Vauxhall is celebrating its status as the UK’s oldest surviving car manufacturer by displaying seven of its historic models at the Footman James Classic Motor Show, held at the NEC in Birmingham on 16-18 November. The seven car line-up spans 1904-2012, and promises to celebrate the Luton company’s enduring sporting heritage.This will be the first time that Vauxhall will be attending the event, which is the UK’s largest indoor classic car show, and promises that its line-up will appeal to enthusiasts of all ages. The NEC marks the beginning of Vauxhall’s 2013 birthday celebrations, with it will mark the 110th anniversary of car production in the UK – and the centenary of its legendary 30-98.
Eterniti Motors, the London-based boutique luxury carmaker, officially launched its first showroom. At a party at the 10,000 sq ft facility in Park Royal, north-west London, the company also showed the production-specification version of its first model, the Artemis Super-SUV. The Artemis was previously shown as an engineering prototype at Beijing’s Auto China 2012 international motor show in April.
