Motors

Throughout the years, there have been many stereotypes about the type of people who ride motorcycles. However, they aren’t just for older guys who want to hang out and ride or for the younger drivers looking for freedom. Today, they’re in higher demand than ever before, by people across all demographics. Why? There are a […]

Cheryl Prior scooped Ladies’ Day award for elegant design by Louise Clare Millinery Oxfordshire resident, Cheryl Prior, was crowned winner of Salon Privé’s 2025 Best Hat competition last month at the esteemed event’s Ladies’ Day by Boodles. Event Manager Cheryl, of Abingdon, won over the judges with her elegant hat by Wallingford-based milliner, Louise Clare

2-6 SEPTEMBER 2026 Following a sell-out 20th edition, we are offering you a chance to secure next year’s tickets now at 2025 prices with our EARLY BIRD offer. This exclusive rate is only available until midnight on Sunday 5th October 2025, after which 2026 pricing will apply. To make it even easier, you can reserve your

Event will return to Blenheim Palace 2nd – 6th September 2026    Over 28,000 guests attended 20th anniversary edition of Salon Privé Visitor numbers 35% up on previous year Best of Show was awarded to 1936 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Spezial Roadster Richard Hammond and fellow judges presented Concours de Vente Prix d’Honneur to Eric Broutin’s

CELEBRATING THE HIGHLIGHTS OF SALON PRIVÉ SUNDAY ON THE NORTH & SOUTH LAWNS On Sunday 31st August, Salon Privé drew to a spectacular close with our Grand Finale. The North Lawns were taken over by 18 multi-marque supercar lifestyle clubs and 4 single marque clubs, creating a dazzling display of automotive passion. The coveted Supercar &

1936 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Spezial Roadster by Sindelfingen – The Auriga Collection wins Roadster also presented with Most Exceptional Coachwork Award The People’s Choice and Runner-Up awarded to Anne Brockinton Lee’s 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica Coupé “Super Fast” Prototype Salon Privé Concours presented by Aviva Private Clients saw 60 classics competing for the Best of

HONORING 12 OUTSTANDING CLASSICS AHEAD OF BEST IN SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT Salon Privé’s 20th Anniversary Concours on Thursday 28th August, presented by Aviva Private Clients, has named its 2025 Class Winners following an intense day of judging at Blenheim Palace. Bringing together 60 of the world’s rarest and most historically significant motor cars, the event showcased

First impressions count. When cars today are so alike in price and specification what are the deciding factors when choosing the ‘right car’? In appraising the new Vitara this question was much in mind. I couldn’t help feeling that were I to buy a new vehicle the Vitara would come near the top of the

People in the UK spend around one hour a day driving, which equates to more than thirteen days behind the wheel in a single year. That’s a whole lot of driving. In this context, it’s normal that drivers develop a relationship with their cars. After all, they spend more time with their four wheels than

When Audi decided that as a mark of distinction they should not produce anything as common as an ‘estate’ car, they designated an estate variant as an ‘Avant’. Having put the A5 Avant 2.0 TDi to the test, it has to be said that Audi hit the bullseye. To use refined language, the £48,850 A5