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Zawya
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Zawya
Sharjah Old Cars Club launches in-house license plate printing facility
Sharjah: In a major step forward in enhancing member experience and operational efficiency, the Sharjah Old Cars Club (SHJOCC) has officially launched an in-house factory for printing vintage car license plates at its official headquarters. This achievement reflects a drive toward institutional integration with official entities—most notably the Ministry of Interior and the Sharjah Police General Command—and aligns with the strategy of the Sharjah Sports Council, which aims to deliver smart, integrated services that meet customer expectations and enhance institutional performance. The new facility marks a significant step forward in the club's ongoing innovative initiatives as it enables members and visitors to complete all traffic-related procedures from vehicle inspection, registration, fee payment, and license plate issuance on-site, eliminating the need to visit external traffic departments. With this integrated model, clients can now receive a full suite of services in ten minutes, significantly reducing processing times. This initiative is part of the club's Strategic Plan 2024–2028, which focuses on key pillars such as enhancing the member experience through the Sharjah Customer Experience Program, digitizing services, building sustainable and integrated partnerships, empowering national talent, and preserving vintage car heritage. The plan also supports the club's broader goals of achieving institutional excellence in the sports sector, strengthening brand identity, and encouraging an innovative environment that promotes community culture. Reflection of the Club's commitment to service development H.E. Dr. Ali Ahmed Abu Alzoud, Chairman of the Sharjah Old Cars Club, commented: 'The launch of the license plate printing facility at the club is a strategic move that enhances institutional excellence and reflects our commitment to offering comprehensive and seamless services. The new facility is an extension of the club's initiatives to promote classic car culture and offer high-quality services under an integrated institutional framework that encourages community involvement in this unique sector. It also reinforces Sharjah's position as a regional leader in the classic cars sector. It embodies the club's vision of combining heritage with innovation, in line with Sharjah's broader aspirations to support specialized community sports, expand participation in heritage-driven sporting and cultural activities, and align with the strategy of the Sharjah Sports Council which is aimed at promoting diversity and excellence in the sports landscape and opening new avenues for investment in culturally and historically significant events and initiatives.
BBC News
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Withernsea's century-old carnival parade returns on August 16
A 101-year-old carnival is returning to an East Yorkshire seaside town next month. The Withernsea Carnival Parade will see hundreds of people march through the streets in fancy dress, accompanied by vintage cars. Taking place on Saturday 16 August, the parade will begin at 13:30 BST from Withernsea High School and finish at 14:00 at Valley Wharam, vice chairwoman of the organising group, said: "It gives you goosebumps when you see everyone lining the streets." The parade has been running since 1924 but was put on hold during the Covid-19 pandemic. Ms Wharam said the event had been growing since it returned three years ago, with last year's parade drawing a crowd of about 500 people."It's just great to see everybody coming out of their houses and lining the streets," she said."You can't move in Queen Street, Hull Road and the surrounding streets. People look forward to seeing it."There will be a range of activities, including music and craft stalls from 11:00 in Valley Gardens. There will also be a car treasure hunt in the parade is part of a week-long series of events celebrating carnival week, which will run from 9 to 17 events throughout the week include a beach day and a trip to Withernsea lighthouse. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices
BBC News
20-07-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
'Tram Sunday' event returns to Fleetwood for 40th anniversary
Transport enthusiasts are marking the 40th anniversary of the Fleetwood Festival of Transport, traditionally known as Tram celebrate the milestone, organisers are encouraging attendees to dress up in 1980s outfits, with prizes available for the best-dressed adult, teen and event is a free, family friendly event showcasing of retro and vintage cars, motorcycles, commercial vehicles, electric vehicles and replica cars from film and will be no vintage trams this year, as the Blackpool fleet will not be up and running until the start of the Lightpool event in October, but it is hoped they will be back for next year's event, Wyre Council said. Batmobile and DeLorean Alongside the vehicle displays, visitors can enjoy live performances and street theatre, food and drink stalls, fairground rides, family zones and kids' entertainment, market traders and local crafts, the Local Democracy Reporting Service the vehicles on show are Lightning McQueen from Cars, Ecto 1 from Ghostbusters, the A-Team Van, the Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles Van, KITT from Knight Rider, the General Lee from Dukes of Hazzard, the 1989 Batmobile, the DeLorean from Back to the Future and Transformers favourites Bumblebee and Optimus Dooney, marketing manager for the festival, said: "Reaching this milestone is a real achievement and the interest from transport enthusiasts and local families is as strong as ever." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
New York Times
19-07-2025
- Automotive
- New York Times
Rétromobile Is Heading to New York
In February over five days at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles convention center, 146,000 people attended an event that has been on the Paris show calendar since 1976. There were oysters from Normandy, Champagne and caviar, along with $300 driving shoes and $1,000 leather jackets. But the classic cars — plus the vintage automobile headlights, taillight lenses, radios and other bric-a-brac for sale on nearby tables — were a sure sign that this was not a fashion gala. Rather, it was a car show, French style. Rétromobile to be exact, an indoor colossus that is coming to the Javits Convention Center for the first time in November 2026. Rétromobile is unknown to many Americans who are not immersed in the international vintage car scene. It combines a high-end, classic car auction with displays from European and North American classic car dealers and parts sellers. There are vendors of virtually every classic-car product imaginable, including apparel and automotive artwork. In an interview in June, David Gooding, founder of the auction company Gooding & Company, compared it to Art Basel for cars. The show's ability to surprise and delight with pieces like World War I tanks and early steam-powered vehicles are its calling card. There are no corn dogs or fried Twinkies, but plenty of lobster salad and French wines. Now the big question is, will the show strike a similar chord with a predominantly American audience? Attendance at Rétromobile Paris has been rising since the pandemic, to 146,000 last year from 122,000 in 2022. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
CBS News
18-07-2025
- Automotive
- CBS News
Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix returns this weekend with new route
The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix is returning to Schenley Park this weekend and will have a new route this year. The lawns of the park are going to be full of new and vintage cars this weekend as the week-long event enters its final lap. This will be the Grand Prix's 43rd year and if you've never been, you can catch sports car races, a huge car show with more than 3,000 vehicles expected, and all kinds of other activities, providing fun for the whole family. There are two new course routes this year, including the 2-Mile UPMC Schenley Oval Circuit. With the Panther Hollow Bridge closed, the updated track combines classic sections with new turns, elevation changes, the iconic hay bale chicane, the Boulevard of the Allies straights, and fan zones inside the oval. There also will be a 1-Mile Hillclimb that will start near Phipps Conservatory and will climb West Circuit Drive and end near the Neil Log House. Some of the top viewing spots for the events include the Vietnam Veterans Pavilion and the Schenley Overlook. Aside from various road closures in and around the park, the Schenley Pool will be closed through Sunday and the Bob O'Connor Golf Course will be closed all weekend due to the races. The vintage races start at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday. Admission is $10 per person, which goes to Autism Pittsburgh and the Merakey Allegheny Valley School.
