On Škodas equipped with a door umbrella compartment, the holder is designed to accommodate a wet umbrella and let water drain outside the car. Availability and location vary by model, so check
The Peugeot 1007 had two electrically operated sliding side doors, designed to make getting in and out easier in tight spaces. Launched in 2005, it brought the practicality of a van-style entrance to
Alfa Romeo, take a look at this. The new Cuorerosso concept already has plenty going for it, but a digital artist has reimagined it as a five-door shooting brake, and the result might be even better t
Fancy a rare Corvette? Here’s the catch: you’ll have to look to Japan, and even then, your odds aren’t great. Chevrolet is building just 15 examples of this special-edition drop-top.
Red trim and big wings aren’t for everyone. Hyundai knows this, and its new Elantra N Monochrome takes a different approach to the sporty sedan. The bright red accents are gone, replaced by body
The Toyota WiLL Vi was a compact car launched in Japan in January 2000 as part of WiLL, a shared brand created by companies from several industries. Its carriage-inspired body was unusual enough. The
On a Mercedes W123 diesel, a vacuum leak can prevent the engine from switching off. The central locking uses the same vacuum supply, so a leaking door-lock circuit can affect engine shutdown. It is on
What did Volvo’s PremAir radiator do? Its catalytic coating converted some ground-level ozone in the air passing through the radiator into oxygen. Volvo reported conversion of up to 75% in tests
Why did Volkswagen make Harlequin cars? The multicoloured Polo began as a promotional demonstration of Volkswagen’s modular ordering system. Customers wanted the display cars, prompting the Polo
What was the 1996 Toyota Classic? It was a limited-run sedan inspired by the 1936 Toyoda Model AA, built on a Hilux pickup chassis. Toyota produced 100 examples, combining period-style bodywork and ca