The Automobile August 2026

In the August 2026 issue of The Automobile…

CONGESTION CHARGER: Jim Clark said the Lotus Elan was the best car for driving in London. Julian Balme heads to the capital and puts the theory to the test / DESERT STORM: Unusual hazards faced competitors in the 1914 Circuit of Morocco, says David Burgess-Wise. There were no proper roads, camels were the normal means of transport, and not all the natives were friendly… /

BMW’S BEST OF SHOW: Jörg Sierks reports on the Europe’s most glamorous concours event, which this year saw strong results for German marques / NOT FOR HIRE: Beardmore is best remembered for its taxis, but the lively overhead-camshaft cars it built in the Vintage era are worthy of attention, too, says Zack Stiling after sampling a rare survivor /

WARNER’S WAY: The 1960s were a time of boom and bust for Graham Warner, but highlights included works drives for Aston Martin and Lotus. Richard Heseltine concludes his look at Warner’s career /

THE RATIONALISED RILEY: The Pathfinder was the first Riley designed by BMC and has never been fully embraced by marque diehards. Martin Buckley takes an unblinkered look at this misunderstood model /

THE NEED FOR SPEED: In the 1930s the German motor industry took a particular interest in breaking international speed records. Leading the pack was Mercedes-Benz with its envelope-bodied racers that achieved shattering speeds, says Karl Ludvigsen /

BACK ON THE ROAD: We report on the restoration of a 1936 Daimler Light 20 which was acquired as an abandoned project

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