The National Performance Car Festival is on 5th and 6th July at Bruntingthorpe Airfield in Leicestershire
This event will offer kit and performance car drivers their own mile-long section of track while manufacturers will give demonstration rides on a separate part of the track. The weekend will be brimming with action, with a 4×4 off-road driving [...]
Posted in Caravan News on February 28th, 2008 No Comments »
The National Caravan Council (NCC) has launched the campaign to promote holidaying in Britain as part of British Tourism Week, which starts on March 10th.
The move comes shortly after the NCC launched a service on its website that allows holidaymakers to enter the distance they are travelling and the type of car and caravan they [...]
Well you can swap your maps now online!
A new scheme by writer and motorcaravanner David Berry has launched on the internet. David has created www.Swapamap.co.uk, an online service that does exactly what it suggests: allows you to swap your old maps.
Here’s how it works.
Simply visit the website and register your details (there is a £10 [...]
Posted in Caravan News on February 27th, 2008 No Comments »
A recently launched DVD, presented by Carol Smillie, features practical demonstrations on how to correctly attach a caravan, how to maintain it and what to check for to ensure it is safe before you go.
Advice on preparing a caravan safely for a journey, speed limits, breakdown recovery and how to plan a journey are also [...]
Posted in Motorhome News on February 27th, 2008 No Comments »
THE City Van CV60H has been crowned as Motorhome of the Year in the Which Motorcaravan Awards.
More than a dozen awards were presented to the industry at a ceremony held in Stamford, Lincolnshire.
Other winners included Swift, McLouis, Carthago, Fiat, Adria, Hymer and the Rudding Park campsite based near Harrogate.
Which Motorcaravan Editor, Peter Vaughan said: “A [...]
Posted in Kitcar news on February 25th, 2008 No Comments »
The Jaguar XK180 is now something of a myth amongst enthusiasts. First revealed at the 1998 Paris motor show and based on a shortened XKR platform, only two were ever made and the car remained a concept.
A decade later and a faithful replica is now available. Kit car specialist Paul Banham has spent years creating [...]
Posted in Classic Car News on February 24th, 2008 No Comments »
Vauxhall will be throwing open the doors of its Heritage Centre to mark the annual ‘Drive it Day’ celebration of classic motoring on Sunday, April 20th.
Drive it Day was set up by the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs to encourage owners of old or interesting cars, vans, bikes or trucks to take to the [...]
DODGE have recreated the Challenger, based on the 1970’s classic, by beefing it up and placing it on a Chrysler 300C platform.
The Challenger, despite being a legend, was only made for five years yet sold more than 188,000 – that’s 100 cars sold every single day!
The new Challenger SRT-8 is not as sleek as the [...]
Posted in Car News, Import News on February 22nd, 2008 No Comments »
Many car enthusiasts are opting to look over the waters for their car purchase. Importing a car can be a good way of getting yourself a bargain car, often one that is unique or rarely seen in the UK. We at Sureterm would like to offer our fellow enthusiasts the following hints and tips;
• There are [...]
Posted in 4x4 News, Land Rover News on February 20th, 2008 No Comments »
The 2008/09 Land Rover G4 Challenge has opened recruitment for competitors to sign up for one of the most exciting 4×4 driving and adventure events in the world
Driving skill will be high on the agenda in the nation-versus-nation event and competitors can now sign up at www.landroverG4Challenge.com for the chance to battle through 4×4 and [...]