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Rising stars wishing to be considered for this year’s Autocar Great British Women in the Car Industry shortlist must be nominated by 3 April. Run by Autocar, in association with the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and backed by Direct Line Group, Ford and Jaguar Land Rover, the aim of the event is to identify and promote the sector’s most promising female rising stars and highlight the career opportunities within the industry.

The London Taxi Company (LTC) today announced the official opening of the UK’s first car plant dedicated solely to the production of range -extended electric vehicles. This new, state-of-the-art, vehicle plant in Ansty, Coventry, is where the world’s first purpose-built, mass-market electric taxi will be built. LTC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Geely, has invested more than £300m in the new site and the next-generation London taxi, which will be produced at the plant and exported around the world. The investment and expansion of LTC has created more than 1,000 new jobs, including 200 engineers and 30 apprenticeships.

McLaren Automotive has released a new design sketch of its forthcoming ‘Hyper-GT’. Codenamed BP23, the car will be the most powerful and most aerodynamic road-going McLaren ever produced. Development of BP23 is currently underway at McLaren Special Operations (MSO), the bespoke division of McLaren responsible for designing and crafting the luxurious new addition to the McLaren Ultimate Series product family. The BP23 codename is taken from the car being MSO’s second Bespoke project and it having three seats. Production will be limited to 106 examples, the same volume as the McLaren F1. BP23 owners will work alongside MSO to select colors, trim materials and other points of personalization unique to them. The first examples of BP23 are expected to be delivered in 2019. Note: Press release courtesy of McLaren Automotive.

Our Video of the Week this go round shows the creation of one of the single most recognizable features of any British car – the Rolls-Royce grill.  The grill of the Rolls has been copied, satirized, objectified and outright stolen since it first came on the scene. What’s more, they have been used as the inspiration for everything from barbecue grill and candy, to jewelry and furniture. And seriously, let’s not talk about all the other cars they have been grafted on to in a failed attempt to make the poor thing look “classy”.  Nope, the grill just doesn’t seem to look quite right on anything except the cars of Rolls-Royce on with they were originally fitted. Once you are done watching that fine bit of hand-crafting, take a look at the new Rolls-Royce and what might be called “hand-crafted […]

A 1967 Austin Healey 3000 MK III, the very last series production car that rolled off the line at the Abingdon factory, will be auctioned as part of CCA’s two-day mega sale at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show on Sunday 2nd April. Chassis Number HBJ843025 was produced on the 21st December 1967 and first registered to the Donald Healey Motor Company in Warwick with the registration number OAC 656.

You are invited to join us August 25-27, 2017 in Burlington, Ontario. One hour drive from both Niagara Falls and Toronto and with access to beautiful Morgan rides in rural Ontario including Rattlesnake Hill. Program Friday, August 25th Hotel Check in from 3pm Registration for the weekend from 4pm Welcome Reception from 6pm to 8pm Saturday, August 26th Club Runs arranged both morning and afternoon. Drivers meeting at 9:30am. Or … possible “Car Show & Shine” Or … being one hour from both Toronto and Niagara Falls enjoy your own day of sightseeing. 6pm. – 10pm. . Anniversary Dinner in the main hangar at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum at Hamilton airport. A 30 minute ride from the hotel or take a cab or limo. Smart casual dress with a Morgan flair. Tickets …$110 per person (this covers all costs […]

One of the largest and most entertaining British car events in the U.S. It’s expected that more than 500 classic British cars will be on display and over 2,000 people will attend the 2017 edition of the Chicagoland British Car Festival. The festival features, authentic British food, entertainment, technical learning sessions, car merchandise giveaways, classic car parts vendors, and examples of the latest automobile imports from Great Britain. Following last year’s fun and spectator enthusiasm, valve cover racing – a quirky gravity-propelled competition – returns to the festival for 2017. Admission for the general public is free, with donations encouraged for Shelter, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to providing community-based, emergency and longer-term housing for abused and neglected children. www.shelter-inc.org. Last year, Shelter, Inc. raised more than $1,300 at the festival. For those displaying cars, the early registration fee is […]

Antique & Classic Automobile Event at Castle in the Clouds in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire, Saturday, July 8, 2017 All production automobiles built before 1980 are welcome. Come and exhibit your antique and/or classic automobile in one of the most beautiful locations in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. Register now to get the early-bird rate of $20.00, after June 26th registration will be $25.00.

