Motoring
The latest motoring and cars comment, reviews and features from the experts at Country Life
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'More of a family member than a car': 50 years of the Volkswagen PoloHalf a century? That’s a milestone for humans, never mind cars, so join us as we raise the bunting, stuff our faces with cake, and cheer for one of our favourite little memory makers.
By Matthew MacConnell Published
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Schumacher's winning 2001 Ferrari sells for €15.98 million in MonacoThe chassis, number 211, won in 2001 at the iconic street circuit, and also secured the German his fourth world title.
By James Fisher Published
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‘If you’re second, you’re the first loser’: F1 Academy Champion Abbi Pulling on winning, filming with Netflix and what it will take for a woman to race in Formula 1Last year, Abbi Pulling was the undisputed champion of F1 Academy’s second season. Now, she’s the star of a new Drive To Survive-style Netflix series.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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Aston Martin Vantage Roadster: Feel the wind, hear the roar and don't forget to have funAston's latest drop-top might be the most fun you can have on four wheels.
By James Fisher Published
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London Craft Week: Rolls-Royce demonstrates the true beauty of real artisanshipA triptych of British nature scenes show that the difference between manufacturing and art is not as wide as we might think.
By James Fisher Published
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BMW X7 M60i: A car that can somehow do absolutely everythingBMW's large luxury SUV pushes the very boundaries of the possible.
By James Fisher Published
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The last ‘private’ photograph of F1 driver Ayrton Senna taken before his death goes on display in LondonIn a new exhibition of Jon Nicholson’s work at Connolly, Mayfair, photographs of Earth’s most glamorous — and sometimes tragic — motorsport series are displayed alongside ones of ‘quintessentially British’ banger racing.
By Rosie Paterson Published
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Lotus Emira Turbo SE: If you want to experience the last 'real' Lotus, now is the timeAs Lotus goes fully electric, we take out its last petrol offering, the Emira, to see if the spirit of Chapman is still alive.
By Simon De Burton Published
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Boxy but foxy: How the humble Fiat Panda became motoring's least-likely design classicGianni Agnelli's Fiat Panda 4x4 Trekking is currently for sale with RM Sotheby's.
By Simon Mills Published
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Ford Focus ST: So long, and thanks for all the funFrom November, the Ford Focus will be no more. We say goodbye to the ultimate boy racer.
By Matthew MacConnell Published
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Shark tanks, crocodile lagoons, laser defences, and a subterranean shooting gallery — nothing is impossible when making the ultimate garageTo collectors, cars are more than just transport — they are works of art. And the buildings used to store them are starting to resemble galleries.
By Adam Hay-Nicholls Published
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On His Majesty's Not-So Secret Service: Aston Martin receives Royal Warrant from The KingOn His Majesty's not particularly secret service.
By James Fisher Published
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Defender OCTA: Land Rover's classic car, reimagined. And then reimagined again, with 626BHPWhy did Land Rover stick a 4.4 litre twin-turbo V8 in a Defender? Because why not.
By Charlie Thomas Published
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Jaecoo 7 SHS: Can you really get a luxury SUV for £35,000?The Chinese automaker Jaecoo lands on UK shores with the 7. We take it for a spin around Scotland and the north of England to see if the hype is real.
By Charlie Thomas Published
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Rolls Royce Ghost Series II: The car of many colours that can do many amazing thingsThe Ghost is the classic Rolls-Royce — can it adapt to a changing automotive landscape?
By Toby Keel Published
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Honey, I shrunk the Ferrari: How to get your hands on (most) of a 250 Testa Rossa for less than £200,000One of the latest offerings from Hedley Studios is a 75%-scale model of Ferrari's three-time Le Mans winning icon. It's turning heads.
By Matthew MacConnell Published
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If the Volvo ES90 is the answer, what is the question?Volvo's latest luxury saloon car impresses in unexciting ways, with an unwavering commitment to safety and comfort.
By James Fisher Published
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If the future of Ferrari is electric vehicles, then it is our future tooIt's widely believed that Ferrari will unveil its first electric car this year. It's the signal that the internal combustion era is coming to an end.
By James Fisher Published
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The Airlander wants to save our skiesA new hybrid aircraft promises eco-friendly aviation. Designed and built in the UK, can it be the future of air travel?
By Charles Harris Published
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The Everrati Pagoda: An electric wolf in classic combustion clothingWhat do John Lennon, Audrey Hepburn, Charlton Heston, Kate Moss and Harry Styles have in common? They all owned an SL Pagoda. But they won't have owned one as nice as this.
By Adam Hay-Nicholls Published
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'We moved here to be in a remote area, but there are 1,000 cars and motorhomes passing my house every day. It’s like Disneyland': How Scotland's best roads are causing local people the biggest headaches10 years after it was established, the North Coast 500 continues to divide opinion. More tourism means more money, but for those who live along the route, their peaceful lives have been turned upside down. Matthew MacConnell investigates.
By Matthew MacConnell Last updated


