The world is governed by algorithms. But is it possible to determine driving pleasure empirically? Ferrari, not always the epicentre of rational thought, says that it is. The 296 Speciale – priced fro

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PEUGEOT still has faith in the traditional C-segment family hatchback and estate, so the French firm has high hopes for its revised 308. The easiest way to spot the new 308 is via the dramatic new rad