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The iconic Fiat 500 F has been chosen to go on display in a new exhibition at The Museum of Modern Art in New York. Titled “Automania”, the special exhibition explores the contrasting sentiments – compulsion, obsession, desire and anger – aroused by cars and automotive culture in the 20th century. Curated by Juliet Kinchin, Paul Galloway and Andrew Gardner, the exhibition is being held on the 3rd floor of…
The dynamic trio of Richard Hammond, Jeremy Clarkson and James May are set to return to our screens this July with the rather appropriately titled new special, “The Grand Tour Presents: Lochdown”. Following on from their pirate treasure hunting adventures in Madagascar, The Grand Tour team face the realities of filming during the UK’s COVID lockdown. This time they head to bonny Scotland in what can only be described as…
With Concours of Elegance 2021 drawing ever closer, the organisers of the UKs premier concours show have announced plans for a very special 10th anniversary show in 2022. Plans are underway to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s 70th year, with a superb line up of the world’s rarest cars expected to gather at Hampton Court Palace in 2021. Already confirmed is the 30 Under 30 Concours display, and notable cars such…
The 27th Festival of Speed made a triumphant return to Goodwood at the weekend, with the 4 day event welcoming the public through the gates for the first time since 2019. Indeed the prolonged lack of motorsport action at the hallowed ground of Goodwood was a major blow, not only for fans, but also for the wider Goodwood estate and the surrounding areas. There was good news as the 2020…
The brand new Lotus Emira, which was unveiled to the world for the very first time last week, made its public debut at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. The Emira will be the Norfolk based firms last ever petrol engine sports car and marks a significant milestone for the company founded by Colin Chapman. Building on the legacy of the Elise, Exige and Evora, the new Emira is powered…
The new Maserati MC20 super sports car made its UK debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2021, taking on the famous hill climb in the Supercar Run. First unveiled to the public in September last year, the MC20 has signaled a new direction for the brand, with the new flagship mid-engine sports car drawing inspiration from the iconic Maserati MC12. With a 630 horsepower V6, the new Nettuno engine…
The Classic at Silverstone will mark the 50th anniversary of the mighty Lamborghini Countach, with a special gathering at the UK’s largest classic car show, which is taking place the weekend of 30 July – 1 August. The supercar that was designed by the great Marcello Gandini is celebrating its half century anniversary in 2021 and Silverstone will provide the perfect backdrop. Ever since the covers came off the first…
Simply Aston Martin returns once again to Beaulieu on Saturday 21st August, with a striking range of models of all ages expected to gather for what will be a magnificent motor-themed treat. Rescheduled to take place in August, the rally in the grounds of the National Motor Museum will see scores of sublime Astons park up for a socially-distanced display that owners, enthusiasts and families can all enjoy. Held in…
The Classic at Silverstone has confirmed that Martin and Alex Brundle are to race a Jaguar E-type Lightweight in the 60th Anniversary E-Type Challenge race at the end of this month (30 July – 1 August). The famous father and son team will share the very special E-type Lightweight in a 45-minute showdown on Sunday morning with a mandatory mid-race pit-stop to allow driver change-overs. The special race will be a…
Automobili Lamborghini has announced the launch of a series of special videos as it celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Countach. The first, which you can view below, features an exclusive interview with the great Marcello Gandini, who recounts the legacy of the automotive icon, the Lamborghini Countach. Gandini was the designer who was responsible for the futuristic lines of one of the worlds most iconic super cars. Created in…