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Vauxhall Heritage Luton Exhibition

Vauxhall Heritage to host free public exhibition of iconic cars

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BTCC Retro Cars

Terrific tin-tops: the retro cars that made the BTCC a global...

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Luck of the Irish - Ireland’s hidden automotive history

Luck of the Irish – Ireland’s hidden automotive history

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Ford Focus

The history of the Ford Focus: in pictures

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The 10 worst Ferraris ever made

The 10 worst Ferraris ever made

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News

Auction Car of the Week: 1968 Lola T70 Mk3

With a successful racing career followed by movie stardom with Steve McQueen – this classic Lola T70 has a fascinating story to tell.

Auction Car of the Week: 1985 BMW Alpina B10 3.5

An under-the-radar performance saloon, and a rare alternative to a BMW M5, this Alpina B10 3.5 comes up for auction later in July.

Rover 220 Turbo that holds 36 land speed records is up for auction

Thought to be the sole surviving pre-production Rover 220 Coupe Turbo, this car was used to break multiple land speed world records.

Features

Remembering the launch of the Lotus Elise

Patrick Peal, former Head of Communications at Lotus, recalls the day when the Elise was revealed to the world. Will we see its like again?

What if… Jaguar had built an XJ40 coupe?

It was 1993 before a prototype Jaguar XJ40 coupe arrived – and by that time, the new X300 model was imminent. We look at what could have been.

This Citroen 2CV driver gives us a masterclass in maintaining momentum

You think a Volkswagen Up GTI is the best affordable car for a twisty road? Pah...

Reviews

1972 Jensen Interceptor review: Retro Road Test

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

1996 Porsche 993 Targa review: Retro Road Test

The 993 Targa is one of the final 'classic' Porsche 911s, with a sliding glass sunroof and bags of air-cooled character. Tim Pitt drives it.

1977 Volkswagen Polo: Retro Road Test.

As the Volkswagen Polo prepares to enter its new electric era, we drive a 1977 original. Does the Mk1 Polo still appeal today?