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FCA (Fiat Chrysler Alfa) Driving Event Cardiff

February 3, 2017 by: Glen Smale | Leave a Comment

Fiat 124 Spider (2016)

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

October 21, 2016 by: Glen Smale | Leave a Comment

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

July 3, 2015 by: Virtual Motorpix | 1 Comment

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

May 30, 2014 by: Virtual Motorpix | 2 Comments

[slideshow_deploy id='3658']  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 … [Read more...]

The Opel Adam in Geneva

March 28, 2014 by: Virtual Motorpix | 1 Comment

[slideshow_deploy id='3503'] 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 … [Read more...]

REFLECTIONS ON THE GENEVA MOTOR SHOW 2014

March 21, 2014 by: Virtual Motorpix | Leave a Comment

[slideshow_deploy id='3482'] 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 … [Read more...]

Geneva Motor Show 2014 – The Le Mans Expo

March 3, 2014 by: Virtual Motorpix | Leave a Comment

[slideshow_deploy id='3446'] 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 … [Read more...]

Frankfurt Motor Show 2013

October 25, 2013 by: Pim van der Veer | Leave a Comment

[slideshow_deploy id='3217'] “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 … [Read more...]

Record 90,000 enjoy the Silverstone Classic

August 7, 2013 by: Glen Smale | Leave a Comment

[slideshow_deploy id='3179'] There can be little doubt that the Silverstone Classic has become the most important historic motorsport event on the calendar. With 1,113 race cars covering sixteen different classes, there is certainly something of interest on the track for every racing enthusiast. And for those with other ideas, there are shops and entertainment galore for the … [Read more...]

Silverstone Classic 2013

July 26, 2013 by: Virtual Motorpix | Leave a Comment

[slideshow_deploy id='3138'] On 26-28 July, the Silverstone circuit will once again play host to hundreds of historic racing cars in a weekend of thrilling racing, powerslides and the occasional belch of smoke in what has become one of motorsport’s must-attend events of the year, the Silverstone Classic 2013. With record race entries, this year’s Silverstone Classic 2013 … [Read more...]

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