The experience at Concours of Elegance Hampton Court

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Published: Monday, 04 September 2017 20:43

Written by Ben David T Quirk

We've just returned from the Concours of Elegance and the sublime setting of Hampton Court in London, the palace was the perfect backdrop for the automotive excellence event which ran for three days including the Friday which was owners day followed by two public days.

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2040 Petrol and Diesel ban FAQ

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Published: Wednesday, 02 August 2017 15:54

Written by Ben David T Quirk

With the new regulations proposed by the UK Government regarding banning the sale of all Petrol and Diesel engined cars, vans and wagons by 2040 then following it up with a 10 year phasing out period of all combustion engines, ensuring UK roads will be Petrol and Diesel free by 2050 has many people wondering what this means for owners and collectors?

Well here's what you need to know:-

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Harry's Garage Hampton Court Concours of Elegance

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Published: Wednesday, 30 August 2017 15:41

Written by Ben David T Quirk

In just under a week the setting will be set at Hampton Court Palace for some of the rarest cars in existance, in addition to these fine cars, Harry Metcalf of Harry's garage will also be filming his Youtube channel Harry's Garage from the Concours of Elegance event. He will be showcasing some of the finest cars in the world including the Koenigsegg Agera RS Naraya.

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Autosport International 2018 tickets now on sale

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Published: Monday, 17 July 2017 14:24

Written by Ben David T Quirk

Tickets for Autosport International 2018 Europe's premier motorsport show held annually each January at the Birmingham NEC are now officially on sale to the public, on the Autosport Int website, the show takes place form the 11th to the 14th of January.

As announced in the last few weeks Ferrari is to be the theme of next years show courtesy of Corse Clienti, the feature will include Ferrari sports cars through to Formula 1 racing cars, this latest main feature will build on the 2017 event in which 40 years of Williams F1was celebrated,

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Self driving wagons hitting UK roads & Tesla Truck 300m range

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Published: Tuesday, 29 August 2017 14:35

Written by Ben David T Quirk

As you've probably heard, the British Government has announced today platoons of self driving trucks (well that's an over statement), rather than small convoys of partially driverless lorries will be taking to the British highways.  Couple that with Tesla announcing their truck cabs will be able to achieve 300 mile per charge, 

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The EV Goodwood Festival of Speed 2017

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Published: Saturday, 15 July 2017 11:18

Written by Ben David T Quirk

The Goodwood Festival of Speed has always predominantly been recognised as a combustion engine fueled event, however with the way things are changing with the future of mobility, will EV's appear centre stage alongside Petrol and Diesels? Well electric vehicles certainly figure in the plans for many car manufacturers and with Rolls Royce rumoured to be completely missing out hybrid technology and moving straight into electric mobility, the future looks to be EV.

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Goodwood Revival To Celebrate 1957 British GP

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Published: Monday, 28 August 2017 12:18

Written by Ben David T Quirk

Next month Goodwood celebrates it's 20th and among this years festivities the event will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the famous 1957 British Grand Prix at Aintree. This is in addition to a no. of other celebrations being held at the 2017 Goodwood revival.

This momentous occasion will be one you won't want to miss, this memorable day back in 1957 saw the British racing heroes Toni Brooks and Stirling Moss share a Toni

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Ecurie Ecosse to grace the Goodwood Revival 2017

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Published: Thursday, 13 July 2017 15:05

Written by Ben Quirk

It seems like The Festival of Speed was only yesterday, and already the next iteration of Lord March's is on the horizon, with only eight weeks to go until the 20^th Goodwood Revival Meet, taking place between September the 8^th to September 10^th, time to step into your pre 66' finery and enter the halcyon days.

As a highlight of this years event, a tribute to Ecurie Ecosse the legendary Scottish racing team will be performed daily on the race track.

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Dunlop brothers return to Goodwood & Revival timetable revealed

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Published: Friday, 18 August 2017 12:24

Written by Ben David T Quirk

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Bonhams Motor Cars and Automobilia FOS17

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Published: Wednesday, 12 July 2017 12:58

Written by Ben David T Quirk

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Jenson button guest speaker at JD Classics breakfast in October

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Published: Wednesday, 16 August 2017 12:38

Written by Ben David T Quirk

It has just been announced Jenson button has confirmed he is attending the next JD Classics breakfast morning meet as a guest speaker - The famed breakfast meets are held at the JD Classics 155,000 ft² working site in Maldon Essex, the breakfast events which have now become synonymous with automotive enthusiasts and celebrities alike attract people from far and wide.

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Motor Trend OnDemand launches in UK and Europe

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Published: Tuesday, 04 July 2017 15:52

Written by Ben David T Quirk

As an avid follower of Planet Auto we can safely say you are interested in motor sport, cars and pretty much anything automotive, well courtesy of Motor Trend we are getting the chance to interview Tiff Needell this week and ask him some questions about the service and his motoring career, favourite cars etc.

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