Automotive
Octane
No Mechanics without Drivers
Masterful watch troll Moser & Cie has a new smartwatch collaboration (sorry, 'x') with Alpine F1
2 min |
December 2025
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Goodbye, sunshine
1989 BMW 320i Convertible
2 min |
December 2025
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FRIENDS OF DOROTHY
Ernie Nagamatsu offers an enlightening US perspective on the birth, death and surprising California afterlife of the Swallow Doretti - while exercising his own example
7 min |
December 2025
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The language of loveliness
Whether described in English, French or Italian, the Talbot-Lago Teardrop is the most remarkable expression of Style Moderne, as Stephen Bayley explains
8 min |
December 2025
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THE BETTER PART OF VALOUR
An ambition to race at Le Mans a quarter of a century ago lives on.
8 min |
December 2025
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BEYOND THE OBVIOUS
Porsche's 912 was lighter and more nimble than the earliest 911s. KAMM's fully carbon-panelled 912c takes that to the extreme – with double the power
8 min |
December 2025
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Ford Sapphire RS Cosworth
The most subtle and most overlooked Cossie is a relative bargain as a result
2 min |
December 2025
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ACE PLACE
Andrew English joins devotees for the latest reunion at London's most prominent motorcycling landmark, the Ace Cafe
4 min |
December 2025
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Max Verstappen
Octane meets the reigning Formula 1 World Champion, and finds out what it takes to achieve that status four seasons in a row
8 min |
December 2025
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Pre-war stars shine in $33.9m Gooding Christie's auction
The Stan Lucas Collection sale sets new records for several models
1 min |
December 2025
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Kodak Carousel S
How hosts shared their holiday snaps at a '70s party before the vol-au-vents and wife-swapping
3 min |
December 2025
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BEAUTY (RE)INCARNATE
An Alfa Romeo T33 Stradale tribute worthy of the name: Octane - exclusively - is first to drive the Automotive Artisans R33
9 min |
December 2025
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The road to Pebble Beach
Not only was this 1937 Bugatti Type 57 Atalante restored just in time for this year's Pebble Beach Concours, it drove there too - from 4000 miles away
6 min |
December 2025
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Frank Costin
A short attention span and a disdain for cars couldn't quell the leftfield output of this genius aerodynamacist
3 min |
December 2025
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LOW FLYING
When a customer challenged Eagle to build a sub-1000kg race-inspired road car, it kicked off an obsessive weight-saving drive that's resulted in one of the greatest E-types we've ever driven
10+ min |
December 2025
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Peter Arundell
A star whose meteoric trajectory was halted in an instant at Reims
3 min |
November 2025
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Fort Knox
So secure that it can turn away Presidents and the world's richest man
3 min |
November 2025
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Don't judge a book by its cover
TO ASSUME the creation of Hervé Valliet is yet another Lotus Seven imitator would be utterly wrong. A quiet perfectionist and entrepreneur from the Isére region in the French Alps near Grenoble, he has owned numerous sports cars, such as Caterham, Wiesmann, TVR - even a Ronart W152.
2 min |
November 2025
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IN THE CRUCIBLE
Ever wondered what it's like to study at the legendary ArtCenter College of Design, to become a leading car designer? Octane finds out
4 min |
November 2025
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SHARP END OF THE WEDGE
The lasting influence of the Countach – and its creator (pictured) - is remembered by designer Peter Stevens
2 min |
November 2025
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The Magic of a Shadow
Even today, when prices for a good Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow have risen to a level vaguely commensurate with their stunning quality, these are still hugely undervalued cars - victims of their own success, because lots of them are still around.
2 min |
November 2025
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Finding its way home
A novelty auction buy turned out to be a potential Lancia works-related gem
2 min |
November 2025
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Youngtimers: the rise in Gen Z owners
Insurance stats prove that youngsters are interested in classics-and their favourite marques might surprise you
3 min |
November 2025
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A blast of fresh air
DRIVING IN the UK can be a mixed bag, but if there's one thing this little MX-5 reaffirms it's that you can still find joy even in mundane journeys.
2 min |
November 2025
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Derek Bell
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of a seismic victory
3 min |
November 2025
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UP & OVER
Join Octane as we celebrate 200 years of the Stelvio Pass, one of the most famous roads the world has ever known
4 min |
November 2025
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THE GENERATIONAL SHIFT
With the inclusion of a new GT3 category, so historic racing moves into the future – witness this storied Audi R8 LMS Ultra
8 min |
November 2025
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DVLA relents on Q plates
Concerted lobbying gets results for UK classic owners
3 min |
November 2025
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Chris Haynes
As the Haynes Motor Museum celebrates its 40th anniversary, its founder's son Chris Haynes recalls life with his father – and growing up in petrolhead heaven
7 min |
November 2025
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Alfa Romeo Alfetta GT & GTV
These pretty 1970s coupés are often overlooked due to their V6-engined sibling
2 min |