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The Greatest Sportsman – The Remarkable Sir Stirling Moss
Steve Hindle looks back on a treasured moment with the greatest sportsman – the remarkable Sir Stirling Moss
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Featured Gallery: Salon Privé 2013
Salon Privé, London's boutique automotive show, opened its doors today with UK debuts of the Spyker B6 Venator Spyder, Icona Vulcano and BMW's…
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375 articlesEvery classic, vintage and historic-racing story in the archive — 375 in all. Goodwood and the Silverstone Classic, the E-type at 50, Porsche at Le Mans, Alpine and Lancia, and interviews with the drivers who were there.
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Racer’s Perspective: Karun Chandhok
Howard Fielding chats with Karun Chandhok at Autosport International and gains an insight into the racer's mind
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Skiddmark’s Top Twenty: 2018 Formula Ford Festival – Smith takes ‘Zero’ to Hero
2018 saw Josh Smith, driver of car number zero, take the winners garland at this year's Formula Ford Festival and Steve Hindle was there to capture…
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Fast and Fifty: The Formula Ford Festival returns to Brands Hatch (Preview)
Steve Hindle previews the 2017 Formula Ford Festival this weekend at Brands Hatch, which marks the 50th anniversary of Formula Ford
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How many F1 drivers have raced in the BTCC?
SkiddMark takes a closer look at the drivers who've competed in both Formula One (F1) and the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC)
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Is this the end of the road for the Nurburgring?
I’ve never been a great believer in astrology. However, today’s forecast for ‘Capricorn’ might just be about to come true.
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Supercars roar at Wilton House
The summer schedule of outdoor motoring events in the UK is vast, headlined by the Goodwood Festival of Speed in June/July.
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Snapshot: Bentley Boys win at Silverstone
It's been 84 years since a Works-affiliated Bentley raced here in the UK - that was in the RAC Tourist Trophy at Ards near Belfast when a Bentley…
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The Secrets of Winning: Seven lessons from Formula One
Last month we sat down with Mark Gallagher to talk motor racing, F1 politics and his forthcoming book, 'The Business of Winning'.
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The Jalpa and 350 GT remind us why we love Lamborghini
Lamborghini is participating in this year's Techno Classica at Essen and showing two of the cars which made it such a well-loved marque - the 1964…
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ROAD 37: Citroën DS Special
Citroën has always been a quirky, distinctly Gallic car manufacturer – offering something design-led, daring and different from its competitors.
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Caterham and Renault to split over Alpine joint venture project
When we met with Caterham Group CEO Graham Macdonald last year the message was very much 'Vive la différence', but it now seems the differences…
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Exclusive interview with John Surtees: The Marques and the Champion
John Surtees won four 500cc motorcycle world championships but only 'one' Formula 1 drivers championship - it could have been so much more - in this…
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Audi’s RS 4 Nogaro tribute to the RS 2
If you're old enough then you'll remember the Audi RS 2. It featured the 17-inch wheels and brakes from a Porsche 911 and was the car which turned…
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British Auto Legends competition – Did you win?
Earlier this summer Royal Mail ran a competition asking UK motoring fans “if you had to pick one...” (of six British Automotive Legends) "..which…
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Ford Mustang launches in Europe
It may be one of the most recognisable American car brands, but as of 2014 Ford are hoping Europeans will consider it one of their own, so much so…
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One-off Rolls-Royce Chicane Phantom Coupé celebrates Goodwood Motor Circuit
The Rolls-Royce Chicane Phantom Coupé is a bespoke luxury car featuring design cues and materials intended to evoke Goodwood’s rich motor sport…
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Magnum launches a new lightweight sports car – the MK5
Canadian race car manufacturer Magnum Cars has launched a new entrant on the international track-day scene - powered by a 246bhp rear mid-mounted…
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All-new BMW 2 Series Coupé harks back to an iconic period in BMW’s history..
BMW would have you believe that the all-new 2 Series is inspired by the BMW 1600-2 from 1966 or the spectacular BMW 2002 turbo introduced in 1968…
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Jim Richards laps Bathurst in the 501bhp Volvo S60 Polestar Concept
Prior to the start of this year's Bathurst 1000, racing legend Jim Richards drove the 501bhp Volvo S60 Polestar Concept around the legendary Mount…
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Canadian race car maker Magnum prepares to launch a new lightweight sports car
A new road-legal two-seat sports car will launch later this month, produced by Canadian race car manufacturer Magnum Cars.
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Charles Morgan steps down from Morgan
Charles Morgan, grandson of the founder H.F.S. Morgan and the son of Peter Morgan, has today left the company that's been at the centre of his very…
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Now you can visit the Lamborghini Museum on Google Maps
If you've never been to the Lamborghini's museum in Sant'Agata Bolognese, then you're seriously missing out.
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Vote for ‘your’ Historic Car of the Year
Motoring fans have until 31st October 2013 to vote online for the 2013 International Historic Motoring Awards Car of the Year.
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Sébastien Loeb: the nine-time world rally champion reflects on his career
In a little over a week from now, nine-time world rally champion Sébastien Loeb begins his final WRC outing at his home event, Rally France.
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Mr Bean’s classic Mini goes racing
Taking part in yesterday's 'Creme 21 Youngtimer Rally' in Spa, was a very special Mini, better known for its role in the British comedy series, Mr.
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British Model David Gandy describes his passion for driving sports cars
British model David Gandy has made a short film with Jaguar, about his number one passion in life; driving sports cars, which he describes as “the…
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Volkswagen kills the Camper Van and with it the dreams of a generation of hippies
It's come a long way in 63 years, but as of 2014 Volkswagen's iconic camper van will have reached the end of the road.
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Competition: Win one of the British Motoring Greats for a weekend
During the past few months, Royal Mail has been celebrating Britain’s rich motoring heritage with a series of British Auto Legends stamps and…
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Volvo reveals the radical new Concept Coupé
Volvo's radical new Concept Coupé will make its debut at next month's Frankfurt Motor Show, signalling a dramatic change in the design and…
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Chrysler’s SRT Viper to promote the film ‘RUSH’
Anyone remember that famous moment back in the early '90s when James Hunt drove a Chrysler Viper RT/10 flat out with its 8.0-litre V10 engine…
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Tom Onslow-Cole: Time Machine
Steve Hindle talks with 26-year old BTCC race driver Tom Onslow-Cole about time - why it's important, how he manages it and how to gain more of it..
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Former BMW Motorsport Boss Karl-Heinz Kalbfell dies at Brands Hatch
Former BMW motorsport boss Karl-Heinz Kalbfell was killed in a freak accident on Saturday during the British Motorcycle Racing Club at Brands Hatch.
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Official pictures of BMW’s M4 Coupé..
Images of BMW's Concept M4 Coupé have emerged this evening prior to its official release at this weekend's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
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The Audi quattro is back..
Audi's show car for the IAA Frankfurt is a return of the iconic quattro, 2014 style, powered by a heavily tuned version of the twin-turbocharged…
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Zip-up warm for the new MINI launch in November
Some people will be (rightly) offended by the new MINI's launch in November, which is themed around a 107th birthday celebration for Sir Alec…
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Maranello’s Ferrari Museum diversifies into dog boarding..
Visitors to Maranello’s Ferrari Museum will now be able to leave their pooches in a select range of guarded kennels, in the shaded part of the museum…
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Sound-off: Mercedes AMG’s 2014 V6 turbo F1 engine vs Honda’s V10
Mercedes AMG has released an audio recording of the 1.6-litre turbocharged V6 unit which will power Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg in next year's F1…
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Jaguar’s very first F-TYPE leads the company’s heritage collection
Jaguar has presented the very first F-TYPE (#1) to Jaguar Heritage at the official opening of the new Jaguar Gallery at Coventry Transport Museum.
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Buy a slice of Aston Martin racing history with these two iconic Le Mans show cars
How much would you pay for a slice of Aston Martin motorsport history? A bona-fide racing car, perfect for display in your showroom, office…
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The Soapbox Edition: 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed Gallery
The main soapbox event may have been ninety-one miles further north (at Alexandra Palace), but that didn't stop Goodwood from putting on its own…
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2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed : Video and Gallery
For the 20th anniversary of the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the organisers are trying something special - on Sunday 14th the event will be broadcast…
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Jaguar Project 7 gives the F-TYPE that Le Mans winning feeling
Project 7 is a brand new design study based on Jaguar’s all-new two-seater convertible, powered by a 542bhp supercharged version of the 5.0-litre…
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Porsche teases its 911-inspired sculpture for Goodwood..
Porsche will celebrate 50 years of the 911 this week, with a distinctive sculpture displayed prominently outside Goodwood House.
