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Autocar is driving a Nissan Qashqai from its Sunderland birthplace to Istanbul

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Nissan Qashqai from Sunderland to Istanbul, day one

Autocar is driving a new Nissan Qashqai from the car's birthplace in Sunderland to the end of Europe in Istanbul. The journey is underway...

Richard Bremner

18 February 2014

Nissan Qashqai from Sunderland to Istanbul, day one

The engine of the V12 Sunbeam has been extensively rebuilt

The 350bhp record-breaking Bluebird rides again at Beaulieu

In 1925, Sir Malcolm Campbell set a new Land Speed Record of 150.766mph in a V12-engined Sunbeam. Almost 90 years later, and it fires into life once more

Hilton Holloway

18 February 2014

The 350bhp record-breaking Bluebird rides again at Beaulieu

The 'ute' started life as an authentic vehicle aimed at farms and industries

Cropley on cars: Enzo? I'd rather have a Holden ute…

The future of the Australian utility vehicle, or 'ute', is under threat, making them more desirable than ever

Steve Cropley

18 February 2014

Cropley on cars: Enzo? I'd rather have a Holden ute…

Many garages are now too small for a car, unless it's a Twizy

Are we to blame for the demise of the garage?

Modern cars are more reliable, better equipped and harder to steal than their older, garage-bound counterparts - and that's cause for alarm

Matt Prior

18 February 2014

Are we to blame for the demise of the garage?

It's tough for brands to stay exclusive while growing sales

Porsche is confident Macan sales will exceed 50,000 per year

Business

It's tough for brands to stay exclusive while growing sales

Porsche will sell another 50,000 cars a year with the Macan, but will that make the brand any less exclusive?

Steve Sutcliffe

17 February 2014

It's tough for brands to stay exclusive while growing sales

Not all youngsters clamour to pass their driving tests when they turn 17

Cropley on cars: What's the real reason young people don't buy cars?

An encounter with three youngsters offers a fascinating insight into why 'Generation Y' is less keen on car ownership

Steve Cropley

17 February 2014

Cropley on cars: What's the real reason young people don't buy cars?

A top auto analyst pleads with Peugeot: don't do the Chinese deal

The new 2008, a compact crossover, has helped bolster Peugeot's sales

Business

A top auto analyst pleads with Peugeot: don't do the Chinese deal

Peugeot is on the cusp of selling a substantial stake of itself to Chinese manufacturer Dongfeng, but some aren't convinced it's at all necessary – or beneficial

Hilton Holloway

17 February 2014

A top auto analyst pleads with Peugeot: don't do the Chinese deal

This Maserati 3200 GT could be yours for a fraction under £10k

To buy or not to buy? 2001 Maserati 3200 GT for £9995

This week's trawl through the car classifieds offers up a twin-turbocharged V8 grand tourer from Maserati – but does its price draw you in, or send you running?

Lewis Kingston

14 February 2014

To buy or not to buy? 2001 Maserati 3200 GT for £9995