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Launched in 1970 as a General Motors model, the Avenger survived several owners until this last-of-line 1.3 LS was produced under the French

We determine the year in which American car shoppers could choose from the largest number of new station wagon models.

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: The tenure of Dick, of whom we hoped better, has been an unmitigated shambles following the disgraceful Bernard Hyphen-Howe years.

“My dad never ever described himself as a war hero – but he was always my hero"

This topseller competed with the Ford Sierra and Vauxhall Cavalier in the fleet market thanks to its svelte looks, comfort and taut handling

As MINI launched a special-edition model to celebrate his stunning achievement, we caught up with Paddy Hopkirk - the legendary driver who won the 1964 Monte Carlo Rally

Despite a European pedigree, and multiple Car of the Year awards, these cars are forgotten now. TheDetroitBureau.com reveals which ones.

This staggeringly rare hatchback had a troubled gestation but provided agreeable, if unspectacular, family transport for a modest price

Cars back in the 60s, 70s and 80s were much sexier, says Jonny Trunk in his new book, Auto Erotica. He sets out his evidence with a grand tour through British car brochures from the 1960s to the 1980s.

Dictators and corrupt politicians always leave behind incredible collections of… collectibles. The one invariable to whatever it is that they’ve been so fond of collecting is that it’s tainted and, as such, no respectable collector would have it.