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A celebration has been held for the first production models of the hotly-anticipated 2015 Honda Civic Type R rolling off the line. Breaking cover at Honda of the UK Manufacturing (HUM) to a high-energy fanfare of lights and music, the first three models arrived in patriotic red, white and blue respectively as they left the […]
For a fleeting moment, an air of silent and rarefied civility descended upon the super-car paddock at the Goodwood Festival of Speed last Sunday (28th June 2015) as a Rolls-Royce Wraith, resplendent in Ensign Red with contrast Jubilee Silver coachwork, settled into its starting position at the famous Hillclimb. There was nothing more to disturb […]
Whilst most of us understand that in winter we need to top up the ‘anti-freeze’ to make sure that the engine will start in cold mornings, fewer know that in summer your car needs coolant. Don’t worry though, this product is exactly the same thing! This liquid consumable helps your car stay cool in winter […]
Volkswagens of all types made their way to Beaulieu on Sunday 28th June, 2015, for the first ever Simply VW taking place in the attraction parkland. This latest addition to Beaulieu’s busy calendar of Simply Rallies promised to delight fans of the much-loved German marque and a great turn-out of 565 cars and 1,320 […]
The Midland Automobile Club hosts two days of nostalgic competition this coming weekend (4th to 5th July 2015) when both classic and modern cars compete on Saturday followed by the inspiring sights and sounds of Vintage racing cars taking to the iconic hill on Sunday. Saturday’s event is the Reg Philips Memorial Trophy Meeting, named […]
Hyundai Motor and Tate has today announced that the Turbine Festival will take place on 25 July 2015 in the Turbine Hall at Tate Modern. The Festival – an interactive celebration of culture – will feature audio-visual music, performance, installations and family activities. Entry to the Festival is free of charge. The Turbine Hall will […]
Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said: “UK engine manufacturing remains relatively stable for the year-to-date and although May registered a drop in production, it is encouraging that despite retooling efforts for Euro-6 production, volumes surpassed the all important one million unit mark last month. We are optimistic that growth will return to the sector over the […]
Celebrating 67 years of iconic Land Rover production, a unique vehicle has been built to commemorate the UK production of the two-millionth Series Land Rover and Defender. With a bespoke design and an all-star cast of special guests helping to complete the momentous build, ‘Defender 2,000,000’ has been created to be a fitting tribute to […]
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 […]