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Head to head: Range Rover Sport versus Spitfire
We've seen plenty of car versus aeroplane challenges before, but never one that took place off-road.
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First glimpse of the Opel/Vauxhall Monza Concept
Vauxhall, together with sister company Opel, will reveal its new Monza Concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show this September, designed to take the fight…
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Aston Martin opens its first Heritage Showroom at Newport Pagnell
Aston Martin has opened its first ever 'Heritage Showroom' at Aston Martin Works in Newport Pagnell.
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McLaren celebrates its Le Mans success at the Goodwood Festival of Speed
To mark this weekend's 24 Hours of Le Mans and the marque's 50th anniversary, the company will be showcasing three iconic examples of the McLaren F1…
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Chevrolet price the Corvette Stingray at £61,495
The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray coupé will arrive in Europe later this autumn with a suggested retail price of just £61,495.
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Goodwood confirm the drivers and riders at this year’s Festival of Speed
With just over a month to go until the 20th anniversary Goodwood Festival of Speed, the organisers have confirmed 125 motorsport stars, from the past…
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MINI gatecrashes Porsche’s 50th Birthday celebrations for the 911
My face cracked into a smile when I saw MINI's latest press release, entitled 'Forever Young: The Classic Mini congratulates The Porsche 911 on its…
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Stunning Aston Martin DB5 goes on sale
A 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will join the Silverstone Classic auction next month and is expected to sell for between £275,000 to £325,000.
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Porsche reveals a limited-edition 50th Anniversary 911
Porsche have announced their 50-Years Edition 911 and it's a little less unique than their typical anniversary editions.
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Caterham faces up against Alpine at the Le Mans 24 Hours
They say 'competition improves the breed', well if that's the case then the partnership between Caterham and Renault's Alpine brand has just received…
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McLaren reveal a limited edition 12C to mark its 50th Anniversary
McLaren has announced a limited run of just '50' 12Cs and 12C Spiders to mark the 50th anniversary of McLaren.
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Touring Car legend Steve Soper returns to racing
Up until now, Steve Soper was listed in the history books as a 'retired racing driver', having hung up his helmet in 2001 following a heavy crash at…
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Aston Martin goes back to the future with its CC100 Speedster Concept
First thing to realise, and the statement which stood out to me, is that the CC100 Speedster Concept provides a hint at Aston Martin's future design…
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BMW returns to Villa d’Este with the Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupé
BMW's participation at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este has been pure Zagato-flavoured up until now, so it was time to change the record.
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Lamborghini reveals a gift to itself: The Egoista
There's something hugely embarrassing about the Lamborghini Egoista, not because of its fantasy car looks, but because of what it symbolises - a…
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Bentley reveals Le Mans Edition Mulsanne and Continental Models
Bentley have announced six new 'Le Mans' Limited Edition cars, available exclusively to U.S.
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DAY 1 – Lamborghini’s 50th Anniversary Grand Tour
Yesterday morning at 9:00am, the 350 vehicles taking part in the Lamborghini Grand Tour started their engines and set off towards Forte dei Marmi…
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Picture gallery: Lamborghini’s 50° Anniversario Grande Giro begins
More than 350 Lamborghini's gathered in Piazza Castello, Milan, last night where they waited in parc fermé for the start of the 50° Anniversario…
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Nordkapp Challenge: 'Five Morgans Go Adventuring' to one of Europe's most northerly points
On the morning of Sunday May 5th 2013, five Morgan sports cars will leave the company’s historical Malvern factory in Worcestershire and head north…
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Live like a ‘Bentley Boy’ with Pankhurst London
The most comfortable car seats in the world are those fitted in a Bentley. There's something about their firm yet supple support, deep leather hide…
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Lamborghini's 50th Anniversary Celebrations begin with the 'Grande Giro'
Last year we were approached and asked to contribute to a unique project to celebrate Lamborghini's 50th Anniversary.
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McLaren’s Can-Am models take centre stage at Goodwood
McLaren's 12C GT Can-Am Edition will take centre stage at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this year, as part of McLaren's 50th Anniversary…
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Wales Rally GB moves to North Wales and reintroduces night stages
Wales Rally GB (14-17 November) will move to North Wales in 2013, after agreeing an extended partnership with the Welsh Government.
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4 cars which are way ahead of Alfa’s 4C
The Alfa Romeo 4C Launch Edition made its début at this year's Geneva Motor Show, featuring the same 237bhp 1,750cc turbocharged petrol engine as the…
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Lamborghini celebrates with its Aventador LP720-4 50 Anniversario Edition
Leaked pictures have emerged of Lamborghini's 50th Anniversary tribute model, based on the Aventador coupé.
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Bugatti gears up for a big announcement..
Over on Bugatti's Facebook page the stage is being set for the launch of something new, but is it yet another Veyron or something truly worth getting…
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VIDEO: Official trailer for Ron Howard’s new film, RUSH.
We've been looking forward to this film ever since director Ron Howard posted an image diary on Twitter of his journeys to the film's historic…
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Peugeot returns to Pikes Peak with Sébastien Loeb
Jean-Louis Mourey's 1989 film, 'Climb Dance', is one of the most evocative motorsport films of all time.
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Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR “Uhlenhaut Coupé” joins the spectacle at Goodwood
The ‘Uhlenhaut Coupé holds a special place in Mercedes-Benz’s motor sport history. It's one of two examples made for the 1956 season, however they…
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Preview to the Goodwood Festival of Speed
The theme for this year's Festival of Speed is Porsche's 911, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2013, but that won't stop other marques…
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Andy Wallace recreates history with a 179mph run in Jaguar’s F-Type V8 S
Sixty years after Jaguar’s legendary test driver Norman Dewis achieved a world record speed of 172.4mph in a modified XK 120, Jaguar returned to…
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McLaren P1: How it compares to the F1
What'll she do mister? It's the most fundamental question anyone asks about a supercar, followed by "How much does it cost?" Well finally, after…
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Bertone celebrates reveals a shooting brake Aston Martin Rapide
The Rapide Bertone was originally commissioned by an Aston Martin collector, and Bertone were so thrilled by the end result they decided to showcase…
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Porsche 911 takes centre stage at the Goodwood Festival of Speed
In its 50th anniversary year, what better way to mark the occasion than occupying the ‘Central Feature’ at the 2013 Festival of Speed?
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There’s a new Lamborghini on its way with more than 776 lb-ft of torque..
We thought the battle was between the McLaren P1 and Ferrari F150, but there's a new Lamborghini due at the end of this month that will crush them…
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Interview with Pawel Czyzewski about the car Bugatti MUST build..
During the past fortnight, Polish designer Pawel (Paulo) Czyżewski has received a huge amount attention for a portfolio he posted on Behance.
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Fifty years of the 911: And my, hasn’t it grown..!
Porsche's 911 has put on a bit of weight over the years - well so would you after fifty years.
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Caterham to launch new range-topping EUV-compliant Seven
Caterham has announced a new engine for its Seven sportscar, based on the existing Duratec units, but sitting above the 175bhp 2.0-litre Superlight…
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Remembering Bruce: McLaren’s 50th Anniversary film trilogy
McLaren has released the first of three films as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations.
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2013 will be a ‘Golden Year’ for fans of Porsche, Lamborghini, McLaren and Aston Martin
If you're looking for a reason to bring out the bunting and support your favourite marque, then there's never been a better year than 2013.
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And they called it… Stingray
It was a somewhat quiet affair late last night at the Detroit Motor Show pre-launch event when Team-Chevy launched the 2014 Corvette to their...
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Why the all-new Porsche Cayman ‘finally’ does Butzi proud..
When the first generation Porsche Cayman was launched in 2006, Porsche's press pack was full of references to the venerable 904 Carrera GTS - a car…
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Déjà View: Remembering Michael Schumacher
His was a remarkable career the first time around. A record seven world championship titles, 91 Grand Prix victories and 68 pole positions.
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Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi drives a golden BMW M3 DTM at the 40th anniversary of BMW M event
This is such a great story isn't it? Alex Zanardi, former F1 driver and CART champion, who tragically lost his legs in a crash at Lausitzring in…
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Caterham launches the two-litre Supersport R
After the biggest week in the company's recent history, Caterham Cars are keen to show its continuing commitment to the Seven with the new Supersport…
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Is Vauxhall’s Insignia VXR SuperSport the fastest sub-£30,000 car in the UK? Or is it just pleased to see you?
We all know about General Motors' European troubles, where the Opel and Vauxhall brands operate.
