The Rallye Neige et Glace no doubt is the most sportive and spectacular winter motor sport event. For the 3rd year in succession, the rally will take us to the “white desert” of the départements Doubs et Jura (F), currently experiencing the most tough weather circumstances, where studded tyres and chains are the only option to survive.

The star of this year’s Rétromobile Car Show in Paris will no doubt be Juan Manuel Fangio, who ranks among the most successful racing drivers in automotive history. On another note, the show reunited the famous French singer Johnny Hallyday with his first ever car, a Triumph TR3.

One week after the Monte Carlo Rally, historic car lovers are heading for Monte Carlo’s 14th annual historic rally, for cars built between 1955 and 31 December 1979. With more snow expected later this week, 328 teams will take the start of what will surely become one of its most spectacular editions.

The First Croisière Blanche ‘Historic’ is the biggest and toughest all-terrain event of its kind for historic motor cycles – with side cars -, 4×4’s and motor cars up to and including 1980.

One of the most skilful and natural drivers ever to grace Formula One, writes the three times F1 World Champion Jackie Stewart, in his foreword to Eoin Young’s biography of Chris Amon.

Will Michael Schumacher give the 125th anniversary of Mercedes Benz an extra touch by winning Mercedes’ first Constructors World Championship?

Don’t be surprised if you run into the likes of Jody Scheckter, Murray Walker, Martin Brundle, Andy Priaulx, Jason Plato, Tiff Needell, David Brabham, Stig Blomqvist, Allan McNisch, Tom Kristensen, Alexander Wurz, Derek Bell or Stirling Moss.

The Jaguar E-Type was manufactured between 1961 and 1974, and swiftly became an iconic sports car due to the astounding looks, performance and suprising value for money when compared against other cars seen as being as desirable as the E-Type.

The Planai Classic Winter Rally 2011 will be an awesome experience as the snow conditions in the Austrian mountains are near perfect today.

The Allard J2X, a limited production road racing car of the fifties, is back on the road. The MkII fully respecting period style, but nevertheless with a few ‘hidden’ improvements in order to cope with today’s safety requirements.