Classic vehicle owners in the UK now have a much simpler registration process that recognises the historic identity of the vehicle as absolute thanks to a new policy from the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency). As of 26 August, any classic car will retain its original registration even if it’s modified, including conversion to…
Ayrton Senna’s Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 road car is set to be auctioned by RM Sotheby’s in London on Saturday 1 November. Following his win in the 1984 Race of Champions with an all-Mercedes grid of 190E 2.3-16s, Senna ordered his own car and collected it direct from the factory. The future Formula 1 World Champion…
The legendary Golden Sahara II concept car is to be auctioned at the Larry’s Legacy sale by Mecum on 19-21 September. Built by Delphos Machine and Tool, the Golden Sahara II was created from the original Golden Sahara based on a 1953 Lincoln Capril Hardtop, which was owned by George Barris. Famed customiser Barris came…
The 83rd Members’ Meeting at Goodwood will be held on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 April 2026. There will be a programme of 13 races across the weekend, including races for cars and motorcycles. This will include the SF Edge Trophy race for Edwardian-era cars and the Hailwood Trophy for classic Grand Prix motorcycles. Tickets…
Toyota Motor Corporation’s Chairman Toyoda Akio has been inducted into the Motoring Hall of Fame. The award comes as recognition of Akio’s lifetime of work in the Japanese and global car industry. Akio Toyoda studied law and business administration before joining Toyota Motor Corporation in 1984. His career included postings in every phase of the…
Paint protection specialist Diamondbrite has become the first in its sector to plant a tree for every online order it receives. In partnership with TreeNation, Diamondbrite has launched its ‘One Order, One Tree’ initiative. Lance Boseley, Marketing Director at Diamondbrite, said: ‘This initiative is absolutely unprecedented in our industry. While others talk about sustainability, we’re…
The Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow celebrated its 60th anniversary in fine style at Brooklands as 174 of the SY model and its derivatives lined up to recreate a 1970 press photo. Parked five abreast, the line of Silver Shadows, Bentley T Series, Corniche, and Camargue cars set a new world record for the largest number of…
Four young motoring apprentices have won a drive in a 1904 Thornycroft Tourer in the Veteran Car Club’s London to Brighton Run on Sunday 2 November. The apprentices are the winners of a competition run to mark National Apprenticeship Week in conjunction with the British Motor Museum. The winners are Matthew Cresswell, Product Design &…
RADwood UK is being held on Saturday 23 August to give showgoers a taste of 1980s and ’90s culture. As well as the cars from the period attending, there will be music and fashion on show to take visitors back to these decades. Held at Bicester Motion, RADwood will have a Show and Shone area…
The Scottish Austin Seven Club is running its second young driver event on 6-7 September at the Forrestburn hillclimb. After the success of the event in 2024, the 2025 meeting allows anyone from the age of 12 upwards to drive an Austin Seven on the closed roads of the Monklands Sporting Car Club’s tracks in…
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