The first thing I notice when the whine of the Lola T70S’s starter motor is replaced by the bark of its 5.0-litre, race-built small-block Chevrolet V8 is that it’s a bit… quiet. It’s louder than the average road car, sure, but standing a few feet from an inch-perfect recreation of…

Another hot hatch is preparing to disappear, as Mercedes-AMG has revealed a Final Edition of the A45 S to mark the end of the current model’s production run.First launched in 2019, the second-generation A45 S took the already rather unhinged formula established by its predecessor and turned it up another…

Sports saloons offer the best of both worlds. They have the space and practicality of a four-door car, with the performance and character of something much more fun.Over the years, that has given us everything from touring-car-inspired homologation specials to V8-powered family cars. These are ten of the greatest sports…

Coupes have always put style and driving enjoyment ahead of boring, outright practicality. The very best combine exotic looks with the kind of performance and character that makes every journey feel like an occasion.The past 25 years have given us everything from compact rear-wheel-drive bruisers to V10-powered supercars and limited-run…

Spanners. They’re among the most simple but vital tools for any home mechanic, DIYer or simply anyone who wants to carry out basic maintenance tasks. There’s a reason that ‘spannering’ is shorthand for tinkering with cars – the humble spanner really is that important.With so many different tasks requiring them,…

Anyone with any experience as a mechanic knows the importance of proper tool storage. Ensuring everything you need is safely and correctly stored is crucial for keeping your work running smoothly and efficiently.There are all sorts of ways you can do that, but if space is at a premium in…