FORMULA ONE TREND OF DESIGN Ignition Systems THERE HAS always been variety in ignition systems for racing engines, different systems offering different advantages and appealing to individual designers or choice…

CONTENTS Around and About 234 Cotton On ... 236 Daytona 24 Hours 238 Rally Review 244 Grass Roots 250 Single-Seater Directory 252 Track Test: Formula Renault 256 Club News 260…

BAD BUSINESS Sir, The insurance companies complaining of the loss on motor insurance have only themselves to blame for the incompetent handling of claims. I had a Rolls-Royce damaged badly…

SPORTING CARS ON ROAD AND TRACK. A WEEK-END TEST on the SUPER-SPORTS "ALVIS." AT THE TOP OF AL:As HILL. ABRIDGED SPECIFICATION. ENGINE : Four-cylinder monobloc. 0.11.V., 68 mm. by 103…

AVON RACING TYRES THE OTHER day we drove to Melksham to see how Avon Tyres Limited make their racing tyres. The new Avon racing tyre department was opened in September…

SOME FLYING BOOKS [Although these are not motoring books we make no excuse for reviewing them, for everyone owes a deep debt of gratitude to the R.A.F. and wishes to…

Sir, You might publish the enclosed in the hope that someone may come forward with details of the history of this model of the "First 100 in hour" Talbot. This…

FIRE REGULATIONS FOR CAR OWNERS THE PETROLEUM SPIRIT REGULATIONS—STATUTORY RULES and ORDERS No. 952 YOUR CAR TANK IS A "STORAGE PLACE." HOW ORDER OPERATES. A private garage is a" storage…

SCUDERIA CHEMVAMO [Here is another account, by Driver John Maclagan of the R.S., of joint ownership, and one which portrays very well the spirit of amateur motor-sport. —Ed.] ALTHOUGH not…

Audi makes its most telling assault yet on the medium saloon sector, wherein the 3-series and the C-class have reigned for so long Audi management probably drew a collective breath…

A CHEAPER M.G. MAGNETTE THE `!1•1". TYPE WITH 1250 cc. ENGINE LAST year the M.G. range of small sixes included the 1,100 c.c. Magnette with a full four-stater body, and…

The British Racing and Sports Car Club announce that for the 1959 motor racing season, a change will be made in the Formula III fuel regulations. It was hoped that…