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Radford has unveiled the Type 62-2 sportscar. The Lotus Type 62-2 coachbuilt by Radford (The Type 62-2), the first modern coachbuilt Radford, is limited to just 62 examples worldwide.

The recently unveiled Emira, the last petrol-powered car from Lotus and the best of breed, is making its US debut at Monterey Car Week. The new Radford 6202 will also be attending along with the Lotus Evija.

It is with much sadness that we learned today of the passing of author, inaugural British Sports Car Hall of Fame member, and all-around good guy Graham Robson.

The Collier Cup is named for Collier Brothers – Sam and Miles – MG who were largely responsible for bringing MG’s and British cars to the US.  They were part of the post-war road racing group that started at Watkins Glen in 1948.  Sam was killed at Watkins Glen in 1950. [Ed: See noted corrections below.]  Watkins Glen will also celebrate the 40th anniversary of the MG Vintage Racers (MGVR). The pairing of our 40th birthday and the renewal of the Collier Cup’s 36th birthday promises to be a weekend of celebration. The race is in conjunction with the SVRA Vintage Grand Prix.

Salon Privé Week is renowned for being a celebration of two-wheeled machinery as well as four, and this year Blenheim Palace will host the world debut of a unique and hugely significant Triump motor bicycle.

Fall Event Cancelled What to look forward to: 160 acre farm nestled in the Uwharrie Mountain Range with a large field to park and admire cars. 10-acre lake for fishing. This is a free event hosted for the British Car Community. Prizes and Cash Raffles! What to bring: Your car, a good attitude, and a covered dish to share with the group. Lunch will be served at 12 noon.

MG Motor has achieved another best month for market share in July, taking nearly 2% of the UK car market – a record for the brand. The company’s year-to-date figures are now up a massive 67.5% in a market that has risen 24.7%. This means MG Motor has retained its position as the fastest-growing mainstream brand in the industry and has overtaken well-known marques including Fiat, Mazda, Honda, Suzuki, and Jaguar.

Morgan unveils the Plus Four CX-T, a car with adventure at its core. A vehicle with capability not yet witnessed on a Morgan sports car, it opens up the possibility of routes, landscapes, and destinations inaccessible by Morgan cars until now.

McLaren Special Operations (MSO) today unveils the ‘Albert’ Speedtail, a bespoke commission by North American McLaren retailer, McLaren Beverly Hills.

Bentley is offering customers a final opportunity to purchase a piece of automotive history – one of the British brand’s most unique and distinguished models, the Mulsanne Grand Limousine by Mulliner.

70 years on from the brand first entering the American market, Aston Martin will return to the prestigious Monterey Car Week at Pebble Beach in 2021 with its largest-ever presence on the peninsula as Aston Martin Club 1913.

This great video has been making the rounds of the Internet for the past week or so, and how could I pass it up? In this video, Jay Leno drives a beautiful 1973 MGB that belongs to supplier Moss Motors. He also discusses the car with Moss Motors chairman Robert Goldman.

MINI announces the ‘paw-fect’ partnership with Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, on a mission to help dogs travel happier across the nation and become the first officially dog-friendly car retailer by 2022.

The Texas MG Register’s Fall Gathering of the Faithful will be October 14-17 in Palestine, TX. This event will also be a North American MGA Register Regional Meet so we expect more MGA’s than usual. Full details, registration, and rules for the Rat Rod competition will be on www.tmgr.org. The TMGR & NAMGAR Welcome reception will be on Thursday, October 14 from 5-7 PM at Oxbow General Store, 215 E. Crawford St., Palestine. A full day of events on Friday, October 15 includes a ride on the Texas State Railway, self-guided drives through the backroads, shopping in Palestine, a shopping scavenger hunt, tech sessions, ending with a pizza and music event in the Holiday Inn Express parking lot. Saturday, October 16 begins with the car show at Davey Dogwood Park which includes the Rat Rod judging. There will be lunch […]

Aston Martin’s customer-focussed Vantage GT3 achieved its best overall result in the Total Energie Spa 24 Hours this weekend, with the #95 Garage 59-run entry finishing third.

The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is the flagship of Pebble Beach Automotive Week. Begun in 1950 and now considered to be the world’s premier celebration of the automobile, this is a can’t-miss event for every car enthusiast. Each year, the finest collector cars gather on the 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links to compete to be named Best of Show — the ultimate award for automobiles. Experts critique their elegance, technical merit, and history. And crowds come from all corners of the globe to cheer their favorites. In tandem with the competition between extraordinary historic automobiles, the Concours also serves as host to some of the most anticipated concepts and new car debuts.  

As part of its increasing range of replacement parts for Austin, Austin Healey, MG, Morris, and Triumph vehicles of the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s, BMH has now added an MG Midget grille badge plinth and a Triumph gear lever knob that’s applicable to a number of Triumph models from the Herald to the TR6.

The 2021 British Car Day at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome has just been expanded to two days and is scheduled for Saturday, October 9, and/or Sunday, October 10.