The British Motor Museum has announced two more exclusive ‘Evening With’ series, one with Peter Stevens, a name synonymous with British car design on 14 April and the other with Mike Brewer, car dealer turned presenter, on 12 May.

Peter's distinguished design career spans a broad range of iconic vehicles, from road car design to F1 projects, with prominent brands such as Ford, Lotus, Jaguar, McLaren, Subaru, and MG Rover Group. Two-time nominee for The Prince Phillip Prize for Designer of the Year, Autocar magazine’s Designer of the Year 2002, and recipient of the British Design Council Award for the Lotus Elan SE, Peter will be bringing his knowledge and unique perspective on car design and the automotive industry to the Museum. Joining Peter to talk all things cars will be Paul Cowland - Presenter of Salvage Hunters: Classic Cars Writer, Producer, self-described car hoarder, “decidedly average” Racing Driver and friend of the Museum, who returns following his appearance at the hugely successful evening with Ian Callum, held at the Museum in January.

On 12 May, also sharing the stage with Paul Cowland, will be Mike Brewer, providing the audience with an in-depth view into his career, and the cars he’s seen along the way. One of Britain's most prolific motoring presenters, Mike has been gracing our TV screens for over 25 years, with a wealth of TV credits including: Driven, Deals on Wheels, Pulling Power, Wrecks to Riches, Auto Trader, Wheeler Dealers,  Wheeler Dealers Trading Up, Revved Up, presenting coverage of the British Rally Championship on Sky Sports,  Remote Madness, Frontline Battle Machines and Wheeler Dealers World Tour - with a second series just announced! Mike will be talking about his life as a wheeler dealer, sharing behind the scenes stories about moments that didn't make it to the final cut, and enthusing about some of the amazing cars that did.

Stephen Laing, Head of Collections & Engagement at the British Motor Museum, said: “We’re delighted to be hosting these two exclusive events in the coming months which are both sure to be lively, entertaining and amusing evenings in the company of two true motoring icons! Each event will include an audience Q&A as well a signing session. Not only that, guests can explore the Museum's collections, browse our latest feature exhibition 'The Gallery' and enjoy a hot buffet supper”.   

Tickets cost £50 each, with a discounted price of £45 per person for Premium Members. As this event is outside regular Museum opening hours, Annual Passes are not valid. Limited places are available, so early booking is advised.
For more information please visit the website https://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/whats-on/an-evening-with-peter-stevens 
and https://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/whats-on/an-evening-with-mike-brewer 
or call 01926 895300.

NPAW, the global leader in holistic, end-to-end video intelligence solutions for streaming services, joins the BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP project for the 2025 season.
 
The Spanish company, which has more than a decade of experience in the development of innovative analytical solutions, will be present on both Desmosedici GP machines of Alex Marquez and Fermin Aldeguer, as well as on the pit-box panels and team trucks.

FERRAN GUTIERREZ – CEO NPAW
As the CEO of NPAW, I am thrilled to announce our partnership with Gresini Racing, a team that embodies the same passion and dedication we hold dear. What drew us to be a sponsor are the shared values that unite us. Although we operate in different fields, both NPAW and Gresini Racing are driven by a commitment to success, knowing that dedication and hard work are essential to reaching great heights. This partnership with Gresini Racing represents an exciting new chapter for NPAW and we cannot wait to reach even greater heights together, powered by the engines of Gresini’s amazing motorcycles.

CARLO MERLINI – GRESINI RACING COMMERCIAL AND MARKETING DIRECTOR
“We’re obviously very happy with new partnership with NPAW, and I would like to personally thank Ferran and Sergi with whom we found the right chemistry to develop this project. I’m sure the Gresini Racing MotoGP – NPAW sponsorship will give a strong support to the company expansion, especially thanks to the global stage offered by the MotoGP class. We’re tackling 2025 with incredible motivation, as we’ve shown our competitiveness already in the pre-season tests as well as in the opening race of the season in Thailand.” 

Breezy, ultra-light and ready for any off-road adventure: Touratech presents the new MX-Wild enduro glove with many practical features.

A solid riding technique and superior body control are crucial requirements for successful off-road motorcycling. In order to be able to transmit even the finest impulses to the vehicle, there must be a perfect connection between man and machine at all interfaces.
This is where the new Touratech MX-Wild comes into action. The extensive experience of the Touratech Racing factory team has been incorporated into the development of this enduro glove, which is designed for ambitious off-road use. Building on its successful predecessor model, this further development offers numerous practice-orientated features.
Thanks to its soft and stretchy material, the MX-Wild fits snugly on the hand without creases, while the absence of superfluous seams ensures a pressure-free fit. The lightweight and well-ventilated material ensures a comfortable fit even at high temperatures. Generous silicone prints on the index and middle fingers ensure a reliable grip on the hand levers. The roughened back of the thumb is perfect for cleaning cross goggles while riding. The particularly stressed area between the thumb and index finger is reinforced with a double layer of material.
The new fastening strap is significantly more robust than the previous model to ensure even more reliable protection against accidental stripping of the glove. The cuff made of high-quality neoprene ensures a comfortable fit on the wrist. The synthetic leather palm combines very good grip values with long durability.
The new Touratech MX-Wild cuts an excellent figure both on racy off-road excursions and on desert stages. The lightweight enduro glove is available in four colour schemes and seven sizes from S to 4XL. Item no. 500-5100 ff.
Further information in the webshop

The British Motor Museum has got a cracking line up of egg-cellent Easter Holiday activities to get stuck into from 5 – 27 April! Children and families can crack the code in the puzzling Family Trail, get creative with an egg-ceptional craft activity, and test their car dealing skills on a fascinating tour around the Museum. Over the Easter weekend from 18-21 April, there will also be a traditional Easter egg hunt amongst the car collection! Plus, the Museum will host their first Mellow Monday on Monday 7 April and the first Access Day of 2025 on Thursday 24 April.

