As a journalist in the motoring and motorsport industry, we often get invited to press events for the introduction of new manufacturer models. This involves either a day driving event or an overnight stay with driving the next day. As you can imagine, in our market, launches happen all over Europe and the UK, and I have been fortunate enough to have been invited along to some … [Read more...]
Motor Shows & Car Events
New Car Launches at the IAA 2007
First run in 1897 in Berlin, the Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA – International Automobile Exhibition) was moved to Frankfurt in 1951. The 2007 event was the 62nd show, and it certainly lived up to its reputation as the largest motor show in the world. VIRTUAL MOTORPIX was there in September 2007, and we bring you here a selection of the new models launched at the … [Read more...]
FCA (Fiat Chrysler Alfa) Driving Event Cardiff
We had enjoyed good weather for much of the week leading up to the Fiat Chrysler Alfa driving event in Cardiff in late January but it was all about to change. A selection of 13 cars, Jeep, Fiat and Alfa, were lined up in front of the St. David’s Hotel, Cardiff, ready to be put through their paces. Because of weather conditions and early fading light, we only got a couple of … [Read more...]
Silverstone Auctions’ second Porsche Sale
Last weekend I set a course for Silverstone from our HQ in Wales, a route that unfortunately took in the M5. Friday afternoon and M5 don’t go well together and this part of the route added an extra 40 minutes to my journey. The reason for embarking on this trip was Silverstone Auctions' second Porsche sale that was being held in The Wing at Silverstone in conjunction with the … [Read more...]
Goodwood Festival of Speed 2015
Now in its 23rd year, the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2015 (FoS) has grown exponentially over the years, and is now held over four days compared with just one day back in 1993. In late June each year, Lord March opens the grounds of the Goodwood Estate to the multitude of motoring enthusiasts and associated family members, who duly trample his front lawn into submission, … [Read more...]
The Italian Connection
The boys are back in town…Zoltán Papp and Zsolt Dékány return home after an exhilarating five-day, 2500 km journey through some of the most beautiful European countryside. But this was no jolly, on the agenda were six museums including four automotive: Lamborghini, Casa Enzo Ferrari, Panini and Ferrari museums, as well as two motorcycle museums - The Italian Connection. … [Read more...]
The Opel Adam in Geneva
The lower level of the hotel was dark, the lighting dim. Parked in the corner, camouflaged with mottled army style paint, was a car, barely visible. We hurried past as though on a mission, towards a door...where a young lady welcomed us with a drink, and beckoned us to come inside. Once inside the room, we were greeted warmly by Vauxhall's PR team, some of whom had … [Read more...]
REFLECTIONS ON THE GENEVA MOTOR SHOW 2014
In general, the Geneva Motor Show is regarded by most media regulars as the best one to attend, as it is in the words of one journalist, 'small but perfectly formed'. The night before the first press day, Monday 3 March, is usually reserved for a number of different manufacturer events, where journalists can view new models prior to the media unveiling the next day. This … [Read more...]
Geneva Motor Show 2014 – The Le Mans Expo
Virtual Motorpix will be attending the Geneva Motor Show 2014 on the press days, 4-5 March, and we are really excited about the display of Le Mans winners that can be seen at the show. The Geneva Motor Show 2014 will open its doors to the public on Thursday this week. Until 16th March, the Le Mans cars will be on show in one of the halls of this prestigious international … [Read more...]
Frankfurt Motor Show 2013
“The most automotive show in the world” Nobody, either involved or interested in the motor industry, can ignore the Frankfurt Motor Show 2013 (Internationale Automobil Ausstellung - IAA) dedicated to cars in uneven years in Frankfurt, and to commercial vehicles in even years in Hanover. Past IAAs drew between 900,000 and one million visitors from all over the world. This … [Read more...]
