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The other side of the curtain: A look back at Lada, Volga and more

While Americans in the 1960s and '70s were enjoying the heyday of muscle-car madness, our friends over in the Soviet Union were treated to an entirely different kind of automobile. Fiat-based Ladas and Russian-born Volgas were the cars of the day, and our friends at Retronaut have gathered some press materials and advertisements for the compact sedans. Lada was named after a famous Czech manufacturer of sewing machines in the 1960s.

Motorists still not switched on to electric cars

Renault A new survey of 3,000 British motorists suggests there is still a long way to go before electric cars become a serious purchasing choice for the majority, with many saying the government isn’t doing enough to promote them. According to the latest Auto Trader Owner’s Guide, only 1% of UK drivers own what it calls an Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV). The poll also illustrates some significant age and gender divides, and shows that price continues to be a serious hindrance to more environmentally friendly motoring.

Goodwood Revival 2008 daily bulletins

By James Mann and Tim Pollard Motor Shows 20 September 2008 00:30 CAR is reporting live from the 2008 Goodwood Revival meeting – the tenth anniversary of Goodwood's period spectacular that partners the summer hillclimb at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. We've updated the website all weekend with photo galleries and reviews capturing all the action from track and paddock – with exclusive back-stage access to the legends and cars that make Lord March's race event one of the world's premier historic motorsport events. SUNDAY, DAY 3: LIVE NEWS FROM THE GOODWOOD REVIVAL 2008 Another fantastic day at Goodwood Revival started off with a blessing from motor racing vicar Canon Lionel Webber and the Band of the Blues and Royals marching up the grid, followed by a stunning low-level air display by a Spitfire and a Mustang.