1843 magazine

With public roads congested and tedious, many bored drivers are taking to race tracks for their thrills and spills

Some to look out for

New or used?

There are gadgets galore to help people lose weight. An arsenal of weight-loss drugs could soon be available, too

While Broadway is socking London with gutsy acting, the West End is bringing greater rigour to the New York stage

Want a jet-set life with a second or third home and use of a private plane for a fraction of the cost and none of the hassles?

Check out the check-in of some of the latest first-class airlines

The more you spend on a holiday, the safer you’re likely to be. Hence the trend among travellers to seek out the ultimate of locations

The best-run companies are getting smarter about how they protect their employees from kidnappings, terrorism and other threats

MIT students tackle the mystery of chocoholism

The SUV has finally come of age, winning the ideological battle waged against it

Where, and where not, to park your money over the next year or so