Motoring
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'I loved it like a best friend, and shed a tear when it was finally consigned to the great junkyard in the sky': Country Life's team on our first cars
The L-plates are off and it’s time to hit the road. Everyone remembers their first car, so James Fisher asked Country Life staff and friends to tell us about theirs.
By James Fisher Published
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Rolls-Royce launch the Phantom Scintilla private collection, one of its 'most personal vehicles to date'
Hot off the press: Rolls-Royce unveils a brand new, ten car private collection — inspired by the manufacturer’s iconic Spirit of Ecstasy figurine — at Monterey Car Show 2024.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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The F1 legend who hitched a lift on a victory lap, ten home Silverstone heroes and seven more things you should know about Formula 1
To celebrate 75 years since the first Formula One World Championship Grand Prix at Silverstone, Rosie Paterson lists the thinks you probably didn't know about F1 and the British GP.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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Jeep Wrangler review: An iconic off-roader that’s stayed true to its roots
Jeep Wrangler review: An iconic off-roader that’s stayed true to its roots
By Rosie Paterson Published
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The Aston Martin Vantage review: A fusion of love, joy and metal
The 2024 Aston Martin Vantage is the two seater sports car of your dreams. Or it is, if you're Toby Keel.
By Toby Keel Published
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Curious Questions: Who was the first person to take a driving test?
For years, all you need to drive a car was to jump behind the wheel — but that all changed. Martin Fone traces the history of the driving test.
By Martin Fone Published
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The Queen's old Range Rover — one which she used to pick up the Obamas — has come up for sale
This SDV8 Autobiography model was specially prepared by Land Rover and used by the Royal Household, and could now be yours for £224,850.
By James Fisher Published
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My 'Franken-Land Rover' has had three new chassis and using the indicators turns on the windscreen wipers. But I just can't get rid of it.
Joe Gibbs pours his heart out about his classic Land Rover Defender, and the peculiar strain of nutty devotion it's inspired.
By Joe Gibbs Published
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Rolls-Royce Spectre review: The magic carpet goes electric
Specialising in cars so smooth you won’t spill your Champagne, Rolls-Royce was born for the all-electric market — and the Spectre is well worth the two-year wait, says Toby Keel.
By Toby Keel Published
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The best outfits from the 2023 Goodwood Revival, the 'best weekend of the year'
The period fashions are a huge part of the appeal for those attending the Goodwood Revival — here's a selection of some of the very best on display this year.
By Country Life Published
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Lexus RZ450e review: Viva la electric revolución
Lexus and its parent company Toyota were well ahead of the game on hybrid engines, but have lagged a little with electric vehicles — until now with the release of the RZ450e. James Fisher took a drive.
By James Fisher Published
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The craftswomen who weave — and paint — their magic on Rolls-Royce's spectacular cars
The artisans at Rolls-Royce spend millions of hours each year producing the world's most exclusive cars, and personalising each one to fulfil the dreams of their well-heeled clients. To mark International Women's Day, Octavia Pollock visited the factory to meet some of the female craftspeople at the heart of the process, from the endlessly patient embroiderers to the steel-nerved artist who paints the coach line by hand on each vehicle.
By Octavia Pollock Published
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Rolls-Royce fire up the Spectre, the all-electric car that they say is 'the most perfect product' in their history
Charles Rolls predicted the rise of electric cars some 122 years ago, and while it might have taken a little longer than he'd have expected, the Rolls-Royce Spectre has finally been unveiled to the world.
By Toby Keel Published
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Rolls-Royce Cullinan review: Part 'awesome beast', part luxury hotel suite, part cocktail bar — and still able to do 0-60 in 5 seconds
Rolls-Royce's Cullinan is divisive in its looks, its price and even — for some — in its very existence. Yet one thing is undeniable, says Toby Keel: it's a marvel of automotive engineering.
By Toby Keel Published
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Aston Martin DBX review: The 4x4 of choice for car nuts, families and international super-spies
The Aston Martin DBX promises to be the car that is all things to all people: space, speed and style — can it really deliver on all three counts? Toby Keel took it for a spin.
By Toby Keel Published
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BMW 4-series review: An executive lounge on wheels that hits 60mph in seven seconds with room for the golf clubs
James Fisher beats the lockdown blues as he reviews the new BMW 4-series in Suffolk.
By James Fisher Published
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16 top notch places to stop, just off the motorway
The summer holidays approach and, with them, the prospect of motorway hell. It doesn’t have to be that way, says Jason Goodwin, who presents his favourite civilised pitstops.
By Jason Goodwin Published