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Me and My Motor: Sir Vince Cable, Lib Dem leader

For the Lib Dem leader Sir Vince Cable, driving an Aston Martin DB9 was a dream come true for a lad who grew up in a cash-strapped household.
Published 15 March 2019

Me and My Motor: Lesley Garrett, opera singer

As well as being a successful soprano, Lesley Garrett is also perhaps the only singer ever to have travelled by motorised bathtub.
Published 01 March 2019
Me and My Motor: Formula E champ Nelson Piquet Jr

Me and My Motor: Formula E champ Nelson Piquet Jr

Surprisingly, given he's the son of a three-time F1 champion, the Formula E driver Nelson Piquet Jr credits his mother for his racing genes.
Published 17 February 2019
Me and My Motor: comedian Lucy Porter

Me and My Motor: comedian Lucy Porter

Lucy Porter may be one of the country’s leading funny women, but she happily admits to not being the world’s greatest driver.
Published 10 February 2019
Me and My Motor: Irvin Gordon — the man who drove 3m miles in one Volvo

Me and My Motor: Irvin Gordon & his 3m mile Volvo

Irvin Gordon held the record for driving the greatest distance in one car: his Volvo's milometer had clicked over the 100,000-mile mark 32 times.
Published 09 February 2019
Me and My Motor: pop star Gary Numan

Me and My Motor: Gary Numan, electronic musician

"This might sound obvious, but I really did write Cars about me sitting in my car,” explains Gary Numan, who had a No 1 hit with the song in 1979
Published 03 February 2019
Interview: electric shock for Bentley boss Adrian Hallmark

Interview: Bentley boss Adrian Hallmark

“The future is so much more exciting than the past. If I was back in my first big Porsche job, I think I would be beyond excited."
Published 01 February 2019
Me and My Motor: singer Gabrielle

Me and My Motor: Gabrielle, musician

Gabrielle is a petrolhead with a difference. Although the double Brit-winner loves fancy cars, she hates the motorway.
Published 01 February 2019
The Grand Tour special: Abbie Eaton on why she’s the show’s ideal test driver

The Grand Tour’s perfect test driver: Abbie Eaton

We can't call Abbie Eaton the first female Stig for legal reasons (although that’s what she is).
Published 17 January 2019
Suzi Quatro interview - cars and career in Me and My Motor by Jeremy Taylor for Sunday Times Magazine

Me and My Motor: Suzi Quatro, rock legend

Suzi Quatro has sold 55m records since she burst onto the music scene in the 1970s, plucking a bass guitar in her trademark leather catsuit.
Published 10 January 2019
Me and My Motor: interview with Bruce Parry, adventurer about cars and career

Me and My Motor: Bruce Parry, adventurer

Bruce Parry, a former Royal Marine commando turned adventurer, was responsible for hefty military vehicles before he had even learnt to drive.
Published 07 January 2019
Me and My Motor: Jo Wood, model and entrepreneur

Me and My Motor: Jo Wood, model and entrepreneur

Jo Wood was married to the Rolling Stones guitarist and hellraiser Ronnie Wood for 24 eventful years and somehow lived to tell the tale.
Published 26 December 2018