MINIs on the Dragon (MOTD) returns to Fontana Village Resort in the mountains of western North Carolina for its 24th annual gathering, April 28 to May 2, 2027. Built around the Tail of the Dragon, 11 miles and 318 curves, the event brings hundreds of MINI owners together for group day drives, dinners, vendor alley and plenty of time to look over each other’s mods. Registration opens Friday, January 15, 2027 at 9:00am EST, with a $30 registration fee. Day drives open for sign-up Saturday, February 13, 2027 at 9:00am EST. Registration closes Sunday, April 11, 2027. Fontana Village is the home base for the event and the recommended place to stay. Rooms there fill quickly, and the MOTD room block is open now through the organizers’ lodging page. More details, the schedule and registration are at minisonthedragon.com.

MINI has unveiled the Countryman Untamed Edition, a more rugged take on its largest model with raised suspension, Pirelli Scorpion all-terrain tyres and ALL4 all-wheel drive. Exclusive colours including the first matt paint in MINI series production, an AUTOHOME roof tent and a HELINOX camping collection complete the package. Production starts in Leipzig in November 2026, with the market launch in early 2027.

MG Motor UK registered 18,026 vehicles in September, the highest-volume sales month in the brand’s history and its sixth consecutive monthly record, lifting it to fourth in the UK sales rankings. Registrations rose 23.7 percent year on year for a 5.14 percent market share, capping a record third quarter of 30,189 vehicles, with electrified powertrains accounting for 91.6 percent of the month’s sales.

The YRB Racing-run Car Blanche team took a maiden IMSA GTD Pro victory at Motul Petit Le Mans on Saturday, as Mattia Drudi, Marco Sorensen and Valentin Hasse Clot gave the Aston Martin Vantage GT3 its third class win in the 10-hour Road Atlanta classic. The New Jersey squad won in only its sixth IMSA start and its third race in GTD Pro, capping an outstanding first chapter before it steps up to the class full time.

Jaguar unveiled the Type 01 at a world premiere in New York on October 6: a four-door electric GT with more than 1,000PS, a 400-mile EPA range, and prices starting at 130,000 GBP. The first production car on the new Jaguar Electric Architecture, it is the most powerful and aerodynamically advanced car the marque has ever made, and Jaguar says it is meant to stand alongside greats like the E-type and XJS. Orders open in early 2027.

Land Rover Classic has launched an official Defender Works V8 Conversion, announced September 23 from Coventry. The programme drops a 405hp 5.0-litre naturally aspirated V8 with an eight-speed ZF automatic into eligible 2012-2016 Defender 90 and 110 models, with chassis upgrades to match. It tops a new upgrade programme for the classic Defender and finally gives V8 fans a factory-built option.

Aston Martin has introduced the DBX GT, a more comfortable and understated take on its V8 SUV. Revealed October 1 from Gaydon, it keeps the 727PS twin-turbo engine of the DBX S but trades visual drama for luxury, refinement and a quieter cabin. CEO Adrian Hallmark says it is aimed at customers who prefer assured elegance over sporting aggression, delivering a true ultra-luxury experience with no sacrifice in performance.

MINI USA is bringing back a familiar GT look with the MINI 1998 GT Edition, a limited-run version of the Cooper C 2 Door inspired by the classic Mini 1275 GT and the later MINI 1499 GT. Despite the name, the number refers to the car’s 1,998 cc turbocharged engine, not the year 1998. The edition combines Midnight Black Metallic paint, orange graphics and John Cooper Works-inspired styling with a set of GT-specific details.

MINI USA is preparing for its first Rebelle Rally entry, with driver Felicia Killman and navigator Erika Ferrer training for 1,500 miles of rugged terrain in the American West. In its September 23 update, MINI said the pair had completed field training on dunes, rocks and loose ground and had seen the prepared vehicle they will compete in, with the adventure-oriented model variant set for a global reveal shortly before the rally.

The Heart of Racing Team took the Aston Martin Vantage back to the podium at the 6 Hours of Fuji on September 27, recovering from a difficult start to finish second in the FIA World Endurance Championship’s LMGT3 class. Ian James, Zach Robichon and Mattia Drudi followed their Circuit of the Americas victory with another strong result in Japan – the Vantage’s fifth WEC class podium of 2026, keeping the team’s title hopes alive.

Bentley’s first fully electric car, the Torcal, debuts in London with up to 888 PS and 375 miles of range, built by hand in Crewe in a factory building dating from 1938.

Bentley marks 80 years at Crewe with heritage gatherings and Mulliner tributes to the Mark VI, the first car built at Pyms Lane in 1946.

The Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival returns to the South Carolina Lowcountry October 30 through November 1, 2026, for a weekend of exceptional collector vehicles, luxury experiences, and Southern hospitality. Presented by Lowcountry GT, the Hilton Head Island Concours is one of America’s premier automotive lifestyle events, drawing enthusiasts, collectors, and travelers from across the country. Weekend schedule: Friday, October 30 – Lowcountry Driving Tour, 8:30am-2:30pm. Cruise the island’s scenic corridors, explore historic landmarks, and share the road with fellow enthusiasts. Friday, October 30 – Motor Cars & Music: An Evening with Taylor Hicks, 6:00-9:00pm, Port Royal Golf Club 18th fairway. The American Idol winner and platinum-selling artist kicks off Concours weekend with a benefit concert under the Lowcountry sky. Saturday, October 31 – Car Club Showcase, 9:00am-4:00pm, Port Royal Golf Club. Invited car clubs compete for […]

The Amelia Concours returns to Amelia Island, Florida, March 4-7, 2027, for four days of exquisite cars and exceptional hospitality centered on The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island and The Golf Club of Amelia Island. One of America’s premier concours events, The Amelia Concours brings together more than 250 historically significant vehicles across dozens of classes on the fairways of The Golf Club of Amelia Island. The weekend typically includes the Concours d’Elegance, the Broad Arrow Auction, RADwood, ride-and-drive experiences, seminars, and the Cars & Community day. The 2026 edition drew 275 entrants, with Best of Show honors going to a 1931 Duesenberg Model J ‘Tapertail’ Speedster by Weymann (Concours d’Elegance) and a 1969 McLaren M8B (Concours de Sport), while The Amelia Concours Auction by Broad Arrow saw more than $111 million in collector cars change hands and 13 world records broken. […]

Jaguar’s E-type wins the 2026 Goodwood Revival RAC TT finale, with British saloons, Austin J40s and tributes to Brabham and Sheene completing the weekend.

The restored Sunbeam 1000hp is set for a planned low-speed return to Daytona Beach on March 29, 2027, a century after Henry Segrave broke the 200 mph barrier there.

Classic Rover Parts won Best Stand at the 2026 Beaulieu International Autojumble, which also featured an expanded Classic Car Park, MGs in the Automart and tributes to longtime regulars.

The Grand Strand British Car Club brings Myrtle Beach BRITFEST 2026 to The Market Common on Saturday, October 3. The British car and motorcycle show runs from 9am to 4pm, rain or shine, at 965 Johnson Avenue. Spectator admission is free. The show field opens at 9am, with same-day vehicle registration until 11am. Entrant voting begins at 11:15am and ends at 1:30pm; awards are planned for 2:30pm. The day also includes an English tea and Best Hat competition, an auto jumble, basket raffles and food trucks. Entrants can join Friday activities on October 2, including miniature golf, a scenic drive and an evening reception at Tidal Creek Brewhouse. Friday activities take place at separate locations, so check the organizer’s schedule before traveling. Vehicle registration and the full schedule are on the club’s event page. For event questions, contact show chairman […]