Monthly Archives: May 2013

Jim Clark Tribute at the Revival

Jim Clark will be getting plenty of recognition this year – the 50th anniversary of the first of his two Formula 1 World Championship victories. At this year’s Goodwood Revival (13-15 September), the annual driver tribute will be to the legendary Scottish racer.

A daily track parade at the Goodwood Motor Circuit will include a variety of Jim Clark’s most famous cars. The track parade will feature a wealth of the competition cars that he achieved success in. These include single-seaters, sports, GT and saloon cars.

Barons classic car auction, Sandown Park, 9 June

Barons Auctions might be needing to make its 9 June sale at Sandown Park a ticket-only affair, given the size of its largest entry at the auction.

A 1958 open-topped AEC Regent V – one of just three surviving examples – will be topping the lots, and is estimated at £12,000-17,000.

Autopromotec EDU to be held May 22 to 26 in Bologna, Italy

The calendar for Autopromotec EDU, 2013, to be held May 22 to 26 in Bologna, Italy, is now online with previews and international news.

The schedule of meetings will be opened by the usual appointment with the inaugural conference entitled “Technological evolution in automotive maintenance: impact on the workshops of the future,” which will provide an update on the dynamics of car repairs in Italy, and the GIPA Excellence Awards, the ceremony which acknowledges the individuals and businesses that have particularly distinguished themselves in the aftermarket world.

Ram photo shoot goes horribly, horribly wrong

2014 Ram prototype pickup truck

A 2014 Ram prototype pickup truck was lost at sea during a May 1 photo shoot near Moonstone Beach, just south of Trinidad, Calif. It was recovered the next day. Photo credit: MATT HINTON

West Midlands Police gets 30 Nissan Leafs, will be used as ‘diary’ cars

West Midlands Police Nissan Leaf

West Midlands Police took delivery of 30 Nissan LEAFs that will be used by ten local policing units, who will run three “diary car” LEAFs each.