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In this week’s Wednesday Want we’ve found something truly special in the classified adverts and thought it really deserved some attention. You can check out past Wednesday Want entries right here.

It’s official: Toyota Gazoo Racing has announced it will compete in the 2018 WEC season. The team will continue its TS050 Hybrid program, furthering the development of hybrid technology. As a result of the announcement, Toyota will be the only factory team competing in the LMP1 class.

If you grew up in Europe in the 1980s, chances are you’ve spent a lot of time in a Nissan Micra. The boxy hatchback was a firm favorite for driving schools and mums. It was easy to drive, easy to park and, unfortunately, never that good.

As the year rumbles to a close and the press offices take well-earned breaks from people pestering them for information, news coming from the automotive sector is typically thin on the ground.

The newest sub-brand from Toyota, Gazoo Racing, is bringing an interesting concept car to the Tokyo Auto Salon next month.

After a year away, The Grand Tour returned to Amazon Prime last week. The second episode just aired Thursday, and it introduced viewers to the new resident Eboladrome hot shoe.

Anyone who loves their car knows that automatic car washes suck. The spinning nylon brushes beat on your paintwork and whip the dirt around, leaving awful swirl marks.

In this week’s Wednesday Want we’ve found something truly special in the classified adverts and thought it really deserved some attention. You can check out past Wednesday Want entries right here.

European car manufacturers have become obsessed with safety in recent years. Though occasionally derided — safer cars are usually more expensive and heavier, resulting in worse performance and higher emissions — it’s a laudable goal.

It looks like 2018 will see the return of a famous old car brand. Lister Cars, based in Cambridge in the UK, hasn’t produced a new car in almost 25 years, but it’s on its way back.

In the European market, the B-segment hatchback is king. Despite the ever-growing popularity of the crossover, and the unflinching continental dominance of the Volkswagen Golf, manufacturers sell more B-segment hatchbacks than anything type of car.

Let’s face it, this week hasn’t been great if you’re a fan of attractive cars.

British high performance car manufacturer McLaren has revealed a new supercar benchmark, with a car it calls the McLaren Senna.

No matter what vehicle you own there’s always a chance of a recall. Whether it’s airbags from Toyota or crash protection from BMW, these issues can creep up anywhere.

After a long hiatus, The Grand Tour season 2 is now streaming on Amazon Video.

In this week’s Wednesday Want we’ve found something truly special in the classified adverts and thought it really deserved some attention. You can check out past Wednesday Want entries right here.

Back in October, Microsoft and Porsche invited us to Silverstone circuit in the UK to get some seat time with the modern sports car lineup, as well as the Xbox One X-powered version of Forza Motorsport 7. It was a lot of fun, not only to hear more on the franchise’s future from Dan Greenawalt, but also to experience these sports cars on the track.

When Nissan launched the Juke in 2010, reactions were varied to say the least. In a classic case of judging the book by its cover, some in the automotive press were not terribly kind.

Despite an unveiling lightly plagued by technical issues, Lamborghini has revealed its new Urus to the world. Well, we’ve been waiting five years, so what does another five minutes matter?

Italian supercar manufacturer Lamborghini will reveal its new SUV at 6.00pm CET today.