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Hot Renault trio - tracking front

Three hot Renaults: all different, but the family resemblance is definitely there

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From R26R to Trophy-R: driving the ultimate Renaultsport Meganes

The R26R went down in hot hatch history, but has it been surpassed by its successors? We gather the best to find out

8 March 2020

From R26R to Trophy-R: driving the ultimate Renaultsport Meganes

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Wings, spoilers and air dams come in all shapes and sizes.

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Wings: history's greatest car spoilers

Spoilers may be seen as a way of making a car look sporty, but for powerful cars they're an aerodynamic must. We take a look at the wildest wings we’ve ever seen

7 March 2020

Wings: history's greatest car spoilers

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When Cord unveiled its 810 at the 1935 New York Auto Show, complete with pop-up headlights, it caused a sensation.

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Greatest cars ever made with pop-up headlights

Pop-up headlights have disappeared today on new cars – which makes them even cooler. These are the best we’ve ever seen

7 March 2020

Greatest cars ever made with pop-up headlights

Bentley Blower continuation - parts

The Blower resurgence project is led by experienced Mulliner engineer Glyn Davies (pictured above)

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How Bentley is recreating its legendary 4.5-litre Blower

The Crewe-based luxury carmaker is building just 12 of these ultra-exclusive £1.5 million continuations. We meet the man in charge

7 March 2020

How Bentley is recreating its legendary 4.5-litre Blower

Porsche Taycan Turbo S - tracking front

"The traditions of 600-mile-a-day trips will continue to be possible, at speed and in style"

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Evolution of the GT: Polestar 1 vs AMG GT63 vs Porsche Taycan

Is ‘road to zero’ new car legislation about to consign the grand touring car to the history books? After a couple of days in the company of the latest ultra-modern GTs, we think not

7 March 2020

Evolution of the GT: Polestar 1 vs AMG GT63 vs Porsche Taycan

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There are few more evocative four-letter words in the world of motoring than Hemi.

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Honouring Chrysler's Hemi engine and its greatest cars

Continuing our occasional series about world-famous engines, we look at the long history of Chrysler’s Hemi

4 March 2020

Honouring Chrysler's Hemi engine and its greatest cars

Nissan GT-R roadtrip

Daybreak in Aldeburgh: look lively, Prosser, the sun won’t be up for long

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Nissan GT-R turns 10: Godzilla races against the sun

To mark ten years of the Nissan GT-R, we went to the land of the rising sun (for budgetary purposes, Suffolk at dawn)

4 March 2020

Nissan GT-R turns 10: Godzilla races against the sun

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Statistically, most cars reach the end of their life cycle without being involved in a crash.

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How to avoid destroying your car

Small, basic steps can keep your car running longer -- and save you money

3 March 2020

How to avoid destroying your car

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Think you know your Fords?

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50 Ford-powered cars that aren't Fords

Over the years dozens of independent car makers have used Ford engines to power their cars… Here are the best

3 March 2020

50 Ford-powered cars that aren't Fords

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Insight: the major trends of global car sales in 2019

The numbers are in on global new-car sales for the year just gone. We sift through the data to pick out the major trends from another tough 12 months

2 March 2020

Insight: the major trends of global car sales in 2019

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