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Car Histories

This series of articles charts the evolution of some of the world’s most interesting, innovate and popular cars including the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Toyota Prius and Volkswagen Golf.

Fiat 500 old and new, driving, front

Automotive Anniversary: 120 years of Fiat

Lewis Kingston
January 30, 2020

Fiat, the Italian car maker, has been in business for 120 years. To mark the occasion, Lewis Kingston remembers some of its greatest cars, including the 500 and Panda.

Lexus LS luxury saloon with BMW and Mercedes

Automotive Anniversary: 30 years of Lexus

Lewis Kingston
February 11, 2020

It is 30 years since Lexus arrived on the scene and changed the shape of the luxury car market, particularly in the US. Lewis Kingston examines how the brand came to be.

Land Rover Defender V8 water

Buying a Used Land Rover Defender: 8 tips to avoid disaster

Andrew English
May 20, 2020

As Land Rover launches the all-new Defender, Andrew English considers what you need to know if you’re more interested in a used example.

BMW 3 Series generations parked

History Guide: BMW 3 Series

Bob Harper
April 4, 2019

For more than 40 years and through seven generations the BMW 3 Series has been at the top of its class with global sales topping 15 million examples. Here’s our guide to the 3 Series bloodline.

2003 BMW MINI red driving front

History Guide: BMW MINI

Chris Knapman
June 14, 2018

There are many impressive aspects to the way BMW has handled the relaunch of the Mini – sorry MINI – brand, but perhaps most amazing of all is that it never seems to run out of ideas. Continue reading >>>

2002 Ford Focus dark blue driving front

History Guide: Ford Focus

Chris Knapman
April 13, 2018

It is difficult to overstate the importance of the original Ford Focus. For starters it replaced the Escort, which although somewhat stale by the late 1990s, was still one of the most recognisable cars on the road. Not only that, but the Focus was Ford’s entry into the hugely popular family car segment, a true…

Mercedes A Class Mk1 parked front

History Guide: Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Chris Knapman
May 3, 2018

When Mercedes-Benz pulled the wraps off its all-new, fourth-generation A-Class earlier this year the story was all about its revolutionary interior. For here is a small executive car with the technology and appearance to match the world’s best luxury motors. Continue reading >>>

2020 Porsche 992 yellow driving front

History Guide: Porsche 911

Kyle Fortune
December 6, 2018

The arrival of a new Porsche 911 is always major news in the automotive world, not least because it signifies the continuation of a car that first appeared in 1963. Common to all is an unconventional rear-engined layout, excellent performance, and admirable practicality for a thoroughbred sports car. In this article we are going to…

Toyota Prius four generations

History Guide: Toyota Prius Hybrid

Lewis Kingston
November 5, 2019

What it lacks in excitement the Toyota Prius makes up for with clever engineering and a forward-thinking approach. Here’s how it’s developed over the years.

Volkswagen Golf all generations

History Guide: Volkswagen Golf

Lewis Kingston
February 21, 2020

The Volkswagen Golf is one of the world’s best-selling cars. Lewis Kingston looks back on eight generations of this fine family car.

Volkswagen Golf Mk1 GTI grille and badge

History Guide: Volkswagen Golf GTI

Dan Prosser
October 23, 2019

The Volkswagen Golf GTI is arguably the definitive hot hatch. Here’s how it evolved from the original Mk1 to the outgoing Mk7.

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