Tiff Needell to Star in Castle Combe Circuit Anniversary Live Show

The Castle Combe Circuit team have announced that TV star and acclaimed racing driver, Tiff Needell, will be the special guest on the venue’s upcoming Combe TV one-year anniversary show, set to air at 7pm on Thursday, 25 March. Needell will speak to commentator Chris Dawes and Sales & Marketing Director, Tom Davis, about his colourful motorsport and media careers so far, as the popular lockdown-conceived live show celebrates its…

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Rally the Globe gearing up for rallies restart

Rally the Globe has announced it is gearing up for a restart of its vintage and classic car rallies, with a revised calendar of much-needed, inspirational events which have been confirmed from today. The action returns in the UK after the lifting of national lockdown protocols, before the reintroduction of international fixtures in the autumn. Initially these overseas events will be based in Europe before once again venturing further afield…

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World’s oldest Aston Martin set for Concours of Elegance

The world’s oldest surviving Aston Martin is set to go on display at this years Concours of Elegance, which is taking place at Hampton Court Palace this September. The Aston Martin ‘A3’ was the third car ever built by Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford, and was extensively driven by the founders. This year, it celebrates its centenary. Presented by A. Lange & Söhne the Concours of Elegance was first established…

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BRM hits new milestone with successful V16 engine test

Britain’s original Formula 1 team, British Racing Motors (BRM), took a major step forward with its plans to build three authentic ‘new’ 1950s V16 race cars with the successful dyno test of an original engine after a painstaking restoration. The exciting rebirth of the legend was first announced by BRM in November last year and since then the team have been moving forward at a careful but steady pace. BRM’s…

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Track-ready Ford Mustang Mach 1 set for UK debut

A track-ready Mustang Mach 1, the most capable member of the Mustang line-up to ever grace these shores, is set to make its UK debut early this summer. First introduced in 1969, the original Mustang Mach 1 extended the performance of the Mustang GT model with a number of enhancements including more powerful V8 engines, competition suspension and bespoke styling. The first-generation Mach 1 set 295 speed and endurance records…

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Mitsubishi Motors to auction UK Heritage Fleet

Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has announced that is is to sell off its heritage fleet. The marques collection will be auctioned from April 1 to April 30 on the specialist online platform Auto Auction. All 14 cars are up for grabs with detailed descriptions and a comprehensive array of images and videos for each vehicles, as well as introductory films by TV presenter and ex-Mitsubishi racer Tiff Needell. Amongst…

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Watt Electric Vehicle Company unveils classic inspired Coupe

The Watt Electric Vehicle Company has unveiled its new premium electric sports car, the classic-inspired Coupe. The new WEVC Coupe is a sub-1,000kg rear wheel drive fixed-head sports car that combines retro looks with state-of-the-art EV technology. Carving out an entirely new niche, the two-seater, rear-wheel drive, mid-motor-mounted retro Coupe combines the very latest in lightweight, sophisticated EV architecture, creating an engaging, real-world sports car, yet one that conforms to…

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Totally Retro! A short history of the VW Campervan

The good old VW campervan is an icon. Old or new, you can find them almost everywhere on the globe. Their shape is easily and immediately recognisable. Most of us were introduced to them during the 1960s and 70s. It was the time of the counter cultural revolution when ideas of freedom, flower power and mobility all went hand in hand. They were called ‘Hippy wagons’ and were all the…

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Legendary British coachbuilder Radford is back

The legendary British coachbuilder Radford has been brought back to life to once again play a leading role in the creation of bespoke luxury cars. The marque has been revived to create contemporary luxury commissions true to classic timeless designs, bringing an up to date version of Radford coachbuilding, to a new discerning clientele. The iconic brand, once favoured by the world’s leading celebrities, including all four Beatles, Radford being brought…

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The iconic Lamborghini Countach LP 500 turns 50

Lamborghini is celebrating an important milestone for the Lamborghini Countach LP 500, which has turned 50 years years old. Launched on the 11th March 1971 at the Geneva Motor Show, the undisputed star of the event was the yellow Countach. At ten o’clock in the morning in the exhibition space of Carrozzeria Bertone, this prototype made its first public appearance. Its unveil was so successful that the company raced against time…

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