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Midnight fun
Midsummer in Iceland, 24-hour daylight, seals, whales and âadventure foodâ. If only the transport could have been equally inspiring, says Tati Reed
F1 2025 half-term report
After one utterly chaotic British Grand Prix, the destination of the 2025 F1 title remains balanced on a knife edge. Andrew Frankel reports
Porsche Taycan review
Looking for the best EV on the market? Youâve just found it, says Andrew Frankel. Just not for the reasons you might expect
The Real Influencers: Sir Henry Royce
Neither inventor nor risk taker, here was a man obsessed only with excellence, and who gave everything to achieve it. Gavin Green reports
Geek Out! Testing times
Car photography isnât all glamorous locations and perfect light. As Richard Porter reports, it can also be climbing trees and camping out in graveyards
Safety fast!
Ever wondered what the F1 safety car is like to drive? Steve Sutcliffe talks to the man whoâs pedalled it for the last 25 years, then has a go himself
Our Cars: Honda Civic Type R
Now that Andrew English and his rorty hot hatch have been together some time, is it possible a spot of buyerâs remorse is starting to rear its ugly head?
More speed, less fun?
The faster a car becomes, the less enjoyable it will be on the road. At least thatâs what Dan Prosser always thought. But out there in the real world, is it actually true?Â
How To Drive by Steve Sutcliffe: Braking and powershifting
When itâs done right, braking does more than just slow you down. Steve Sutcliffe explains how to brake and powershift like a pro
Man Maths: Mercedes CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake
A new Mercedes-AMG makes pretend V8 noises. Older ones, writes Dan Prosser, made real noisesâŠ
Writer's block
The car industry produces more scandal, drama and intrigue than it does cars. It should be a novelistâs dream, says David Twohig. So why isnât it?Â
Better than factory?
To mod, or not to mod? That is the question. Or at least it is to Gez Medinger pondering what to mod, how and, least appreciated but most importantly, when
The return of Wood & Pickett
Yet another classic Mini restomod? Perhaps, but this one has first-rate breeding, writes Andrew English
Best of British: Morgan v Caterham v Ariel
The small British sports car industry is navigating its way through turbulent times. We should celebrate it, says Andrew Frankel. So we have
2025 Kia EV6 GT review
Dan Prosser drives a performance EV that might just hold the secret to making electric cars fun to driveÂ
How To Drive by Steve Sutcliffe: RWD and 4WD cars
The world's fastest and most exotic cars are either RWD or 4WD. Steve Sutcliffe explains how to get the most out of them
Man Maths: Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport S
Thereâs a new king of Golf GTIs but, says Dan Prosser, itâs a near decade-old one that you should covet insteadÂ
The best 4x4xFar
It was once an advertising slogan, but when it came to the L322 Range Rover, Land Rover absolutely meant it. Gavin Green launched it to an unsuspecting world
Idle Hands: BMW Z4 3.0si Coupé
A rare, desirable six-cylinder sports coupĂ© that wonât break the bank. Surely thereâs a catch? None that would deter Lewis Kingston
Joâs Diary: Finding the limit at Goodwood
A new driving experience allowed our intrepid diarist to push herself harder and faster than sheâd ever been before. Fair to say Joana Fidalgo rose to the occasion
Bentley Bentayga Speed review
Surrounded by younger opposition and now denied its 12-cylinder engine, Bentleyâs stalwart SUV needs a new lease of life. Is this it, asks Andrew Frankel
Whatâs happening at Aston Martin F1?
Three years ago it was a contender, now it is nowhere. Can the arrival of the greatest ever race car designer turn it around? Karun Chandhok reports
Woman Maths: Mercedes SLK55 AMG
Back on the Mercedes train, Helen Wakerley shares her love for the smallest AMG and its improbably massive 5.4-litre V8
Tales from the track
The Le Mans 24 Hours has been producing epic stories for over 100 years. Andrew Frankel guides you through the best of them
War of Words: Nature or nurture?
Can you learn how to be a truly quick driver, or is it something you have to be born with? Steve Sutcliffe and Colin Goodwin argue it out
Almost Great: Nissan 200SX
It looked terrific, went fast, went sideways and sold well too. So why doesnât David Twohig think this 1980s coupĂ© quite cuts the mustard?
The road to Le Mans
By this time next week weâll know whoâs won the worldâs greatest motor race. Your form guide Andrew Frankel tries (and fails) to pick a winner
My dad's cars
There is a special kind of angst felt by a car obsessed boy raised by parents who couldnât care less about them, writes Dan Prosser
Man Maths: Porsche 928
Despite never managing to replace the 911, 928s have an allure all of their own. But, says Andrew Frankel, prospects should handle with extreme care
Blunder Buses: Volkswagen Phaeton
There are good reasons for developing a new car from scratch, but hubris isnât one of them. Richard Bremner explores Dr PiĂ«châs great misstepÂ
Richard the Lionheart (we hope)
Our resident adventurer is upgrading her wheels to create the ultimate expedition machine. Heâs called Richard and Tati Reed has big plans for him
Going home
Ti's only 10/10 car is shortly to go out of production. Andrew Frankel takes it back to the place of its birth for one last blast
The Real Influencers: Colin Chapman
He transformed the face of racing when he was alive, his influence is still felt today and may become more important still in future, writes Gavin GreenÂ
Geek Out! Filler up
You probably donât think too hard about where your carâs fuel filler is located, even less how it got there. Then again, youâre not Richard Porter
Man Maths: McLaren 675LT
Itâs arguably the greatest McLaren Automotive car yet produced. So why, asks Dan Prosser, is it worth so much less than the equivalent Ferrari?Â
Why modern cars are no fun
And how to prove it using maths, a prize that doesnât exist and a bunch of furry creatures you neglect at your peril. Only Gez Medinger has the answer
The new Alpine A110
Alpine will launch an all-new A110 next year, quite similar to the current car in some regards, and utterly different in another. Andrew Frankel reports
Petrol v Electric: Mini John Cooper Works
The electric version of the Mini Cooper S fell well short of the petrol model, writes Dan Prosser. Will this more sporting variant fare any better?Â
Our Cars: BMW 530e Touring
The 530e is turning out to be an entirely unexciting means of getting from one place to the next. Which is exactly what Andrew Frankel was hoping for
Man Maths: Mazda RX-8
The Mazda RX-8 never became a cherished sports car like certain rivals, and Dan Prosser thinks he knows why...