Petrol-heads - power up your passion for Porsches and power-cars and prepare for the drive of your life… the NE1 Newcastle Motor Show in association with DFDS, is back!
8th & 9th July
(This article originally appeared in the NE1 'Get into Newcastle' magazine. For more articles like this, and loads of events and offers fortnightly, look out for your copy of the Get into Newcastle magazine throughout the city)
It's one of the UK’s largest, free city centre motor shows and comes with a packed-out programme of events and exhibitors.
Exclusive cars will line the streets in this fabulous, motoring playground - with a beautiful backdrop against the city’s grandest buildings on Grey Street, Grainger Street and beyond.
In association with the ferry operator and headline sponsor, DFDS, the city streets will be lined by representatives from some of the most prestigious dealerships in the country, exciting private exhibitors and supercars from the likes of Aston Martin, Bentley and the event’s Dealer Partner, Lloyd Newcastle BMW.
Get up close and personal with dream cars and find out everything you need to know about the wonderful world of motoring. It’s a dazzling, must-attend event for all the family and devoted drivers alike.
5 MOTOR SHOW MUST-DOS
1. GREY STREET - Private Exhibitors
The most beautiful street in Newcastle will be lined with the most beautiful, privately owned cars - from a 2016 Aston Martin to a 1939 Morris 8, there's something for everyone, and it's guaranteed to be the best display in the 3 year history of the event. Find your favourite on Grey Street and indulge in some drive time fantasies.
2. INTU ELDON SQUARE - Fanzone
The Fanzone is the place to be this year. A family-friendly environment with fun for all ages - including pedal carts, reaction testers, chill out areas, street food samples and a big screen to catch all the motor-loving fun! Kick back in the chill-out space where you can take a break from all the motoring amusements, grab a bite to eat from one of intu Eldon Square’s many restaurants or pull up a deckchair and catch a movie at the much-loved Screen On The Green. The big screen will be showcasing Cars 2, Senna and Herbie Fully Loaded, as well as motoring clips throughout the weekend.
For the adventure seekers amongst you, you can take a ride in the Mercedes AMG driving simulator at Grey’s Monument. You’ll get behind the wheel in the hands of Lewis Hamilton as he flies around the world famous Silverstone F1 course. If that’s not enough, you can try your hand at the remote controlled car race-track and get competitive at the Batak Reaction Tester, challenging players of all ages and abilities.
3. Dealer Displays
Head to Grainger Street and see the incredible dealer displays from some of our local favourites. The Aston Martin Workshop are new additions to this year's show, and will be showcasing some seriously unique cars and absolute icons amongst their collection, all parked up for perusal all weekend. On top of this you can find Lloyd BMW, Aston Martin, Porsche, Bentley, Tesla, Infiniti, Lexus, Volvo and Muss Styling present all weekend, and showing off their best and brightest as well as show-stoppers from national HQ!
4. Zerolight Virtual Reality
Experience the best in VR technology and find yourself face to face with the Pagani Huayra Roadster on Grainger Street. After being recently unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, the NE1 Newcastle Motor Show is offering a virtual tour that will take car enthusiasts on an exclusive experience like no other.
5. Muss Styling Display
‘Where fashion meets the road’. Muss Styling will be out in full force on Northumberland Street all weekend, showcasing amazing finishes and transformations that give each vehicle a unique twist. They’re the largest car wrapping and automotive stylist in the North East and promise to wow spectators with their incredibly stylish work.
