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The incomparable Russell Brockbank

Russell Brockbank’s artistic talent was clear in his every car cartoon. But it was his passion and humanity that made them shine, says Peter Robinson

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Our Cars: Land Rover Defender

It’s strange how much you can enjoy certain cars even without even driving them. I consider myself someone who’s fairly insensitive to a car’s appearance...

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Labels are for tins, not people

It was a sunny, slightly breezy day when I asked my parents if we could sit at the front of the restaurant with an open view of the sea. I deliberately picked the chair...

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Traffic enlightenment

It’s not the orange Gallardo. Nor is it Philip Seymour Hoffman’s performance as Owen Davian. Nor is it even the excellent Chesapeake Bay Bridge scene, where the blast...

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The real Tokyo Drift

In 2004 I was on a business trip to Japan. In those days I had a proper job at Nissan, complete with fancy title, and wore a dark salaryman’s suit and...

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The accidental hero

When Ford launched the four-door Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth – the last of the fast Sierras – in 1988 it flew journalists like me to Taormina in Sicily to test it...

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Shifting attitudes

Recently, in those idle moments when I’ve been waiting for the microwave to ping or the traffic lights to change or some shoelaces to finish being tied...

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For sale: Porsche

In February just past, The Financial Times reported that Porsche was going to the markets with what is known as an Initial Public Offering (IPO). Wow, Porsche is for sale...

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