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Launched in 1996, the Porsche Boxster introduced new generations to affordable driving thrills. We tell its story – from original concept to new 718 Spyder

Happy birthday Bulli: Volkswagen Transporter is 70

News Richard Aucock - August 7, 2020 1

August 2020 marks exactly 70 years since the oldest remaining Volkswagen Transporter rolled off the Wolfsburg line. Celebrate with a spark plug cake!

Classic Car Drive In Weekend coming to Bicester Heritage

News Richard Aucock - August 6, 2020 1

The Classic Car Drive In Weekend is a new event coming to Bicester Heritage in September. It will feature 500-plus retro cars and is fully Covid-compliant

Jensen Interceptor review: Retro Road Test

Cars Tim Pitt - August 6, 2020 0

The Jensen Interceptor serves up British charm with a side-order of American muscle. We drive the ultimate 385hp Six-Pack version.

Colin Chapman’s Esprit ‘company car’ to be restored by Lotus

News Tim Pitt - August 11, 2020 0

A Lotus Turbo Esprit owned by company founder Colin Chapman – and driven by British PM Margaret Thatcher – is being restored to its former glory.

London Concours 2020: the 10 cars you must see

News Gavin Braithwaite-Smith - August 10, 2020 0

London Concours is the first major automotive event to go ahead since February. Here are some of the highlights you can expect

A brief history of the Porsche Boxster

Features Richard Aucock - August 7, 2020 0

Launched in 1996, the Porsche Boxster introduced new generations to affordable driving thrills. We tell its story – from original concept to new 718 Spyder

Happy birthday Bulli: Volkswagen Transporter is 70

News Richard Aucock - August 7, 2020 1

August 2020 marks exactly 70 years since the oldest remaining Volkswagen Transporter rolled off the Wolfsburg line. Celebrate with a spark plug cake!

Classic Car Drive In Weekend coming to Bicester Heritage

News Richard Aucock - August 6, 2020 1

The Classic Car Drive In Weekend is a new event coming to Bicester Heritage in September. It will feature 500-plus retro cars and is fully Covid-compliant

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