Festival of Speed Drivers list 2017

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Festival of Speed Drivers list 2017

It's literally days away till we be going live from Goodwood Park for the 'Festival Of Speed', what a celebration it's going to with unveils from Jaguar, Mclaren and that's just the ones we know about, and of course the 70th anniversary of Ferrari. Well here's the vital informaion you've been waiting for who' driving what on the Goodwood hill climb, see you guys there.

Click here to view a PDF of the Drivers and the cars they will be racing on the Festival Of Speed Hillclimb  

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Autosport International 2018 main feature Ferrari

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Ferrari Autosport 2018

Europe's leading pre-season motorsport show Autosport International 2018 have just announced that Ferrari is to be their main feature.

The show runs from the 11th to 14th January annually at the Birmingham NEC in the UK, the new exciting centrepiece will showcase Ferrari lineage from Formula One through to the latest sports cars courtesy of Corse Clienti Ferrari's exclusive client racing program.

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The Confused.com London Motor Show

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The London motor show is literally less than 2 weeks away, grab your tickets whilst you still can or win a pair courtesy of The Confused.com London Motor Show and Planet Auto. This years show is bigger and better than ever, catering to the most hard-core car enthusiasts whilst being an entertaining day for the whole family. There really is going to be something for everyone this year a wide range of food, entertainment, store vendors and of course cars.

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A day at the Grasmere classic car show

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AC Cobra replica

It was quite a weekend for car shows in the North West of England, with The Cumbria VAG Festival being held at the Westmorland showground and the Grasmere classic car show being held in the village of Grasmere, deep in the heart of The Lake District, we opted for Grasmere thinking we may come across some rare classic and vintage marques, maybe even some coachbuilt cars. We found a car we've never ever come across at a show.

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The 2018 Faraday Future FF91

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FF91
The year 2017 certainly seems to be the year of the EV or the electric car if you prefer. Electric mobility is all the rage and up until now has been pretty much completely dominated by Tesla, with other manufacturers offering a small range of their existing vehicles as electric - including Vauxhall, VW, Renault etc.
 
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Bernie Ecclestone Ex F1 boss to be central feature at Goodwood Festival of Speed

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Goodwood is only weeks away and it has just been revealed that the central feature for the first time ever will celebrate a person rather than a marque, that person being Ex F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone. The Goodwood Festival of Speed presented by MasterCard, will celebrate an individual rather than an honoured marque of car manufacturer. The giant sculpture this year on the Goodwood grounds in front of Goodwood house is a joint celebration between Goodwood and the life of Bernie Ecclestone.
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It's three weeks until the London Motor Show

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In just under three weeks The London Motor Show at Battersea Park will be in full swing, and the motor show is delighted to announce that confused.com have become the titled sponsor for 2017. Last year's event attracted over 25,000 car enthusiasts, selling out on the Saturday and the Sunday.
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City Concours complete car list unveiled

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City Concours Jaguar

In just under 48 hours some of the rarest cars in history will ascend on the City of London to showcase their beauty and craftmenship at the City Concours. The automotive garden party being held at The Barbican have now revealed their full car list, listing the model of the car, year of manufacture and its category.

As you would expect their arecome outstanding vehicles including classics, modern, bespoke as well as a host of luxury brands showcasing their wares including watches, art and champagne. The complete list of cars attending the City Concourse is quite something representing car culture and car heritage at its finest.

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Liberty Walk London Motor Show 2017

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Liberty Walk
Well it's just over a month till the London motor show and we've just had confirmed that Liberty walk, the world renowned Japanese tuning company
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Rare cars revealed City Concours

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The city concours is nearly upon us, in just over 2 weeks the automotive garden party launches in the heart of London. Already the line-up of cars is already quite staggering and as to the categories some real thought has really gone into these. One of these being the Modern bespoke class, this class celebrates handbuilt and exceptional cars and it celebrates them with some of the rarest vehicles in the world,

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Geneva Motor Show Top 5

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The Geneva Motor Show is half way through and what a selection of cars we have seen so far. Everything from Ferraris to Fords, there really has been something for everyone. Amazing to think these cars are going to be on the road in the coming year. At planet auto we have compiled our favorites so far. This does not mean their wont be more. Expect to see our full round up of the 2017 Geneva Motor Show in the coming weeks. 
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The Silverstone Classic Festival is on the horizon

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Jaguar Supercars
As the Silverstone Classic Festival fast approaches, many people agree that it is recognised as the epitome of classic racing; so go ahead -  it's time to choose your favourite celebrity racer. 
 
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London Motor Show 2017

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It may seem a way away at the moment, but the London motor show is approaching quickly. One of the biggest events of the UK car calendar, running from the 4th to the 7th May at Battersea Park. Expecting 150 new cars a wide range of exhibitors and motoring legends you wont want to miss out. 
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Northern Group of Motoring Writers NGMW

Northern Group Of Motoring Writers

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