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News, road spotlights, technical notes and history. A new post most days.
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News ·
Targa New Zealand Becomes the Silver Fern Tarmac Rally from 2027
New Zealand's Targa is being rebranded as the NZ Silver Fern Tarmac Rally and will run every two years from 2027, with two, five and seven-day options.
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History ·
Thirty Years of the Elise: Why a 1996 Design Still Sets the Standard
The first customer Elises were delivered in 1996. Three decades on, a look at what Lotus got right and why nothing has replaced it.
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Events ·
Targa West Is Now Tarmac West: Perth's Rally Under a New Name
Western Australia's four-day tarmac rally ran in September as Tarmac West, with stages in the Perth Hills and a finish in the city. A short guide.
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Road spotlight ·
Road Spotlight: Sa Calobra, the Winter Road
When the Alps close, Mallorca opens. Why Sa Calobra and the Serra de Tramuntana are the best winter driving destination in Europe for a small sports car.
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Road spotlight ·
The October Window: Last Chance for the High Alpine Passes
The Stelvio, Grossglockner, Furka and Iseran close for winter within weeks. Why early October is one of the best times to drive them, and what to check.
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Tech ·
Why the Elise's 6,200 rpm Cam Change Is Made for Hairpins
The Toyota 2ZZ engine in the Elise 111R and Exige S2 switches to a second cam profile at about 6,200 rpm. Here is how to use it on a mountain pass.
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Events ·
Targa Tasmania Is Back in November: What Lotus Owners Should Know
Targa Tasmania runs again this November from Launceston to Hobart, with a new three-day Targa Trofeo. Here is what has changed and how to take part.