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From Zero to Eco Hero: Breaking My Motorsport Duck at FIA Eco Rally Scotland

Motorsport. The word itself conjures the smell of petrol, the glint of spanners, and the sight of stripped-down machines surrounded by crews in overalls. It’s an arena of speed and spectacle, from the marble-polished glamour of Monaco to the gritty thrill of gravel-spraying rally cars tearing through damp forests. At its extremes, it is visceral, loud, and mechanical—a theatre of … Read the rest

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Crikey, this new Renault Austral is a bit of alright

ASTONISHINGLY, the last Renault I reviewed was the Scenic – way back in 2017. Its infotainment screen was (outrageously) mounted vertically in the centre console. At the time, I think only Tesla was using the portrait option. How things have changed . . .

However, I do have a fondness for all French cars, which goes back many years to … Read the rest