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This extraordinary 1955 F1 racer for the road is now the most valuable car in the world

Published 25 May 2022
By Liam Shard
A Mercedes is the most expensive car in the world. Why does that matter?
Racing driver Billy Monger to take on triathlon for Comic Relief

Billy Monger to take on triathlon for Comic Relief

Racing driver Billy Monger has announced that he will undertake a 140 mile-long triathlon for Comic Relief.
Published 09 February 2021
McLaren P1 designer sells sketches for charity

McLaren P1 designer sells sketches for charity

Frank Stephenson, designer of some of the most famous cars of the 21st century, is auctioning off some of his sketches for charity.
Published 27 July 2020
Charity organises Subaru parade for ill 19-year old

Charity organises Subaru parade for ill teen

A teenager from Florida suffering from a rare form of blood cancer was treated to a parade of Subarus by the Make-A-Wish foundation.
Published 21 May 2020
Classics for Carers stay-at-home motor show to raise money for NHS with driveway exhibits

Classics for Carers motor show aims to raise money

Classics for Carers is a 'stay-at-home'motoring event' that could see prized vehicles taking pride of place on driveways across the UK on May 3.
Published 24 April 2020
In Portugal, Father Nuno Westood toured the suburb of Oeiras, Lisbon, in convertible Smart car. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images)

Gallery: Drive-thru coronavirus — how cars help

The coronavius lockdown has seen governments ordering citizens to social distance, resulting in some highly innovative uses of cars.
Published 14 April 2020
Mission Automotive puts military veterans on front line of car industry

Charity finds car industry jobs for veterans

A new charity has been established to find jobs in the motor industry for ex-military service people.
Published 12 March 2019

Incredible life-size bronze Senna statue unveiled

Three of these superbly detailed life-size Ayrton Senna statues will be created by the artist Paul Oz — and only one will be offered for sale.
Published 13 January 2019

Motorists encouraged to be more "bike smart"

Road safety charity Brake has called for car drivers to be more "bike smart", as part of this year's Road Safety Week awareness campaign.
Published 20 November 2018
Jaguar’s I-Pace warning siren gets guide dog charity’s seal of approval

Jaguar’s I-Pace warning sound praised by charity

Guide Dogs for the Blind has commended Jaguar for adding a warning siren to the I-Pace that lets road users know the electric car is approaching.
Published 11 October 2018
Formula One great Sir Jackie Stewart and his son Mark, a film producer, on dyslexia, driving fast and death

Interview: Sir Jackie Stewart and his son, Mark

"Because of what my sport has given me, I consider us to be a very fortunate family. So many wonderful things have happened to us."
Published 02 September 2018
Petra Ecclestone: money can’t buy happiness — it buys things

Petra Ecclestone: money can’t buy happiness

Meeting Petra Stunt (still better known as Ecclestone) — and, actually, meeting her daughter, a bright little moppet with blond curls...
Published 06 March 2017
Bentley Motors has teamed up with the godfather of British pop art, Sir Peter Blake, to create a one-of-a-kind Bentley Continental GT V8 S Convertible. This unique car will be auctioned for charity by Bonhams at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on 24 June.

Sir Peter Blake-designed Bentley to be auctioned for...

As modified cars go, Sir Peter Blake's new Bentley Continental GT is one of the most striking examples yet.
Published 15 April 2016