Octane magazine

26/09/2025

Artcurial has confirmed it will sell an unprecedented collection of 100 cars directly from Renault’s heritage fleet on 7 December, 2025, in a one-off auction at the marque’s Flins-sur-Seine factory near Paris.

News of the sale follows Renault‘s announcement about its heritage strategy earlier this year, when it announced plans to construct a new exhibition space at the former Flins production plant, which opened back in 1952.

26/09/2025

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.

The Lister Le Mans is a full-bore evolution of the suave Jaguar XJ-S. Ben Barry discovers a bargain alternative to the Ferrari F40

25/09/2025

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.

In an exclusive interview, Jenson Button tells Octane what it means to finally break his historic-racing duck at the Goodwood Revival.

24/09/2025

To mark the 35th anniversary of the sports car’s second coming, Matthew Hayward drives four generations of Mazda’s MX-5 the length of Britain.

To mark the 35th anniversary of the sports car’s second coming, Matthew Hayward drives four generations of Mazda’s MX-5 the length of Britain

23/09/2025

Now’s your chance to vote for the contenders shortlisted for Car of the Year in the 2025 International Historic Motoring Awards. Have your say and cast your vote here.

Now's your chance to have your say and vote for Car of the Year at the 2025 International Historic Motoring Awards.

23/09/2025

Tsutomu ‘Tom’ Matano, the Japanese designer best known for the Mazda MX-5 and FD RX-7, died on Saturday 20 September 2025, aged 76.

Tsutomo 'Tom' Matano, the legendary Japanese designer behind the Mazda MX-5 and FD RX-7, passed away aged 76 on 20 September, 2025.

18/09/2025

For our latest publication, we've ranked the 100 greatest classic cars, with full features on the key entries, plus expert opinion, stats and up-to-date valuations. Something new for this edition is our Dream Garages feature, which sees some key voices from the automotive world selecting their personal favourites.

To find out what they picked, get your copy here: https://www.octane-magazine.com/product/the-100-greatest-classic-cars-of-all-time/

15/09/2025

Was 2025 the wettest but most thrilling ever? Despite the torrential rain, greats like Kristensen and Button were undaunted and raced ferociously, much to the delight of 150,000 soggy visitors. Our full report here...

https://www.octane-magazine.com/articles/stirring-tributes-and-thrilling-racing-at-wet-and-wild-2025-goodwood-revival/

15/09/2025

Was 2025 the wettest but most thrilling Goodwood Revival ever? Despite the torrential rain, greats like Kristensen and Button were undaunted and raced ferociously, much to the delight of 150,000 soggy visitors. Our full report here...

The 2025 Goodwood Revival drew over 150,000 visitors for three days of historic racing, star drivers and poignant tributes to Jim Clark...

13/09/2025

A small (!) gallery from the first two days at the Revival. See you all tomorrow!

13/09/2025

If you are at the Goodwood Revival today, make sure you come and see us (and sister magazine Magneto) on Stand 76 on the High Street.

13/09/2025

Just a handful of images from a wonderful first day of the Goodwood Revival yesterday. And there’s much more to come today and tomorrow, though we recommend stout footwear!