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Our best times behind the wheel of a Lotus

Our writers take a look back at the most memorable experiences they've had in Chapman's creations

24 June 2020
Our best times behind the wheel of a Lotus
Caterham 620R vs. Caterham 160 - battle of the Sevens
The 620R has a top speed of 155mph, while the 160 makes do with 100mph
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Caterham 620R vs Caterham 160: Battle of the Sevens

Which is the better Seven, the £50k 620R or the £15k 160? We test both ends of the Caterham spectrum to find out

23 June 2020
Caterham 620R vs Caterham 160: Battle of the Sevens
Slideshow

Global preview: all the best new cars coming soon

Despite the impact of the pandemic, new cars continue to be launched and we round up the most interesting ones coming soon

22 June 2020
Global preview: all the best new cars coming soon
Mercedes-AMG S65 shows off the joys of the V12
S65's V12 is based on the normally aspirated 1998 M137 5.8-litre engine first used in the S600, in which it developed just 362bhp and 391lb ft of torque
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Farewell to the V12: celebrating the endangered engine

The days of the V12 are numbered. We prepare to bid farewell to this most glorious of engine configurations and look at why it’s so special

22 June 2020
Farewell to the V12: celebrating the endangered engine
Richard Noble
"There can be no achievement without risk," says Noble
Features

Speed of sound: the man behind Britain's fastest car

Thrust 2 driver Richard Noble talks risk and explains why Britain needs to reclaim its go-getting spirit

21 June 2020
Speed of sound: the man behind Britain's fastest car
Volkswagen Golf sketch
Saunders reckons car sizes need shrinking
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The big shrink: how to cut the car down to size

Cars have ballooned in the past few decades for multiple reasons. We consider how the trend can be reversed

21 June 2020
The big shrink: how to cut the car down to size
Slideshow

Biggest flops in automotive history

Many cars are successful. But join us for a journey into the cars that very much missed their target

20 June 2020
Biggest flops in automotive history
Lohner-Porsche Mixte 1900 - static rear
The 1900 Lohner-Porsche Mixte can claim to be the first hybrid car
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Lightbulb moments: 10 innovations that changed motoring

We examine some wonders of modern motoring whose roots stretch back much further than you might think

20 June 2020
Lightbulb moments: 10 innovations that changed motoring
Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport 2020 - hero front
GT4 Clubsport behaves completely differently to the road car
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Drive: Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport takes on Silverstone

For serious racing and track-day fun, this amped-up 718 Cayman delivers - in spades. We drive it on Britain's most famous circuit

20 June 2020
Drive: Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport takes on Silverstone
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From Mazda to Mustang: driving five traditional sports cars

Each of these five has a normally aspirated engine up front, a manual ’box and rear drive. It’s a fun but endangered species

19 June 2020
From Mazda to Mustang: driving five traditional sports cars

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