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July 31st, August 1st & 2nd 2015 will see the Stroud Vintage Transport & Engine Club (SVTEC) stage their 41st Annual Show at South Cerney Airfield in Cirencester, Gloucestershire. The show is widely regarded as one of the biggest and best Steam, Vintage and Countryside events in the UK and attracts thousands of exhibitors and visitors from […]
Coventry Transport Museum celebrated its official and complete re-opening in style today, following its extensive £9.5 million redevelopment. The automotive world gathered to watch a stunning display in Millennium Place from multiple world record holder and supercar stuntman Terry Grant. This was followed with a unique parade of ‘Trailblazing Cars of the World’, curated by […]
For the fourth consecutive year, the Ford 1.0-litre EcoBoost was named “Best Engine Under 1.0-litre.” It was judged the class winner – based on drivability, performance, economy, refinement and technology – by a panel of 87 automotive journalists, from 35 countries. Last year, the 1.0?litre EcoBoost became the first engine to be named overall […]
There is just one month remaining to enter the fantastic MSA Road Safety Film Competition for a chance to meet F1 champion Lewis Hamilton at Monza. In association with Allianz and supported by the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ Team, the competition helps to promote safer motoring amongst the most at-risk age group on the […]
Cycling is acknowledged as an excellent way to get in better shape – and stay that way. It’s a message that appears to be getting through to more and more people, and figures show there has been an increase in cycling every year since 2008 (according to www.ctc.org.uk). GEM chief executive David Williams MBE says: “We […]
The BMW 7 series is a big, luxurious motor. The new car represents a huge technological leap, not just for what BMW offers but within the motoring industry itself. Watch this video as Mat Watson talks through the seven key features that are sure to make this car highly sought after. Will they feature on […]
One of the UK’s leading classic car insurance brokers has announced a Drive to Work Day to celebrate the first anniversary of the launch of its FJ+ cover options. To mark the occasion Footman James supported by insurance partner Ageas Insurance Ltd are offering all classic car, kit car, ex-military and vintage commercial vehicle customers […]
Audi has proved it has what it takes to offer real world miles per gallon in the form of the Audi A6 Ultra TDI. Confirmed by Guinness World Records, the latest executive from the German marque has managed to cross 14 countries and cover a mammoth 1158.9 miles covered on one tank of diesel! That […]
Latest research suggests that those driving silver cars are cool, calm and elegant – what’s more they can also be part of history at this summer’s Silverstone Classic (24-26 July 2015). The World’s Biggest Classic Motor Racing Festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary this summer and the celebrations include a special Silver Jubilee track cavalcade. […]
Paul Hollywood will combine his two loves of great food and magnificent motor cars at this summer’s CarFest North (31 July – 2 August 2015). Bringing his infamous judging skills to the competition, Hollywood will be championing an exciting new competition open to all those with weekend tickets for the next of Chris Evans’ family-friendly […]