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London Classic Car Show moves to Syon Park for 2021

on 19th November 2020

The London Classic Car Show returns in Spring 2021 at a new Covid-compliant venue providing both visitors and exhibitors with the welcome opportunity to fuel their passions and businesses in wonderful and safe surroundings. With uncertainties still affecting the immediate future of large-scale indoor gatherings, show organiser Brand Events has once again displayed its innovation by moving the capital city’s premier classic car celebration from Olympia to a more viable…

Wales Rally GB celebrates 25 years since Colin McRae’s WRC win

on 19th November 2020

Twenty-five years ago on Sunday (22 November), Colin McRae climbed out of his iconic blue Subaru Impreza to wild adoration as he became the first British driver to be crowned World Rally Champion. Massive crowds celebrated at Chester Racecourse with McRae, co-driver Derek Ringer and their Prodrive team after a stirring victory in the 1995 Network Q RAC Rally secured the championship following one of the FIA World Rally Championship’s most…

The Grand Tour presents: A Massive Hunt premiers Friday 18th December

on 19th November 2020

Amazon Prime Video has confirmed that The Grand Tour presents: A Massive Hunt will launch globally on Friday 18th December. This new special feature will see Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May reunite for another intrepid adventure, filled of course with peril, automotive mayhem and lots of trademark Grand Tour banter. Following their perilous watery escapades in the Mekong, the intrepid trio find themselves back on four wheels for…

Morgan unveils new 3 Wheeler P101 Limited Edition

on 19th November 2020

The Morgan Motor Company is marking the end of production of one of its most well-loved models, the 3 Wheeler, with the announcement of the P101 edition. The 3 Wheeler — which was introduced in its current form in 2011 — will cease production in 2021, once type approval on its S&S V-twin engine finishes. P101 stands for Project 101, the internal name given to the project to revive the…

British Motor Museum makes Royal Automobile Club Historic Awards shortlist

on 19th November 2020

The British Motor Museum has been selected as one of three finalists in the Collection category in this year’s Royal Automobile Club Historic Awards. The annual Awards recognise outstanding achievements within the British historic motoring and motorsport world. The judges had an impressive and diverse list of candidates across all 8 categories to scrutinise and will announce the results on 28 January 2021. The Museum was shortlisted for a number…

How to get your classic car ready for winter like a pro

on 19th November 2020

Winter is coming! And now is the time to start preparing your classic car. Winter weather can be a big problem for lots of vehicles, leading to all manner of malfunctions, damage and possible break downs. If you plan to use your classic during the winter months then you need to carry out some basic checks to make sure you can stay driving. Research conducted in 2018 found that most…

Motor Racing Legends announce Ford GT40 historic race series

on 19th November 2020

Motor Racing Legends, the name behind some of the prestigious historic racing series such as the Royal Automobile Club Woodcote Trophy and the Stirling Moss Trophy, has announced the launch of a brand-new Historic one-make race series for the Ford GT40. Two races have been planned for the ‘Amon Cup’ in 2021 and will bring together a wonderful selection of historic GT40 racers. The arrival of the Ford GT40 in the…

Jimmy de Ville catch up and new series World’s Greatest Cars

on 12th November 2020

Jimmy de Ville, star of the series Goblin Works Garage, is back on our screens in the brand new show World’s Greatest Cars, which debuts on Quest this Thursday evening. Headed up by Mike Brewer, Quest has assembled the biggest names in motoring to vote on their favourite cars of all time. Jimmy joins his fellow motoring stars Ant Anstead, Helen Stanley, Rory Reid, Paul Cowland, Drew Pritchard, Marc ‘Elvis’…

Make classic cars a part of your home decor

on 12th November 2020

If you’re a petrolhead, chances are you’re used to keeping your pride and joy confined to a garage, away from the house, and relegated to a place where you can enjoy it privately and at your leisure. After all, the idea of car culture doesn’t automatically marry to the usual home environment. But what if we told you there’s a way you can enjoy the beauty of some of your…

A closer look at the Volvo P1800 Cyan

on 12th November 2020

The Volvo P1800 Cyan is the result of thousands of engineering and design hours, creating a car that represents Cyan Racing’s philosophy of how a sports car from the sixties merged with modern day performance should be. The car has been engineered by the same team that created Volvo’s first-ever world title winning race car. First announced by Cyan earlier in September, the re-imagined P1800 has caused quite a stir…