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Citroen 2CV6 Charleston 40 years

Citroen celebrates 40 years of the 2CV6 Charleston

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Best-selling cars of 1995

Britain’s favourite cars of 1995

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Japanese Sports Cars

The greatest Japanese sports cars ever made

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Fast Ford Fiestas

30 years of fast Ford Fiestas

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Innovative Citroens

Celebrating Citroen’s most innovative cars

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Japanese Kei Cars

The story of Japan’s tiny kei cars

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Ford Capri 280

1987 Ford Capri 280 review: Retro Road Test

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History of Alpine

Alpine: the history of F1’s newest team

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London Concours

London Concours 2020: the 10 cars you must see

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McLaren F1 valued at 16m

Price guide values McLaren F1 at over £16m

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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

Mondeo Mk3 at 20: world at its feet?

The Mk 3 was the Mondeo’s high watermark – a far cry from its modern fall from grace

These classic radio controlled cars are pure nostalgia

From the first Competition Special to one of the seminal Tamiya RC cars, here’s a radio controlled trip down memory lane

Remember when Volkswagen built a London taxi?

In December 2010, Volkswagen unveiled its Taxi Concept. Ten years on, here’s a brief history of VW’s black cab.

Reviews

1989 Seat Ibiza Mk1 review: Retro Road Test

With crisp Giugiaro styling and low running costs, the original Seat Ibiza is a great starter classic. If you can find one.

1986 Toyota Corolla GT AE86 review: Retro Road Test

Tim Pitt drives the famous forerunner of today's Toyota GR86 sports car: the classic 'Hachi Roku' Corolla AE86.

2002 Ford Focus RS review: Retro Road Test

The original Ford Focus RS is a modern classic that continues to divide opinion. We get behind the wheel – and offer advice about buying one.