But the magazine kicks off on a serious note as businessman Michael Naess tells RG editor Chris Gibbons of his brave struggle with prostate cancer.

The lengthy interview also includes excerpts from Mr. Naess' forthcoming book on the subject, "The Seige: Diary of a Cancer Patient''.

The special Car and Bike issue, which is free with tomorrow's Royal Gazette is jam-packed with road tests on the newest bikes and cars, a spotlight on classic cars never seen on the Island, plus news of plans to allow bigger motorbike engines.

Rebecca Zuill reports on how larger family cars are falling foul of Bermuda's size restrictions, while Mr. Gibbons hits the highways of the south of France to test three new saloons.

Roger Crombie discovers two classic 1950's cars which were called Bermuda, but never made it to the Island because they were too big.

Stephen Breen finds that new environmental laws to clean up emissions should result in bigger-sized bike engines, and he test drives the latest models.

Electric cars come under the spotlight, while Royal Gazette sports reporter Matt Westcott gets the lowdown on the growth of Bermuda Motorcyle Racing Club.

The magazine also has regular features on entertainment, book reviews, cuisine and travel.