Motoring
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Lexus LBX 2025: Where compact luxury meets affordability and economy
The Lexus LBX is a compact all-rounder for the city and the country that ticks almost all of the right boxes.
By James Fisher Published
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The Aston Martin DB12 Volante: 671 horsepower wrapped in a smoking jacket
Aston Martin's convertible 'super tourer' is an elegant bruiser that tiptoes the line between relentless power and comfortable cruising with aplomb.
By James Fisher Published
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Bentley tells us the future and announces fully electric car for 2026
The Crewe-based luxury car maker also reveals plans to go fully electric by 2035.
By James Fisher Published
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No Mr Bond, I expect you to drive: The Rolls-Royce dripping in gold created to celebrate 60 years since Goldfinger
Rolls-Royce and Aston Martin have gone to town with their special edition cars celebrating Goldfinger, the third James Bond film, which came out 60 years ago.
By Toby Keel Published
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The great electric car conundrum: In 35 years, driving a petrol car will be like driving a steam engine. But is now the time to make the switch to an EV?
To EV or not to EV? That is the question for car buyers today, whether they're looking for a new car or going second hand. So is now the time to take the plunge? Toby Keel takes a look.
By Toby Keel Published
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Curious Questions: We used to fly cars across the English Channel in 20 minutes — why did we stop?
It seems hard to believe, but taking your car across the English Channel to France by air actually pre-dates the cross-channel car ferry. So how did it fall out of use almost 50 years ago? Martin Fone investigates.
By Martin Fone Published
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Goodwood Revival 2024: What you missed at the world's most elegant motor race weekend
The Goodwood Revival is one of the highlights of the summer — even when the weather does its best to put a damper on things.
By Toby Keel Published
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The not-so-definitive Country Life guide to buying a car
Need to transport a falcon to Scotland? Drive the kids to school? Cruise silently on a beach? Escape from James Bond? These are all important questions. We have some of the answers.
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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The 'most beautiful car ever made' makes its debut on Country Life Frontispiece page alongside photographer Amy Shore
Automotive photographer Amy Shore is the star of the Frontispiece page in this week's Country Life — and where better to take the pictures than the garage specialising in classic Jaguars which she helped to start. Rosie Paterson went along.
By Rosie Paterson 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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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


