Motoring News

Mike Hawthorn Celebration Day ready to roll in Farnham

April 13th 2012

Celebrating the life of racing driver Mike Hawthorn, The Farnham Flyer, a new event featuring the best of the area’s motoring heritage and two private car collections is to be launched on Sunday April 15

The Supercar Event 2012 for the Children’s Trust at Dunsfold Park

April 11th 2012

Now in its fourth year, the event formerly known as Dads’ Day Out has evolved into a two day supercar extravaganza.

Le Mans car fetches world record price at Bonhams auction in Weybridge

December 1st 2011

A vintage car involved in the Le Mans disaster of 1955, in which 83 spectators were killed and many more injured, has sold for a world record £843,000 in Weybridge.

David Cameron opens McLaren’s new supercar factory in Woking

November 17th 2011

The new £50m McLaren supercar factory in Woking has been officially opened today by Prime Minister David Cameron.

Classic car run for wine enthusiasts launches at Top Gear's home, Dunsfold Park

November 16th 2011

Following in the tyre tracks of Hollywood stars Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz - and, more recently, reigning F1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel - this year’s Beaujolais Run started at the world renowned Top Gear test track at Dunsfold Park

What’s driving Lewis Hamilton round the Benz in Weybridge?

September 28th 2011

You’re probably used to watching Formula 1 racing star LEWIS HAMILTON speeding round a track, attempting another aggressive overtaking manoeuvre for his McLaren team, but did you know he supports a pace setting driving academy here in Surrey too?

HWM and Aston Martin – 60 years in partnership

September 15th 2011

In 1951, the ruling monarch of the United Kingdom was a King, Winston Churchill was to begin his last term in office as an elected Prime Minister, and a certain Juan Manuel Fangio was yet to take the first of his many World Championships…

Wings and Wheels soars at Dunsfold Park

August 31st 2011

More than 32,000 people descended on Dunsfold Park for Wings & Wheels’ first year as a two day event.

Engines rev as Wings and Wheels gets ready for take off at Dunsfold

August 23rd 2011

Held annually at Dunsfold Park, the home of Top Gear, Wings & Wheels takes place over two days of action packed air and motoring displays on the August bank holiday.

Engineering futures at McLaren Technology Centre, Woking

August 16th 2011

A group of head teachers were given a rare, behind-the-scenes tour of the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking

Supercar Sunday at Radio 2 DJ Chris Evans' The Mulberry Inn, Chiddingfold

March 24th 2011

Radio 2 DJ Chris Evans hosts a bi-annual P1 Supercars breakfast meeting at his pub The Mulberry Inn, near Chiddingfold. Here are some of the highlights from over the years

Supercar club launches first Surrey clubhouse

November 9th 2010

Surrey Life teamed up with the supercar club écurie25 to support the launch of their first Surrey clubhouse.

Elvis Presley's car for sale at Mercedes-Benz World, Weybridge - riding with the king

October 26th 2010

To get your hands on a piece of rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia that even the Elvis Presley fan club couldn’t manage to secure, visit Mercedes-Benz World, Weybridge, on Monday December 6.

Formula One world champion Jenson Button picks up new motor from Mercedes-Benz World

August 26th 2010

Reigning Formula One world champion Jenson Button, who drives for the Woking-based McLaren team, has snapped up one of twenty limited edition estate cars released by the specialist products division at Mercedes-Benz World, Weybridge

Ex-Formula One racing driver Julian Bailey on his perfect Surrey weekend

June 8th 2010

Ex-Formula One racing driver Julian Bailey has changed track from racing and Top Gear to the pub game in Shere. Motor racing is still a real family affair, though, so weekends are often high-octane

Brooklands Museum, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 0QN

April 29th 2010

Brooklands Museum in Weybridge is best known for its 1907 motor racing circuit, pre-war racing cars, Vickers-BAC and Sopwith-Hawker aeroplanes and Concorde

Top Gear’s James May is banking on Brooklands

April 7th 2010

Top Gear presenter James May’s bond with the historic Brooklands motor-racing circuit in Weybridge grew stronger on Tuesday as he accepted custody of part of the iconic members’ banking from land speed record holder, Richard Noble

Surrey Chapter UK - Join the club

September 23rd 2009

This month, we take a ride into the world of Surrey’s motorcyclists, as we meet the members of the Surrey Chapter UK. Here, Steve Hutchinson tells us all about the fun and camaraderie that comes with being a member of the club