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New kids on the block The late confirmations of Giedo Van der Garde and Luiz Razia by Caterham and Marussia respectively have ensured that the Australian GP will feature a…

Most reckoned the Swede had scalped the big one. But the times eventually told a different story. As he recounts to Damien smith. To lose a rally by a matter…

Maintaining a strong identity for two once distinct marques which have come together commercially is not an easy task, as witness Peugeot/Talbot. But the amalgamation of Vauxhall and Opel has…

Among the latest Lesney motor-car miniatures are two fine "MATCHBOX King Size" models. One of these is of a Dodge Charger saloon, K22, price 6s. 2d. The other is a…

Fatalities mar Paris-Dakar Alarm over the worsening safety record of the gruelling Paris-Dakar desert endurance event has been fuelled by a series of accidents which, as we went to press,…

Luxury cruiser It always happens the same way. The sudden lurch of anxiety as you realise that something is wrong, tense moments while a suitable stopping place is sought, the…

By "Baladeur" "Paris — Bordeaux! The very name conjures up old memories, grim and fierce, and thrilling fights amongst those whose names are now almost forgotten, but who, on the…

Sir, I started to read Motor Sport in 1953, became hooked on DSJ, but walked away when it went into decline. I returned in '97 and enjoy it enormously, especially…

The following is the answer provided by Bill Ward of Vauxhall Motors Ltd, to a reader who owns one of these fine cars : The 30/98 Vauxhall "Wensum" was inspired…

Northern Comfort Saab's first production car, the 92, started coming off the assembly line in 1950. It was a 2-cylinder, 2-stroke 764cc engine developing 25 bhp. It was instantly distinguishable…

Two Special Cars. SIR,-With reference to Mr. Bowles' racing car (April issue, page 256), it seems probable that this car is the Bora which was driven at the Track some…

Two Contrasting Cars An experience which I enjoyed recently was trying that compact luxury-car, the BMW 528 in its latest form. The car which Raymond Playfoot produced for me was…