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New Formula One film – ‘1: The Unvarnished Story’ – premieres at Austin Grand Prix
If you'd asked me two years ago what was the best motorsport film ever made, the chances are I'd have answered 'Le Mans' - the Steve McQueen…
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Renault and Caterham announce partnership to design and build Alpine Caterham sports cars
First and foremost the announcement by Carlos Ghosn, Chairman and CEO of Renault this morning is ‘not’ to build the Alpine A110-50 Concept (as shown…
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Through The Lens: Porsche 917K and Ferrari 512S by Steffen Jahn
There are snappers, photographers and artists - Steffen Jahn is very much the latter.
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Goodwood’s Golden Ticket: we look forward to the 2013 Revival
As a nation, we’re often accused of living on our past; of dwelling in a legacy of empire.
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Formula One’s Forgotten Circuits – five that were lost in time
In an interview with F1 commentator Martin Brundle at last weekend's Indian Grand Prix, Bernie Ecclestone suggested that "two or three more" European…
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Infographic: What's your favourite Bond Car?
Last month we featured an Infographic showing the Best of the Bond vehicle gadgets , featuring twelve of the film’s most clever cars.
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The Great and The British: Part 2 – Lawrence Tomlinson and Ginetta
Steve Hindle meets Lawrence Tomlinson of Ginetta Cars and finds out makes them stand out from the pack
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Mercedes celebrates the 45th birthday of AMG with a limited-edition SLS AMG GT3 that won’t be raced..
I've been racking my brains trying to think of another customer race car, that's produced with all the 'special touches' of a limited-edition road…
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Birth of the Ferrari F70: a study in carbon
Ferrari used the Paris Motor Show to reveal 'part' of its forthcoming F70 super sports car, successor to the Enzo and the only model in Ferrari's…
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Infographic: The 12 Greatest Bond Cars And Their Gadgets
With the 23rd Bond film, Skyfall, due for release in the UK on 26th October, we thought it would be fun to share an infographic which explores the…
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IOTD: Land Rover makes an impact in Paris with the all-new Range Rover
The fourth-generation Range Rover became the centrepiece of an exclusive display outside the Paris Opera last night, celebrating the model's 42-year…
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Bentley returns to motorsport with the Continental GT3 concept
Based on Bentley’s fastest ever road car - the new GT Speed - the Continental GT3 concept reaffirms Bentley’s philosophy to develop racing cars from…
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Porsche 918 Spyder destroys the Carrera GT, lapping the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 7 min 14 seconds
With 12 months to go before Porsche's 918 Spyder hits the road, the development car has already exceeded Porsche's goal of lapping the Nürburgring…
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McLaren’s P12 supercar looks set to eclipse the iconic F1 – VIDEO
With a little over 2 weeks remaining, McLaren has shown us a little more of its new super sports car - codenamed P12 - with a second camouflaged…
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Salon Privé 2012: Motoring’s luxury lifestyle event comes of age
There are places and events which remain in the collective imaginary for eternity: La Tour Eiffel; the Northern Lights; il Colosseo; Cirque du…
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Peugeot reveals details of the new 208 GTi due in Spring 2013
There's a lot riding on the new 208 GTi - the troubled French car maker needs a halo model to draw customers back into its showrooms after cutting…
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IOTD: Belgian Grand Prix: Michael Schumacher’s 300th Grand Prix
This weekend's Belgian Grand Prix will mark the 300th start for Michael Schumacher in Formula One, at the place he fondly refers to as his 'Living…
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Lamborghini prepares to reveal the new Gallardo 'Nova' in Paris
Back in 2010, Lamborghini revealed the Sesto Elemento (“Sixth Element”) – a carbon fibre based supercar, powered by the Gallardo’s 562bhp V10, but…
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Citroën adds al-fresco driving option with the new DS3 Cabrio
The Citroën 2CV (deux chevaux) featured a full-width canvas sunroof that would roll-up from the boot to the front windscreen.
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6.6 litre Trident Iceni to debut at Salon Privé
It's new. It's British. It's powered by a 6.6-litre turbo-diesel engine good for 68.9mpg and 2000 miles on a single tank of diesel.
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Lamborghini gears up for its 50th Anniversary celebrations in 2013
Next year marks the 50th anniversary since Italian industrialist Ferruccio Lamborghini decided he'd had enough of sub-standard Ferraris, and decided…
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Bentley previews the Mulsanne Convertible Concept
Bentley has revealed a convertible version of its Mulsanne saloon, showing the direction they'd like to take the marque's flagship model.
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Ford Shelby GT500 Cobra sends a 850 Horsepower salute to Carroll Shelby
It's a fitting tribute to the man who epitomised the 'muscle car' that the 'Friends of Carroll Shelby' should produce an epic, jaw-droppingly grunty…
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Viper GTS Launch Edition makes an appearance at Pebble Beach
Viper Stripes. I had them on a MINI, but they seem kitsch next to the ones on SRT's Viper GTS Launch Edition Model, due to make its first official…
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McLaren has one of those ‘stir crazy’ moments with its new X-1 one-off supercar
The familiar adage, 'The customer is always right', can sometimes prove horribly untrue.
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Introducing the BMW Zagato Roadster
Barely three months since the BMW Zagato Coupé was shown at Italy's Villa d'Este Concours d'elegance, BMW and Zagato have created another variant…
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McLaren 12C Can-Am Edition pays tribute to Bruce McLaren and Denny Hulme
This is the track-only McLaren MP4-12C racing concept, designed for the North American market and due to make its world debut at the Pebble Beach…
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All-new BMW Zagato will debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
BMW remain tight-lipped about their latest collaboration with design house Zagato, following its Zagato Coupé which was shown at the Villa d'Este…
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The Great and the British: But do our car makers deserve a medal?
There’s no doubting that thanks to some exceptional individual and team performances at the 2012 Olympics, Cool Britannia is now very much back in…
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Watch it LIVE on SkiddMark: Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
We’ve teamed up with Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance to bring you live coverage of Sunday’s awards presentation – the centrepiece of the Pebble…
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Girls and Cars: Introducing Harriadnie Beau and the Jensen Interceptor
Those of us of a certain age will remember the way cars used to be advertised back in the 1970s.
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BMW's Pebble Beach surprise is... a roadster version of the Zagato Coupé
The BMW Zagato Concept which will make its world debut at the Pebble Beach Concours this coming weekend looks like being an open-top version of the…
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Audi commemorates Pikes Peak with a special RS 5
The 90th running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb gets underway in Colorado this weekend, postponed from its original July 8th date by the…
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Porsche agree Martini Racing livery for the 918 Spyder
Picture the race livery of a factory Porsche from the '70s or 80's and chances are you'll either think of the blue and orange colours of Gulf Oil, or…
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Renault Alpine A110-50 – The movie with Jean Ragnotti
The Renault Alpine A110-50 concept sounded awesome driving up the hill at this weekend's Goodwood Festival of Speed, so it's nice of Renault to…
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New Renault Clio R.S makes a surprise appearance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed
The Renault Alpine A110-50 concept-car was supposed to be one of the highlights of Renault's Goodwood weekend, but Renaultsport managed to surprise…
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Mazda brings its 205bhp MX-5 GT Concept to Goodwood
Ever since the third-generation MX-5 appeared in 2005, we've been pleading with Mazda to build one worthy of being the hot-hatch killer that so…
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Infiniti EMERG-E prototype makes its dynamic debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed
Following its premiere at the 2012 Geneva motor show, Infiniti's range-extended hybrid sports car will turn its wheels for the first time at…
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Do you remember the good old days, when men were men and touring cars were Ford RS500s?
Young people today don't know what they're missing. When I were a lad (well perhaps a bit older than a lad) we watched 500bhp Ford Sierra Cosworth's…
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A new-look MINI Rocketman that Austin Powers would be proud of..
Forget the Shaguar - that's so last century. MINI's are cool again, but only one could star in an Austin Powers movie and wear the famous "GR8SHAG"…
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MINI’s New Film: The Britalian Job, Goes For Olympic Gold
With just 45 days until the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics, a crack team of former British athletes have been called upon to protect…
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VIDEO: Coming soon – Aston Martin AM310
After its appearance at last weekend's Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, the AM310 concept car will be appearing at some of this year’s big summer…
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New AC 378 GT Zagato to appear at next weekend's Goodwood Festival of Speed
The new AC 378 GT Zagato, unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year, will get its UK preview at the Goodwood Festival of Speed from 29…
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Lotus featured by Infinity Loop sculpture at Goodwood - but are they in a Death Spiral?
