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Manor Park Classics will stage its second Platinum auction on 12 November 2025, presenting a curated selection of vehicles in an extended format with BTCC veteran Anthony Reid being interviewed by former Top Gear presenter Steve Berry.
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Manor Park Classics Platinum Auction returns on November 12 - Octane Magazine
Manor Park Classics Platinum Auction returns on 12 November 2025, with a talk from veteran racing driver Anthony Reid...
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October 31, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Manor Park Classics will stage its second Platinum auction on 12 November 2025, presenting a curated selection of vehicles in an extended format with BTCC veteran Anthony Reid being interviewed by former Top Gear presenter Steve Berry.
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Maserati’s new MCPura refines rather than reinvents the MC20, retaining its 621bhp twin-turbo Nettuno V6 and carbonfibre chassis but adding sharper aerodynamics, a reworked interior and subtle chassis tweaks
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Maserati MCPura review: Evolution, not revolution
The new Maserati MCPura refines rather than reinvents the MC20, retaining its 621bhp twin-turbo Nettuno V6 and carbonfibre chassis but adding sharper aerodynamics, a reworked interior and subtle…
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October 20, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Maserati’s new MCPura refines rather than reinvents the MC20, retaining its 621bhp twin-turbo Nettuno V6 and carbonfibre chassis but adding sharper aerodynamics, a reworked interior and subtle chassis tweaks
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The new hypercar teased in late September by German engineering firm Capricorn and legendary Italian styling house Zagato has broken cover at the opening of the 2025 Zoute Grand Prix.
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October 13, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The new hypercar teased in late September by German engineering firm Capricorn and legendary Italian styling house Zagato has broken cover at the opening of the 2025 Zoute Grand Prix.
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Niels van Roij Design has revealed Henry II, a one-off shooting brake based on a 1981 Rolls-Royce Corniche, commissioned by its long-term owner.
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October 13, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Niels van Roij Design has revealed Henry II, a one-off shooting brake based on a 1981 Rolls-Royce Corniche, commissioned by its long-term owner.
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Fantastic to see my comments on Q-plates featured in November‘s @octanemagazine.bsky.social magazine.
Things are moving in the right direction on this issue.
#classiccar #DVLA #classicmotoring
Things are moving in the right direction on this issue.
#classiccar #DVLA #classicmotoring
October 8, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Fantastic to see my comments on Q-plates featured in November‘s @octanemagazine.bsky.social magazine.
Things are moving in the right direction on this issue.
#classiccar #DVLA #classicmotoring
Things are moving in the right direction on this issue.
#classiccar #DVLA #classicmotoring
We've been enjoying the sights during the Audrain Motor Week. Here are some highlights from The Gathering.
October 5, 2025 at 11:21 AM
We've been enjoying the sights during the Audrain Motor Week. Here are some highlights from The Gathering.
Tolman Engineering has announced a new restoration service and increasing range of products to assist the owners of certain Group B rally cars in keeping them on the road and operating at their best.
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October 1, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Tolman Engineering has announced a new restoration service and increasing range of products to assist the owners of certain Group B rally cars in keeping them on the road and operating at their best.
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The UK’s Brands Hatch circuit will celebrate 100 years of competition in 2026 with a programme of demonstrations, displays and guest appearances running from March to November.
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September 27, 2025 at 12:05 PM
The UK’s Brands Hatch circuit will celebrate 100 years of competition in 2026 with a programme of demonstrations, displays and guest appearances running from March to November.
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To mark the 35th anniversary of the sports car’s second coming in, Matthew Hayward drove four generations of Mazda’s MX-5 the length of Britain... on sustainable fuel.
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Epic drive: Land's End to John o'Groats in every Mazda MX-5 generation - Octane Magazine
To mark the 35th anniversary of the sports car’s second coming, Matthew Hayward drives four generations of Mazda’s MX-5 the length of Britain
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September 27, 2025 at 7:57 AM
To mark the 35th anniversary of the sports car’s second coming in, Matthew Hayward drove four generations of Mazda’s MX-5 the length of Britain... on sustainable fuel.
