PS RS 5 and 340PS TT RS coupés.
Hankook to support Toni Gardemeister in IRC campaign
Hankook is aiming for championship success in the 2011 Intercontinental Rally Challenge after signing up to support Toni Gardemeister.
FALKEN Motorsports announces 2011 Nurburgring schedule
The FALKEN Motorsports Team has confirmed that its 2011 campaign will comprise five racing events at the Nurburgring. Using the firm’s new "company car" – a Porsche 911 GT3 R, the team’s season will kick off at the beginning of April at the first of the VLN long distance races.
Mercedes models spanning 50 years come to Historics auction
Having delivered strong Mercedes-Benz sales figures in 2010, classic and sports car auctioneer Historics brings a thoroughly eclectic mix of classic and more contemporary models - spanning 50 years - to its first auction of 2011, on the 3rd March at Brooklands.
Jaguar C-X75 zooms into the Heritage Motor Centre
Visitors to the Heritage Motor Centre this weekend (Friday 25 - Sunday 27 February) will get a rare opportunity to see one of the world’s latest and most stunning concept cars – the Jaguar C-X75.
British Car Auctions 20/20 event sets the pace
BCA Birmingham recorded a great result in the special 20/20 Cricketing Themed Sale staged last week, featuring a shared sales platform between ING Car Lease and LeasePlan.
AC returns to Geneva with international line-up
AC Cars, one of the oldest and most prestigious world heritage automotive brands, which celebrates its 110th birthday next month during the Geneva Show, is returning to world’s most important Show with its latest model, the 2011 AC MkVI.
Trucks & Troops
From the 28th - 30th May 2011, the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu is playing host to Trucks & Troops. Staged by the South Hampshire Area of the Military Vehicle Trust the show is a celebration of the development of military transport, combat vehicles and soldiering through the ages.
Race Retro gets under starters orders
Race Retro, the show that celebrates everything to do with historic motor sport, is under starters orders and is getting ready to roar into Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, from 25-27 February.
Stoneleigh Park hosts International MG Show
MG enthusiasts from all over the UK will descend on Warwickshire’s Stoneleigh Park on Sunday 20th February 2011 for the International MG Show and Spares Day. Sponsored by Heritage Insurance, the event brings owners, fans, clubs and spare part suppliers together for a one-day festival of all things MG.
Hare off to Beaulieu for an Easter egg-stravaganza
During the Easter holidays, 9th– 25th April, young visitors to Beaulieu can join in a Hare-Brained Easter Trail. Look for the hares, find the answers to the clues and collect a sweet treat at the end of the trail. From Friday 22nd – Monday 25th April, every child will receive a tasty chocolate treat from the Easter Bunny in Palace House.
World’s first carwalk
London witnessed its most unusual fashion show this morning as top models strutted their stuff on the world’s first car catwalk.