Motor Sport Magazine
Man with the mic makes us all racing 'insiders'
From ITV to the Beeb to Sky, reporter Ted Kravitz looks back at his years on paddock duty - a true pro, says
2 min |
February 2026
Motor Sport Magazine
POSTCARD FROM America
Ex-F1 star Mick Schumacher - son of Michael – will join IndyCar for 2026. It's a win-win for the driver and the series
3 min |
February 2026
Motor Sport Magazine
From teen despair to electric king
Oliver Rowland bounced back from personal tragedy in his early years in single-seaters. Now he's Nissan's Formula E world champion
5 min |
February 2026
Octane
AARON SHELBY
What was it like to grow up with Carroll Shelby as a grandfather? Was it all tough love or was he just a big softy? Aaron Shelby remembers it all
8 min |
February 2026
Octane
GReen KinG
Former F1 racer Johnny Herbert takes to the track behind the wheel of the 'ultimate' ex-David Piper Lola T70
8 min |
February 2026
Octane
GOOD SPORTS
Caught between the lairy Escort Mk2s and the giant-killing Sierra Cosworth, the front-wheel-drive Escort RS1600i and RS Turbo had their day on the track – and on the road, too
9 min |
February 2026
Octane
Jay Leno
A blast from the past can still teach a few lessons
3 min |
February 2026
Octane
Chris Lawrence
The mastermind of the Monica whose racing cars were the ones to beat
3 min |
February 2026
Octane
Another round of Golf
1991 VW Golf Mk2 GTI David Lillywhite
2 min |
February 2026
Octane
James Vowles
Atlassian Williams Racing team principal with previous at BAR, Honda, Brawn and Mercedes
3 min |
February 2026
Octane
Kangol beret
How the British ended up adopting a French staple and exporting it to the world
4 min |
February 2026
Octane
1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante
POA from The Hairpin Company, Wiltshire, UK
1 min |
February 2026
Octane
TRY THESE FOR SIZE
Octane visits the National Microcar Rally and samples some of the smallest machines ever to call themselves a car
9 min |
February 2026
What Car? UK
Volkswagen ID Polo
Long-running small car joins the plug-in party; this fully electric model will be sold alongside the popular petrol-engined version
2 min |
February 2026
What Car? UK
Toyota RAV4
New plug-in hybrid family SUV retains its characteristic utility while dialling up the sports side for its sixth generation
1 min |
February 2026
What Car? UK
Volvo EX60
Brand new, bespoke underpinnings should help this electric equivalent of the XC60 to be at the forefront of the class for efficiency
1 min |
February 2026
What Car? UK
Ferrari Elettrica
The prancing horse turns its tail on petrol power for the first time, but with more than 1000bhp on tap, it still knows how to gallop
1 min |
February 2026
What Car? UK
BYD Atto 2 DM-i
Chinese brand's small electric SUV is being joined by a keenly priced plug-in hybrid version On sale March 2026 Price from £25,000 (est)
2 min |
February 2026
What Car? UK
Hyundai Ioniq 3
Bold electric hatchback is expected to usher in a new way of thinking when it comes to interior layout
1 min |
February 2026
What Car? UK
Skoda Epiq
Electric small SUV relative of the Volkswagen ID Polo promises big versatility at a compact price
2 min |
February 2026
What Car? UK
Audi RS6
Executive rocketship promises electrifying performance in more ways than one; there'll be fully electric and plug-in hybrid versions
1 min |
February 2026
What Car? UK
A different kettle of swish
These posh family SUVs promise a little something extra to justify their premium prices. But should you buy Audi's latest contender, or stick with the proven Volvo?
8 min |
February 2026
What Car? UK
READER TEST TEAM Mazda CX-5
The latest iteration of Mazda's family SUV is larger than before, promising improved space and comfort inside. But can it woo buyers away from the likes of the Kia Sportage? Let's see what some of our readers have to say
7 min |
February 2026
What Car? UK
FOLLOW THE LEADER
The Mercedes-Benz CLA and MG IM5 are two fresh electric models with designs on the class-leading Tesla Model 3's supremacy. We take a road trip to find out if there's a new boss in town
10+ min |
February 2026
What Car? UK
BYD Sealion 7
Electric power and a need to carry lots of gear over long distances don't always go hand in hand; can this long-legged SUV pull it off? Let's find out
3 min |
February 2026
What Car? UK
Cupra Tavascan vs Ford Capri
These electric SUVs are similar under the skin, but where do the differences lie? The keepers of our Tavascan and Capri swap cars to see which one they prefer
3 min |
February 2026
What Car? UK
Renault 5
THE RENAULT 5 may look to the 1980s for its design inspiration, but when it comes to technology, it's bang up to date - and I don't just mean because it's electric.
1 min |
February 2026
What Car? UK
BMW iX3
Reinvented electric SUV promises to move the game on with a radical interior, ultra-fast charging and 500-mile efficiency On sale March 2026 Price from £58,755
5 min |
February 2026
What Car? UK
Mercedes-Benz C-Class EQ
Electric version of Mercedes-Benz's traditional BMW 3 Series rival is expected to closely match the i3 for range and charging speed
1 min |
February 2026
What Car? UK
Polestar 5
Range-topping electric grand tourer is the first bespoke Polestar model, packing up to 821bhp in Performance form
2 min |