News – Take to the Road

Smart makes the EV move with the Smart #1

Niall Julian — Fri, 19 May 2023 08:31:13 +0000

German automobile manufacturer Smart has announced its exciting new electric car called the #1. Drawing on the firms groundbreaking compact city car concepts, which first appeared in 1994, the new #1 EV is the result...

Rally the Globe to partner with Irish Green Racing

Niall Julian — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 08:25:55 +0000

Rally the Globe has announced that it is to partner with Irish Racing Green for the Shamrock Vintage Challenge, which takes place in Ireland from 8th – 11th May 2023. First staged in 2018, The...

Lombard Rally Festival heads to Grimsthorpe Castle in July

Niall Julian — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:21:36 +0000

The Lombard Rally Festival is gearing for a summer of historic motorsport with a series of special demonstrations taking place at Grimsthorpe Castle in Lincolnshire on the July 10th, as part of the Baston Car...

Alfa Romeo celebrates its 112th anniversary

Niall Julian — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 15:12:09 +0000

The 24th June is a very special date for Alfisti around the world, as it marks the foundation of Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili in Milan in 1910. Today Alfa Romeo celebrates its 112th anniversary with...

Rare concept and coachbuilt cars to grace London Concours

Niall Julian — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 14:08:53 +0000

A wonderful selection of rare and one-off coachbuilt cars are set to grace the lawns of the London Concours, which takes place next week from June 28th – 30th June. The special class, called Coachbuilt...

The Classic to mark AC Cobra and Lotus Elan Anniversaries

Niall Julian — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 13:25:15 +0000

The Classic 2022, which takes place from the 26th – 28th August is set to mark the anniversaries of the AC Cobra and Lotus Elan. The two famous models will join a host of other automotive...

Le Mans winning Mazda 787B to demo at 2022 Le Mans Classic

Niall Julian — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 10:44:04 +0000

Mazda Motor Corporation has confirmed that its iconic 1991 Le Mans winning Mazda 787B is set to demo at the 2022 Le Mans Classic. This year’s Le Mans Classic takes place from the 30th June...

Tickets on sale for Bicester Heritage’s autumn Scramble

Niall Julian — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 09:51:09 +0000

Tickets are now on sale for Bicester Heritage’s autumn Scramble date, which takes place on the 9th of October 2022. The autumnal event will follow on from June’s highly successful Scramble at the historic former...

1934 Bugatti Type 59 Sports wins FIVA Preservation Award

Niall Julian — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 08:21:51 +0000

An incredible 1934 Bugatti Type 59 Sports has won this years FIVA Preservation Award, which was presented at the Concorso d’Eleganza of Villa d’Este. The award recognises the historical and cultural importance of the motor...

Car SOS to celebrate landmark 100th car makeover

Niall Julian — Thu, 12 May 2022 15:04:02 +0000

Take to the Road recently interview the dynamic petrolhead duo of Tim Shaw and Fuzz Townshend for their landmark 10th series of Car SOS, which is currently airing on National Geographic. And tonight (12th May)...