Car Shows & Events
New Nissan GT-R to debut at Autosport International
Sports car fans heading for the PistonHeads Performance Car show, held within the Autosport International event, in Birmingham this month are set for a feast of Nissan horsepower.
Creation to reveal unique formula design engineering capability
Creation UK, one of the country’s top, innovation-led, design engineering, analysis and technology businesses, makes its Autosport International Engineering Show debut at this year’s two day trade only event at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre, starting Thursday, 13th January 2011.
Elektrobay charges BBC EV run from London to Edinburgh
The availability of a £5,000 Government grant towards the purchase of a new electric vehicle (EV) from 4 January onwards has prompted BBC Breakfast correspondent Brian Milligan to embark on a 400-mile drive in an EV from London to Edinburgh.
Rally cars return to Donington
The latest thrilling addition to the Donington Historic Festival on 29 April to 1 May 2011 is the return of the legendary Group B rally cars. Over the weekend of the Festival, spectators will be treated to a full power demonstration of these iconic ‘too fast to race’ rally machines.
British Car Auctions online sales break 100k barrier
BCA has released details of online sales volumes for 2010, which surged past 100,000 units in the UK for the first time on record. In Europe, a further 89,000 units were transacted online by BCA, meaning the company is fast approaching 200,000 annual online sales.
Online powers ahead for British Car Auctions
There’s no question that online selling is an ever-growing factor in the UK economy – but it is generally restricted to lower value transactions from a few pounds to a few hundred.
Visit the Heritage Motor Centre in January at 2010 prices
Visitors will be able to enjoy spending the day out at the Heritage Motor Centre on the 2 & 3 January 2011 paying 2010 prices. The Centre is freezing the special rates for just two days in January before rates will be increased slightly.
Top Gear Middle East Challenge Cars on show at Beaulieu
Fans of Top Gear can now see three new cars from The Three Wise Men Christmas Special, in the World of Top Gear exhibition at Beaulieu.
Protyre Formula Renault BARC Series to make BTCC appearance
Drivers competing in next year’s Protyre Formula Renault BARC Championship are to benefit from the capacity crowds and live television exposure of the British Touring Car Championship for the final two rounds of the season after organisers unveiled the 2011 calendar.
Go undercover at Beaulieu
During February half-term week, from 19th – 27th February, young visitors to the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu can go undercover, taking part in a Secret Agent Trail.
British Car Auctions top 10 cars of 2010
Leading vehicle auction company, British Car Auctions (BCA) has drawn up its top 10 of unusual vehicles sold during 2010. The company handles handles an enormous variety of vehicles during the year, with the vast majority being the popular makes and models we all drive from day to day.
LUXGEN participates in Auto Feria Popular 2010
The Auto Feria Popular 2010 (Auto Fair Popular 2010) was held from December 2 to 5, hosted by Banco Popular Dominicano at Torre De Popular in Dominican Republic.
BCA sell limited edition Pink Passion smart for charity
Leading vehicle auction specialist, British Car Auctions helped raise hundreds of pounds for charities involved in the fight against cancer through the sale of a limited edition Pink Passion smart fortwo car. The event was organised by BCA and car dealer Fred Andy.
911 GT3 R Hybrid makes UK debut at Autosport International
Porsche will showcase its ground-breaking 911 GT3 R Hybrid race car, preview its British motorsport programme for 2011 with the new 911 GT3 Cup car and demonstrate the breadth of its Human Performance sports science consultancy with body hydration tests at the Autosport International show at the Birmingham NEC (January 13 - 16).
Three days of power at Cholmondeley in 2011
Following the runaway success of the 2010 Cholmondeley Pageant of Power, the event organisers have confirmed that next year’s Pageant will be even bigger and more action-packed, extending to a third day for the first time (Friday 15 to Sunday 17 July 2011).