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Artcurial has confirmed it will sell an unprecedented collection of 100 cars directly from Renault’s heritage fleet on 7 December, 2025, in a one-off auction at the marque’s Flins-sur-Seine factory near Paris.
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Renault Icons from marque's heritage fleet are up for grabs this December - Octane Magazine
Renault will part with 100 heritage cars – including 20 F1 machines – in a one-off Renault Icons Artcurial auction on 7 December 2025
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September 26, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Artcurial has confirmed it will sell an unprecedented collection of 100 cars directly from Renault’s heritage fleet on 7 December, 2025, in a one-off auction at the marque’s Flins-sur-Seine factory near Paris.
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The Lister Le Mans is a full-bore evolution of the suave Jaguar XJ-S. But instead of madness on wheels, Ben Barry discovers a bargain alternative to the Ferrari F40.
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Lister Le Mans – is this tuned Jaguar XJ-S A true F40 alternative? - Octane Magazine
The Lister Le Mans is a full-bore evolution of the suave Jaguar XJ-S. Ben Barry discovers a bargain alternative to the Ferrari F40
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September 26, 2025 at 7:44 PM
The Lister Le Mans is a full-bore evolution of the suave Jaguar XJ-S. But instead of madness on wheels, Ben Barry discovers a bargain alternative to the Ferrari F40.
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In an exclusive interview, F1 World Champion Jenson Button tells Octane what it means to finally break his historic-racing duck with victory at the 2025 Goodwood Revival.
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Jenson Button reflects on long road to Goodwood glory - Octane Magazine
In an exclusive interview, Jenson Button tells Octane what it means to finally break his historic-racing duck at the Goodwood Revival.
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September 26, 2025 at 6:22 PM
In an exclusive interview, F1 World Champion Jenson Button tells Octane what it means to finally break his historic-racing duck with victory at the 2025 Goodwood Revival.
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This year’s Zoute Grand Prix is shaping up to be a notable edition for the car collecting community. Buyers will find more choice than ever in 2025, with Broad Arrow joining the line-up, while Bonhams returns with its traditional sale.
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Temptations aplenty in Broad Arrow and Bonhams' upcoming Zoute auctions - Octane Magazine
Bonhams and Broad Arrow Auctions have plenty of temptations on offer at the 2025 Zoute Grand Prix. Highlights include a Lamborghini Pregunta
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September 25, 2025 at 7:27 PM
This year’s Zoute Grand Prix is shaping up to be a notable edition for the car collecting community. Buyers will find more choice than ever in 2025, with Broad Arrow joining the line-up, while Bonhams returns with its traditional sale.
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Zagato has teamed up with German engineering firm Capricorn to build a limited-production hypercar. Said to be lightweight and driver-focused, the model – along with its name – will make its global debut at the Zoute Grand Prix in Belgium on 10 October 2025.
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Zagato and Capricorn tease driver-focused hypercar - Octane Magazine
Zagato has teamed up with German engineering firm Zagato to create its first-ever hypercar, set to be revealed on 10 October, 2025...
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September 23, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Zagato has teamed up with German engineering firm Capricorn to build a limited-production hypercar. Said to be lightweight and driver-focused, the model – along with its name – will make its global debut at the Zoute Grand Prix in Belgium on 10 October 2025.
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Tsutomu ‘Tom’ Matano, the Japanese designer best known for the Mazda MX-5 and FD RX-7, died on Saturday 20 September 2025, aged 76.
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Mazda MX-5 visionary Tom Matano dies aged 76 - Octane Magazine
Tsutomu 'Tom' Matano, the legendary Japanese designer behind the Mazda MX-5 and FD RX-7, passed away aged 76 on 20 September, 2025.
