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Our John Evans tests the capabilities of the Phantom, and himself at chauffeuring

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Confessions of a Rolls-Royce Phantom chauffeur

There’s more to being a chauffeur than just driving. We get tips from an expert, nab a Rolls and give it a go

9 April 2020

Confessions of a Rolls-Royce Phantom chauffeur

£48,980: the price of the RS4 saloon when it was launched in 2005

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Used car buying guide: Audi RS4 (2005-2008)

With a 414bhp naturally aspirated V8, a manual gearbox and four driven wheels, the B7-generation Audi RS4 saloon is an absolute bargain, as we explain

6 April 2020

Used car buying guide: Audi RS4 (2005-2008)

One vehicle is stolen every four minutes on average in the UK

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Why are car thefts still on the rise?

Despite sophisticated anti-theft tech, vehicle thefts have risen by more than 50% in the past six years and they're still increasing. We explore

31 March 2020

Why are car thefts still on the rise?

The Professionals: TV’s crime-busting duo each drove a Mk3 Capri, at the time one of the UK’s most stolen cars

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Used car buying guide: Ford Capri Mk3

The Mk3 concluded Britain’s long-running love affair with the Capri as a new car. We explain what to watch out for and how much to pay for one today

30 March 2020

Used car buying guide: Ford Capri Mk3

The company’s tech secrets are coveted by other van makers

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Behind the scenes at Britain's ice-cream van HQ

We find out why Whitby Morrison is a world leader in ice cream van manufacturing and a true British success story

23 March 2020

Behind the scenes at Britain's ice-cream van HQ

The Celica’s 1.8 VVTL-i engine, codenamed 2ZZ-GE, also powers versions of the Lotus Elise and Exige

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Used car buying guide: Toyota Celica

The Toyota Celica T Sport and GT had a variable valve timing engine that gave them a revvy nature that still appeals today. We find out more

23 March 2020

Used car buying guide: Toyota Celica

Zafira will be going to a different yard, but equally deathly

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Final destination: One car's end-of-life journey to the scrapheap

What happens when a car eventually reaches the end of its life? We drive a Vauxhall Zafira to the crusher and wince at its last moments

22 March 2020

Final destination: One car's end-of-life journey to the scrapheap

Lexus IS F is rare beast

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Used car buying guide: Lexus IS F

Lexus gave the IS its full-on F treatment in 2008, creating a 417bhp BMW M3 chaser. The main barrier to a successful used buy? Finding one

16 March 2020

Used car buying guide: Lexus IS F

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Dear Boris: What Autocar would like to see in the budget

The UK government sets out its 2020 spending plans this week but what should motorists hope for? We reveal our vision

10 March 2020

Dear Boris: What Autocar would like to see in the budget

The original Focus RS was inspired by the Focus RS WRC Mk1 rally car

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Used car buying guide: Ford Focus RS

The Mk1 Focus RS is a modern classic hot hatch with a solid reputation and prices within reach of the common man (or woman). We take a closer look

9 March 2020

Used car buying guide: Ford Focus RS

The much-loved bug is also a film star: in ‘Herbie: Fully Loaded’ (2005), air-cooled Herbie takes a shine to a new Beetle but is told he’s too old for her

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Used car buying guide: Volkswagen Beetle

The first modern Beetle is basically a Mk4 Golf in fun, retro-inspired clothing, so it’s no wonder owners tend to hang on to them. We look at the early-2000s bug

2 March 2020

Used car buying guide: Volkswagen Beetle