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The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has published findings highlighting overwhelming support for the government's move to introduce a new criminal offence for dangerous drivers. According to the group's findings, 94 per cent of Brits back the introduction of the new offence of 'causing serious injury by dangerous driving', which came into force earlier this […]
New driving offence backed by majority of Brits Read Post »
Fans of classic motorcycles and performance vehicles will want to head to this year's Cholmondeley Pageant of Power where an ultra-rare Moto Guzzi V8 concept bike is to be on show. Holder of the Grand Prix motorcycle speed record for more than 20 years, the vehicle – which is perhaps better known as 'the Otto'
'The Otto' set to wow crowds at Cholmondeley Pageant of Power Read Post »
Motorists across the UK have been urged to slow down when they get behind the wheel over the coming weeks, as the chances of them having an accident increase during school half-term holidays. Road safety organisation Brake has called on UK drivers to think ahead and cut their speed when travelling through urban areas, as
Brake calls for slower drivers this half-term Read Post »
Show Report! The Classic Ford Show returned to Santa Pod Raceway last weekend for an action packed Ford extravaganza! The sun was shining and the action on the stip even hotter with a multitude of hot Fords keeping everyone entertained. Santa Pod was heaving with Ford enthusiasts whom I’m sure would not have been disappointed
Classic Ford Show 2012 Read Post »
The Honda TT Legends team is set to head to its namesake event the Isle of Man TT race this week, with motorcycle enthusiasts heading along to the iconic event in for a treat as a result. This year's TT race will see the return of 17-times winner John McGuinness – nicknamed the Morecambe Missile
Honda TT Legends head to Isle of Man TT Read Post »
The motoring extravaganza at Beaulieu over the coming months aims to offer an array of delights for classic, performance and imported car enthusiasts from across the UK and even further afield. A sleepy town in Hampshire for much of the year, Beaulieu will again be hosting a festival of treats for motoring fans in summer
Beaulieu to offer summer fun for petrolheads Read Post »
The latest Brooklands classic car auction has broken the £1 million sales, making it the third consecutive sale to do so, it has been revealed. In total, 60 of the 103 lots on the day sold, bringing in a total of £1,159,070 for sellers.
Brooklands classic car sale breaks £1m barrier Read Post »
The HSCC (Historic Sports Car Club) organises a full season of historic races at many of the UK’s top race circuits, with some international races thrown in for good measure. Back in 1966 a small group of enthusiasts created the HSCC as they were frustrated that the lack of historic racing meant that our rich
HSCC Silverstone International Trophy – Historic Race Meeting Read Post »
I can still to this day remember when I first saw the film The Cannonball Run as a young boy. It had a marked effect on me as I dreamed about how exciting life might just be once I was old enough to hold a driving license. The thing that really got my attention was
Cannonball 2000 – Two Thousand Five-Star Miles – Launch Party at Amika Mayfair Read Post »
The latest H&H Classics auction has thrown up some significant highlights for classic car enthusiasts. It took place in the sunny surroundings of Buxton last week and bore witness to a significant number of classic cars being put up for sale for eager buyers.
Alvis Speed 25SB sells at auction Read Post »
The Santa Pod Raceway in Bedfordshire is set to host the Classic Ford Show this weekend (May 26th and 27th) in what will be an event to tickle the fancy of lovers of this iconic marque. All things Ford are to be celebrated at the annual event, with the show running from 12:00 until 22:00
Classic Ford Show being held this weekend Read Post »
Racing Steps Foundation (RSF) has seen two of its riders awarded wildcard entry into next month's MotoGP British Grand Prix. John McPhee, 17, and 16-year-old Fraser Rogers were each awarded places in the international motorsport event, which will take place at Silverstone on June 15th to 17th.
