Top 5 cars of 1980


Looking back at a year that brought some true icons of motoring: 1980.
Me and My Motor: comedian Lucy Porter

Me and My Motor: comedian Lucy Porter


Lucy Porter may be one of the country’s leading funny women, but she happily admits to not being the world’s greatest driver.
Me and My Motor: singer Gabrielle

Me and My Motor: Gabrielle, musician


Gabrielle is a petrolhead with a difference. Although the double Brit-winner loves fancy cars, she hates the motorway.
Pensioner makes wrong turn onto railway line in Toyota Aygo

Pensioner drives on railway line in Toyota Aygo


Part of Newcastle's metro network was brought to a standstill yesterday, after a pensioner drove a Toyota Aygo along a portion of the track.
Me and My Motor: Dee Caffari, round-the-world sailor

Me and My Motor: Dee Caffari


Denise "Dee" Caffari is hardened to the cramped conditions of an ocean-going yacht, having circumnavigated the globe six times. Her boats can...
Me and My Motor: Adrian Chiles, radio and TV presenter

Me and My Motor: Adrian Chiles


“Why do I need a racing car? My main priority is the hi-fi,” says Adrian Chiles of his BMW 520d.
Chris Kingsley and Jason Kingsley, founders of Rebellion games, on their cars and careers: interview for The Sunday Times Driving

Me and My Motor: Chris and Jason Kingsley


OK, so, forget the £60,000 Tesla, what you’re probably thinking is: why the horse? Not to mention the suit of armour. These contrasting modes of...
Al Murray Pub Landlord cars Me and My Motor Sunday Times interview by Danny Scott

Me and My Motor: comedian Al Murray


"I often used to wonder what the Pub Landlord would drive,” says Al Murray of his comedy alter ego. “I decided he would have a cut ’n’ shut...
Me and My Motor: YolanDa Brown, saxophonist AKA 'the Lewis Hamilton of jazz'

Me and My Motor: YolanDa Brown


With her fusion of jazz, soul and reggae, the saxophonist YolanDa Brown has won two Mobo awards, and performed at the Royal Albert Hall and the W
Me and My Motor: Claire Williams, Formula One boss

Me and My Motor: Claire Williams, Formula One boss


Claire Williams is one of the most powerful women in motor sport, heading the Williams Formula One team with her father, Sir Frank...