The British Motor Museum will reopen on Saturday 4 July. As part of a phased reopening plan the Gaydon Museum will be open from Saturday 4 July to Monday 6 July, and then from Friday to Monday in subsequent weeks, but anyone planning to visit, including annual pass holders, will need to book in advance via the website and chose a timed arrival slot. The Land Rover Defender Hardtop will return … [Read more...]
Newslines 2 February
The Confused.com London Motor Show will be hosting the world’s first Tesla-based producton Shooting Brake by QWest of Norfolk. Carbon fibre coachbuilding specialist QWest will touch down at the “automotive event of the year” from 17-20 May armed with its latest creation, which is based on the reputable Model S (90D) and to which it adds over 7cuft of luggage space but also makes it lighter … [Read more...]
Newslines 29 September
Wales-based insurer Confused.com will be the main sponsor of the London Motor Show next year at ExCel. The Cardiff company first backed the event this year when 25,000 people attended and tickets are already on sale for next May’s four-day event. British car production fell again in August, reflecting the impact of uncertainties about Brexit on Europe’s second-largest car market, SMMT said … [Read more...]
Newslines 18 September
The Institute of the Motor Industry will be an official sponsor of the London Motor Show when it returns to its Docklands site in 2018. The ExCel event form 17-20 May already has support from Wales’ based Confused.com insurance and tickets are now on sale. Aston Martin has received an international credit upgrade from assessors Moody Investors Service. Following good financial results the … [Read more...]
Makers shun German motor show
Major car makers are shunning the Frankfurt motor show next month. The enormous cost of taking part and appearing wing to wing with rivals is being weighed against turning visitors into buyers of the brands. About 12 months ago, Paris saw a reduction in brands with Ford, Mazda and Volvo deciding not to attend and now this trend has continued at Frankfurt, which is the largest of its kind in … [Read more...]
Mini Remastered for London premiere
The Confused.com London Motor Show 2017 debuts some of the most exciting new models around and also host a world debut when the industry’s eyes turn to Battersea Evolution in the spring. From 4-7 May 2017, over 130 new cars will descend on the English capital – including one that will be taking its initial bow. British coachbuilder David Brown Automotive’s latest creation – the Mini … [Read more...]
Newslines 22 November
The UK Government and Nissan look to be in the clear over their discussions for a Brexit agreement. European Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager said a preliminary enquiry had not raised EU concerns but more details would be required. Britain’s car parking spaces are too small to cope with consumers’ love affair with big family SUVs, leading to nearly £1.4bn of car park prangs every … [Read more...]