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Silverstone: the defining moments from 50 British grand prixs

By Tom Clarkson Motoring Issues 03 July 2014 11:00 1948 Silverstone’s transformation from a World War II bomber station into a race circuit began in August 1948, when the Royal Automobile Club took out a one-year lease on RAF Silverstone. Under the stewardship of local farmer James Wilson Brown, the RAC International Grand Prix was staged on 2 October, using similar regulations to those that shaped pre-war grand prix racing. The track layout comprised the airbase’s perimeter roads, with straw bales and ropes protecting the piggery and the crops in the middle of the circuit.

Mini Rocketman concept

Mini is set to hark back to the brand's heritage at the 2011 Geneva show. Tapping into more than just the name, the Rocketman concept car is a diminutive city car that measures in at just over three meters in length. The Rocketman is said to be a response to 'the fundamental requirements of mobile lifestyles in big cities'.

Range Rover Evoque is Women’s World Car of the Year 2012

Range Rover Evoque WWCOTY 2012 The judging panel of the Women’s World Car of the Year has voted the Range Rover Evoque overall winner and Luxury car of the year. Has there been a car award in the last year for which the Evoque was eligible and didn’t come out on top? To add to its trophy cabinet the Evoque can now call itself  ’Women’s World Car of the Year 2012′ after the judging panel of women journalists from 12 countries voted the Range Rover Evoque the Supreme winner as well as Best Luxury Car 2012.