Each year the Goodwood Festival of Speed showcases a featured marque, a car maker which inspires adoration, perhaps because of its style, success on…
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Porsche unveils the most exclusive of anniversary specials, the 911 Club Coupe
It's sixty years since the first Porsche Club was founded in Germany, and to mark the occasion Porsche are producing a 911 so exclusive that only the…
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The cars are the stars at Villa d’Este
Even if you're not a classic car buff, there was still plenty to feast your eyes on at The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2012 this past weekend.
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Eric Clapton talks to The Official Ferrari Magazine about his one-off SP12 EC
Long-time Ferrari enthusiast, Eric Clapton, talks exclusively in the latest issue of The Official Ferrari Magazine about his latest car produced as…
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Aston’s new DBS appears in the guise of Project AM 310 at Villa d’Este
Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este is becoming a bit like Goodwood's Festival of Speed, where it may have started out as a celebration of historic…
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Official: Introducing the Renault Alpine A110-50 in motion
Produced with the renowned expertise of Renault Sport Technologies, the Renault Alpine A 110-50 concept car is imbued with the world of motorsport.
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BMW Zagato Coupé revealed at Villa d’Este
BMW and Zagato have collaborated on a stylish new coupé which will premiere at this year's Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este.
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Renault Alpine A110-50 Concept revealed
Excitement is building prior to the official launch of Renault's Alpine A110-50 Concept on tomorrow's Monaco grand prix 'rest day', and whilst the…
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Monaco preview: When Nico met Mika
Mercedes-Benz are notorious for their somewhat awkward product placements featuring Nico Rosberg, Michael Schumacher and Mika Häkkinen, but sometimes…
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Jaguar adds another 24 Hour race win to its list of achievements with a ‘diesel’ XF S
With Audi, BMW, Lexus and Aston Martin competing for the limelight, you'd be forgiven for not realising that another premium brand - Jaguar, has a…
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VIDEO: Bond #23 SkyFall trailer is out, but where are the cars..?
Compared to 'Casino Royale' and 'Quantum of Solace', which bombarded us with images of Aston's new (at the time) V12-engine DBS, the latest Bond…
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Driven: Volvo V60 T6 AWD R-Design Polestar meets Shelsley Walsh
There was a time when owning a Volvo was considered cool - the year was 1994 and Volvo had teamed up with Tom Walkinshaw Racing (TWR) to contest the…
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The De Tomaso dream is over..
After numerous announcements, delays and financial problems, the former manufacturer of the mighty Pantera sports car is on the brink of bankruptcy…
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Derek Bell returns to Le Mans in a Porsche 962
The last time Derek Bell raced a Porsche 962 at Le Mans was in 1992 with his son Justin and Tiff Needell.
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Schumacher vs Schumacher on track in their DTM and F1 cars
Michael and Ralf Schumacher - perhaps the world's most famous racing brothers, drive for the same company, Mercedes-Benz.
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Obituary: Ferdinand Porsche creator of the iconic 911 passes away aged 76
It’s a sad day for all fans of Porsche’s 911 today as we learn of the death of Professor Ferdinand Alexander Porsche at his home in Salzburg.
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Jacques Villeneuve joins Ferrari to mark the 30th anniversary of his father's death
On Tuesday 8 May, Jacques Villeneuve will take to the Fiorano track at the wheel of the 312 T4 driven by his father Gilles in 1979, the season that…
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Group B Rallying is back!
Although it never truly dissappeared, having been adopted by Europe’s historic rallying classes, Michelin is sponsoring a new event that aims to…
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Interview: Liam Doran and his 600 hp RallyX Citroen DS3
European Rallycross Championship front-runner Liam Doran will start his 2012 season by racing in the first round of the Monster Energy MSA British…
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Travel: Museo Casa Enzo Ferrari opens its doors in Modena
There's a great new addition to the list of '20-places-to-visit-before-you-die', following the opening earlier this week of Museo Casa Enzo Ferrari…
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The Sweeney and Ford’s Focus ST star at Goodwood FoS this summer
It was only a matter of time before Goodwood's annual Automotive Garden Party played host to some genuine movie stunt driving, and what better film…
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Lamborghini Aventador J – the modern day Jota
The Lamborghini Aventador J is a one-of-a-kind piece of art, a one-off bespoke concept car that showcases Lamborghini's latest technology and…
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ROAD 25: Peugeot Special - Motion & Emotion
Welcome, or should we say bienvenue to this très Gallic Peugeot special of ROAD Magazine.
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Emerson Fittipaldi shares his thoughts on last weekend’s Malaysian Grand Prix
Double world champion and Lotus Brand Ambassador Emerson Fittipaldi was interviewed by Group Lotus following last weekend’s Malaysian GP.
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Volkswagen reveals the all-new Golf GTI Cabriolet
Volkswagen will launch a GTI version of the new Volkswagen Golf cabriolet at next month's Geneva motor show, making this only the second GTI…
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Alain Prost becomes an ambassador for Renault, just like we already thought he was..
This is one of those news items that makes you consider the meaning of Déjà vu. Haven't we been here before?
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Peugeot attempts to reinvent the GTi
It seems a risky strategy for Peugeot to claim that the legendary 205 GTi is back. After all, the company has cried 'wolf' many times before - 206…
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Markku Alen takes Ferrari's FF on a snow-covered forest stage (VIDEO)
After watching this video, you’ll probably be thinking as I was “..wouldn’t it be great to pit a Ferrari FF against a Lamborghini Aventador and…
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The MG 'name' returns to the BTCC with Jason Plato
MG Motor UK will join the BTCC grid this year with its MG6 GT model – built to the Next Generation Touring (NGT) Car regulations by one of the BTCC’s…
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Westfield Re-visited: An interview with the boss, Julian Turner
It is three years since I first visited Westfield’s Kingswinford factory; a trip that made such an impression that it would ultimately lead to me…
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Formula 1 seems a long time ago for Alain Prost (Trophée Andros Round 1)
Although wintry conditions had yet to settle in the French Alps, the track at Val Thorens featured a satisfactory layer of ice which allowed Alain…
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Patrick Head steps down from the board of Williams F1
There can be a number of reasons why a founding director would choose to resign from a board they helped create, but usually they move to a…
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Intercepting Desire
You have been a good boy all year and feel you deserve a treat. How about a special car?
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Cole Position: An insider's view on the 2011 Race of Champions (ROAD Magazine Special)
This is precisely the kind of article I enjoy reading, a fly on the wall insight into a special event that most of us can only view from afar.
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Volkswagen Beetle R Concept makes its North American debut in LA
The Beetle R Concept has made its American debut today at the Los Angeles Auto Show, following its unveiling in Frankfurt earlier this year.
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ROAD Magazine offer: Learn to drive 'really fast' on ice with Juha Kankkunen..
If heaven really is a place on earth, then let me introduce you to where it is and how you can get there.
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Ford's New Focus ST to star in The Sweeney movie
A Ford Focus? In The Sweeney? Nah, leave it aht! Really? Too right Tinkerbell. I could go on, after all, the rhyming slang from the original 1970s TV…
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Brundle, Father and Son, take on Le Mans with Nissan
Ex-Formula One driver and BBC F1 presenter, Martin Brundle, will join his son Alex at the wheel of the Nissan-powered Greaves Motorsport LMP2…
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Mercedes: A history of DTM in pictures
Although the 2011 DTM driver's championship has already been clinched by Audi's Martin Tomczyk, the team title is still up for grabs with Audi Sport…
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Too Fast Too Sterile - Has the 911 GT3 Cup lost its edge?
“How do you solve a problem like Maria?” … A question that may not instantly be burning on the lips of every motorsport enthusiast, but one, all the…
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Mazda marks the end of RX-8 production with the Japanese-only SPIRIT R
Remember the RX-8? It seems a long while since we heard from Mazda’s rotary-engine four-door, four-seat sports coupe, but it’s still on sale and the…
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Lamborghini remakes C'était un Rendezvous to promote the new Super Trofeo Stradale
In 1978, Director Claude Lelouch produced a 10 minute short-film called C’était un Rendezvous (“It was a date”) , showing a high speed drive through…
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McLaren Automotive sets its sights on becoming a multi-billion dollar business
This weekend's Singapore Grand Prix was a fitting occasion for McLaren Automotive to announce that its Asia Pacific network will be managed from a…
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This is the new Gordon Murray designed electric sportscar
The last time he started with a blank sheet of paper, Gordon Murray created the McLaren F1, so you might be expecting (or hoping) that the phrase…
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From Rally to Road – the DNA of performance
News of Lotus' entry in the GT category of the FIA Rally Championship in 2012, got me thinking about the relationship between road and rally cars and…
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Frankfurt 2011: Ford reveals the Fiesta ST Concept
Ford have chosen Frankfurt as the venue to showcase its forthcoming ST performance models, with the surprise reveal of an exciting new Fiesta ST…
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Rediscovering dignity at Chelsea AutoLegends
There are few sights as mesmerising as a convoy of iconic supercars growling their way through the streets of London.
