Car Shows & Events
Jeff Koons' BMW Art Car unveiled in Paris
At the premiere of the 17th BMW Art Car Jeff Koons unveiled and signed his car in front of 300 international VIP guests on June 1 in the Centre Pompidou, one of the world’s most prestigious cultural institutions for modern and contemporary art. It is the same place where Roy Lichtenstein back in 1977 first presented and signed his Art Car.
Records tumble once again at Main Event
Santa Pod Raceway, the home of European Drag racing proved yet again to be the venue of choice for discerning race fans and petrol heads, as no less than 3 records were smashed during last weekend’s ‘Main Event’ - including 2 World Records!
One in 300 – Bugatti Veyron up for sale at British Car Auctions
Just 300 Bugatti Veyrons were made – and one is coming up for sale at leading car auction company, British Car Auctions (BCA) on 5th June at its Blackbushe Auction Centre.
Club MSV exclusive road car track days at Brands Hatch
Club MSV, MotorSport Vision’s in-house trackday division, has introduced new ‘road car only’ circuit driving days at Brands Hatch in June and July.
USA NHRA star Melanie Troxel to race at Santa Pod's Main Event
Europe cheered when US team owner Roger Burgess “borrowed” Michael Gullqvist to drive for him at NHRA’s Southern Nationals, with historic, winning results.
Atomik 500 amongst Salon Prive supercar debuts
The UK debut of the all-electric Atomik 500 will take place at Salon Prive (21 – 23 July 2010), a ground-breaking new vehicle that promises supercar performance, with city-car size.
Manufacturers take their positions for London Motorexpo
Organisers of the 2010 Canary Wharf London Motorexpo have announced full details of this summer’s London event – which takes place from Monday 7th to Sunday 13th June and is totally free for the public to attend.
Treat your dad to a trip to the Festival of Speed
With Father’s Day only four weeks away (Sunday 20 June), Goodwood is encouraging all good sons and daughters to show just how much they appreciate their dad, by treating him to a visit to this year’s Festival of Speed, being held in the spacious park land of Goodwood House from 2-4 July.
Bugatti Veyron stars in BCA Fast & Furious sale
A Bugatti Veyron, one of the world’s most desirable supercars, will feature in a massive ‘Fast and Furious’ sale of 350 sports cars, coupes, performance vehicles, motorcycles and convertibles at BCA Blackbushe near Camberley in Surrey on Saturday 5th June.
MPH featuring Top Gear Live offers 'dream' chance
Clarkson, Hammond and May are returning with an all new action packed Top Gear Live at MPH The Prestige & Performance Motor Show in London and Birmingham in November 2010. Now you too can have the chance to appear on stage as part of the show in a once in a lifetime prize draw for all ticket holders.
Project Runningblade claims record for fastest lawnmower!
The Honour Motorsport-backed Project Runningblade has claimed a new landspeed record for the world’s fastest lawnmower at Pendine Sands in South Wales.
National Motor Museum Trucks & Troops
From the 29th – 31st May 2010, the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu is playing host to Trucks & Troops, staged by the South Hampshire Area of the Military Vehicle Trust.
Over 20 World Champions at 2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed
With just over six weeks still to go until the 2010 Festival of Speed blasts into life (2-4 July), Goodwood can already confirm more than 80 star drivers and riders will be present at the world’s largest celebration of motoring culture, including over 20 World Champions who between them have collected more than 70 championship titles.
Truckfest brings a truck load of family fun to Bath
Truckfest South West brings a truck load of family fun to the Bath and West Showground, Somerset, on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th July, with even more customised trucks and live entertainment as well as your favourite soap and TV stars.
LANDROVERmax! moves to Stoneleigh Park
The UK’s ultimate festival for Land Rover lovers is coming to Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire for a Summer Bank Holiday of off-road fun and family entertainment.