2017 Concours of Elegance will be held at the Royal Hampton Court.

• Hampton Court Palace will be the exceptional setting for the 2017 Concours of Elegance
• Taking place from 1-3 September 2017, the Concours of Elegance will bring together the rarest cars from all corners of the world
• A Concours of 60 cars has been a trademark of the event since 2012, in honour of Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations that saw the Concours of Elegance established
• Hundreds more cars will support the event, with special features from partner manufacturers, collectors and clubs from all over the world

In 2017, the Concours of Elegance returns to the exceptional grounds of Hampton Court Palace. Henry VIII’s legendary riverside retreat, this Historic Royal Palace in Greater London last hosted the Concours of Elegance in 2014.

From Friday the 1^st of September through to Sunday the 3^rd of September, sixty of the rarest cars in the world will gather in the incredible Fountain Garden for the latest Concours of Elegance. 

Full details of the exceptional cars set for Hampton Court Palace will be announced in the coming months.

The Concours of Elegance remains unique in the UK as the only automotive event to be held at a royal venue each year, with 2017 marking the show’s sixth year of spectacular automotive gatherings in some of the world’s most iconic locations, including St James’s Palace, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Windsor Castle and, of course, Hampton Court Palace.

His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent is the Concours of Elegance’s Patron, and serves as Chief Judge in the highly sought after Royal Automobile Club   Club Trophy. 

Bringing together the ‘best of the best’ of the UK’s car club scene, the Club Trophy winner is granted automatic entry in to the following year’s Concours of Elegance selection of 60 cars. The 2016 winner, a 1923 Aston Martin Clover Leaf, will be entered into the main concours at Hampton Court Palace.

In addition to its unique royal palace location, the annual Concours of Elegance differs in other ways from a traditional concours, whereby the judging is conducted entirely and exclusively by the owners of the vehicles entered, not by a formal judging panel.  The Concours of Elegance organisers maintain that if a car has been invited to participate, it is already a winner, with each vehicle owner given one vote for another car in the Concours that they consider the most elegant.  The car with the most votes receives the stunning Concours of Elegance Pullman Trophy and is named ‘Best in Show’.

As with every Concours of Elegance event to date, the 2017 running is focused on raising significant sums of money for charity. Last year’s event at Windsor Castle raised in excess of £250,000, and the total raised since the Concours began in 2012 has now surpassed £1million.

Windsor Castle is the venue for the 2016 Concours of Elegance, to mark The Queens 90th birthday.

WINDSOR CASTLE CONFIRMED FOR 2016

HOT ON THE HEELS OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL CONCOURS OF ELEGANCE YET, DATES AND VENUE FOR 2016 ARE CONFIRMED AS THE 2^ND TO 4^TH OF SEPTEMBER AT WINDSOR CASTLE

• With gracious permission of Her Majesty the Queen, Windsor Castle will be the exceptional setting for the 2016 Concours of Elegance
• As the venue for the very first Concours of Elegance in 2012, Windsor Castle has been a firm favourite among car collectors, enthusiasts and visitors alike
• A Concours of 60 cars has been a trademark of the event since 2012, in honour of Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations that saw the Concours of Elegance established
• Hundreds more cars will support the event as special features from partner manufacturers, collectors and clubs from all over the world

In 2016, the Concours of Elegance returns to the spectacular venue which saw the event established, the largest and oldest inhabited castle in the world, Windsor Castle.

From Friday the 2^nd of September through to Sunday the 4^th of September, the most exceptional cars from all over the world will gather to help celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s 90^th birthday with a spectacular Concours of Elegance display in the quadrangle of Windsor Castle.

The Concours of Elegance remains unique in the UK as the only automotive event to be held at a Royal venue each year, with 2016 marking the show’s fifth year of spectacular automotive gatherings in some of the world’s most iconic locations, including St James’s Palace, Hampton Court Palace, the Palace of Holyroodhouse and next year’s return to Windsor Castle.

His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent is the Concours of Elegance’s Patron, and serves as Chief Judge in the highly sought after Royal Automobile Club   Club Trophy, which brings together the ‘best of the best’ of the UK’s car club scene, with the Trophy winner granted automatic entry in to the following year’s Concours of Elegance selection of 60 cars.

In addition to its unique Royal Palace location, the annual Concours of Elegance differs in other ways from a traditional concours, whereby the judging for the concours is done entirely and exclusively by the owners of the vehicles entered, not by a formal judging panel.  

The Concours of Elegance organisers maintain that if a car has been invited to participate, it is already a winner, with each vehicle owner given one vote for another car in the Concours that they consider the most elegant.  The car with the most votes receives the stunning Concours of Elegance Pullman Trophy and is named ‘Best in Show’.

The Concours of Elegance at Windsor Castle will be open to the public on Saturday the 3^rd and Sunday the 4^th of September 2016, with entry tickets and hospitality available to purchase strictly in advance.

