Car Shows & Events
Barons pulls off a Christmas cracker of a sale
Despite the freezing weather and record snowfalls over the preceding few days, Barons managed to host a cracking Yuletide Sale at Sandown Park on December 7th.
Think rallying, think Lancia at Race Retro 2011
Think rallying, think Lancia! That’s why it will be the celebrated Rally marque at next year’s Race Retro when it returns to Stoneleigh Park, Coventry in the earlier slot of 25-27 February. For decades the Italian car-maker, famous for its Fulvia, Stratos and 037 models, has been associated with one of the toughest – if not THE toughest – form of motor sport, which tests a car’s strength and durability to the max over many gruelling miles and hours.
Major support for the Moving Motor Show
The Earl of March, founder of the annual Goodwood Festival of Speed and Moving Motor Show (MMS), today (9 December) announced an exciting new partnership between the MMS and Auto Trader for 2011.
Bidders brave the elements to be at Brooklands
Despite a bout of wintry weather threatening to derail its festive sale, Historics’ third auction of the year witnessed a flurry of activity, as scores of classic car enthusiasts and bidders flooded the saleroom in search of the ultimate Christmas gift, at Brooklands last Saturday, 4th December.
Vettel and Red Bull lead the honours at Autosport Awards
New Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel and the Red Bull team were honoured at motorsport’s most prestigious end-of-season gala event, the 2010 AUTOSPORT Awards, held at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel on Sunday night.
Snow job at Blackbushe Sunday Market
If you found it hard going clearing your drive of snow, spare a thought for the team running Blackbushe Sunday Market as they prepared the 20-acre site following this week’s snowfall.
Three new race series at Donington Historic Festival 2011
Among the races to be held at the inaugural Donington Historic Festival, 29 April to 1 May 2011, will be rounds from no fewer than three new series – backed up by a varied range of well-established and highly prestigious races spanning the history of motorsport.
Ferrari 458 Challenge star of the Bologna Motor Show
Ferrari makes a different contribution to the 35th edition of the Bologna Motor Show with a stand devoted entirely to its racing activities plus an intense track programme.
Cooper Tire expands Dakar Rally assault for 2011
Cooper Tire will back an expanded team in the 2011 Dakar Rally as it aims to go one better than its debut attempt in the 2010 event.
The ultimate Christmas present - a 1958 250GT Ferrari
A 1958 250GT Ferrari expected to fetch over one million pounds when it goes under the hammer next week went on show at Duke's Hotel in London today (Thursday).
Classic cars worth £8 million attract city investors
More than £8 million worth of classic cars will be auctioned in London before Christmas and the sale is attracting investors from all over the world.
Nissan Juke takes Continental Irish Car of the Year crown
The Nissan Juke has been voted Continental Irish Car of the Year 2011 by the Irish Motoring Writers Association. The announcement was made at an awards ceremony today in the Convention Centre Dublin attended by leading figures from the motor industry.
Historics primed for Christmas sale
Classic car auction specialist Historics has closed its books ahead of its festive third sale on Saturday December 4th, securing an eclectic line-up of 63 fine vehicles that boast an overriding British theme, for auction at the original home of British motorsport, Brooklands.
Saab historic rally team prepares for Roger Albert Clark Rally
This weekend (Friday 26 November – Monday 29 November) marks the beginning of the Roger Albert Clark Rally and is a perfect opportunity to catch a glimpse of some truly iconic Saabs as well as rally legend Erik Carlsson.
Car for rockers
With just over 1,400 miles on the clock, a 60 plate Honda CR-Z 1.5 IMA GT Hybrid Coupé, previously owned from new by Justin Hawkins, former lead singer of The Darkness, is going under the hammer at leading car auction specialists, BCA Paddock Wood this Wednesday.