Lancia Lambda
The Lancia Lambda was quick, smooth and had a great exhaust note
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From the archive: on this day in 1924

Lancia's pioneering Lambda, the case for low-pressure tyres and a roof over your head

4 January 2023
From the archive: on this day in 1924
Volkswagen Beetle front three quarter
The Beetle was originally shown as a concept at the Detroit motor show
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Greatest road tests ever: Volkswagen Beetle

The stylish Beetle was a Golf-based concept car put into production, but its engine disappointed

2 January 2023
Greatest road tests ever: Volkswagen Beetle
LeMans1955
Mercedes would withdraw from motorsport for 35 years after a fatal 300 SLR crash
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From the motorsport archive: on this day in 1955

Tough times for motorsport in general, especially for team Mercedes. But there was a silver lining...

23 December 2022
From the motorsport archive: on this day in 1955
Street in 1955
Our Diamond year was marked by price rises, but the car industry was in good health
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From the archive: on this day in 1955

Looking back on our diamond anniversary, urban motorways and the new Ford Escort

20 December 2022
From the archive: on this day in 1955
Alpina B10 front
The B10 was a taste of the forthcoming E39 M5
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Greatest road tests ever: BMW Alpina B10 Switchtronic

Alpina's jack-of-all-trades B10 got a clever new transmission and extra luxury, but poor fuel economy

19 December 2022
Greatest road tests ever: BMW Alpina B10 Switchtronic
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The weird, weird world of forgotten car accessories

Need some inflatable seats for your car or a felt safety cap to protect your bonce? There was a time when you could buy such things…

15 December 2022
The weird, weird world of forgotten car accessories
Ferrari Testarossa
The 390bhp Testarossa reached 174mph at Autocar's high-speed bowl
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From the archive: on this day in 1988

The record-breaking Ferrari Testarossa, Mazda's MX5 revealed and the first V16 road car since 1930

14 December 2022
From the archive: on this day in 1988
Daewoo Matiz front three quarter
The Matiz was styled by Italdesign
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Greatest road tests ever: Daewoo Matiz SE Plus

Fun styling, solid interior, throaty engine, MacPherson suspension - what's not to like?

12 December 2022
Greatest road tests ever: Daewoo Matiz SE Plus
DEFENDER 110
County trim bridged the gap between the Defender and luxurious Range Rover
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Greatest road tests ever: Land Rover 90 County V8

County trim brought heightened luxury to the unstoppable Defender, but build quality disappointed

5 December 2022
Greatest road tests ever: Land Rover 90 County V8
Subaru 1600 estate front three quarter
With growing success in Japan, Subaru moved to the UK with the 1600 estate
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From the archive: on this day in 1977

Subaru comes to Britain, Chrysler's new hatchback and MG's controversial advert

30 November 2022
From the archive: on this day in 1977

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