Car Blog & Car News
At a press conference hosted by the New York International Auto Show and Bridgestone Corporation, the Audi A3 was declared the 2014 World Car of the Year. The Audi A3 was chosen from an initial entry list of twenty-four vehicles from all over the world, then a short list of twelve, then three finalists: The […]
The UK Summer Motorhome & Caravan Show takes place on Saturday 31st May & Sunday 1st June 2014 at Kent Showground near Detling in Kent, with motorhome and caravan owners flocking to ‘The Garden of England’. Hundreds of campers from all around the UK will be converging at the event in their motorhomes and caravans […]
Beaulieu’s premier outdoor event, the International Autojumble has been named as a finalist in the Tourism Event of the Year category of the prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2014. As a finalist, Beaulieu now goes forward to the glittering Awards Ceremony, being held on Monday 12 May 2014 at Cheltenham Racecourse, when they will find […]
A collection of over 80 stunning barn finds, restoration projects as well as fully restored classic cars are set to go under the hammer at Silverstone Auctions’ first Restoration Show Sale on April 12th 2014. The auction is bringing together an eclectic range of cars spanning six decades and features some truly unique cars. Headlining […]
Castle Combe Circuit is again inviting motoring clubs and enthusiasts to celebrate the best of classic and retro motoring at its annual Classic & Retro Action Day on Saturday 28th June. The 1.85 mile long circuit, situated in Chippenham, Wiltshire, will host various ‘themed’ track sessions to suit different eras and speeds – fast versus […]
The 2014 BTCC grid will feature a massive 31 car grid when the season opens at Donnington Park. All cars will be running the latest NGTC (Next Generation Touring Car) specifications for the very first time. Not only does this year’s grid boast incredible strength in numbers, but the NGTC rules have also significantly aided […]
Croft Autodrome will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2014, and with a bumper calendar of high-octane outings capped by the prestigious mid-summer Nostalgia Weekend, fans will be kept entertained season-long from lights-out to chequered flag. Croft Autodrome hosted its first motor racing event on August 3, 1964, in the guise of the Daily Mirror Trophy […]
Over the last 28 years, the Italian Car Day at Brooklands (run by Ginger Beer Promotions) has become established as the UK’s premier event for owners and admirers of Italian cars. The great thing about the Italian Car Day is that you never know exactly what you will see, but it is always spectacular – […]
Beaulieu’s 2014 calendar of Simply rallies begins on 4th May with Simply Ford, held in the grounds of the National Motor Museum. If you own a Ford, whether it is an early, custom, classic or current model, bring it to Beaulieu on the day, join the display in the parkland and enjoy a fantastic day […]
Look past that awful name – the Gumpert Explosion – and you’ll find a very interesting car indeed first seen at the Geneva Motor Show 2014. The Explosion is courtesy of the marque that created the Apollo, so it should be very well sorted for performance and handling. It has a 2 litre turbo engine […]