Colin Goodwin | Autocar

How far does a regular spectator ticket go at the British GP?

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Autocar at the British GP: access all areas (or not)

We set ourselves 12 challenges at the British Grand Prix. How many could we achieve with just a regular ticket?

3 August 2019

Autocar at the British GP: access all areas (or not)

Caffeine and Machine Lamborghini Murcielago

Caffeine and Machine is a pitstop with a difference

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The man behind motoring's newest weekend destination

We talk to the man who runs Caffeine & Machine, a refreshing watering hole in the heart of Shakespeare country becoming a popular stop for car fans

7 April 2019

The man behind motoring's newest weekend destination

The MX-5 is one of the rare sports cars that hasn't piled on the pounds in its old age

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Icon of icons: Autocar Awards Readers' Champion - Mazda MX-5

Is the Mazda MX-5 your favourite automotive icon? Read what we think and cast your vote

7 March 2019

Icon of icons: Autocar Awards Readers' Champion - Mazda MX-5

The Autocar Honours List pays respect to those who have helped to make motoring great

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Knights of our realm: the Autocar Honours List

High achievers from the motoring world are rarely bestowed the UK’s highest accolade. We set the record straight with the Autocar Honours List

5 January 2019

Knights of our realm: the Autocar Honours List

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TVR factory construction delayed by EU rules

Reborn brand suffers setback as state funding legislation holds up construction work on new factory

3 December 2018

TVR factory construction delayed by EU rules

Today, turbochargers are commonplace... ...but they only came to Europe in 1973

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90 years of the Autocar road test: Design and engineering

The mechanical evolution of the automobile, as seen through our testers’ eyes over the years

22 October 2018

90 years of the Autocar road test: Design and engineering

Norman relishes the A110’s simple, lightweight feel

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Meeting the UK's first Alpine A110 owner

Few cars have caused as much of a stir as Alpine’s A110, and the first right-hand-drive example has just landed in the UK. We meet its proud owner

22 September 2018

Meeting the UK's first Alpine A110 owner

Modern airliners can have up to nine independent flight control computers to ensure a...

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Autopilot: how self-driving cars can learn from planes

We trust in automated systems to fly our aeroplanes, but many people remain unconvinced by driverless cars. We find out why

4 August 2018

Autopilot: how self-driving cars can learn from planes

Autocar’s Concours d’Inelegance - picture special

Our motley collection of daily runabouts are here to be judged by Colin Goodwin

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Autocar’s Concours d’Inelegance – picture special

Forget Pebble Beach: welcome to the first Autocar Concours d’Inelegance, in which Autocar’s staffers and contributors bring out their pride and joy to be judged by Colin Goodwin

3 January 2015

Autocar’s Concours d’Inelegance – picture special

This P85+ is the most powerful in the Tesla Model S range

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Best cars of 2014 – Tesla Model S

The Model S is the car that showed us electric power could also bring luxury and performance

21 December 2014

Best cars of 2014 – Tesla Model S

Cockpit comparison - Jaguar F-type versus Eurofighter Typhoon

Colin Goodwin gets acquainted with the Eurofighter Typhoon's cockpit

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Cockpit comparison - Jaguar F-type versus Eurofighter Typhoon

Do sports cars really have cabins inspired by jet fighter cockpits, as some manufacturers imply? We ask the Eurofighter Typhoon designers for their verdict

17 September 2014

Cockpit comparison - Jaguar F-type versus Eurofighter Typhoon