It may be some time off yet, but everyone here in the Petrol News office has been thrilled to learn that one of our favourite racing disciplines will see a fantastic retrospective coming to the English capital in the new year. The Historic Motorsport International event will be taking place at ExCeL London from February … Continue reading “A treat for lovers of F1 in London”
READ MOREVolkswagen is this week launching a major social media activity using the #YourVW tag, celebrating Britons’ love for, and memories of, the German brand and its cars. On the back of a recent appeal for recollections of the Volkswagen brand and its cars via Facebook and Twitter, Volkswagen UK’s social media team received more than … Continue reading “Volkswagen recreates childhood car memories”
READ MORE“The Turin Motor Show under the sign of optimism” was the positive-sounding title of the 48th edition of the event held in halls of Torino Esposizioni in 1966. The Motor Show welcomed visitors with a magnificent display of lights and colours. The glossy paintwork of the cars reflected the bright neon lights multiplying the effect: … Continue reading “Fiat 124 Spider celebrates 50th birthday”
READ MOREOn a bright summer’s day in June 1967, the combined genius of Colin Chapman, Jim Clark, Mike Costin and Keith Duckworth changed the course of Formula 1 racing when Clark drove his Lotus 49 to a resounding win in the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort. It was the first outing not only for the Chapman-designed … Continue reading “Golden anniversary for the Cosworth DFV”
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