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David Lillywhite

United Kingdom

Editorial Director at Magneto Magazine

Magazine addict, editor of @MagnetoMagazine, contributor to @Petrolicious, Hothouse Media director. Love unloved cars, spannering, Indie rock, cycling, running

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  • 3 weeks ago | magnetomagazine.com | David Lillywhite

    Fire crews are tackling a fire at the UK’s Bicester Heritage in Oxfordshire, thought to be in one of the large former aircraft hangars that’s been undergoing work recently. Smoke from the fire is visible from several miles away. It’s thought to have started at around 7pm on Thursday May 15, with nearby residents describing thick smoke, ash falling from the sky and “loud explosions”, according to the Bicester Advertiser.

  • 1 month ago | magnetomagazine.com | David Lillywhite

    There’s a new event coming to Monterey Car Week in August 2025, which promises to provide a “fresh, accessible venue for a diverse array of vintage, classic, race and rally, and exotic vehicles”, as well as a “luxurious yet relaxed atmosphere away from the downtown crowds”, according to the organisers. The Paddock is set to make its inaugural appearance on Friday, August 15, 2025, at Bayonet Black Horse golf course on the Monterey Peninsula.

  • 1 month ago | magnetomagazine.com | David Lillywhite

    Velocity Invitational is to postpone its 2025 event due to what the organisers describe as “the current economic climate impacting multiple elements of the event”. The sixth annual event was originally scheduled for June 6-8 at Sonoma Raceway, California. Previous editions of Velocity Invitational had taken place later in the year, and had been highly successful. We visited the 2023 event, which you can read about here. The event will be rescheduled for 2026, with the date to be announced soon.

  • 1 month ago | magnetomagazine.com | David Lillywhite

    Nominations are now open for the 2025 International Historic Motoring Awards sponsored by Lockton, which once again takes place at the stunning Peninsula London hotel, on Friday November 14. Following the relaunch of the awards last year, there will be further surprises for 2025 and a slightly revamped category list.

  • 1 month ago | magnetomagazine.com | David Lillywhite

    The inaugural Anantara Concorso Roma, set to have taken place on April 24-27, 2025, has been postponed for a year due to the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday April 26 in Rome. The much-anticipated concours, which was due to have featured 50 of the greatest Italian cars, will now take place in April 2026.

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David Lillywhite
David Lillywhite @DJLillywhite
24 Jun 21

Yeeeeehaaaaa!

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Magneto magazine @MagnetoMagazine

Congratulations to Magneto's Art Director Peter Allen, who has won this year's @PPA_Live Designer of the Year Award

David Lillywhite
David Lillywhite @DJLillywhite
21 Jun 21

Well that’s good news!

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Magneto magazine @MagnetoMagazine

News has just broken that the Goodwood Festival of Speed has got the go-ahead from the UK Government to run as a pilot event. All attendees must have received a double dose of vaccine at least 14 days before the event or proof of a Negative Lateral Flow Test. @fosgoodwood https://t.co/5DIGqh8kGW

David Lillywhite
David Lillywhite @DJLillywhite
6 Apr 20

I know I've been a bit quiet in Twitterworld lately... but I proudly return to offer you a FREE digital download of @MagnetoMagazine issue 1. Ta da! More issues will follow as we convert them. Feel free to share https://t.co/qQNVZVYeFu https://t.co/6MwQkdWIPp