CATEGORIES

Norman CONQUEST

A week-long trip to northern France gives Peter Baber the chance to explore a unique island, quiet beaches and cultural highlights

Local Authority FLEETWOOD, LANCS

Planning to visit somewhere new? Let the locals give you the lowdown. This month, a seaside gem

HYMER VENTURE S

The price puts this distinctive new four-berth at the super-luxurious end of the market, but it will certainly turn heads, says Peter Baber

SPANISH STEPS

Back on the road after an unexpected pause in their globetrotting, the Leach family enjoy a leisurely voyage to Spain, en route to Africa KOLE

S&L APOLLO

Step inside this well-planned two-berth and you immediately see the attention to detail that makes it so impressive, says Peter Baber

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80' VANS

In the first of a new series, Gentleman Jack takes a look at wonderful (and sometimes weird) motorhomes from around the globe. This issue: Canada

TALKING TOILETS

Confused about which chemicals you should (or shouldn't) be using in your motorhome toilet? Here we explain the various types and how to use them

WHY YOU NEED A MOTORHOME COVER

New or pre-owned, your motorhome is a major investment, so it makes sense to protect it from the elements, says John Sootheran

THE BEST OF MIDDLE ENGLAND

A tour in the Midlands affords Andria Massey the chance to rediscover some old favourites

TAKING CHARGE OF ELECTRICS

Nigel Hutson goes behind the scenes at the leisure vehicle specialists BCA

POWER TO THE PEOPLE!

There's a great deal of hype surrounding portable power stations, but what are they, and do you really need one? Peter Rosenthal delves beneath the surface of these fancy - but handy - boxes

JUDGE JAY

Octane columnist Jay Leno bought his McLaren F1 in 1999 and explains why it’s still one of the favourites in his 180-strong collection

LEARNING CURVES

Like the idea of motor racing but unsure how to start? Try entering the Vintage Sports-Car Club's Pomeroy Trophy,

ANDY WALLACE

FI ambitions were never fulfilled, but the sports car ace has endured longer than most. He talks to Steve Cropley about his distinguished career

FOR THE ROAD

Subaru won multiple rally titles with the Impreza, but the P1 was developed purely for British roads by Prodrive. Matthew Hayward finds out what makes it so special

Keeping tradition alive

WHEN ENZO FERRARI needed the best possible bodies for the Alfa Romeos racing in Scuderia Ferrari colours, he asked Carrozzeria Zagato

DARREN EDWARDS

The man at the Sytner Group helm credits the automotive industry's ethos with his success. Mark Tisshaw meets him equal-opportunity

ADRIAN NEWEY

No matter how Formula I's regulations change, he is among those who can take greatest advantage. Steve Cropley seeks the secrets to four decades of success

LISA BRANKIN

Ford's UK MD is a confirmed enthusiast with a career-long passion for the brand. Felix Page finds out what the future holds

DACIA SANDERO

This is a new Autocar Award, one that is reflective of the times in which we're living and the pressures they are exerting on all of us.

New E-Class pumps up the luxury and tech

Mercedes' exec saloon is bigger, sleeker, more tech-savvy and heading upmarket

750S is 'new supercar benchmark

McLaren says it's more powerful, lighter. more usable and greater fun than the 720S

Skoda estate stars in EV blitz

Alternative to the Octavia wagon is one of four new EVs by 2026

BMW 15

Engineers have tried to make electric saloon as similar to new 5 Series as possible

BMW M8 COMPETITION COUPE

Subtle facelift for the M car that appears to be a half-price Bentley Continental GT

FORD RANGER 2.0 ECOBLUE

Terrain-tearing Raptor has taken great strides. Has the best-selling Wildtrak as well?

PAUL PHILPOTT

Kia UK's president and CEO has transformed the brand's role from background extra to major player, and the momentum is still building.

MATT WEAVER

Two of Britain's most popular cars were designed on these shores by one of our own. Felix Page meets Nissan's modest visionary

FERRARI 296 GTB

Five-star road test verdicts are not normally awarded to cars that are merely outstanding in their class, although the Ferrari 296 GTB is absolutely that.

PORSCHE 911 GT3

We tend to crow a bit about the history of Autocar's annual Britain's Best Driver's Car supertest.