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Bernie Ecclestone’s role in Germany’s biggest post-war corruption case was under scrutiny in November when the Formula 1 boss took the stand in the trial of banker Gerhard Gribkowsky, who…

Although Nelson Piquet did not finish at Suzuka he is now World Champion for the third time, having previously taken the title in 1981 and 1983. He thus equals the…

This best selling family car now better than ever Notwithstanding the fact that Wolfsburg has instituted improvements to the VW whenever they have been deemed desirable, so that. in its present form…

ABOUT COLONIAL SECTIONS. By ARNOLD RADCLYFFE. The following article gives some interesting facts concerning real Colonial Sections encountered in Overseas Motoring. rir RIALS which include or consist almost entirely A'…

THE LAND'S END. Some errors crept into our account of the Land's End Trial. First we wrongly stated that J. G. Pige-Leschellas failed on Grabhurst and Station hills. Of course,…

Occupation: Managing Director, Ariel Motor Company What is your greatest achievement?It has to be the success of the Ariel Atom. But designers are seldom happy with what they have achieved…

The new enlarged edition of Floyd Clymer's Indianapolis Yearbook covering the 1963 race is off the press. This book has a 4-Colour process cover, front and back, and there are…

We Hear Captain Widdowson would like to hear from previous owners of his 1929 8th Series long-chassis Lancia "Lambda" Weymann saloon. Its identifications are: UU 6926, engine 10175, chassis 19987,…

More than 20,000 fans of Colin McRae flooded the streets of Lanark on September 30 to pay their respects at his memorial service. Some 750 family members and friends filled…

A Red Renault Dauphine with engine modifications by the Performance Equipment Co., of Liverpool, came along for test last month. This car carries much extra equipment, such as radio, Webesto…

The FIA calendar of International racing events shows no abatement in the overall enthusiasm for motor racing, all the regular races being listed, together with some new ones, while a…

Entering the final half-hour, Chinetti held a 21-second lead with Nuvolari, the 'Flying Mantuan', gaining. Chinetti stopped for fuel and the lead changed — again. WF Bradley of The Motor…