What was once just a gathering of a few local members for a picnic is now one of the premier annual events for all British car owners in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Each year we have over 200 cars with MGs of all Models and 8 classes of other British Marques. Popular vote balloting by the car owners is from 10:00 until 1:00 p.m. and awards are given out soon after 3:00 p.m. Winners, chosen by car owner peers, receive awards at their cars as the crowd walks around the show field at the end. If you please check our website for the picture! Directions: From I-95 North of Baltimore take exit 77B, follow Rte. 24 West 13 miles, briefly merging with and then leaving US 1, then later crossing MD 23. After 13 miles, turn right across the one lane […]

Evolved, energized and even lighter, a significant update for the legendary Lotus Elise has been unveiled ahead of its arrival in showrooms this spring. Pride of place in the latest Elise line-up is the new Sprint edition, capturing the spirit of Lotus by offering the latest in efficient engineering to deliver a car that sets the standard at under 800 kg. Featuring a host of weight-saving items as standard, as well as the Elise’s distinctive new styling, the new Lotus remains true to the company’s founding principles. Benefitting the range as a whole, all new Elise editions receive the car’s new look and new interior options, and every single one of the Sprint’s lightweight components can be specified on the standard Elise Sport and the Elise Sport 220 variants.

McLaren Automotive has announced full details of the 2017 Pure McLaren program – a series of exclusive events that bring together the most passionate McLaren owners and enthusiasts. The 2017 calendar starts on April 5 at Monza, Italy and promises exhilarating track days at some of the most iconic Grand Prix circuits across the world. For this year, the program of courses has increased with the introduction of several packages focusing on high performance driving with the aim of transforming those interested in entering the world of motorsport into amateur racing drivers. 

Belmont Garage, an MG Motor UK car dealership based in Epsom Downs, has transformed its showroom into an African sunset silhouette, thanks to a little help from children in the local community. More than 70 colorful canvasses, designed by budding ‘Picassos’ from Shawley Primary School, will be displayed at the dealership until the end of April. Organized in partnership with Tattenham Corner Community Events, the initiative aims to bring local businesses and schoolchildren together to celebrate the region’s talent and creativity.

Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) is celebrating a hugely successful inaugural Mono Ice Driving Experience trip, having hit the frozen lakes of Sweden in three of its One-of-a-Kind Mono supercars. A true British success story, BAC has achieved worldwide acclaim and success for the brilliance of its driver-focused Mono and has exported into 30 territories around the globe so far.

Jaguar has unleashed its first electric vehicle – the Jaguar I-PACE – onto the streets for the first time. Driving on the streets of London’s famous Olympic Park, the electric performance SUV concept previews Jaguar’s first electric vehicle, the Jaguar I-PACE, which will be revealed in late 2017 and will be on the road in the second half of 2018. The feedback on the I-PACE Concept has been fantastic. With the I-PACE Concept we’ve torn up the rule book to create a vehicle with supercar inspired aesthetics, sports car performance and SUV space, in one electric package. It has surprised people and the enthusiasm for our first electric vehicle has been beyond all my expectations. Driving the concept on the streets is really important for the design team. It’s very special to put the car outside and in the real-world. […]

North Alabama British Motoring Society presents the 14th annual EuroBrit Auto & Bike Expo June 3, 2017 at Dublin Park, Madison Alabama. 100 European cars and a few bikes in a beautiful city park. More than 20 classes and special awards. Free for spectators, family friendly, food truck refreshments available. Proceeds to benefit local charity.

Sunday, June 25th at 10am – 3 pm – Rain Or Shine Pre-Register by May 22 to Receive a Free Show T-Shirt & Dash Plaque Door Prizes, Music, & Good Ole Car Talk Food, Snacks & Beverages Available On Site For up to date info Go to www.facebook.com/britsbythebay

The British Car Club of Delaware will once again be holding its “Brits By The River” show in historic downtown Delaware City on Sept 16,2017. Open to all makes, models and years of British vehicles. This year the featured marque will be Sunbeam. Dash plaques to the first 75, popular choice awards, convenient indoor dining, and restrooms. New this year is a car corral area where you can display your car for sale. $15 pre-registration until 9/9/2017, $20 afterwards. Register early as classes will be determined by pre- registration numbers.

South Alabama British Car Club presents the 27th annual British Car Festival Oct. 13 – 14, 2017 at Fairhope United Methodist Church in beautiful Fairhope, Alabama, an artist colony on the eastern shore of Mobile Bay. The pre-show dinner will be held Friday at 7:00 at the church, and registration opens at 9:00 on Saturday. Awards will be presented in 35 classes.  Registration is $20 in advance and $25 at the show; second and third cars are $15 each. Trailer parking is available.