A key objective of the annual Concours of Elegance is to raise significant sums for charity, with over £600,000 raised to date.

Its Back - The Motor Show in London returns, but what effect will it have on established shows.

A SHOW. AN EXHIBITION. AN EVENT.

• Central London location in Battersea Park
• Low cost of entry for exhibitors and visitors
• A show with experiential activities
• An exhibition for sales, seminars and forums
• A great event for all the family

The new London Motor Show will be staged in the UK’s capital city in May 2016. The Show has a progressive and exciting format, designed to appeal across the board to a wide range of motoring visitors and enthusiasts. 

The Show will be staged at the Battersea Park Evolution site, an increasingly popular location hosting events in the capital with giant structures and exhibition space. 

The London Motor Show was officially launched at a reception held at St. James’s Palace on 27th May 2015, hosted by HRH Prince Michael of Kent GCVO, the Patron of the London Motor Show.

JAGUAR LAND ROVER HAVE YET TO COMMIT TO THE SHOW

The London Motor Show will be held from the 5th to the 8th May 2016 and will feature cars from major vehicle manufacturers, together with exhibits from related automotive companies showcasing the very latest automotive technologies and developments, from hybrid and electric vehicles to driverless cars. 

Exhibitors will have the opportunity of engaging, as never before, with visitors to the London Motor Show, which brings a totally fresh approach to a centrally based motor show.

A seminar programme, involving leading figures from the industry, discussing important and relevant motoring issues will be arranged with members of the public having the opportunity of asking questions and meeting face to face with industry and government leaders.

Visitors will not only be able to view the latest new cars, but will also be able to take part in a variety of related activities, including the opportunity of arranging a road test of the car, or cars, of their choice from the venue. 

Areas will be devoted to providing a variety of important and relevant issues including road safety, new technology, training, city driving as well as family entertainment and top quality hospitality.

Battersea Park is very conveniently located for visitors, close to main line railway stations, the London underground and local bus services, also within easy travelling distance from London City Airport and Heathrow. 

An important element of the show is that it will appeal to a broad section of the motoring public from families to young drivers, fleet buyers and business users, in essence something for everyone.

“With the considerable changes happening in the motor industry, this is exactly the right time to bring to London a high-profile motoring event,” said a spokesman for the London Motor Show. “It will provide an important platform for the UK’s buoyant and confident manufacturers, importers and retailers to showcase their products. 

The London Motor Show will bring global brands to the capital, to an event that visitors will find truly engaging.”

Renault to Become Patron of the London to Brighton veteran car rally for the next two years.

Pioneering French motor manufacturer acts as Patron to the Bonhams London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, the world’s longest-running motoring event

At the dawn of motoring, when the earliest horseless carriages first spluttered into life, far-sighted engineers across the world turned their hands to creating this wonder of the modern world.

While their innovative machines revolutionised our lives, few were businessmen… and the history of the automobile is littered with now largely forgotten carmakers: who remembers Locomobile, Clement, Norfolk or Gladiator, for example?

But there are exceptions. Société Renault Frères was founded in France in 1898, and headed by three brothers, Louis, Marcel and Fernand Renault. Louis was the engineer while Marcel and Fernand were the businessmen.

It was a combination that clearly worked, for Renault is still with us today.

As a manufacturer of advanced cars like the all-electric Renault ZOE, and as the powerhouse behind the multi-title winning Formula 1 teams, Renault spends most of its time looking ahead.

But at least once a year it remembers its heritage. The French firm is, once again, a patron of the Bonhams London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, where a number of early Renaults, all built at the start of the 20^thcentury, will be making the annual pilgrimage from Hyde Park in London to Madeira Drive, Brighton.

Renault has pledged to support not just the Veteran Car Run for the next two years, but also the Regent Street Motor Show, the UK’s largest free-to-view motor show.

Running the length of London’s busiest shopping street, the Show will be held on Saturday 31 October, the day before the Run, showcasing 125 years of motoring history.

Speaking on behalf of Renault UK, Mark Waller said: “Life for Renault began back in 1898, just two years after the Emancipation Run, which the Bonhams London to Brighton Veteran Car Run continues to commemorate today.

“We are proud of the evolution that Renault has enjoyed since those earliest days and the Regent Street Motor Show, taking place the day before the Veteran Car Run, provides us with a wonderful opportunity to bring to life the journey Renault has been on from its earliest beginnings to the present day.”

Organisers of the Regent Street Motor Show and the Bonhams London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, have created a Manufacturer Patron Sponsorship package which is exclusively offered to those ‘pioneer-to-present’ marques. They are delighted to announce this partnership with Renault for 2015 and 2016.

The Regent Street Motor Show will take place on Saturday 31 October followed by the Bonhams London to Brighton Veteran Car Run on Sunday 1 November. The early bird discount on entry fees for the Veteran Car Run will apply until midnight on Friday 29 May.