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Volkswagen are adhering to their policy of one model and no changes for the sake of change. They are allowing Porsche to conduct experimental work on their behalf, but any…

The drivers: we chose our particular 12 'consumers' because we think they are typical – a cross section of Cinturato enthusiasts everywhere. In age they range from 21 to 58. In…

The following appeared in Cover, a magazine for insurance brokers:- "The driver of the sports car is usually young, and wants to show off to his girl. He is noisy, careless.…

The road racing season is with us once -more. Alfas, Bugattis, Maseratis, sleek, multi-coloured racing cars are playing those heart-stirring tunes of rising and falling exhaust notes. And it all…

Brief Specification. Engine : Six cylinders, 80 mm. bore and 116 mm. stroke. Capacity 3,499 c.c. Tax £24. Side-byside valves. Stromberg downdraught carburetter. Coil ignition. Gear-box : Four speed and…

Unlike the French, German and English national clubs, the Royal Automobile Club of Belgium have no doubts about the status and location of their Grand Prix. It takes place on…

The recent spate of Grand Prix races, with Pau and Naples in the same week, caused something of a stir among the regular runners in the "Continental Circus." It is…

Sir, I have been a very satisfied reader of MOTOR SPORT for nearly 10 years and I have rarely been strongly opposed to any of your views. Now, however, I…

Sir, I read Mr. E. G. Stirzaker's letter in your March issue headed "Advanced Motoring" with some amusement. Mr. Stirzaker has also apparently fallen into the trap of taking "Advanced…

Less than two years after its withdrawal from Formula One, Renault is to return next year as an engine supplier to one of its arch-enemies of old, Williams, which will…

"The testing of the (Alfa Romeo) Bimotore was carried out on the motorway between Florence and the sea at Altopascio ... and the 'Flying Mantuan' (Tazio Nuvolari) reached 364.183 kph…

HANTS & BERKS M.C. This club is repeating its Night Navigation Trial which was introduced in January, 1947. The start will be at 9 p.m. on October 16th, at the…