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Toyota Hilux takes top trophy at Festival of the Unexceptional 2024

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The 10th edition of the car show that celebrates motoring mundanity attracted a record number of visitors to Grimsthorpe Castle.
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Jeremy Clarkson’s Ford Escort RS Cosworth is for sale

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Affectionately known as ‘Gary’, arguably the most famous Ford Escort RS Cosworth will head to auction at Silverstone next month.
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Brawn in the USA: TVR Cerbera can now be imported into America

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Thanks to NHTSA legislation, classic TVR models from the late 1990s, including the Cerbera, can start a new life in the United States.
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Audi Quattro 20v Turbo: former UK press car heads to auction

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One of four cars used in the UK as press demonstrators, this 1989 Audi Quattro 20v has recently been restored.
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Audi completes radical Auto Union Type 52 road-racer after 90 years

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Designed by Ferdinand Porsche in 1933, Audi has revealed a restored Auto Union Type 52 Schnellsportwagen at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Cars

Party like it’s 1997 with this Lotus Esprit V8 up for auction

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Currently listed by Bonhams Online, this Lotus Esprit V8 SE started its life as a press demonstrator and has covered less than 50,000 miles.
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Ex-press Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth 4×4 is up for auction

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Originally used as a press demonstrator by Ford, this four-door Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth 4x4 is available for online auction bids now.
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Triumph Stag driven by Dennis Waterman heads to auction

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Featured in the ‘New Tricks’ TV series, this 1975 Triumph Stag was even present at a memorial service for the late British actor.
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Classic Mercedes-Benz SL owned by Stirling Moss heads to auction

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The ex-Stirling Moss Mercedes 500SL goes under the hammer at the H&H Classics Duxford Sale later this month.

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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.

Features

Jaguar S-Type: the forgotten Jag that transformed the company’s fortunes

The Jaguar S-Type was a mission-critical part of Ford's plan to boost the brand by taking on the mighty BMW 5 Series.

The story of Japan’s tiny kei cars

Your pocket guide to Japan’s tiny, quirky and brilliant kei cars – including some of our favourite models

The 10 worst Ferraris ever made

Not even Maranello is perfect all the time – as this list of Ferrari fails shows

Reviews

1989 Ford Fiesta XR2 review: Retro Road Test

The Ford Fiesta XR2 isn't as poised or polished as a Peugeot 205 GTI, but we still want one. Read our review of this classic hot hatchback.

2005 Skoda Fabia vRS Mk1 review: Retro Road Test

A diesel-engined hot hatchback? What were they thinking? We drive the sporty-but-sensible Mk1 Skoda Fabia vRS.

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?