Donington has revealed ticket availability for its 2015 Historic Festival, which is set to host a number of new attractions for their annual Bank Holiday event. The exciting race program will be made up of Super Touring Car Trophy, Le Mans prototypes, single-seater racing cars, GT cars, and sportscars. Rally fans will also be well catered for, thanks to …
A brand new international classic car show showcasing some of the world’s most beautiful cars will be arriving in the capital next year. The new show will form a key foundation of London Classic Car Week and be held at Alexandra Palace from 30 October to 1 November. Some 300 motoring icons will be on display by world-renowned car …
It was back in 1994 that Audi’s A8 luxury saloon first appeared on the scene. Boasting an all-aluminium body and a resulting low kerb-weight, it made waves in the luxury car segment. Since that first groundbreaking model, the A8 has of course evolved, and the 2014 facelift of the third-generation model sees an increase in power and efficiency from …
Electronic and engineering firm, Siemens has confirmed the continuation of its global partnership with Greenpower Education Trust. The agreement will allow Greenpower to build on its reputation as a key trainer of young people in engineering and continue to inspire a greater number of students to choose engineering as their career path, in the UK and overseas. [portfolio_slideshow] Since …
Silverstone Auctions is to offer an Aston Martin with a fascinating history at next month’s Classic Car show at the NEC, Birmingham. The Aston DB2/4 was bought by Mr Frank Defty in February 1954 from Kirk & Kirk Ltd in Putney, whereby it was almost immediately entered into the 2000 mile RAC Rally. It didn’t end there, with the …
Like all cars, the Panda has grown in size throughout its lifetime, but the ethos of the original remains. True, the square edges have been smoothed over with curved wheel arches and a softer front end, but the unmistakeable boxy upright stance remains. The current range has four trim levels: Pop, Easy, Lounge and Trekking, and three different powertrains: …
Beaulieu once again is hosting its annual Firework display – one of the largest displays in the South. This year, the festivities will be set to a Rock Legends theme. [portfolio_slideshow] Gates open from 3pm for Beaulieu Fireworks 2014 and once inside, there’s plenty to see and do. Either try out the Beaulieu Rides and Drives, or the old-Time Fairground …
Bentley has released details of its new flagship, the Mulsanne Speed, which will debut at next month’s Paris motor show. Built around the driver, the new car features a re-engineered version of the firm’s 6 ¾ litre twin-turbo V8. This is enough to propel the car to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds and onto a staggering 190 mph. Yet, …
Audi’s new ‘third generation’ A3 cabriolet has dropped its top in time for summer. The car’s key feature is the ultra lightweight magnesium-steel kinematic mechanism, which raises and lowers the fabric roof in just under 18 seconds – even while traveling up to 31 mph. Derived from Audi’s A3 Saloon, the new Cabrio comes kitted out in three different …
A new Discovery: The World’s most versatile premium compact SUV has arrived Replacing the aging Freelander 2, Landrover’s new Discovery Sport possesses a dynamic style that’s evident on recent Range Rover models: with a purposeful stance, swooping bonnet and rising crease along the car’s flanks – at quite a contradiction to the Sport’s 5+2 seating versatility. This has been …