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

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RATINGS = Thrill-free zone = Tepid = Interesting = Seriously good = A truly great car = new entry this month. Cars in italics are no longer on sale. Issue no. is for our most recent major test of the

For the car enthusiast, Christmas is a time of giving – to oneself. And what better gift than a quality used car? To kick off, we’ve suggested five dream motors with which to indulge yourself, but so

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