Model of the month

The continuing popularity of Hot Wheels, Matchbox and other model cars proves that even in this era of smartphone doomscrolling, there’s still room for tactile pleasure when it comes to children’s toy

The Iconic Auctioneers sale across 8-9 November achieved £8.5m for 337 cars from its notably large arena at this year’s Classic Motor Show at the NEC (News & events). Excitement for everyday modern cl

SOLD BY BONHAMS CARS ONLINE, £97,650 Fiat’s doorless Jolly beach cars crop up for sale quite often. But when did you last see an example of Austin’s attempt at evoking the Riviera vibe? Probably never

H&H CLASSICS, MILLBROOK PROVING GROUND, BEDFORDSHIRE. 3 DECEMBER

HISTORICS, MERCEDES-BENZ WORLD. 29 NOVEMBER

Sometimes a book deserves this slot just because it does exactly what it says on the tin – or, more accurately, the cover. That’s the case with Aston Martin – The Entire Story, which is a straightforw