Crack the code - Family Trail is available every day and gives children a chance to put their puzzle solving skills to the test and crack the hidden code. There are codes all around us in everyday life, running everything from navigation to smart fridges, making working with codes a great skill to have! Use your skills to reveal the answer, and collect a reward sticker for your achievement!

Hatch your own Car is a super fun craft and design-based activity in which children can “hatch”  their very own car. The hatching process starts with an egg shape made from card strips, and with some more crafty materials and a sprinkling of imagination, a unique car is hatched… all from a simple egg shape!

Finally, children can join the Egg-straordinary Tour with resident car experts Maggie Dwyer the Car Buyer or Barry Wheeler the Car Dealer, as they hatch a plan to buy or sell a car. Children will embark on a fascinating journey through the cars in the Museum, trying their hand at being a top car seller, and picking out which cars they’d love to buy the most!

Emma Rawlinson, Lifelong Learning Officer at the British Motor Museum, said, “Join us this Easter  for some cracking fun activities with our hat-trick of egg-cellent family fun. We have a basket brimming with activities for our younger visitors to enjoy all through the holidays, along with our classic Easter egg hunt around the Museum over the Easter weekend!”

Visit between 3pm and 5pm on Monday 7 April to enjoy the Museum’s first Mellow Monday! Brand-new for 2025, these days will feature afternoon “Relaxed Hours”,  helping to provide a great Museum experience to those who require a quieter atmosphere.

Discover the Museum’s latest Access Day on Thursday 24 April, too. As always, the day will showcase a wide range of accessible activities and initiatives, from extended opening hours and touch and access tours, to specially-adapted crafts and SEND & sensory bags, highlighting all of the Museum’s accessible and inclusive features and activities that help make it as welcoming and inclusive as possible.

Museum entry is just £46 for a family in advance or £52 on the day, £17 for adults in advance or £20 on the day, £15 for concessions in advance or £18 on the day, £9 for children (5-16 years) in advance or £10 on the day and under 5s are FREE. Visitors can convert their ticket to an Annual Pass at no extra cost so they can come back again and again over the year. With activities every school holiday this makes it a great value choice for families this Easter. For more information, please visit the website at:

www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/whats-on/easter-holiday-activities

The BMW Motorrad UK motorsports lineup for the 2025 Bennetts British Superbike Championship and Road Racing campaign has been bolstered, as new team 8TEN Racing will receive full BMW Motorrad Motorsport support through riders Peter Hickman and Davey Todd.

8TEN Racing, named after the Isle of Man TT start numbers of Davey and Peter respectively, is set to compete across the Bennetts British Superbike Championship, North West 200, and Isle of Man TT races in 2025.

The restructure by BMW Motorrad UK has provided the opportunity for a new team to be formed, with an innovative setup where the team will be co-owned by the riders.

Rider and co-owner Peter Hickman commented: “The opportunity provided by BMW Motorrad UK to co-own and run 8TEN Racing alongside Davey is an exciting concept, and having run my own team across other classes, the insight and experience I have gained over the last few years should put us in good stead to be competitive. We know the M 1000 RR very well which will allow some continuity, we’ll be looking to continue our success on the roads, and relish the challenge of being competitive in the British Superbike Championship.” 

Peter will be working with Crew Chief Darren Jones, who have been working together since 2009. Darren has held the role of Crew Chief and Team Manager throughout all Peter’s previous TT achievements, and has extensive knowledge of the BMW M 1000 RR.

After sharing multiple successes together in 2024, Davey will be working with Crew Chief Stewart Johnstone once again in 2025, after Stuart helped Davey achieve the National Superstock Championship title as well as multiple victories at the Isle of Man TT.

Davey Todd added: “I’m really looking forward to this new chapter of my career, riding and co-owning 8TEN Racing. This structure will be a new dynamic to learn, but I’ve seen it work across other motorcycle championships like Supercross. I’m excited to be more involved in the dealings of the team, as well as build on the success I had with BMW last year which ended with a National title and TT victories.”

Scott Grimsdall, BMW Motorrad Head of Marketing & PR said: “It’s great to grasp this opportunity and expand the number of riders and teams competing on BMW machinery for the 2025 season. Peter and Davey have such enthusiasm for this new project, and will receive continued support from BMW Motorrad Motorsport as the team looks to establish themselves in the British Superbike paddock, as well as look to continue their respective achievements on the roads. Following the National Superstock win for Davey last year, unrivalled TT victories in the Superstock, Superbike and Senior categories, and a new M 1000 RR for 2025, there is real optimism among us that 8TEN Racing can deliver further success for the brand.”

8TEN Racing is set to debut at the first Bennetts British Superbike official tests in April, ahead of the opening round at Oulton Park taking place 3-5 May.