Summer's here and tomorrow the Derby Telegraph Motor Show returns to the Cathedral Quarter. Here we preview a little of what visitors can expect.
THE Derby Telegraph Motor Show will roar on to the Market Place tomorrow.
Between 8.30am and 4.30pm, a number of local dealerships will be displaying their wares.
The event will give people the opportunity to see a wide variety of cars up close and have the opportunity to speak to representatives of different marques.
It has been designed to be a convenient way for people to shop for a car without having to drive between the city's dealerships.
Vehicles from Mitsubishi, Vauxhall, Ford and several other manufacturers will be on the Market Place.
Also expected are Ssang Yong, Hyundai, Jeep, Chrysler and Alfa Romeo.
Some of those dealerships attending are lining up a few special offers for visitors to the event.
Beechwood Mazda has decided to show off the latest Mazda2, the Mazda3, the Mazda6 and the sporty MX5.
A unique experience is being served up by the Siddals Road business.
It will select a number of attendees to be treated to a special test drive with a professional driver who will use their expertise to work out which car would best suit them.
Kerry Poole, of Beechwood Mazda, said: "A professional driver will contact people and ask them about what they use their cars for and find out about their style of driving.
"From that information, they will be invited to a Mazda ride and drive event on the weekend of August 2 and 3.
"It is so much more than a test drive and really gives people an insight into their driving."
Alongside sales executives from the dealership there will be representatives from Mazda who will be available to answer any questions on the day.
Miss Poole said: "We are doing really well at the moment and the Mazda2 is particularly popular because of the finance package available.
"Plate changes are coming up as well and it will soon be the 25th anniversary of the MX5 and that will be exciting as well."
TC Harrison, based on Pride Park, will be bringing down one of its new sporty models, the EcoSport sports utility vehicle and the Tourneo, a people carrier roomy enough for up to seven people and their luggage.
To add a sporting note, visitors will be able to look at one of the latest additions to Ford's ST family, although as we go to press it has not been decided whether this will be the Fiesta or the Focus.
The dealership will also be showing a range of commercial vehicles. On display will be the Ford Ranger, the Connect and the latest version of the ever-faithful Transit.
James Dempsey, commercial vehicles sales executive at TC Harrison, said: "The all-new Transit van is bigger, better and more fuel-efficient than its predecessor
"It's the backbone of Britain and it has got stronger.
"The Ford Connect is the new edition to the Transit family and the one we're bringing along to the show will be in a colour called deep impact blue to show that commercial vehicles are not just all white vans."
Dealer representatives attending Friday's show will also be able to give advice on finance deals available.
Sunshine is expected for tomorrow, so it may also be an opportunity for visitors to top up their tans while they browse the vehicles on show.