MotoGP wildcards announced for British Grand Prix Read Post »
Fans of modified vehicles interested in catching a sight of some of the most extreme and unusual cars across the length and breadth of the UK might be interested in taking a trip to this year's Modified Nationals event. An array of customised cars will be on show for modification enthusiasts, with last year's event
Modified Nationals 2012 coming next month Read Post »
May 21st 2012 and Birmingham saw the start of the Drift Allstars season with a line up of drivers from across Europe, including past and present champions. Now with the introduction of Live-Stream you can watch the event live on the Drift Allstars website so that you don’t miss anything: www.drift-allstars.com/livestream, and also watch after
Drift Allstars Round 1 – Night Fight Birmingham 2012 Read Post »
In a surprising move by the government, classic and historic vehicles will no longer be required to undergo an annual Mot test as long as they are manufactured prior to January 1st 1960. This will come into play from November 18th this year, Roads Minister Mike Penning announced. Of course, vehicles are still legally required
Classic & Historic Vehicles to be exempt from MoT Read Post »
The British Midland & Leaders Hill Climb Championship at Shelsley Walsh is set to welcome a host of classic Lotus vehicles as part of a festival celebrating the marquee later this year. Taking place on August 18th and 19th at the historic motoring venue, the Paul Matty Sports Cars Lotus Hill Climb Championship will see
Lotus Special to take place at Shelsley Walsh Read Post »
Avid readers of this blog will notice that we’ve posted several articles relating to this incredible car over the last few weeks. We make no excuse for this as it quite simply is an absolutely awesome piece of engineering. For Supercar modifier Oakley Design the Lamborghini Aventador was clearly an irresistible proposition. As standard, the
Lamborghini Aventador modified by Oakley Design – Photoshoot and Track Test Read Post »
Classic car owners are set to become exempt from having their vehicles take an annual MOT under new proposals set out by the Department for Transport. Roads minister Mike Penning argued classic car enthusiasts take great pride in their vehicles and therefore these cars are unlikely to be unroadworthy.
MOT scrapping for classic cars Read Post »
Performance motorcycle manufacturer Honda has announced its support for the Royal Air Force (RAF) Reserves Racing project in 2012. Competing in this year's British Superstock 1000 Championship, the RAF Reserves have been provided with a number of Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade models for use in the race.
Honda supporting RAF Reserves racing Read Post »
For those of you who don’t yet know about supercar modifier, Oakley Design, I can’t think of a better introduction to the firm than the work they’ve just finished on the new Lamborghini Aventador. Following the success of the modified Ferrari 458 Italia, Oakley Design have turned their tuning attention to the brand new Aventador.
Oakley Design Lamborghini Aventador 230mph Dyno Test at Viezu Read Post »
Last weekend the UK public flocked to Wiltshire in order to celebrate everything Japanese. It could only mean one thing – Japfest 2012! With this year seeing the 10th anniversary of the biggest single-day Japanese car show in Europe, it was a completely sold out, crammed to capacity event. Thousands of Japanese car enthusiasts headed
Japfest 2012, Castle Combe Circuit Read Post »
We live in an age where some of the great innovators of our time are reaching their twilight years, and sadly on May 10th 2012 we lost another great in Carroll Shelby. If the name sounds familiar but you can’t quite place it, think AC Cobra and you will be travelling very fast down the
Carroll Shelby, A Racing Legend Passes Away Read Post »
Motor-Vision.co.uk has spent the last week making friends with the new Oakley Design modified Lamborghini Aventador. We were all very excited when we first heard of the Aventador’s pending release at the Geneva Motor Show and even more excited when we knew that Oakley Design would be getting their hands on them. For those of
Lamborghini Aventador Modified by Oakley Design – Dyno & Speed Testing Read Post »
At just one year older than the beloved Ferrari F40, the Italian Car Day at Brooklands sponsored by Auto Italia has just celebrated it’s 26th birthday and is now officially old enough to be considered a classic. Much like the F40, the event at Brooklands, the biggest on their calendar, increases in popularity every year.
Ferrari 458 Italia Winner at Auto Italia's Italian Car Day, Brooklands Museum 2012 Read Post »
