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The ugliest cars on the road

The Porsche Cayenne

They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, writes Lara Page. But in these cases, we have to ask whether the beholder was wearing glasses at the time of purchase.

Classic clips of motoring’s golden era

Sir Malcolm Campbell with his Campbell-Railton Bluebird car in 1933. He broke the world land speed record at Daytona Beach the previous year. (Picture courtesy of PA Archive)

Classic car enthusiasts will now be able to get a rare insight into life on the road during motoring’s golden era, when legendary drivers like Sir Stirling Moss made racing history and Jaguar gave us the iconic E-type.

Is your car ready for winter?

Driving in snow (picture courtesy of Gareth Fuller / PA)

As the British climate takes a chillier turn, drivers are being urged to make sure their car is prepared for the hazardous driving conditions we could face over the coming months. Follow this quick five-step guide from IAM to getting your car ready for winter.

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The cleverest car adverts on telly

From the sophisticated French duo Papa and Nicole to the scrumptious creation of a car using cake ingredients, motoring manufacturers have had to compete hard to win popularity with their television ads. Take a look at our gallery of clever adverts.

Legendary artist gives MINI a makeover

The work of legendary artist, illustrator and graphic designer Alan Aldridge is now on show at the Design Museum in London in a visually stunning exhibition of custom designs on the MINI Aldridge Special.

This week’s motor news in pics

3 October 2008: Get all the latest motoring news including new product releases, changes to road laws and new research in our weekly picture gallery.

Dave picks up Dad’s project

A Shropshire man is embarking on a restoration project his late father never quite got round to starting - his 1932 Austin Seven. But Ken never did get round to restoring it. He died last October aged 81. Now his son Dave is on the case to reveal the vintage motor in all its glory.

Goodwood Revival 2008 - the outfits

As well as being one of the most eagerly-anticipated events on the racing calendar, Goodwood Revival - a celebration of motoring’s golden era spanning the 1940s, 50s and 60s - has become known for its period fashions too.

Goodwood Revival 2008 - the motors

From the sporty Fraser Nash Sebring to the infinitely elegant Jaguar MkI, Goodwood Revival showcased a host of rare and historic vehicles from motoring’s golden era, with vintage aircraft and even milk floats thrown in for good measure!

This week’s motor news in pics

19 September 2008: Get all the latest motoring news including new product releases, changes to road laws and new research in our weekly picture gallery.

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