Books & Gear

We review all the best new automotive reads and keep you up to date with what is new in the world of classic racing gear and automotive collectables.

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No Time to Die – New Bond Film Trailer

Dec 10, 2019 | Books & Gear, Home, Watch

Daniel Craig stars as Bond in the 25th movie in the James Bond franchise, this week the trailer was released giving us a glimpse of the upcoming film due out April 2020.

Christmas all wrapped up at Auto Addicts

Dec 3, 2019 | Books & Gear, Read

We have Christmas all wrapped up here at the Auto Addicts Shop – everything you need for the classic car racing enthusiast.

Gifts for Lotus enthusiasts – Black and Gold by Johnny Tipler

Dec 3, 2019 | Books & Gear, Read

If you have a Lotus loving enthusiast to buy for this Christmas, you couldn’t go too far wrong with this great book, which was 8 years in the making from Johnny Tipler. Black & Gold is of course, passionately remembered, the world over for the John Player Special cigarette brand.

Early Bird Tickets for Silverstone Classic 2020

Dec 3, 2019 | Books & Gear, Events, Read

There is no better Christmas gift than offering an experience in our view, so what better than take full advantage of the current Super Early Bird ticket offering from Silverstone Classic (31 July – 2 August) who are next year celebrating their own 30th anniversary.

Le Mans ’66 – Out this Friday

Nov 13, 2019 | Books & Gear, Watch

Matt Damon and Christian Bale star in LE MANS ‘66, Out in Cinemas this Friday 15th November. Watch the trailer here!

Jaguar Classic Tool Kit

Nov 11, 2019 | Books & Gear, Home, Read

Original E-Type toolkits can still be found here and there, but Jaguar have decided to release a reproduction of the original kit for those owners who want a mint condition tool kit to go with a their classic E-type. The 20-piece kit has every tool required to keep a...

Castle Coombe Mini Action Day: a fun day out come rain and shine!

Oct 8, 2019 | Books & Gear, Events, Read

Our specialist Mini correspondent Keith Mainland went down to Castle Coombe’s Mini Action Day recently to find out what was going on.

Gearing up for Goodwood Revival

Sep 3, 2019 | Books & Gear, Read

If you are not already prepared for Goodwood we have some last minute wardrobe ideas for men and women!

TCX Waterproof Motorcycle Boots

Apr 14, 2019 | Books & Gear

So, you could say we tested these. Mike and I both bought a pair, and then covered the length of Italy in them, competing on the Milano Taranto. 3000 kms later there is a big thumbs up from both of us. Mike went for the brown which look and feel pretty retro and fit...