The Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC) has been awarded the first Motorsport Promoter of the Year Award at the 2022 Autosport Awards which took place in London last night.

The prestigious annual event celebrates the highest achievements in the motorsport world and the Motorsport Promoter of the Year award was a brand-new category for the 2022 edition.

The hosting of the first-ever FIA World Touring Car Cup race in Saudi Arabia is the next step in developing the motorsport industry in the Kingdom, offering a boost to both the local economy and tourism.

Speaking ahead of the FIA WTCR season finale, to be held on a shortened layout of the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, on November 26-27th, HRH Prince Khalid Bin Sultan Al Faisal, Chairman of the Saudi Automobile & Motorcycle Federation (SAMF) and the Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC) said the growth of the motorsport industry will have a significant impact on both employment opportunities and commercial investment.

The Little Car Company, manufacturers of limited-edition hand built electric scaled cars, have today launched their Series B funding round, following a rapid expansion of their business to meet surging global demand for their vehicles. Since launching in March 2019, the Bicester-based luxury brand has experienced ever-increasing momentum, producing over 200 exceptional and authentic scale electric cars in partnership with renowned car manufacturers such as Bugatti, Ferrari and Aston Martin.

The go-to event for those who love touring and exploring the Great Outdoors, the Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show returns to the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham from 21 - 26 February 2023, kicking off the new year with an incredible showcase of Leisure Vehicles and camping equipment.

Ford Pro revealed the ultra-high specification Ranger Platinum pickup – raising luxury to a new level in the Ranger family.

The new Ranger Platinum joins the exciting next-generation line-up of Europe’s best-selling pickup at the pinnacle of the on-road range.

The two biggest cities in the West Midlands, Coventry and Birmingham are at high risk of seeing automotive manufacturing and engineering firms close, a new study reveals. The University of Birmingham analysis looked at the financial resilience of the 50 largest automotive firms (by revenue) in the region following the economic shock of the Covid-19 pandemic.