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September 23, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Tsutomu ‘Tom’ Matano, the Japanese designer best known for the Mazda MX-5 and FD RX-7, died on Saturday 20 September 2025, aged 76.
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A pioneering Volvo 240 Turbo Cup leads a trio of Volvo competition cars set to be offered by Swedish car auction platform Bilweb on 11 September 2025.
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Trio of Volvo racing icons up for grabs on 11 September - Octane Magazine
A trio of Volvo racing cars, including a 240 that raced in the Group A era of the European Touring Car Championship, are being auctioned
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September 10, 2025 at 9:38 AM
A pioneering Volvo 240 Turbo Cup leads a trio of Volvo competition cars set to be offered by Swedish car auction platform Bilweb on 11 September 2025.
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A unique 1926 Rolls-Royce Phantom I, famously known as The Phantom of Love, has been crowned winner of Best in Show at the 2025 Concours of Elegance, held at Hampton Court Palace this weekend.
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September 8, 2025 at 3:54 PM
A unique 1926 Rolls-Royce Phantom I, famously known as The Phantom of Love, has been crowned winner of Best in Show at the 2025 Concours of Elegance, held at Hampton Court Palace this weekend.
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Today, 8 September 2025, marks what would have been Peter Sellers’ 100th birthday – a fitting moment to revisit one of the actor’s longest-kept and most personal possessions.
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September 8, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Today, 8 September 2025, marks what would have been Peter Sellers’ 100th birthday – a fitting moment to revisit one of the actor’s longest-kept and most personal possessions.
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A rare chance to see and hear the 787B, if you happen to be in Japan next month.
Mazda 787B to headline Mazda Fan Festa 2025 at Fuji Speedway - Octane Magazine
Mazda Fan Festa returns to Fuji Speedway on 4-5 October 2025, with the Le Mans-winning 787B leading a weekend of racing
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September 5, 2025 at 4:08 PM
A rare chance to see and hear the 787B, if you happen to be in Japan next month.
Quite an impressive line-up of single-seaters at the Concours of Elegance, which is running from today until Sunday at Hampton Court Palace.
September 5, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Quite an impressive line-up of single-seaters at the Concours of Elegance, which is running from today until Sunday at Hampton Court Palace.
A fascinating line-up of celebrity guest speakers has been revealed for this year’s Audrain Concours and Motor Week, scheduled for 2-5 October.
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Star-studded line-up of speakers confirmed for Audrain Concours and Motor Week - Octane Magazine
Jay Leno, Tony Kanaan and Magnus Walker feature in a star-studded roster of celebrity speakers confirmed for the 2025 Audrain Concours
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September 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
A fascinating line-up of celebrity guest speakers has been revealed for this year’s Audrain Concours and Motor Week, scheduled for 2-5 October.
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A 2023 Aston Martin Valkyrie owned by former F1 star Daniel Ricciardo is heading to auction on 10 October 2025. It could fetch almost €3m.
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Daniel Ricciardo's Aston Martin Valkyrie is up for grabs - Octane Magazine
A 2023 Aston Martin Valkyrie owned by former F1 star Daniel Ricciardo is heading for the auction block on 10 October 2025....
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September 3, 2025 at 10:05 AM
A 2023 Aston Martin Valkyrie owned by former F1 star Daniel Ricciardo is heading to auction on 10 October 2025. It could fetch almost €3m.
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The Goodwood Revival is set to return from September 12-14, celebrating 60 years since Jim Clark's 1965 triumphs. Here's a guide to what you can expect to see.
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Jim Clark, Alfa Romeo and legendary drivers headline 2025 Goodwood Revival - Octane Magazine
From Jim Clark and Alfa Romeo anniversary tributes to a a star-studded, here's what to expect at the 2025 Goodwood Revival
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September 2, 2025 at 1:42 PM
The Goodwood Revival is set to return from September 12-14, celebrating 60 years since Jim Clark's 1965 triumphs. Here's a guide to what you can expect to see.
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