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ROAD 18: Too cool for Summer special
This month, Road is on Summer holiday, traveling from the far East to the Western coast of America.
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Jean Alesi takes on the Indy 500 in a Lotus
The 96th Indy 500 scheduled to run on 27 May 2012 will see the return to competitive racing of one of F1′s most admired drivers.
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IOTD: McLaren MP4-12C visits the old banked Monza circuit
Today’s image of the day is one that’s perfectly suited to a Friday evening. Last weekend McLaren Automotive opened its first ever showroom in Milan…
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Frankfurt 2011: New images of the Toyota FT-86 II Concept
Toyota continue the tease with its Ft-86 II Concept, but they’ve thoughtfully chosen to re-paint the show-car to help us distinguish between each…
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Can you out-drive David Coulthard? (incl/VIDEO)
Later on this afternoon you’ll be able to answer the question, “Am I as quick as an F1 driver?”, as thousands of gamers compete on Gran Turismo 5…
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Comedian Rowan Atkinson crashes his McLaren F1 (UPDATED)
Comedian Rowan Atkinson was involved in an accident whilst driving his McLaren F1 supercar yesterday evening, colliding with a road traffic sign on…
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Toyota begins promoting the FT-86 on 'Hachi-Roku Day'
Last Saturday was ‘AE86 Day’, a day when fans from around the world celebrated the legendary Toyota Corolla AE86 – Hachi-Roku (Japanese for…
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The Speed of Sound (Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca) - w/AUDIO
The challenge whenever we test a car is to convey just how it feels behind the wheel.
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Remember this? Supermodel Jodie Kidd with the Ford Focus Coupe Cabriolet
To mark the centenary celebrations of Ford of Britain in 2011 the company has been delving into its photo archives and publishing a treasure trove of…
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Fiennes restores British honour at Pebble Beach
Fiennes Restoration is probably the most successful British engineering firm you’ve never heard of.
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Derek Warwick takes over from Damon Hill as President of the BRDC
Following today’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), the British Racing Drivers’ Club (BRDC) has announced that Derek Warwick has been elected as BRDC…
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Boss 302 Mustang joins Ford's Centenary tour
Last week 10 Ford vehicles spanning the 100-year history of Ford in Britain assembled at Tower Bridge in London to mark the beginning of the Ford…
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Unit 2 – where McLaren’s racing cars go to retire
There's a stunning set of images over at mclaren.com taken by photographer Darren Heath, which explore a secret location somewhere in the south of…
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Ferrari F10 wows the crowds at the 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed
The 2010 Ferrari F10 single-seater, driven by Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro driver, Marc Gené, wowed the crowds today at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
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ROAD 17: Tim Schrick Turbo TV Special
Tim Schrick is one of the nicest guys in motorsport. He also happens to be one of the best drivers we’ve had the pleasure of riding shotgun with.
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Porsche aims for overall victory at Le Mans in 2014
Porsche has announced that it will be returning to Le Mans in 2014 with a works-run LMP1 sports prototype.
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New Renault Twingo breaks cover
Renault’s new 2012 Twingo broke cover this evening prior to its scheduled appearance at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.
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Katie Price paints her Bugatti Veyron pink, meanwhile Ettore turns in his grave..
Ettore Bugatti, best known for his racing cars of the 1920s and 1930s, came from a family of well-respected designers – his brother Rembrandt became…
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Celebrity chef James Martin drives the Ferrari FF at Goodwood
Ferrari’s brand new flagship V12 four-seater, the FF, was driven by James Martin, celebrity chef and presenter of BBC’s ‘Saturday Kitchen’ , at the…
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Aston Martin confirms production of the V12 Zagato
“Race on Sunday, Sell on Monday” is the philosophy which underpinned the most iconic sporting marques such as Ferrari, Porsche and Lotus and it still…
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2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed: A thoroughly 'Jaguar' Garden Party
A memorable Goodwood weekend has drawn to a close with Jaguar remaining the focus of the Festival as 50 years of the E-type were celebrated.
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Gordon Murray reveals the world’s most efficient Electric Car
Gordon Murray has launched what he claims is the world's most efficient Electric Car, citing comparison with the MINI-E, Smart EV and Mitsubishi…
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Scatter cushions in an Aston Martin..
Whilst I completely understand Aston Martin's rationale for producing the Cygnet city car, I get a lump in my throat (and an unsettled feeling in my…
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Aston Martin V12 Zagatos debut at the Nürburgring 24H
This week Aston Martin is putting the final touches to its race preparations in readiness for the toughest 24 hour race of them all – the annual ADAC…
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Nigel Mansell unveils Lotus' new Hethel track
If you’ve ever been to the Lotus test track at Hethel you’ll remember it as a challenging track – bumpy, off camber in places with minimal run-off.
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Jaguar celebrates the E-type's 50th birthday at Goodwood
If you’re heading over to the Goodwood Festival of Speed during the next 4 days then you’ll get the chance to see this remarkable new sculpture…
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COMPETITION: Join Volvo at the Goodwood Moving Motor Show
If it’s been a while since you looked at Volvo’s range of cars, then it may surprise you to know that the sensible Swedish car maker has recently…
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Aston Martin's V12 Zagato prepares itself for the Nürburgring 24H
Aston Martin’s new V12 Zagato endurance race car concept will return to the Nürburgring this weekend ahead of the 24-hour race hosted at the famous…
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Alfa 4C Concept will debut at Goodwood
If you’re looking for a reason to attend the Goodwood Festival of Speed next month, then look no further than the stunning cars being shown by Alfa…
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VW celebrates an icon with the New Golf GTI Edition 35
To celebrate the 35th anniversary of the original hot hatch, Volkswagen has announced the first details of the latest special edition Golf GTI model…
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Aston Martin celebrates 50th anniversary year of the DB4GT Zagato
To mark the 50th anniversary year of the iconic DB4GT Zagato, Aston Martin has announced an exciting new collaboration with the renowned Italian…
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White Van Man gets a new model to lust after
If you happen to see this particular white van on the road, you might want to think twice before attempting to blow it away at the lights.
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Walter Röhrl reunited with Porsche 911 SC to compete in Targa Tasmania
Exactly 30 years after almost achieving what would have been one of the greatest World Rally Championship victories of all time, Walter Röhrl, his…
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Scion introduces the FR-S Sports Coupe Concept
Lovely isn’t it? This is the new Scion FR-S and if it looks somewhat familiar then that’s because Scion is a North American brand owned by Toyota…
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Jaguar's E-Type 50th Anniversary celebrations reach New York
Call me a sad old romantic, but I love these images of Jaguar’s iconic E-Type and XF in New York.
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Goodwood follows red brick road at the 2011 Festival of Speed
Following the recent announcement that the 2011 Festival of Speed (1-3 July) will include the largest celebration of 100 years of the famous…
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Sir Jackie Stewart falls ill whilst flying back to London
Sir Jackie Stewart, 3 time F1 World Champion and winner of 27 Grand Prix, has been taken to hospital after falling ill whilst flying home to London…
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Jaguar XKR-S makes its UK debut at the Goodwood FoS press day
The more I see the XKR-S, the more I warm to its smack-you-in-the-face looks, which convey in a far from subtle manner that…er, the XKR-S is anything…
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Geneva Watch: MINI unveils the John Cooper Works S2000 rally car
Geneva provided the stage for MINI to unveil the new MINI John Cooper Works S2000 as a foretaste of the full-blown John Cooper Works WRC, due compete…
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Geneva Watch: Alfa's 4C Concept makes a stunning entrance
Alfa Romeo revealed its much-rumoured 4C sports car concept at Geneva today, generating one of the biggest scrums of the day as photographers fought…
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12 Common Misconceptions About Formula 1
To mark the start of the 2011 Formula One season at Melbourne this weekend, website driven.co.uk have compiled a list of the Top 10 misconceptions…
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Geneva Watch: MINI gets compact with the Rocketman Concept
It's been almost a decade since BMW's less-than-diminutive MINI was launched and whilst it has been a tremendously successful model, the…
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Win Tickets to Motor Sport Magazine’s Hall of Fame
Motor Sport magazine is offering its subscribers the chance to win 1 of 5 pairs of tickets to the Hall of Fame 2011, held at the Round House in…
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MINI brings together past and present at Monte Carlo
MINI is back in Monte Carlo and this time it’s the iconic version that won the famous rally in the sixties meeting up with the latest MINI WRC that…
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Issue#2 of Lotus Magazine goes pool-side in LA
Who can resist peeking at the cover story for the all-new Lotus Magazine as the team seek to recreate the smouldering tension of the movie, “Basic…
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Geneva Watch: Maserati GranCabrio Sport
Maserati’s GranCabrio is the latest recipient of the company’s all-alloy 444 bhp 4.7-litre V8 engine, which is already used to power the GranTurismo…
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Geneva Watch: De Tomaso SLS - the Italian for BMW 5 GT
When you hear that Italian car maker De Tomaso is back after a 7 year absence, you’d be forgiven for getting excited by the prospect – after all this…
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Geneva Watch: Aston Martin revives the Virage name
The last time the Virage name was used on an Aston Martin was way back in the days of the big old V8 model, it was 1988 and the Ford Motor Company…
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Geneva Watch: 2011 Morgan Three Wheeler - Shark Mouth
When did you last regard a journey by motor car as an adventure? The Morgan 3 Wheeler is launched to bring the fun and passion back to personal…
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Geneva Watch: 2011 AC MkVI
AC Cars, one of the oldest and most prestigious automotive brands is returning to world’s most important automotive show with its latest model, the…
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Jean Alesi passes the Evora initiation test
We couldn't help smiling at the by-now obligatory picture of the current/past F1 star next to a Lotus Evora - it has become a rite of passage for…
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Porsche's 918 RSR World Premiere
In just a few hours we’ll know exactly what Porsche has been concocting back at Weissach to become its first new model of 2011.
