Car Shows & Events
Mercedes-Benz World sets hearts racing
There’s a thrilling dash of motorsport action in the offing and a liberal sprinkling of romance in the air at Mercedes-Benz World right now.
Turbo Dynamics and Rallye Sunseeker support the South’s rally drivers
Whether it’s Drag Racing, Drifting, Hill-climbing or Rallying, competing in motorsport is not cheap by anyone’s standards. Therefore it is unsurprising that, during the recession, we have been witness to the forced sale of beloved competition cars and falls in the number of competitors entering events.
Saigon Scooters join World of Top Gear
Two motorcycles that featured in the 2008 Top Gear Vietnam Special have been purchased by the National Motor Museum at a recent Bonhams auction.
Lister Jaguar showcased at Race Retro 2010
A delectable line-up of Lister Jaguars – the Cambridge-built sports cars that took the big manufacturers on at their own game and won - will be showcased at this year’s Race Retro, held at Stoneleigh Park, Coventry from 12th to 14th March.
Bentleys back at Silverstone
The Bentley Drivers Club will return to Silverstone for its 61st Annual Race Meeting on 7th August 2010, continuing its unbroken run of annual BDC events at the circuit, from 1949 right through to the present day.
Eugene Donnelly assesses rally potential of Skelta
The blue Skelta G-Force displayed at Autosport International is shortly to be set up as a circuit racer for Matt Cummings of Stratton Motor Company.
Vauxhall ice skate
Last night Vauxhall Motors teamed up with some of the UK’s hottest music, design and style talents to stage a truly enchanting evening of ice skating like no other.
London calling for 2010 Ducati line-up
The London Motorcycle Show will host the UK launch of the 2010 Ducati model range as the bright lights of the capital city illuminates an eagerly awaited line-up that includes the hugely anticipated Multistrada 1200.
New Astra encased in giant snow globe
Vauxhall Motors provided a sneak preview of a giant, bespoke snow globe, specially designed and built for the hotly-awaited Vauxhall Ice Skate event.
Kia makes motorsport debut at Daytona International Speedway
Following six months of round-the-clock vehicle build-up and testing in preparation for the 2010 GRAND-AM Continental Tyre Sports Car Challenge season, Kia Motors’ first-ever U.S. motorsports program reaches the track later this week with two Forte Koups competing in the ‘Fresh From Florida 200’ at Daytona International Speedway on January 29.
King of scrappage takes on the bangers
As the best selling car under the scrappage scheme, Hyundai’s i10 has been responsible for the destruction of 20,000 ‘bangers’. James Baggott, the editor of Car Dealer Magazine, decided to see if the scrap cars could take their revenge.
Two great champions from AMC
On Saturday, 27th February, the National Motor Museum will be welcoming two great motorcycle champions, Dave Curtis and Mick Andrews, for what should be a lively and entertaining evening, while they are ‘interviewed’ by Mike Jackson.
Santa Pod Fast Show - Start 2010 as you mean to go on
The winter is still well and truly here, with rain, long dark nights and a complete lack of car shows and racing. But stay optimistic, because Santa Pod Raceway’s season-opener is actually not that far away! The Fast Show takes place on Sunday 21st March 2010, and the new website has just gone live.
Fiat 500 celebrates second anniversary
Fiat has been celebrating the second anniversary of the UK launch of its popular 500 city car with a private ‘gallery’ viewing and reception at its flagship dealer, Fiat Marylebone.
Peugeot eco driving challenge from Paris to Geneva
This week sees the launch of the first ever pan-European eco-driving challenge - the Peugeot Eco Cup. Following in the footsteps of those early pioneering motoring journeys, the Peugeot Eco Cup will follow a 1000 kilometre course from Paris to Geneva, with the winners being those arriving at the finish within set time targets having used the least fuel.