Auto Blog Winner courtesy of Car Money

(Reading time: 1 - 2 minutes)
Planet Auto

We are proud to announce that Car Money have crowned us in the Top 11 Car Blog Awards, to read about the awards and see what we wrote please, visit the blog post Best UK Automotive Blog 2018.

If your new to Planet Auto or haven't see our videos, please subscribe to our You Tube Channel Planet Auto UK

Pin It

London Motor Show 2018 Giveaway

(Reading time: 2 - 3 minutes)

Here is your chance to grab some tickets the Friday 18th May London Motor Show 2018, we have a few pairs for this is a fabulous event and this time the show is in a new venue the ExCel.

We attended last years show and met some great people, saw some amazing cars and had an amazing time, our highlights included the Clive Sutton Mustang, Liberty Walk McLaren and the unveiling of the MG ZS.

The winners can also have coffee with us at the event and chat cars, we'll pay:)

All you need to do to be in with a chance is subscribe to our Youtube Channel http://www.youtube.com/c/planetautouk and comment on the above giveaway video, thank you.

Pin It

Read more: London Motor Show 2018 Giveaway

Tesla unveil new Roadster and Semi

(Reading time: 2 - 3 minutes)
Tesla are certainly at the fore front of ev advancement and their reach has just increased significantly with the introduction of a new Tesla Roadster. A 4 seater convertible which can achieve a world record breaking 0-60 in 1.9s and then achieve 100 in 4.2s, with a 1/4 sprint in 8.9s.
Pin It

Read more: Tesla unveil new Roadster and Semi

Autosport international to host MIA motorsport and automotive jobs fair

(Reading time: 2 - 3 minutes)
Autosport international is to host its inaugural MIA motorsport and automotive jobs fair, a wide range of high profile companies from the motorsport and automotive sectors are set to attend. The event shall run on Friday 12th January in the concourse suites 1 & 2 from 10:30am to 4pm.
 
Free entry to prospective job seekers over 16 years old
 
 
Pin It

Read more: Autosport international to host MIA motorsport and automotive jobs fair

The new Bentley Continental GT 2018 has arrived

(Reading time: 2 - 3 minutes)

Wednesday the 8th of November 2017 saw the official launch of the 2018 Bentley Continental GT. Hosted by the Jack Barclay Bentley Showroom in Mayfair. An opulent event, showcasing the latest GT Continental.

Pin It

Read more: The new Bentley Continental GT 2018 has arrived

The Lynk & Co 01 Coming To Europe Soon

(Reading time: 2 - 4 minutes)
The roll out has begun for Lynk & Co’s 01 which has already become the fastest selling car in the world. The new urban mobility brand launched its online and instore market places, as the 01 goes on sale in china. 
Pin It

Read more: The Lynk & Co 01 Coming To Europe Soon

Driverless cars to be on UK roads 'by 2021'

(Reading time: 2 - 4 minutes)
Autonomous vehicles were nothing more than a dreamt-up idea, a far reach from reality… Well that was 10 years ago. Driverless cars are amongst us as we speak, now with almost every manufacturer offering some form of autonomy in just about every model of car offered. This year we have tested a range of cars everything from the humble hatchbacks such as the Nissan Micra to the compact executive Volvo V40 both of them having aids such as adaptive cruise control and autonomous braking.
Pin It

Read more: Driverless cars to be on UK roads 'by 2021'

FXX-K Evo announced for AutoSport International first time outside Italy

(Reading time: 3 - 5 minutes)
Ferrari FXX-K Evo AutoSport Int
What a show AutoSport is shaping up to be, and now with an exclusive Ferrari FXX-K Evo announced as the third latest car to be confirmed as a main feature of Europe's biggest preseason Motorsport show, it's certainly going be a very special event.
 
This astounding car will be the main feature for the Ferrari offering from Corse Clienti,
Pin It

Read more: FXX-K Evo announced for AutoSport International first time outside Italy

The McLaren Vista and Halloween festivities

(Reading time: 2 - 3 minutes)
570s McLaren

We awoke to the symphonious burble of a 570s, what a start to the morning, the reason I recognised this, is earlier the day before, this was the car we'd experienced on the roads of the Cotswolds, and what an experience.

After the night before's festivities, which included pre dinner drinks, a range of fine wines and soft drinks, even tea.

Pin It

Read more: The McLaren Vista and Halloween festivities

Dacia Pop Up Shop Westfield Stratford

(Reading time: 2 - 4 minutes)

Dacia are certainly going all out this year with getting their no nonsense car brand out to the public, they are following some of the big brands like Supreme and Kanye West and are opening their first ever pop-up store at Westfield, Stratford.

Starting November 23rd and running till the 3rd Dec, that's right its already started, why not have a look?

Pin It

Read more: Dacia Pop Up Shop Westfield Stratford

A New ERA... MG ZS

(Reading time: 2 - 4 minutes)

Today is the beginning of the new era for MG, with the announcement of the new MG ZS; the compact crossover taking on the likes of the Nissan Juke, Renualt Kajar and Mazda CX5.

Pin It

Read more: A New ERA... MG ZS

Liberty Walk EU Aventador Global Reveal at The Performance Car Show 2018

(Reading time: 2 - 3 minutes)
Liberty Walk

The bespoke Liberty Walk EU Aventador will have its global reveal at the Performance Car Show in Birmingham on January 11th, the show which is part of AutoSport International runs from the 11th till the 14th January 2018.

The Performance Car Show's and AutoSport International are part of the Motorsport network, one of the biggest motorsport coverage providers.

Pin It

Read more: Liberty Walk EU Aventador Global Reveal at The Performance Car Show 2018

Jethro Bovingdon Interview: MotorTrend onDemand

(Reading time: 13 - 26 minutes)

Earlier this month we spoke to Jethro Bovingdon about his new show coming to Motor Trend. This petrol head is starring in Head to Head and Ignition. Jethro started back in May 2001 as a road tester at EVO magazine, he then went on to work for Drive Tribe, and CAR Magazine amongst others. He has now moved on to Motor Trend! 

Pin It

Read more: Jethro Bovingdon Interview: MotorTrend onDemand

 

Northern Group of Motoring Writers NGMW

Northern Group Of Motoring Writers

Annabelle Quirk Vice Chairwoman
Ben D T Quirk Member