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New Toyota FT-86 II Concept to be revealed at Geneva
Do you remember the FT-86 Concept? The compact Toyota coupe that revived our deep longings for a modern-day Hachi-Roku (AE86 Corolla Coupe) and was…
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New Jensen Interceptor R - the original 'bird-puller'
I had one of these when I was just a lad… a Matchbox model as opposed to a real car – I’m not THAT old!
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Lotus and Mansell are reunited for Dubai 24 hours
31 years after Formula 1 World Champion Nigel Mansell made his F1 debut in a Lotus courtesy of Colin Chapman, his sons Leo (26) and Greg (23) will…
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Jaguar celebrates 50 years of the iconic E-Type
This year marks the 50th anniversary of one of the most famous and desirable cars in automotive history – the Jaguar E-Type, and Jaguar will be…
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Introducing the Porsche 918 RSR (incl. VIDEO)
As expected Porsche have revealed their new 918 RSR mid-engine coupé, based on the 918 Spyder Concept and to be used as a technology test bed for…
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Inspired by the Spirit of Ecstasy
Doesn’t time just fly by? Well perhaps not, but the link is relevant as we consider the Spirit of Ecstasy – also known as The Flying Lady , which…
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Audi launches a new online ‘heritage showroom’
Audi fans can now take a trip down memory lane through the brand’s 100-year history with the new heritage section on its audi.co.uk website.
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Renault announces the creation of Renault Sport F1
Bear with us on this one, since it may at first glance seem a little confusing. Renault who used to own and run the F1 team called Renault F1, pulled…
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One Ethos - Aston V12 Vantage meets Gulf LMP1 Race Car
Aston Martin has released an awesome short-film bringing together two of it’s most iconic cars together on the same piece of road.
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Mégane Renaultsport 250 spawns a rally car
Already a firm favourite amongst driving enthusiasts for its chassis and engine, the Mégane Renaultsport 250 is now turning it’s hand to privateer…
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Jaguar C-X75 makes its London premiere
After making its world debut at the Paris motor show, and becoming the star attraction at the Los Angeles motor show, the C-X75 is now turning heads…
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Lotus Racing goes Black & Gold for 2011
Lotus Racing has announced this morning that its cars will be running in a black and gold colour scheme from the 2011 Championship onwards.
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Team Lotus confirmed for the 2011 F1 season
The FIA’s official entry list for the 2011 Formula One championship was revealed this afternoon, with the most significant news being that the FIA…
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Subaru's Impreza Design Concept - what do you think?
Amidst all the glitzy sports car and hybrid-vehicle premieres at the LA Auto Show this week, you’d be forgiven for overlooking Subaru’s latest…
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Paul Weller designed MINI goes on sale in charity auction
Following his headline performance at MINI’s 50th Birthday extravaganza at Silverstone in 2009, mod rock legend Paul Weller has collaborated with…
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New Stratos – the handover
Put yourself in the shoes of Michael Stoschek - successful entrepreneur, collector and driver of historic racing cars and overall motorsport junkie.
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Morgan Three Wheeler - Malvern goes back to its roots
The success of the Morgan Motor Company was founded on the manufacture of an icon, the Morgan Threewheeler.
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Lotus reunites with Sharon Stone
After more than a decade of Elise-based production it’s easy to forget that Lotus was once known as a supercar maker, rather than purveyors of…
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Lotus - has it all gone just a little pear-shaped?
We seem to be writing a lot about Lotus this year, but then they’ve been making the headlines – usually for all the right reasons.
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Jay Leno reviews the Jaguar C-X75 Concept
No spotlights. No evocative music. No video walls playing carefully crafted videos. Unlike its world premiere on the stage at the Paris Motor Show…
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Flat out without moving - Get the picture?
I recently had the chance to join good friend Jason for one of the photography courses he hosts at the Brooklands Motor Museum, near Weybridge in…
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INTERVIEW: Passion for Speed – Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason
Passion for Speed which is the second update to his successful 1998 book reviewing his car collection, Into the Red.
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PERSPECTIVE: What's in a Name?
“When you talk, you sound like Super Mario on our Nintendo game,” my children tease. “Do I?” , “Yes.
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New Stratos gets a workout by ex-Formula 1 driver Tiago Monteiro
We are full of admiration for the project started by Michael and Maximilian Stoschek to resurrect the Lancia Stratos using the most modern…
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New Morgan 3-Wheeler due for launch in 2011
Yesterday, Jayne Jones of the Morgan Motor Company confirmed the launch of a new Morgan 3-Wheeler at next year’s Geneva Show.
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Hidden Treasures: 1912 Model T Speedster
Do not adjust your TV sets – or whatever we end up coining as the appropriate phrase when we click on a website and find the content differs from…
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France's Gendarmerie select 70 Megane R.S. for pursuit fleet
Renault have won a deal to supply the Gendarmerie Nationale with a replacement for their fleet of rapid intervention vehicles, a total 70 Mégane R.S.
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End of the road for the Turbo-Nutter?
As a lad growing up, I remember the pleasure that could be derived from the latest rally video game: whether it was the joy of executing the perfect…
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EXCLUSIVE: Your Chance to Question Nick Mason
A car collection that spans over 100 years of automotive history ranging from a Ferrari 250 GTO to a Porsche 962, a glowing front cover endorsement…
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PARIS: Lotus reinvents itself for a new type of customer
Lotus surprised attendees at the Paris show today by unveiling not one, but five new models, rather overshadowing the Lotus Evora S and Evora Auto…
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Jaguar C-X75 Concept points the Big Cat firmly towards the future
To mark its 75th anniversary, Jaguar has unveiled the C-X75 Concept, a sports coupe showcasing a new design direction for the brand, along with an…
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Porsche introduces the New 911 Speedster
There seems no end in sight to the variations Porsche is prepared to launch of its venerable 911.
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MINI Countryman WRC completes its shakedown at Prodrive
The new MINI Countryman World Rally Car has successfully completed its shakedown phase at Prodrive’s private proving ground in Warwickshire.
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Reportage from the 4th Reims Week-End of Excellence
Last Sunday we made the short trip over to Reims in Northern France for the 4th L’Excellence De Reims auto show, a sort of mini-Goodwood hosted at…
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Reportage from the 2010 L’Excellence De Reims Auto Show
Last Sunday we made the short trip over to Reims in Northern France for the 4th L’Excellence De Reims auto show, a sort of mini-Goodwood hosted at…
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ROAD 6: Summertime Special!
I agree Mike and like Steve says it'll be interesting to see how this fits between the C2S "...handling and acceleration are becoming more…
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PARIS: Audi revives an old name with the Quattro Concept
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the debut of the quattro, Audi is presenting a show car at the 2010 Paris Motor Show that moves a…
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Jaguar reaches its 75th birthday
Today is an important day for Jaguar – it’s 75 years to the day the famous British marque was founded.
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Interview with Perry McCarthy - The Original Stig
Unless you’ve been living under a rock during the past few weeks, you will have noticed both the national and motoring press being dominated by the…
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Ferrari reveals its tribute to Pininfarina - the SA APERTA
Ferrari will present the SA APERTA at the Paris International Motor Show next week as a strictly limited edition version of its popular 599.
