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MOTORING FOR MOVEMBER

More than 5000 enthusiasts from the UK, Japan, Portugal, Costa Rica, Turkey and elsewhere took part in the fourth running of The Distinguished Gentleman's Drive on 29 September.

A SENSIBLE SUPERCAR

The cleverly conceived four-seater Elite secured Lotus a place at the big players' table, but has it been unfairly maligned since then?

Historic French speedbowl hits 100 not out

More than 15,000 spectators descended on UTAC Linas-Montlhéry Autodrome to mark the historic track's 100th anniversary with a programme of eight parade grids on 12-13 October.

Twice the action for Castle Combe

The Autumn Classic at Castle Combe returned to its two-day format on 21-22 September, with Gary Pearson and Christian Albrec (Jaguar D-type, right) winning the opening race, Ecurie Jaguar.

Twice the action for Castle Combe

The Autumn Classic at Castle Combe returned to its two-day format on 21-22 September, with Gary Pearson and Christian Albrec (Jaguar D-type, right) winning the opening race, Ecurie Jaguar.

BATTLES AT WET ESTORIL

A 260-strong paddock of historic racing cars entertained 35,000 at Peter Auto's Estoril Classics from 4-6 October, in southern Portugal.

PLASTIC BREAKS FROM THE NORM

Glassfibre revolutionised niche car-body production, but just occasionally strayed into the mainstream.

People's choice

The diminutive but multi-million-selling Fiat 850 packed a remarkable diversity of form and function into its compact footprint

DIFFERENT STROKES

The new Toyota Prius is a PHEV, while Mazda's MX-30 R-EV is a rotary-engined range extender. Which takes charge here?

SMART #1

Life with the first car from the reborn Smart brand has been a bit hit and miss so far

Porsche Panamer a GTS

FIRST DRIVE The latest luxury flagship might fly in the face of Porsche's electrified future, but it's a terrific performer

WHAT IS AQUAPLANING AND HOW TO AVOID IT

Aquaplaning is a frightening experience, but following our top tips can cut the risk of it happening to you

HOW TO DRIVE IN FLOOD WATER

Heavy rain anb beep floob water can be hazarbous if motorists bon't take the right precautions. Here's how to brive safely in sobben conbitions

Drivers told to avoid sites selling L-test slots for inflated prices

OFFICIAL DVSA crackdown as some sites charge £200 for £62 exam

New Porsche 911 GT 3 storms in

REVEALED Personalisation and powertrain choices, plus four-seat option

Omoda E5

FIRST DRIVE It's no class leader, but the all-electric E5 proves beyond doubt that Omoda is going to be a brand to watch

Audi A5

\"The diesel is the first TDI to get hybrid tech. The MHEV+ system can run the car in electric-only mode for very short distances\"

BEST USED CARS FOR SNOW

If you need a vehicle for snowy conditions but don't have the budget to run to a new one, there are plenty of excellent second-hand choices out there

BEST SPORTS CAR 4X4s

Banish the winter blues with these 4WD stunners guaranteed to put a huge smile on your face and keep you on the move

First look at MC's electric ZS replacement

REVEALED New compact SUV is unveiled in China, with UK debut expected next year

NEW FERRARI F80 REVEALED

Stunning new hypercar follows the brand's all-time icons and showcases a high tech future, both inside and under its skin

HOW TO DRIVE IN SNOW

Heavy snow presents unique challenges. You don't have to be a wizard in a blizzard, but it's worth following some simple rules

HOW TO DRIVE ON ICE

When the roads get really slippery, it's vital to know how to react. Here's what you need to know

NEW F80 IS A 1184BHP MCLAREN-BAITER WITH F1 AND LE MANS TECH

Son of LaFerrari will square up to W1 rival with radical V6 hybrid

TESLA REVEALS ROBOTAXI

Firm unveils Cybercab coupé and 20-seat Robovan in autonomy push

AUDI S5 AVANT

New look, new platform, new powertrain tech, new four-wheel drive system and even new naming for Audi's compact executive estate

FORD EXPLORER

Giant of the industry finally wades into the wider EV game

No job too hard

Ukrainian vehicle maker Torsus calls these the world's toughest heavy-duty off-road buses. ALEX GOY is inclined to agree

'Our time has come'

Honda may be late to the EV party, but a barrage of bold new battery-powered cars is on the way. JAMES ATTWOOD speaks to boss Toshihiro Mibe at its R&D base to find out what's in store

MERCEDES-AMG GT 63 PRO

Hardcore variant of V8 sports car engineered with track days in mind