The 2018 Prestone MSA British Rally Championship is one of the most eagerly anticipated in the series’ 60-year history. Britain’s premier rallying series will burst into life for yet another thrilling campaign, getting underway in Carlisle, Cumbria with the Pirelli International Rally, 28 April staging the opening round. The action-packed BRC features six rounds across […]
Wilton Wake-Up Season 2016
Introduced in 2013, the Wilton Wake-Ups give car and motorcycle enthusiasts the opportunity to display their own wheels, look at other interesting vehicles and talk to fellow like-minded petrol heads for free, all based within the picturesque grounds of Wilton House, Wiltshire. Following the success of these established events, the popular format remains for the 2016 […]
An Interview With Famous Drifter Chris Smith
Japfest is the UK’s premier Japanese car show and takes place on April 24th, 2016, at Silverstone, the home of British Motor Sport. Tickets are now on sale now via the official website at www.japfest.co.uk. Ahead of the return of Drift Kings to Japfest at its new venue, Silverstone Circuit, the event team caught up with […]
Motor Racing Legends 2016 Calendar
Motor Racing Legends has unveiled its 2016 racing calendar which launches at the three day spectacular; Donington Historic Festival in May. The four premier racing grids which come under the highly respected Motor Racing Legends banner include; the Historic Touring Car Challenge, Pre-War Sports Car Series, the highly competitive Stirling Moss Trophy for pre-’61 Sports […]
Should Driving Be Added To The Curriculum?
Major motoring organisations and experts are backing a petition urging the Government to include driving on the school curriculum. The petition has been launched in a bid to help cut the high number of accidents involving newly qualified drivers on the UK’s roads. Launched by Young Driver, the UK’s largest provider of pre-17 driving lessons, […]
The Budget 2015 Motoring Headlines
Here are the key points of the 2015 budget and how they may affect you in motoring terms this year: Company car benefit-in-kind tax rates will increase by three percentage points in 2019-20, the Budget papers reveal. Rates up to the end of 2018-19 were announced in last year’s Budget. The Chancellor announced a rate […]
2015 Porsche Carrera Cup Dates And Locations Confirmed
We at Car Articles are huge fans of motorsport and the Porsche Carrera Cup is certainly up there for excitement, speed and thrills. The 2015 dates have now been announced for this extremely competitive event and it continues to support the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) at seven circuits. Each of the two Spa races […]
Fabrizio Giovanardi Is Returning To The BTCC For 2014
Some racing drivers are a legend in their sport. Fabrizio Giovanardi is just such an example, having won the British Touring Car Championship twice, as well as notching up 122 appearances, 41 podiums and 24 race wins. “This is a very important year for Airwaves Racing. This is going to be the one when we […]
GEM Urges Drivers To Wear Appropriate Footwear Especially In Poor Conditions
Road safety organisation and breakdown cover company, GEM, is urging drivers to forget fashion and keep a suitable pair of shoes for driving in the car. It may not be appealing to take off those sheepskin or fur-lined boots, which are extremely popular throughout winter, but swapping them for more appropriate shoes while driving could […]
Early Winter Is Coming To UK Shores – Is Your Car ‘Snow’ Good?
Motorpoint is offering some fantastic deals on vehicles that are appropriate for the terrible winter we are likely to be facing this year. Here are the details below: Being stuck in adverse weather is ‘snow joke’, but the trusty 4×4 Chevrolet Captiva, with its seven seats, should help to keep your whole family mobile even […]