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BMW Classic branches out into classic car trade
BMW Classic is offering classic BMW automobiles for sale. A BMW M1 and a BMW 3.0 CSL are to be sold by Bonhams auction house in Dubai this October.
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INTERVIEW: Behind the Lens: F1 Photographer Keith Sutton
Rick Osborn speaks to Sutton Images CEO Keith Sutton about his early days, his friend Ayrton Senna and life in F1
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VIDEOS: Subaru and Tommi Mäkinen produce 7:55 Nürburgring lap mini-series
Tweet Sure, it isn’t a new world record by an Italian supercar that bends what is road legal to the breaking point, but Subaru’s WRX STi has gone…
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One man’s dream: A new Stratos
Tweet If you’re a bored multi-millionaire, what would you do? You could dabble in fine art or wine, perhaps take up yachting.
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Jaguar reveals XJ75 Platinum Design Concept at Pebble Beach
Jaguar takes the wraps off the XJ75 Platinum Design Concept at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance this weekend, making it the second model created…
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Ford introduces a new 'Hill' to Goodwood's famous hillclimb
Josh Hill – son of former F1 World Champion Damon and grandson of twice-World Champion Graham – drove the Goodwood hillclimb in the latest RS road…
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Chop Schuey
I may be alone, but Schumacher’s squeeze on Barrichello at the weekend was ruthless, aggressive, gritty and beautiful all at the same time.
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Pictures from luxury supercar show Salon Privé 2010
Salon Privé offers a unique opportunity to see the most exotic modern and vintage super cars in the world, with the exquisite and exclusive…
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McLaren’s MP4-12C makes its world debut at Goodwood
The innovative new McLaren MP4-12C was given its public world debut at the 2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed, held from 01-04 July.
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Citroën Survolt to debut at the Le Mans Classic
Citroën’s stunning all-electric racing car concept, Survolt, will come to life on 10th July when it makes its first ever on-track appearance at the…
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Opinion: The Top 10 Nürburgring Videos that you must watch
A great ‘Ring video isn’t defined by one trait. A fast lap time, enthusiastic driving styles, high quality footage, deafening exhaust notes or simply…
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BMW Motorsport gets ready for the 24-hour race of Nürburgring
With just over a week until the 38th running of the Nürburgring 24H, BMW are getting all misty eyed..
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BMW 328 Touring Coupé wins the 2010 Mille Miglia
On a busy motorsport weekend, we’ve brought together some fantastic images from BMW’s image repository of the recent Mille Miglia parade.
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Alfa Romeo celebrates 60 years since winning the first European F1 race
Alfa will be celebrating an important milestone at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July.
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Sporting Classics of Monaco auction
Tweet Classic car auctions don’t get much better than this. May 1st in Monaco will see the launch of the inaugural RM Auctions Monaco event where…
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Silverstone launches new Grand Prix circuit
Royalty from both the monarchical and racing worlds today officially unveiled a brand new Silverstone track configuration, marking the completion of…
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Rear View: a nostalgic look back at the 70th anniversary of BMW's first Mille Miglia win
70 years ago the racing department at BMW had only one thing on its mind: the 1st Gran Premio Brescia delle Mille Miglia.
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Mini confirms John Cooper Works World Champion 50 Edition
Following its public display at the 2009 MINI United Festival at Silverstone, England, MINI have now confirmed a limited production run of the John…
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Lotus 'lightens' their mood as well as their cars
It’s been a great year for Lotus, what with the success of the Evora sportscar, putting their name behind a new F1 team and now as they prepare for…
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Goodwood uses renewable energy source for its Moving Motor Show
Following the recent announcement by Festival of Speed founder Lord March that Goodwood will this year introduce a new Manufacturers Preview Day…
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F1 legend Martin Brundle to compete in the Scirocco R Cup next weekend
Five legendary names from the world of motorsport will line-up on the grid at Hockenheim this weekend (23-24 April), as the famous German track plays…
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BMW to make 2012 DTM return
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BMW Group Classic sets up Motorsport division
Tweet From the beginning of this year the newly established BMW Group Classic Motorsport division is offering assistance in everything to do with…
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Another stunning year at Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este
It has become a mainstay in the social calendar, more exclusive than Goodwood, but still an event than some car makers choose to display their latest…
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Sir Stirling Moss acquires Porsche RS 61 Spyder for 7-figure sum
Despite still being hospitalised from his recent unfortunate fall, Sir Stirling and Susie Moss have just laid out a cool $1,7m on a beautiful classic…
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Renault Clio celebrates its 20th birthday
Believe it or not, Renault’s approach to chic style and function has broken into its third decade of life having celebrated its 20th birthday this…
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Lotus and Cosworth team up for IndyCar racing return
What a fantastic year 2010 is proving to be for Lotus fans, in fact strike that, any motorsport enthusiast should be excited by the resurgance of…
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First glimpse of the Subaru Cosworth Impreza STI CS400
Fancy an utterly manic Impreza tuned by one of the best in the business? We’ve just been sent these teaser images from Subaru of the new…
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Subaru builds a Cossie
Two iconic names in automotive performance have come together to work on a special one-off project, and the result promises to be very special.
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Pandion Concept marks 100 years for Alfa Romeo
The concept car Bertone designed to celebrate the centenary of Alfa Romeo has just been unveiled in a series of leaked pictures.
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New Porsche Tractors on-line resource
If you’re anything like us then you’re probably fascinated by those little nuances that separate the die-hard petrolhead from the mere enthusiast.
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Jarno Trulli develops the Lotus Evora Cup
I guess there are worse duties to perform whilst awaiting your new custom-built Formula 1 car, although I’m sure Jarno would have preferred Jerez in…
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F1 Driver Heikki Kovalainen tests his first Lotus
It has become something of a tradition these past few months, for F1 drivers past and present to line up at Lotus’ Hethel HQ and be photographed next…
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Martin Brundle samples the Lotus Evora
Hot on the heels of Jacques Villeneuve' recent visit to Lotus in Hethel, it would be tempting to speculate that Martin Brundle also had an ulterior…
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Walter Röhrl to compete at the Nurburgring 24hrs in a 911 GT3 RS
The 62-year old motorsport veteran sets out to prove that a standard GT3 RS can handle a 24 hour race.
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Video: Jay Leno recaptures the spirit of Rendezvous in a Mercedes SLS AMG
Jay Leno drives an SLS AMG on the roads around Los Angeles and compares them to the Nurburgring!
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Tune in to Porsche Experience TV
Porsche Experience TV is a new, unique concept developed by Porsche Cars GB that provides fans of the Stuttgart marque with high quality web-streamed…
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Project Runningblade unveiled at Beaulieu
The Beaulieu Estate which is jointly owned by Lord Montagu and his elder son Ralph, is better known for being home to the National Motor Museum…
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Lotus celebrates its return to F1 with the Exige S Type 72
Lotus is producing a limited edition Exige S Type 72 to celebrate the most successful F1 car of all time, the Lotus Type 72 Formula One car, which…
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Jarno Trulli gets his first ever drive in a Lotus
You get the feeling that when Jarno was invited over to Lotus’ cold and windswept Hethel HQ, that he was hoping to see the car that he will…
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Christmas Competition: Win a Nissan GT-R for a Weekend
We’ve got two competitions to offer you this Christmas, the first on behalf of Spirit Level Film and Club GT and the second as part of our…
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Ayrton Senna voted best ever F1 Driver in Autosport poll
The three-times world champion leads the pack in a unique poll voted upon by fellow F1 drivers.
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Walter Röhrl dominates Costa Brava Rally
At 62 years of age Walter Röhrl is not far away from collecting his pension, but there’s no sign of Porsche’s senior test driver slowing down.
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Video: Mercedes SLS AMG driven by Bernd Schneider
Tweet First drives of the Mercedes SLS AMG are beginning to appear in the press following its recent launch, and whilst most reviews have been…
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Test your expertise in the Evolution 911 competition
Porsche Cars GB are offering you the chance to test your expertise, matching the distinctive engine sound available in downloadable mp3 tracks with…
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Rossi wins BMW M Award and drives the new M3 GTS
Valentino Rossi picked up the BMW M Award yesterday for being the best qualifier over the season
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Justin Bell drives the Lexus LFA for Jay Leno's Garage
You’ve got to admire Jay Leno (or envy him with a passion), he’s a match for Top Gear in his ability to be first to drive some of the world’s most…
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Just a Car Guy - Jerry Seinfeld talks about his love of Porsche
You’re probably looking at the title of this article and thinking “Oh yeah, another rich celebrity bragging about his cars”, but in just a few short…
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Toyota brings back the Hachi Roku
The AE-86 Corolla of the 1980’s is a well revered icon of the D1 Drift series, and now Toyota is aiming to recapture the spirit of Hachi-Roku…
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Toyota Concept FT-86 studio pics
After last week’s official announcement from Toyota prior to the Tokyo Motor Show, further pictures have now been posted on the enthusiast forum…
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Cooper Bikes launches at the London Cycle Show
In a move that befits such an innovative family name, The Cooper Car Company has launched a new venture...
