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Rover SD1 (1976-1986) icon review: not just a pretty face
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Rover SD1 (1976-1986) icon review: not just a pretty face

With Ferrari-inspired styling and a V8 under the bonnet, Rover’s executive hatch had potential
Road tests
29 Mar 2024
The greatest hot hatchbacks of all time
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The greatest hot hatchbacks of all time

What are the best hot hatchbacks ever? We’ve picked our top 10s from the 80s, 90s, 2000s and 2010s to settle the argument…
Best cars & vans
11 Oct 2023
Bentley Turbo R (Mk1, 1985-1997) icon review
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Bentley Turbo R (Mk1, 1985-1997) icon review

We drive the original fun-focused luxury saloon
Road tests
4 Sep 2023
Volvo 850 T-5R (Mk1, 1995) icon review
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Volvo 850 T-5R (Mk1, 1995) icon review

We take a look back at the first of Volvo's sporty estates
Road tests
15 Aug 2023
New Fiat Panda 4x4 Piccolo Lusso luxury restomod revealed
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New Fiat Panda 4x4 Piccolo Lusso luxury restomod revealed

The one-off Piccolo Lusso celebrates the original Fiat Panda 4x4's 40th anniversary
News
15 Aug 2023
Cool cars: the top 25 coolest cars in the world
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Cool cars: the top 25 coolest cars in the world

Our cool cars poll revealed the top 25 coolest cars in the world according to you. And here they are…
Best cars & vans
26 Apr 2023
History of Dacia - and its greatest cars
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History of Dacia - and its greatest cars

While Dacia only arrived in the UK in 2013, the marque has been producing cars since 1968. Here’s a look at its history and landmark models…
Features
10 Apr 2023
Porsche 928 gets a restomod version courtesy of Nardone Automotive
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Porsche 928 gets a restomod version courtesy of Nardone Automotive

There’s plenty of Porsche 911 restomods out there, but now it’s the turn of the 928
News
8 Jun 2022
Best Japanese modern classic cars
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Best Japanese modern classic cars

From rally car brawlers to elegant luxury limos, Japan is the source of some quirky and hugely desirable modern classic cars
Best cars & vans
24 May 2022
Best German modern classic cars
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Best German modern classic cars

Investing in a modern classic from Germany could be a shrewd financial decision. Here’s our pick of the best current options
Best cars & vans
24 May 2022
Best Italian modern classic cars
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Best Italian modern classic cars

We’ve trawled the market to bring you the best modern classics Italy has to offer
Best cars & vans
24 May 2022
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Best French modern classic cars
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Best French modern classic cars

French car manufacturing has had its highs and lows, but the cars listed here are all bona fide modern classics
Best cars & vans
24 May 2022
David Brown Mini Remastered Marshall Edition revealed to celebrate audio company’s 60th birthday
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David Brown Mini Remastered Marshall Edition revealed to celebrate audio company’s 60th birthday

The new limited-edition restomod Mini is produced in collaboration with Marshall Amplification
News
4 Apr 2022
Secret cars Ford never built: from the RS200 successor to the new Escort
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Secret cars Ford never built: from the RS200 successor to the new Escort

A new book delves behind the scenes at Ford to reveal the reimagining of its Group B monster, plus the company’s struggles to replace the ageing Escor…
Features
3 Mar 2022
Our cars: what the Auto Express team drives
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Our cars: what the Auto Express team drives

We drive the latest cars for a living, but what motors do we have sitting at home?
Features
17 Jun 2021
GTO Engineering Squalo: retro sports car interior revealed in sketches
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GTO Engineering Squalo: retro sports car interior revealed in sketches

GTO Engineering has tried to capture the essence of a classic sports car interior, shunning infotainment screens for dials and solid switchgear
News
15 Jun 2021
Best 80s cars: the 30 greatest cars of the 1980s
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Best 80s cars: the 30 greatest cars of the 1980s

We’ve picked our top 30 cars of the 1980s, stunning machines that broke new ground then and still stand out today.
Best cars & vans
29 Mar 2021
Greatest ever Mazda cars: classic and modern

Greatest ever Mazda cars: classic and modern

We celebrate the Mazda's centenary by picking 10 hits from the Japanese firm's back catalogue
Features
21 Jun 2020
Meet Ian Callum: from Jaguar designer to company founder

Meet Ian Callum: from Jaguar designer to company founder

Legendary designer Ian Callum hasn’t been idle since stepping down from Jaguar. He’s set up his own design company, and job one is to revisit one of h…
Features
13 May 2020
Land Rover Defender vs Jeep Wrangler
Land Rover Defender vs Jeep Wrangler - modern classics head-to-head

Land Rover Defender vs Jeep Wrangler

The iconic Land Rover Defender and Jeep Wrangler are mud-pluggers and have a fascinating family history
Car group tests
29 Dec 2019
MGF vs Mazda MX-5: modern classic head-to-head
MGF vs Mazda MX-5: modern classic head-to-head

MGF vs Mazda MX-5: modern classic head-to-head

Top-down motoring thrills are guaranteed with the MGF and Mazda MX-5, but which is the better modern classic?
Car group tests
26 Dec 2019
MINI Cooper vs VW Beetle: modern classic head-to-head
MINI Cooper vs VW Beetle - modern classic head-to-head

MINI Cooper vs VW Beetle: modern classic head-to-head

There’s never been a better time to snap up a reimagined classic, but is the MINI Cooper or VW Beetle a better buy?
Car group tests
22 Dec 2019