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G-Wagen History

The ‘Go-anywhere car’ – a history of the Mercedes G-Wagen

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Forgotten Cars

Forgotten heroes: brilliant cars that nobody remembers

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Classic Porsche 911

The story of the classic Porsche 911

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The best classic cars for investment and driving fun

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BMW E36

Revealed: the best bargain cars of the 1990s

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Lotus Carlton

Classic Vauxhalls to dock at Ellesmere Port factory

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Remember when Volkswagen built a London taxi?

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BMW 8 Series: the story of the soft-focus supercar

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Porsche Vision Renndienst

New book showcases unseen Porsche concepts

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David Wickins Lotus Turbo Esprit

Ready for business: Lotus Turbo Esprit

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News

Ultra-rare MG XPower SV-R supercar is up for sale

One of only 42 examples built, this V8-engined MG XPower SV-R is a true piece of British motoring history – and you could own it.

Race and rally Ford icons head to auction this month

The Iconic Auctioneers NEC Classic sale features an array of legendary Ford performance cars, including a Sierra RS500 and a road-spec RS200.

Classic Jaguar bought by Madonna heads to auction

Pop icon Madonna has been photographed at the wheel of this Jaguar Mark X, which she purchased for her son, Rocco, to use in London.

Features

The coolest car dashboards

From the Lancia Trevi to the Citroen C6, these are some of the world’s coolest car dashboards

Cape Town: the South African city with incredible car culture

We check out the car scene in the South African city of Cape Town

Reality Czech: the story of the Skoda Octavia

The Skoda Octavia is familiar to millions – a family favourite for five generations. We drive some of the highlights from its past 61 years.

Reviews

1988 Bentley Turbo R review: Retro Road Test

A turbocharged brute in a suit, the Bentley Turbo R was the fastest luxury car in the world in the late 1980s. How does it stack up in 2023?

Toyota MR2 Mk1 and Mk3 review: Retro Road Test

We compare the first and third generations of Toyota's affordable mid-engined sports car. What are they like to drive and should you buy one?

2001 Porsche 996 Turbo review: Retro Road Test

The 996 Turbo combines serious performance with modern manners. It's also one of the best value used Porsche 911s you can buy.