Mercedes-Benz 190E Evo II – Earning its wings From taxi duty to racing champion, this saloon exploited aerodynamics to transcend its humble status.
Jenson Button reflects on long road to Goodwood glory In an exclusive interview, F1 World Champion Jenson Button tells Octane what it means to finally break his historic-racing duck with victory at the 2025 Goodwood Revival.
Lister Le Mans – is this tuned Jaguar XJ-S A true F40 alternative? The Lister Le Mans is a full-bore evolution of the suave Jaguar XJ-S. But instead of madness on wheels, Ben Barry discovers a bargain alternative to the Ferrari F40.
Volkswagen Half-Track Fox – a Bulli like no other One innovative Austrian inventor fancied an alternative to the ski-lift. The Volkswagen Half-Track Fox was his solution
Giorgetto Giugiaro discusses his career highlights Giorgetto Giugiaro joined the car design business in 1955 and has been responsible for some of the most important cars of the century. He explains to Octane his methods and motivation
Audi Sport quattro – Driving the Group B legend It’s 40 years since Audi launched the Sport quattro, with which it prolonged its dominance of Group B rallying. Glen Waddington celebrates with legendary driver Stig Blomqvist
Lotus Elan 26R Shapecraft – Shape Shifter Only three genuine Lotus Elan 26Rs were given the Shapecraft aerodynamic treatment. This little beauty is one of them
Ferrari 288 GTO – driving and celebrating the legend How the original Gran Turismo Omologato fused F1 know-how with Group B spirit to create a legend
Lancia Hyena – Driving the coachbuilt coupé with rallying heritage Zagato built this bespoke-bodied coupé on the Integrale’s rally-winning underpinnings. Glen Waddington drives it
