Hugh Grant, the charming British actor known for his rom-com roles and stammering wit, might surprise you with his car of ...

Settling into a first-generation Audi R8’s leather-and-aluminium cockpit instantly time-hops me back a decade to a past life, pre-magazine journalism, as a driving experience instructor.

In the case of the R8, it's both; Audi has ceased production of its mid-engined supercar and the scintillating, howling 5.2-litre V10 that powers it. It's not all bad news, though, because in last ...