Ben went to the London motor show a couple of weeks ago on business. He liked it so much he pursuaded me to go the following weekend (I haven't been since Reliant stopped attending). I was expecting an expensive day out but we saved a bit by buying tickets on-line and printing them out (£16 each). The car park was £10 for the day so not actually that expensive!

It was good to see the usual up-beat presentation from the motor industry. Alfa Romeo had a particularly stylish range on show (well, its what they do isn't it).
Also liked the Top Gear stand. No celebrities in attendance but it brought a smile to my face to see the trio's "Police cars" (photo to follow on gallery).

I was amazed how many electric and hybrid vehicles were on display. Not being a Londoner, I can only imagine that common sense is starting to prevail and people are starting to realise that it is viable transportation for the citydweller.

For us classic car enthusiasts, the outdoor arena was the place to be. It was here they were running a selection of classic supercars around the track. Nice to see and hear them in action - not so easy to photograph with my shutter delay! Managed to get some good photos after the event though.

Finally, there was the 'market' area where it was possible to buy all sorts of motoring paraphernalia. I didnt but was intrigued by an electrolysis system that added oxygen and hydrogen to the intake as you drove. At £400+, not sure if I would see my money back very fast.

So, a good day out and not really too expensive. May go again in a couple of years.