Driving has shaped the modern world.

From the moment the first practical motorcar appeared in 1886, a new era began. What started as a remarkable invention quickly evolved into a global force that transformed how people travel, work, compete, serve and connect with one another.

At The World of Driving, we celebrate far more than the motorcar itself. We celebrate the entire world that grew from it.

We celebrate the pioneers who dared to imagine a future beyond horse-drawn transport. We celebrate the engineers, inventors and visionaries who turned ideas into machines that changed the course of history. We celebrate the vehicles that have carried families on unforgettable journeys, transported goods across continents, protected communities, defended nations and pushed the boundaries of human achievement.

This is the story of every vehicle that has played its part.

From the earliest motorcars to the vans and commercial vehicles that keep businesses moving. From the mighty lorries and HGVs that power our economies to the buses and coaches that connect communities. From the fire engines that save lives and the police vehicles that protect our roads, to the military vehicles that have served through times of conflict and change.

We also celebrate the spirit of competition that emerged almost as soon as the first vehicles took to the road. The desire to go faster, travel further and build better machines inspired the birth of motorsport and led to iconic landmarks such as Brooklands, opened in 1907 as the world's first purpose-built motor racing circuit. From those early pioneers to modern Formula One, rallying and endurance racing, the pursuit of excellence continues to drive innovation throughout the automotive world.

The World of Driving is a celebration of the milestones, the machines and the people that have shaped more than a century of motoring history. It is a tribute to progress, innovation, engineering and adventure.

As we look back to 1886, we do so not simply to celebrate the birth of the motorcar, but to honour everything that followed.

Because driving is more than a vehicle.

It is a world of history, achievement, freedom, service, competition and discovery.

Welcome to The World of Driving.