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Bicester Heritage: World in Motion
Bicester: a rather pleasant Oxfordshire market town that is growing fast in both size and population thanks to its centre of England location and excellent transport links to London and…
Car Culture
From racing history to motor racing lifestyle, news for the avid motorsport fan. Find the latest articles and features for the culture of all things cars, motorbikes and motorsport.
Car Culture
What will the new 'normal' in the motoring world look like?
It is of course entirely possible that in a month or two a vaccine will have been found, tested, found safe and the general population inoculated against this awful virus.…
Historic Racing News
Goodwood Members' Meeting: glorious history of racing's relaxed weekend
On the weekend that the 78th Goodwood Members' Meeting should have taken place, Ed Foster looks at the illustrious history - and subsequent revival - of the convivial competition
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Fill the motor sport void
The lack of live racing has left a vacuum in the weekend of motor sport fans and plugging the gap will be a serious undertaking. Up steps Amazon Prime’s The…
Racing History
Donington Park: The Pioneers – extract 1
Making tracks: Always in control, Fred Craner inspects the latest development of the Donington circuit in 1937 In early 1931 and just as he was coming to realise the enormity…
Opinion
Car Culture
Why we make poor choices when buying a new car
Do we buy cars that we don't really need? Andrew Frankel explains that when it comes to deciding, people will often choose cars based on false requirements I had cause to rent…
Motorsport News
Gordon Murray: Electric cars a “stopgap” for hydrogen alternative
The famed car designer believes that electric cars are only a temporary solution in the move away from petrol and diesel cars Electric cars are only a short-term “stopgap” until…
Opinion
Car Culture
On the road: from 300mph-plus terminal speeds to Transits and trailers on the M3
Simon Arron takes in the raw and visceral sights of drag racing at Santa Pod, the historic celebration that is the Goodwood Revival and another breakfast at Mallory Park in…
Opinion
Car Culture
The Bugatti Chiron's 300mph run was brilliant and pointless
Bugatti's Chiron is claimed to be the first road car to break 300mph - but it was heavily modified to achieve the feat as Andrew Frankel explains Last month a…
Opinion
Car Culture
On the road: from sausages at Prescott to a Gold Cup that requires a little extra polish
VSCC at Prescott, HSCC at Croft, British GT at Brands Hatch, motorcycle racing at Cadwell or mix and match? DTM at Brands Hatch, bikes at Mallory or trucks at Donington?…
Opinion
Car Culture
The glaring issue stopping electric cars from charging ahead
Electric cars may be the future of motoring but the growing pains are an inconvenient reality as Andrew Frankel explains The electric Porsche Taycan at the 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed Photo:…
Car Culture
Legendary Mercedes racing cars to appear at Pebble Beach
Mercedes continues its '125 years of motor sport' celebration with a 300 SLR, W154, Sauber C9 and Penske IndyCar on show at Pebble Beach, as well as the first public…
Motorsport News
Bentley to mark centenary with US unveilings of Flying Spur and EXP 100 GT in Monterey Car Week
Bentley will mark its centenary celebrations in the United States with two unveilings set to take place over Monterey Car Week Bentley will unveil two new cars alongside its existing…
Car Culture
Monterey week starts in style with McCall’s Motorworks Revival exclusive party
The famous automotive week in Monterey kicks off in style with the exclusive McCall’s Motorworks Revival featuring iconic cars, bikes and aeroplanes on show Team Penske's IndyCar at McCall's Motorworks…
Opinion
Car Culture
Drive the Impossible: the 8500-mile classic and vintage car Peking to Paris rally
The Peking to Paris rally is a gruelling test through the heart of Asia and beyond, which can trace its roots to the early 20th century and is made up…
Car Culture
Lotus Evija electric hypercar unveil and Bentley centenary lead The Quail line-up at Monterey
Eleven vehicle debuts, eight anniversaries and special Bentley, McLaren F1 and electric car classes ensure a packed line-up at The Quail later this month This year's The Quail includes 11…
Opinion
Car Culture
On the road: another month, another feast of paddock café breakfasts
Simon Arron visits two traditional venues and relishes a competitive secret that is no longer well kept William Nuthall kicks up some grass in the Cooper T53 at Chateau Impney All…
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