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  Dave Clark Designs automotive sculptures You may not have heard of British engineer and designer Dave Clark, but chances are you’ve seen his work even if you didn’t know…

Arcc Moulton TSR Electric Forget all-in-one Lycra, the latest must-have accessory for cyclists, whether on Boris Bikes or Bromptons, is a battery pack. And proof that as the tech improves…

Brooklands — the sports car endurance races Unable to run long closed-road Continental-style races, Britain’s only option until Donington came along was Brooklands. This nicely produced history details all endurance…

Formula 1 celebrates seven decades of the World Championship next weekend with the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix at Silverstone, and is marking the occasion with a series of posters, featuring…

For 60 individuals, Formula 1 really will come home at the British Grand Prix: trackside apartments, offering views of the Silverstone circuit have gone on sale. The buildings are being…

Meeting the champion we never knew Jochen Rindt was quite a divisive figure before he became a leading light in Formula 1. A new biography sheds light on the man…

Husqvarna Automower Strange brand, Husqvarna. On one hand, it’s a producer of class-leading cross-country racing motorcycles, with a hugely successful factory Motocross team and numerous Baja 1000 Rally successes to…

Regular readers might recall last year’s feature about the lure of long-distance rallying, which included tips and insights into this addictive form of the sport from competitor Daniel Spadini. Spadini’s…

The name of Frederique Constant might not spring to mind in the world of Swiss watch makers, but the brand has a connection to motoring. Created in 1988 by husband…

Pro-sim professional esports sim rig Professional esports series have sprung up everywhere, with real-life stars from the worlds of Formula 1, GTs, Formula E and even junior-level single-seaters going head-to-head…

Talking with Richard Noble can be tiring. He has a lot to say, and it’s important, and it’s urgent. That’s what this book feels like – urgent. And there is…

Few drivers will ever feel the power of a 1,000bhp+ Formula 1 engine behind them, let alone the exhilaration of piloting one of the cars on a legendary circuit, such…

Smithers of Stamford ‘Carbecue’ British designer Smithers of Stamford often upcycles automotive bits and pieces to create bespoke items. This wonderfully titled ‘Carbecue’ is arguably the coolest of automotive cooking…

There has rarely been a better time to sit back with a good book, and delve deeper into the career of a racing great; follow a gripping motor sport tale;…

Velasor detailed slot cars Slot cars usually err more on the side of durable than detailed, but Velasor's 232-piece, hand-made models are mini moving artworks - that you really won't…

This competition is now closed Featuring over 300 classic vehicle clubs, specialist traders and sponsors, all contributing to the massive 3,000 and more motors glistening across the weekend, the Classic Motor Show…

The secret Le Mans track markings made by Phil Hill in 1958; a ruse to give him the edge over the competition — an extract from Twice Around the Clock: The Yanks…