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New Porsche 911 Sport Classic
Porsche have never lacked inspiration when looking to create yet another variant of its ever popular 911.
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Mazda MX-5 Superlight
Mazda have designed and built a special one-off show car to be exhibited at Frankfurt this week.
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GFoS runners and riders highlights
Unless you’ve been hiding under an environmentalist for the last few weeks, you’ll already know that the Goodwood Festival of Speed is this weekend.
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DR TV: Jean Ragnotti tribute
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Obituary: Peter Wheeler 1944 – 2009
It’s with great sadness that we report the death of former TVR boss Peter Wheeler, who passed away last night after a short illness.
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Ferrari F40 & F50 fly-by at the Old Reims Circuit
"Stumbled across this whilst researching for an upcoming pilgrimage to the old Reims-Gueux circuit.
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Jackie Stewart: The Flying Scot
"Jackie Stewart won three Formula 1 world championships at a time when motor-racing was an awesome combination of speed, skill and sideburns!
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TWR Jaguar V12 XJS qualifying lap at Mt Panorama
Tom Walkinshaw manhandles the TWR Jaguar V12 XJS on a qualifying lap at Mount Panorama - just listen to the sound of that V12 engine and Tom
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Seton and Perkins around the streets of Adelaide
1.7 million views accumulated on Lexus LFA: a symphony of sound (95.5% positive sentiment).
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Mansell vs Senna – Monza 1991
This is the footage of Mansell and Senna at Monza. It's not the most spectacular move, but it is a very good demonstration of what F1 should be all…
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Glen Seton in a Nissan Skyline at Bathurst 1987
"The team manager had a heart attack at this footage. Not to hard to see why." - Scott Newman
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Lewis Hamilton’s first Formula JICA race
"Lewis Hamilton karting, in extremely wet conditions. This is where the roots of Silverstone 2008 were sown" - Marty.
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Lewis Hamilton's first Formula JICA race
"Lewis Hamilton karting, in extremely wet conditions. This is where the roots of Silverstone 2008 were sown" - Marty.
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BTCC Silverstone Finale 1992 – Last 3 laps
Three of the most exciting laps of racing ever? Great to remember David Leslie at his finest.
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Senna vs Prost (in karts) at Bercy
Remember this? It only happened once (in 1993) but was as eagerly anticipated as Hamilton vs Schumacher would be nowadays.
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Schumacher at Suzuka
Stunning commitment and total precision. We’d love to have seen Schumi and Hamilton on the same track.
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RUF CTR - Faszination Nurburgring
I think this is one of most stunning videos and showcases BRILLIANT and cold as ice (no helmet, 80s style short sleeve shirt) driving!
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Porsche 956 Nurburgring
Excellent Video, spent many hours trying to emulate that lap on GT4! That video camera is huge isn’t it ?!
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McLaren F1 at 391km/h
No collection of motoring videos is complete without this - Andy Wallace, maxing the McLaren F1 - Marty
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Faszination 2 - Ruf R Turbo
“To compliment the classic ‘Faszination’ clip – here’s the later version” – Mark34bn We agree Mark, although we still have a soft spot for the…
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F1 1979 René Arnoux Vs Gilles Vileneuve
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Derek Bell – in-car Rothmans Porsche 956
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Blundell bullies Nissan R90 at Le Mans
Forget all that PC Blundell nonsense: over 1000bhp absolutely bullied around Le Mans.
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AYRTON SENNA a Donington Park (1993 F1)
One of the finest laps ever completed - the move around the outside of the Craner curves beggars belief.
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Walter Röhrl im Porsche 911 - Rally Köln-Ahrweiler
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BMW X5 Le Mans
I remember a story from when this was launched. Andrew Frankel (Monkey’s friend and then Road test Ed of autocar) went to the Nurburgring for a…
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Shelby Mustang GT500 Super Snake | Video
Is it really possible to have ‘too much’ power? Chris Harris ponders the question when he drives the 605bhp Shelby GT500 Super Snake – a car which in…
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Video of Petter Solberg's embarassing moment
The place – last week’s Bettega Memorial Rallysprint in Bologna, Italy. The driver – Petter Solberg, 2003 WRC champion as he performed a parade lap…
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Impreza Type-20 v Evo VI TME v Audi quattro | Features
Rallying has given us some of the greatest drivers’ cars of all time. As Subaru withdraw from the WRC, we drive a very special STi with two of…
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Colin McRae Tribute
More than 1000 Subaru owners and thousands more fans have celebrated the life of Colin McRae this weekend.
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Aston confirms revival of the Lagonda marque
Aston Martin CEO Dr Ulrich Bez today confirmed his intention to revive the Lagonda marque.
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Aston Martin DBR9 – Gulf Phwoar!
In timely manner Richard Meaden describes what it is like to drive Aston’s awesome DBR9, winner of this year’s GT1 Class at Le Mans....
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Alfa MiTo - Son of Sud Feature
Seriously tempting car and perfectly in tune with the current times. A compact, economical, upmarket (trim, equipment, style) hatch for all us…
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Morgan AeroMax feature – now available
Aston V8 Vantage Roadster vs Porsche 911 Targa 4S vs Mercedes SL63 AMG – New VideosJanuary 8, 2009 FACE-OFF: Ferrari 599 GTO videosMay 6, 2010 Ford…
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Morgan Aeromax – Tell us what you want to know
Next week we visit the Morgan factory in Malvern, speak with Charles Morgan and drive away in the new Aeromax for a few days....
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[EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]: Behind The Lens: Keith Sutton – F1 Photographer
We interview Keith Sutton the F1 Photographer, founder of Sutton Images and one Ayrton Senna
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Video: 2010 911 Turbo and Sport Classic
Another video from those nice chaps at Tangent Vector covering Porsche’s new models at the Frankfurt Show.
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Unique Ferrari P540 Superfast Aperta is delivered to its lucky owner
Ferrari has produced a one-off custom car, based on the 599 GTB Fiorano, called the P540 Superfast Aperta.
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The Italian temptress – Some people call it passione, others ossessione
I keep being enticed by the Alfa GTV ads on Pistonheads, Autotrader and the like. It’s a simple head/heart conundrum that has no doubt plagued many a…
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The Italian Job – Lotus style
Next week Lotus takes a new twist on the old cult classic film, The Italian Job, in the run up to the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
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Porsche celebrates 40 years since its first victory at Le Mans
For some of us this is the greatest Le Mans race car of all time and certainly the most memorable.
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Patrick Depailler 1978 onboard Montreal wet lap
Every year the F1 guys go out for their first laps, there’s the inevitable pang of jealousy… then you watch a video like this and realise that you’re…
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Nissan Skyline GTR vs Ford Sierra RS500
This race was the last Group A event for the Nissan Skyline GTR and Ford Sierra RS500 in Australia, supporting the 1992 Australian Grand Prix meeting…
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Morgan Aeromax | First Drive
Rear View: a nostalgic look back at the 70th anniversary of BMW’s first Mille Miglia winApril 24, 2010 Interview with Dr Mario Theissen, Director of…
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Mika Hakkinen & Michael Schumacher at Spa
One of the most spectacular (and risky) overtakes in F1, we’ve found a vid with the preceeding lap on it so you can see what a huge gap Mika ‘the…
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McLaren celebrates the 20th Anniversary of its legendary McLaren F1
McLaren are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the F1 throughout 2010, starting with the largest ever gathering.
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Lamborghinis form the ultimate convoy in St. Moritz
Over 100 Lamborghini cars past and present gathered in Switzerland last weekend in a dynamic celebration of the marque.
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Jeff Koons BMW M3 GT2 Art Car premieres in Paris
With the kind of paint scheme that should come with a health warning, BMW enters Le Mans in unique style.
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Ecurie Ford France creates Focus RS Le Mans Classics
Ecurie Ford France, one of the partners of the popular Le Mans Classic event which takes place between July 9th and 11th, has prepared a collection…
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COMPETITION – Win tickets to the 2010 Silverstone Classic
We’ve been giving away tickets to the Silverstone Classic for the past 3 years and in that time it’s got bigger, better and more fun – so much so…
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Ayrton Senna’s Heel-and-toe at Suzuka
“I saw this video last night, and it’s still on my mind this morning. Check out how Senna pedals (if that’s the right verb…) through the 130R.