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    • Why I love the Renault 4, by Russell Bulgin: a CAR archive gem from March 1994

      14 October 2024 by Russell Bulgin

      The Renault 4: 'the only car I can drive deftly while wearing a pair of size 13 Wellington boots'

      Bulgin on the simple charms of the cheap rental car, and the finest example of the breed

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    • Facial hair and speed: Russell Bulgin's archive views chime with 2020's lockdown beards

      30 December 2020 by Russell Bulgin

      Emerson Fittipaldi, architect of great sideburns, 1963 (Getty Images)

      Can there really be a link between facial hair and driving prowess? Russell Bulgin examines the evidence

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    • 911? Thanks, but no thanks – CAR+ archive, July 1989

      19 October 2015 by Russell Bulgin

      Russell Bulgin drives a Porsche 911 for the first time, July 1989

      Russell Bulgin drives a 911 for the first time

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    • Hubcaps and the art of trim-level psychology: CAR+ archive, January 1990

      06 October 2015 by Russell Bulgin

      Bulgin on hubcaps, January 1990

      Russell Bulgin reflects on the madness of trim-level one-upmanship

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    • My grandfather’s career at Longbridge, by Russell Bulgin: CAR magazine, July 1991

      22 September 2015 by Russell Bulgin

      Bulgin on grandfather's Austin career at Longbridge, July 1991

      Our former columnist remembers his grandpa's Austin career

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    • Eyes – and ears – wide shut – Russell Bulgin on electro-nannies: CAR+ archive, December 2000

      09 December 2000 by Russell Bulgin

      Bulgin on driver aids, December 2000

      Why modern electronics are ruining the driving experience

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    • Automotive complexity and where to stuff it: CAR+ archive, May 1999

      09 May 1999 by Russell Bulgin

      Bulgin on driver skill, May 1999

      Why oh why does modern motoring get so bogged down in unnecessary complexity, asks Bulgin

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    • Grey shoes and car designers, by Russell Bulgin: CAR+ archive, June 1991

      09 June 1991 by Russell Bulgin

      Russell Bulgin on designers wearing grey shoes, CAR magazine, June 1991

      CAR's column corner: Bulgin debates whether grey shoes should be banned from design studios

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    • Why the Astra van rules the fast lane: CAR+ archive, June 1990

      09 June 1990 by Russell Bulgin

      Bulgin on the Astra Van, June 1990

      Russell Bulgin tells us the fastest motorway vehicle is a van

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