On the road again

Caravans and camper vans feature only rarely in Autocar these days – but half a century ago they were a regular and prominent topic, reflecting the popularity of such vehicles among the British public

The 1960s and 70s were the decades many of us changed from using black-and-white film in our cameras to capturing those treasured shots in technicolour. Here, six women reveal the snaps that meant the most…

Alastair MacDonald Jackson spent two years visiting as many of Scotland’s west coast islands as possible. Here he showcases some of the greatest wonders of the west – and offers practical advice on how to see them

HELLO! I’m in the garden,” Rachel called out when she heard the car door bang shut. The six-foot gate separating the drive from the back garden swung open and a smiling, but tired-looking Jack appeare

Creaking into the dusty, lookout point, Jessie pulled on the handbrake. Jumping out, she slammed the door. Clouds of grit tailed her maxi skirt to the front of the camper van. Lifting the bonnet, Jess

Three mountains, three lakes, three countries – and all in just 30 hours! Using a motorhome as a base, this is the mammoth task lifelong outdoorsman and avid caravanner George Bell-Starr (below) aims