Features

Revisit some of the best motoring features envisaged as being the future.

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Volvo 480: a sporty Swede that wasn’t sensible or square

Retro Motor team - 2
The oddball Volvo 480 came out of nowhere, but laid the foundations for the company's front-wheel-drive future. We tell its story.
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The 20 greatest fast Fords

Tim Pitt - 5
From the Sierra RS Cosworth to the Fiesta ST, everybody loves a fast Ford. We pick our 20 all-time favourites.
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What if… Jaguar had built an XJ40 coupe?

Andrew Brady - 2
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.
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Remembering the launch of the Lotus Elise

Tim Pitt - 7
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?
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Volkswagen K70: the story of a ‘quiet game changer’

Gavin Braithwaite-Smith - 3
The Volkswagen K70 was destined to wear an NSU badge, but the front-driven and water-cooled saloon was a turning point in VW history.
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The greatest second-generation cars

Gavin Braithwaite-Smith - 2
These cars struck it lucky the second time around, including Mk2 versions of the Ford Escort, Toyota Prius and Porsche Boxster
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The history of Cupra performance cars

John Redfern - 1
After years of Seat hot hatches, Cupra has become a standalone car marque, with a focus on sporty performance and style. We tell its story so far.
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The Ford Escort story: how Britain’s best-seller blew it

Gavin Braithwaite-Smith - 6
Launched in 1968, the Ford Escort consistently topped the UK car sales chart for 42 years. We chart the highs and lows of a popular hero.
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Top cat: celebrating 60 years of the Jaguar E-Type

Gavin Braithwaite-Smith - 0
The Jaguar E-Type was unveiled at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show. We celebrate 60 years of the most beautiful car ever made.

News

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.

First new Group A-spec Ford Sierra RS500 is ready to race

CNC Motorsport has delivered the very first reborn Andy Rouse Engineering Ford Sierra RS500 to its lucky owner.

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Spot the difference: cars that share the same rear lights

We reveal the unlikely cars that share the same rear light clusters, including the Jaguar XJ220 and the Rover 200.

Lancia Thema 8.32: the sensible saloon with a Ferrari engine

With a 3.0-litre Ferrari V8 under its bonnet, the Lancia Thema 8.32 might be the ultimate Q-car. Rowan Atkinson owned this one, too.

The amazing 10-car garage you could buy for the cost of ONE wedding

As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announce their engagement, we fire up Auto Trader

Reviews

1993 Volkswagen Corrado VR6 review: Retro Road Test

One of the coolest coupes of the 1990s, the Volkswagen Corrado VR6 is now a fully-paid-up modern classic. Read on for the Retro Motor review.

2001 Honda Insight review: Retro Road Test

The 1999 Honda Insight is already a cult classic, but it's also a surprisingly sensible and affordable retro car. We get behind the wheel.

1997 Vauxhall Omega V6 review: Retro Road Test

Has the Vauxhall Omega 3.0-litre V6 stood the test of time? We reckon it's the equal of a BMW from the same era – if you can find a good one.