Shelbourne Motors has announced a partnership with MAXUS to bring the global brand’s commercial vehicle range to its multi-franchise Newry complex. MAXUS is one of the UK’s fastest growing commercial vehicle brands and was recognised as the UK’s Electric Vehicle…
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One of Northern Ireland’s largest car shows returned bigger and better than ever for its eleventh running of the event which in recent years has been held at the Eikon Centre in Lisburn. Held across two days at the start…
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A pandemic forced lockdown had a very different effect on many of us, but for furloughed master technician, Alan Cassells it was the perfect opportunity to realise a dream he has had for several years. It was a case of…
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Aerospace engineer, Iain Leinster, has been involved in motorsport since he was a child. The 35-year-old Derry/Londonderry man followed in his father’s wheel tracks and has enjoyed more than 30 years of motorsport, driving an array of single-seater and hillclimb…
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An amateur photographer from County Down has raised a staggering £28,000 for the Air Ambulance Northern Ireland after selling 1,750 copies of his agriculture calendar featuring imagery of farming contractors working on the Ards Peninsula. Steven Evans (31), from Kirkistown,…
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I was recently given the opportunity to catch up with newly crowned and now two-time Northern Ireland Rally Champion, Jonny Greer. The 33 year-old Carryduff driver fresh from clenching second overall on this year’s Ulster International Rally. Whether you are…
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Kirkistown Racing Circuit is situated on the outskirts of Portavogie on the Newtownard’s Peninsula and has been a breeding ground for some of Northern Ireland’s most successful driving exports, both on two wheels and four. It is one of very…
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The 500 Motor Racing Club of Ireland presented their awards for both the 2020 and 2021 seasons at The Ballymac Hotel, near Lisburn on Saturday 8th January 2022. With attendance numbers being slightly lower than in previous years, in most…
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According to a survey of 150 driving instructors from across the country undertaken by Young Driver, 70% say they still have a waiting list for starting lessons – with 39% of those admitting pupils are in for a long wait…
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Morgan Motor Company completes first Plus 8 GTR – The most powerful Morgan ever
by Graham December 16, 2021The first Morgan Plus 8 GTR, the most powerful car in the company’s history, has completed build at the company’s factory in Malvern Link, Worcestershire. Finished in striking Yas Marina Blue, the first example is evocative of the original design…