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THE FRAME GAME

When it comes to chassis development, few folks know more than the legends at Harris Performance. We went to town, questioning them on all there is to know about this pivotal, mind-blowing subject.

Steve Parrish

I'm fresh back from the South African Classic TT races and Christ, it's still bloody raining over here.

SHOEI X-SPR PRO

I'll cut to it... when it comes to my kit, I don't mess around - especially when it comes to helmets.

2015-present ELDDIS ENCORE

Each issue, Gentleman Jack focuses on a great secondhand motorhome. He then reveals which is the best of the bunch, what to pay and which problems to look out for

21 WAYS TO BE A BETTER MOTORHOMER

Old hand at motorhoming or new to our fantastic pastime, you can't deny there's a lot to learn. From campsite etiquette to knowing what kit to take abroad, there's always something new to discover. With this in mind, our special report brings together 21 ways to improve your touring and become an even better motorhomer than before!

HOW GREEN IS YOUR MOTORHOME?

Listening to the arguments about climate change, it can sometimes feel we're simply doomed - but in reality, even though motorhomes are not the biggest culprit. we can all do our bit to cut carbon emissions.

BEAT THE BLACK STREAK!

Grimebuster John Sootheran dons rubber gloves and grabs his cleaning kit to take on arch-enemy The Black Streak, pitting jumbo sponge against ingrained grunge!

TIMELESS TURKEY

Returning to a warm welcome in Turkey, Marcus, Kim and the children enjoy exploring ancient ruins in glorious landscapes

PERFECT PEMBROKESHIRE

After the long winter, Colin and Elaine Burdett find a springtime break in Wales the ideal tonic

JUST WHITE

With its easy access from the mainland and everything from palaces to gastronomy, the Lyons find the Isle of Wight to be a touring delight

BLACK GOLD

Janette Sykes finds Georgian gems, an ancient forest and much more in the Midlands' Black Country

I WANT TO RIDE MY BICYCLE!

And where better to enjoy getting back in the saddle than idyllic Ile de Ré, off France's west coast? Elaine Ormerod reports

BURGUNDY & BEYOND

Over a long, hot summer, Sonia Wignall journeys through fields of sunflowers, alpine meadows and snowy peaks, then on to Germany

New Renault 5 joins battle for small car supremacy

French icon returns in EV production form to take on old foes Mini and Fiat 500

Hotter McLaren Artura Spider paves way for coupé update

New hybrid drop-top arrives with upgrades that are destined for coupe version

2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen and Vitpilen 401 and 125

The Husqvarna roadster range might not be everyone's cup of tea - but we're very glad they exist.

Harley-Davidson goes even bigger for '24

Milwaukee releases an uprated CVO Pan America, while flagship Street and Road Glides get new 2-litre motors.

Mongolian madness

George Ratcliffe's first proper drive in his newly purchased Bentley was across Mongolia

SUZUKI V-STROM 800 DE

\"Come and have a day riding with us,\" they said. \"In fact, we'll come to yours. It'll be a lovely day out, we'll buy you lunch,\" they promised. \"

HONDA XL750 TRANSALP

Dropped from the Honda range in 2013 following over a quarter-of-acentury of good times and solid sales, the new Transalp's got quite the reputation to uphold.

Hybrid power for new-look MG 3

Supermini gets 192bhp, 64mpg, fancier interior, refined chassis - and £6k price rise

ROBERT COUCHER: The Driver

'WHEN I ARRIVED IN LONDON IN THE 1990S, THE STREETS WERE LINED WITH CHOCOLATE BROWN CLASSICS'

Lucy O'Reilly Schell

The first American woman to compete in a Grand Prix was also a distinguished rally driver and team owner

The Valjoux 7750

Rendered obsolete in the late 1970s, Edmond Capt's wonder movement is not only back, but selling 200,000 units a year

OCTANE CARS

OWNING+ DRIVING + MAINTAINING

STEPHEN BAYLEY: The Aesthete

'THE PARKING SPACE OUTSIDE MIGHT ALREADY HAVE BEEN TAKEN BY ONE OF THE DAVE CLARK FIVE IN A MINI COOPER'

VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN

Golf of crossovers is reinvented for athird generation with asharp focus oninterior usability and technology

BMW X2

Second generation of coupé-crossover arrives in 296bhp petrol M35i form

BACK AGAIN FOR MORE

This Le Mans-winning Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Zagato Spider appeared in the very first issue of Octane. More than 20 years on, Robert Coucher acquaints himself and finally gets behind the wheel

To and from the Isle of Arran

Truly speaking, this is more than a Day Ride, but it covers a single, full day on the Isle of Arran, and that is the focus