Car Shows & Events
V8 muscle cars but of the polite English variety
British luxury saloons with a muscle-car twist are storming into this year’s Classic Motor Show. Often seen as well-appointed and roomy, the Show is serving up traditional saloons with extra spice.
Ace Cafe at Classic Motor Show
London’s Ace Cafe, roadside legend and purveyor of teas and meals to several generations of motorists, motorcyclists and truck drivers, is making a welcome return to this year’s Classic Motor Show, held at Birmingham’s NEC from 13 to 15 November.
Clash of the icons
An iconic British racing car feared on the track came face-to-face with a British tracked icon feared by the enemy.
Top Gear Live takes off on World Tour
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May officially launched this year’s Top Gear Live World Tour from London’s Royal Geographical Society (RGS) in true Phileas Fogg-style suspended below a hot air balloon.
Classic bikes at 2009 Classic Motor Show
This may only be the second year that the Classic Motor Show has included a dedicated hall for classic motorcycles, but you’d never guess it, because of the sheer number of two-wheeled clubs, exhibitors, trade stands and events attending.
2009 Goodwood Revival achieves record attendance
A record number of motor racing enthusiasts and retro-fashion fans flocked to this weekend’s Goodwood Revival (18-20 September) to join in the fun, and celebrations at the world’s largest historic motor race meeting.
New vehicles join World of Top Gear line-up
Fans of Top Gear will be able to see three new vehicles in the World of Top Gear exhibition at Beaulieu in the New Forest from this Saturday (19th September).
Get on the starting grid for Race Car Live
As the UK’s motorsport season draws to a close, the action will just be getting started as Race Car Live returns to Brands Hatch on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd November.
2009 Goodwood Revival - A traditional British day out
Later this week the 2009 Goodwood Revival gets underway (18-20 September) with a host of attractions to appeal to all ages and sexes, whether keen motor racing fans, lovers of nostalgia or dedicated followers of cool 1950s and 1960s fashion.
Gail Porter to launch Green Motor Expo
Television presenter and Camden resident Gail Porter will open Camden Council’s special Green Motor Show where residents and businesses can discover a whole range of eco-friendly vehicles.
MPH featuring Top Gear Live - Manchester’s mad for it
Manchester is set to become the country’s car crazy capital, ahead of London and Birmingham, according to research by the annual MPH featuring Top Gear Live show.
Goodwood Revival 2009
The Goodwood Revival – which takes place in just 10 days time, from 18-20 September, will be a weekend of celebration, as it marks two important 50th anniversaries.
Largest ever no reserve car auction
COYS the International car auctioneers are to hold the largest ever no-reserve auction of cars when they run their first ever auction at Houston in Texas on September 19th.
Largest trade event to highlight vital industry issues
The future of the chauffeur, limousine and private hire industries which are responsible for generating millions of pounds in the economy is in the spotlight during the industry’s biggest trade event this month.